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How politicians are playing chess with your vote

May 26, 2026

Every ten years, the U. S. redraws its political maps to reflect population changes. But lately, this routine update has turned into a high-stakes game where parties fight to control who gets represented. Instead of letting voters choose their leaders, politicians now try to craft districts that gua

lifestyle

When do bars really close? It depends on where you are

May 26, 2026

Colorado has a funny way of letting some towns stretch the rules on alcohol sales—especially when it comes to late-night partying. Glendale, a tiny city sandwiched between Denver and Aurora, lets bars serve drinks until 4 a. m. , while Denver itself is stuck at 2 a. m. under state law. The secret? A

politics

NASA’s Science Budgets Face Big Cuts, Even After Congress Says No

May 25, 2026

Congress chose to keep NASA’s overall spending flat for 2027, but it still trimmed the agency’s science arm by a full $1. 3 billion, shrinking the Science Mission Directorate from $7. 3 billion to $6 billion. The decision means a 17% cut in the programs that support research at Colorado’s universiti

environment

Solar Farms: More Than Just Energy Factories

May 25, 2026

Solar farms often grab attention for their sheer size and power output, but many in the U. S. are quietly doing extra work. In California, solar panels now sit above irrigation canals, shading them to cut down on water evaporation while generating electricity. This clever setup, first tried in Calif

health

Unvaccinated dating events face backlash as measles cases rise in Colorado

May 25, 2026

A plan to set up a dating event for people opposed to vaccination in Denver ran into serious trouble before it even started. The organizer of the "Unjected" singles meetup chose a local beer garden as the venue, only for the owner to cancel the booking after hearing what the event was about. Communi

sports

Sports fans have plenty to watch this weekend

May 24, 2026

Sunday packs a punch with racing, soccer, and playoffs filling the TV schedules. The day kicks off early with motorcycles racing in France at 11 a. m. Eastern—dirt bikes flying through tight turns in the MXGP series. Meanwhile, car fans can catch IndyCar qualifying at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

finance

Colorado drivers tighten belts as gas prices climb

May 23, 2026

Colorado motorists are feeling the squeeze at the pump, with regular gas now averaging $4. 76 per gallon. That’s just three cents shy of the point where many say they’ll have to start cutting back elsewhere. A recent survey of over 3, 000 people found that four out of five drivers already feel stres

politics

How Politics Mixes Mercy and Justice in Colorado

May 23, 2026

The case of Tina Peters highlights how politics can blur the lines between justice and mercy. Peters, once Mesa County’s top election official, pushed hard to prove the 2020 election was stolen, even if that meant breaking the law. Her criminal convictions—including felonies for breaking into voting

sports

Money Talk: How College Sports Make (and Share) Millions

May 23, 2026

Two major college sports leagues just shared how much cash they raked in last year, and the numbers tell a bigger story about power and money in college sports. The ACC and Big 12 both hit record highs—$826. 5 million and $610. 9 million respectively—but they still can’t keep up with their richer ri

opinion

Boulder County’s Battle Against Cheatgrass

May 20, 2026

Boulder County owns or protects more than 108, 000 acres of open space. The land is a mix of county property and private parcels that have been sealed with conservation easements thanks to taxpayer money. Once the land was secured, a duty followed: keep it healthy and safe. The county’s plan says t