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Mule deer with bucket lid around its neck for weeks rescued by Colorado Wildlife staff
The doe, a mom to two fawns, was reportedly seen with the bucket lid around its neck in southwestern Colorado since mid August.
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Photos: It’s the last weekend for the 2024 Colorado State Fair
The fair wraps up on Labor Day after 11 days of fair food, farm animals, games, rides and music in Pueblo.
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Cosplayers we met at the 2024 Colorado Springs Comic Con
Cosplayers came decked out in homemade outfits that took anywhere from hours to weeks and even a year to make.
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Gov. Polis congratulates Venezuelan opposition leader as winner of contested election following US recognition
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that the opposition was the clear winner in Venezuela’s recent presidential election and not the current authoritarian leader.
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It’s wildfire season. Here’s how to put out a campfire — according to professionals
Hint: There’s a lot of drowning and stirring involved.
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Photos: Wildfires on the Front Range
These deadly and destructive fires have claimed at least one life and damaged multiple structures. But amid the chaos, communities and first responders from throughout the state have stepped in to help their neighbors.
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Colorado’s Venezuelan community gathers after disputed presidential election back home
Many gathered at an Aurora parking lot to celebrate what they hoped would be a new era in their country’s politics.
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Colorado voters react to Biden dropping out, Harris’ campaign launch
Some expressed relief, some called it a “great idea,” and others remain on the fence about what candidate they are going to support in November.
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It’s 719 Day! Here’s what people told us they love about Southern Colorado
Over the past several weeks we’ve been reaching out to people who share the 719 area code, or just love to visit it, to find out what you love about the region.
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Pueblo authorities lift restrictions on Arkansas River activities as danger recedes
The restricted areas of the river stretch from the Pueblo Dam to the Otero County line.
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CPR News’ voter guide to the Colorado 2024 primary election
Everything you need to know about how to vote and who’s on the congressional ballots.
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Greeley issues local disaster declaration as storm-related damages estimated at more than $1.45 million
The declaration will activate the city’s eligibility for state and federal assistance programs.
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Check out Colorado Springs’ first-ever downtown dog park
The space includes two separate play areas — one for small dogs and another for larger dogs — synthetic turf, a sitting area, play amenities and a dog water station.
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Are you ready to get your spring gardening on? Get set with these plant sales around southern Colorado
Many of these locations also offer tips and can answer any of your spring gardening questions. And with Mother’s Day around the corner, gift ideas will be aplenty.
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We asked, ‘what matters to you in this election?’ Here’s a bit of what we’ve heard so far
Take the Voter Voices survey and help shape our election coverage!
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What you need to know to vote in Colorado’s presidential primary election (especially if you’re an unaffiliated voter)
On March 5, Colorado voters will only have to make one decision: who they want their presidential candidate to be in the November general election.