Stargazers’ delight: Efforts to cut unwanted light pollution in New Mexico win praise
Advocacy group DarkSky International recognized Denver-based Franklin Mountain Energy for lighting retrofits at two sites and one new location within a major oil production zone in southeastern New Mexico.
Gov. Polis walks a tightrope in approaching Trump. Deportations likely to be the first test
As Democratic governors across the country adapt to Trump’s victory, Polis stands out.
Colorado joins US Justice Department in accusing six major landlords of scheming to keep rents high
The suit involves more than 1.3 million units in 43 states and the District of Columbia.
Colorado Springs man who died in Las Vegas explosion left note saying it was to be a wakeup for country’s ills
“Although this incident is more public and more sensational than usual, it ultimately appears to be a tragic case of suicide involving a heavily decorated combat veteran who was struggling with PTSD and other issues.”
NORAD’s Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids
Each year, at least 100,000 kids call into the North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado.
FBI offers reward in fatal shooting of 7-year-old boy on Ute Mountain Ute Reservation in southwest Colorado
The FBI investigates serious crimes on the reservation in the Four Corners region, where New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado meet.
174 skiers and snowboarders rescued at Winter Park after a lift cracks
People had to be lowered down by ropes. No injuries were reported.
Baby Jesus stolen from Fort Collins nativity scene returned anonymously with apology
Baby Jesus was returned after police posted surveillance video of the suspect, who appeared to be a teen or young adult.
Festive flight takes kids to visit Santa in a Denver airport hangar transformed into a North Pole wonderland
The children, including some with serious health issues, were treated to a special voyage to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Colorado Buffs superstar Travis Hunter wins Heisman
Hunter is the second CU player to capture the award, given to the best collegiate football player in the nation. Rashaan Salaam won in 1994.
Colorado waits for its own ruling in grocery merger as Albertsons gives up and sues Kroger for failing to secure deal
Kroger and Albertsons in 2022 proposed what would have been the largest grocery store merger in U.S.
A federal judge temporarily halts the proposed supermarket merger of Kroger and Albertsons
Colorado and Washington are also trying to halt the merger in ongoing state trials.
Ski racer Lindsey Vonn is picking up speed in her comeback with training day at Copper Mountain
“I honestly think she will win,” said retired ski racer Ted Ligety.
SafeSport Center changes targeted in new bill aimed at sex abuse in sports
The bill would place a time limit on resolving cases that can sometimes take years.
Colorado one of six states where nationwide milk testing will begin in USDA effort to halt bird flu
The move is aimed at eliminating the virus, which has infected more than 700 dairy herds in 15 states.