10 Colorado mountain adventures to celebrate 150 years of statehood
admin We’re celebrating 150 years of statehood with these recommendations. Part of The Colorado Sun's Colorado 150 project.
2026
Jared Polis says his Tina Peters decision “will be remembered fondly,” despite growing outrage
Gov. Jared Polis made the remarks at The Colorado Sun’s annual legislative recap event, only to be drowned out by…
Colorado launches $4M emergency tree-cutting project along highways with high risk of wildfire
Drivers should expect alternative traffic along routes where crews will cut trees in an effort to reduce the risk of…
Colorado’s lakes, reservoirs won’t have enough water for most kinds of boating this summer
The severe drought seizing Colorado may leave some of the state’s most popular lakes looking more like puddles by the…
The six biggest themes of Colorado’s 2026 legislative session
Budget pressures, policy compromises and intraparty tensions shaped the 2026 Colorado legislative session.
Revegetation bill will shape how Colorado cities buy-and-dry farm water
Colorado lawmakers pass a bill requiring cities buying up rural farm water to revegetate and reclaim the dried-up land.
Silver Plume has protected more than 3 acres of land per resident
The Clear Creek County town of 210 has protected more than three acres for every resident with a park that…
Colorado records first hantavirus death since 2024. It’s not from the cruise ship.
Colorado recorded its first hantavirus death since 2024, but the infection isn't tied to the MV Hondius outbreak.
Colorado Supreme Court sides with transgender youth in fight against Children’s Hospital Colorado
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled Monday that Children’s Hospital Colorado should resume providing gender-affirming care to transgender youth.
Is golf ball-size hail expected to increase due to climate change?
Yes. Climate researchers predict storms that produce golf ball-size or larger hail will become more frequent, thanks to climate change.