Why does Colorado have the shortest school year of any state?
While it seems like Colorado students are getting short-changed, it’s important to look at the instructional hours mandated. Here’s how Colorado stacks up.
‘They are trying to erase us’ Colorado’s LGBTQ+ community confronts fear with resilience for this year’s Transgender Day of Visibility
This year’s International Transgender Day of Visibility feels more somber for some with the recent impacts on the community under the new Trump administration.
Meet the dogs of the Colorado Capitol. Like, literal dogs
The seat of Colorado’s government can sometimes feel like a doggy day care as Gov. Jared Polis and several state lawmakers frequently bring their pups to work.
Brita Horn of Routt County wins race for GOP Chair
Horn was part of an unsuccessful effort last year to oust outgoing chair Dave Williams.
Colorado will bring NYC community college support program to two state rural campuses
Colorado Mountain College and Lamar Community College will adopt a NYC student support program.
Protestors push back against Steve Bannon address to state Republican Party gala in Colorado Springs
Colorado Republicans had already switched venues multiple times due to push back against the conservative right-wing figure.
‘Personality differences’ behind the sudden absence of Rep. Dusty Johnson from Health Committee
The Fort Morgan Republican has been replaced by a substitute for the past three weeks.
Polis signs bill allowing universities to pay student athletes — but warns about lack of transparency
Lawmakers and Gov. Polis agreed they must allow the payments, but there was significant debate about whether those payments should be secret.
Insurance on the brink: Colorado faces rising premiums, increased non-renewals amid climate disasters
Many Coloradans are struggling to find or keep coverage.
‘You can’t stop this work or you go backwards,’ Colorado HIV researchers whose federal funding is canceled say AIDS deaths will increase
Two Colorado researchers have been trying to stop HIV and AIDS in the populations who are most affected.
Colorado’s job growth continues to slow, with unemployment rates holding steady
King Soopers strike skews the month unemployment numbers for February.
March 28, 2025: How to become a changemaker; Snow shoveling programs help both seniors, volunteers
Denver author and entrepreneur Danaya Wilson wants to create change. Her book is “Changemakers Wanted: Your Blueprint for Lasting Impact and Ethical Change.” Then, March and April are two of the snowiest months of the year, so as part of Aging Matters on Colorado Matters, now’s the time to sign up for free snow shoveling, before the next storm. And it turns out the programs benefit not only the recipient, but the volunteer too!
‘Snow Buddies’ help older adults, those with disabilities with free snow removal
Similar programs across Colorado also help those with disabilities.
