BREAKING: Big news in southern #Colorado as the deal goes through despite concerns raised about #Trump administration's dealing with public lands. @jblevinscosun.bsky.social has the details.

There are plenty of stories about the proliferation of #AI, and it is confusing all the ways it could help or hurt us. @oliviaprentzel.bsky.social has the #Colorado story of a man searching for answers and the intersection of police investigations and the fast-moving technology.

Folks in #Colorado mountain communities are making a bit of a shift away from the "tax them, not us" idea when it comes to tourists. As Jason Blevins breaks it down, the need for local businesses that support & encourage tourism to help the tax base is starting to gain a foothold again.

UPDATES: Airlines that serve #Denver say they don't expect major disruptions with FAA's call 10% reduction in air traffic. What you need to know flying in and out of #Colorado.

NEW: Well, this could make travel in and out of #DIA and #Colorado a lot more suckier. ...

NEW: This should be a lot of fun, and great to give more fans a chance to see the newest #Colorado professional team. #NWSL

NEW: #Colorado cop sure did think he had everything he needed with #Flock video. But as @oliviaprentzel.bsky.social reports, he was way off base. “We had to basically exonerate ourselves,” said the falsely accused woman, who never received an explanation from the police or an apology.

I was up at #RMNP during the first weekend of the shutdown & the 2 rangers I spoke with were trying to keep a good face. #Colorado is going to pay $3k daily to help operate the national park's two main visitor centers. @oliviaprentzel.bsky.social has the latest.

The statewide debate over land use, housing and neighborhood character in #Colorado is playing out in Littleton. It has added just a few housing units in recent decades, but the city council is trying to change that. As @brianeason.bsky.social reports, the backlash has been fierce.

PSA: With the federal government still shutdown, #Colorado food banks are making an urgent request to help our fellow Coloradans.

This wonderful feature gives the story of Manuel Heart's legacy for Native Americans, not just in #Colorado but across the country. Health care, gun violence, alcoholism, housing, education, drought, ranching, a casino, and now wolves, he's navigated it all for decades.

Need a truly #Colorado story to get you ready for the weekend? @jblevinscosun.bsky.social has you covered.

In all, there were hundreds of backed-up trays of surgical tools waiting to get scrubbed and sanitized at flagship #Colorado hospital. "Observations further revealed the surgical instrument sets were open to air and heavily soiled with dried blood and tissue,” the inspector wrote.

NEW: Homeowners near Vallecito Reservoir could go home this morning if weather allows. @coloradosun.com reporter Shannon Mullane joined the local fire chief Wednesday for a tour of the damaged area in SW #Colorado, including 2 houses officials leveled so they wouldn’t float downstream.

NEW: Certainly a long, long road ahead, but this #Colorado young man already survived being shot in the head and chest, his heart stopped twice and numerous surgeries. Something tells me he's gonna keep pushing forward.

UPDATES: Here's the latest from the next round of storms that soaked southern #Colorado again last night and early Tuesday morning. #cowx #flooding

As someone who beat the widow-maker heart attack, has had roughly 20 precancerous skin issues removed and had nearly a foot of my colon removed, I really encourage all men, especially those in #Colorado mountain towns, to get over themselves & make annual doctor visits.

UPDATES: At least a dozen business in the 2-story strip mall are destroyed, including a children's nature center that housed numerous animals all presumed dead. More on this #Colorado mountain town blaze. Luckily, the town's grocery story remains standing.

BREAKING: Early-morning fire destroys main hub in small #Colorado mountain town west of #Boulder. Updates to come.

When I was editing this story, I couldn't wait to share it out on my accounts. What great storytelling and so much to learn from this story and the rest of our "What is a river?" series about the Arkansas River, from its start near Leadville out to the #Colorado border with Kansas. Enjoy.

NEW: Pitkin County sheriff talks about reviewing the Hunter S. Thompson death, but has little information, @jesseapaul.bsky.social reports from #Aspen. #colorado.

NEW: Hunter S. Thompson had a "profound impact" in #Aspen & #Colorado. Said the current sheriff: “By bringing in an outside agency for a fresh look, we hope to provide a definitive and transparent review that may offer peace of mind to his family and the public.” @oliviaprentzel.bsky.social has more

Family gives update on one of the Evergreen students shot last week at a #Colorado high school. “It’s going to be a long road. We are coming to grips with what could be a lifelong recovery.” @oliviaprentzel.bsky.social has more.

NEW: Big development late last night that will shift the mood of the #Colorado statehouse. @jesseapaul.bsky.social has more. #copolitics #coleg

NEW: Yadira Caraveo ends bid to reclaim 8th Congressional District seat citing resistance to her candidacy

NEW: Crowd fills Evergreen park as #Colorado community begins healing from school shooting.

Updates: We will be following all the news today after the #Colorado school shooting yesterday. You can find new info through the day here from our @coloradosun.com team.

DEVELOPING: We have reporters en route, but here is the latest from @oliviaprentzel.bsky.social on the #Colorado high school shooting in Evergreen.

Steps like this around #Colorado are new ways we can help those who are experiencing #homelessness. Big policy changes help, too, but within a #Denver community there are small actions that can make a huge impact. @jenbrowncolo.bsky.social has more.

NEW: Field for #Colorado race in 2026 is filling up on both sides. Here's the latest info on the Republican field from @jesseapaul.bsky.social. #copolitics

We started our @coloradosun.com "What is a river?" project over the weekend & we're off to a big start. Today's story looks at what one #Colorado town is doing to make Arkansas River a bigger part of its overall community & lifestyle. @lancebenzel.bsky.social has more.

Will #Colorado get it's second Buc-ee's? Despite this recommendation that says no, I think it's got a pretty good chance and will change that section of I-25.

NEW: Women from #Colorado jail trying to fight back. @oliviaprentzel.bsky.social has details on the disturbing allegations and others in the department allegedly looking the other way.

New: Colorado issues orders allowing people to get a COVID vaccination this year without a prescription coloradosun.com/2025/09/03/c...

Wonderful feature about the tenacity of one #Colorado woman to see a dream come true for the community where she grew up. @jblevinscosun.bsky.social tells her story & what it will mean for the mountain town just a short drive from Denver.

NEW: $3M bond amount stays, but Barry Morphew, suspect in his wife's death on Mother's Day in 2020 in southern #Colorado, can use other ways to secure bail. @oliviaprentzel.bsky.social has more on the latest hearing in the Susanne Morphew first-degree murder case that has stunned a small town.

Democrats will debate resolution condemning former Rep. Ryan Armagost for photo scandal

Really fun read about a #Colorado company working to get back on the moon with a new lunar vehicle. Never know what's going on down some of those dirt roads in southern CO! (Great photos & video, and link to Daily Sun-Up podcast were we talk about going for a ride.)

NEW: #Colorado lawmakers hitting pause on start of new #AI bill after special session talks go nowhere. @jesseapaul.bsky.social has the latest updates from under the golden dome. coloradosun.com/2025/08/25/c...

This story is really resonating with our #Colorado readers. Water issues are only going to intensify as the climate changes and the state grows. @jenbrowncolo.bsky.social looks into a water fight in southern CO. coloradosun.com/2025/08/25/c...

Really great insight on what this sale means for #Colorado, via columnist @mlittwin.bsky.social.

Can the #Colorado Farm Stand Act save this family's project? @jenbrowncolo.bsky.social has more on this fight that could test the bounds of the state law over local rules.

As so #colorado legislators have to go about cutting another $1 billion from this year's state budget because of the Big Beautiful Bill Act ramificiations. @jesseapaul.bsky.social breaks down the upcoming special session. #coleg #copolitics

Wow, finally, our #Colorado congressional delegation all agree on something. #COwater #COpolitics

I've been lucky to live in #Colorado high country for more than eight years now. I would say this summer does feel quieter than last, but having lived through the post-pandemic mountain town crush, everything is quieter!! (And check out our Daily Sun-Up podcast where we talk about the slowdown.)

Working past 65 and 70 may be one of the hottest trends in the labor market, especially in #Colorado. The number of Colorado workers 65 and older has more than doubled since 2010 and nearly quadrupled since 2000.

#Colorado measles concerns continue. Here's to hoping it doesn't make it down into Salida, where most of the Monarch workers live.

Really fun #Colorado story from @oliviaprentzel.bsky.social ... great one to read for the weekend when you out and exploring this great state. Oh, and Happy #ColoradoDay.

Always interesting to see what comes after a #Colorado wildfire. @oliviaprentzel.bsky.social toured the South Rim fire burn scar and has updates from Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. (And interesting pics from Dean Krakel.)

NEW: #Colorado gonna have to get out the budget scalpel again, and fast. @jesseapaul.bsky.social has the latest details.