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CPW investigates Colorado wolf shot by ranch hand
Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross continues to track news from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, including a rancher who says an employee killed a wolf as well as the governor’s latest appointments to the CPW commission. https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/04/ranch-owner-says-employee-killed-ki…
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The lawsuit that could reshape drug prices & A solutions series on saving water
Temperature newsletter wranglers Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about a keystone court case pitting drug companies against the state of Colorado, and a new Sun "solutions" series on where Colorado can save water.
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Colorado teens struggle to find summer jobs, but there’s still hope
Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks at how Colorado teens are facing new challenges to landing some of the traditional summertime jobs. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/06/colorado-teenagers-summer-jobs-employers/
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Shocking Colorado skier visitation numbers; Utah billionaire challenging Vail Resorts
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins has a look at the final and shocking Colorado skier visits data from the rough season and also why Utah’s richest resident is poking Vail Resorts to sell him Park City resort. https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/04/colorado-skier-visits-collapse-2025-26/ ht…
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Author Marianne Rabalais Sulser on her first novel, "Like Snow Before Ice"
Author Marianne Rabalais Sulser sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss her first novel, "Like Snow Before Ice".
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Colorado 150th statehood project full steam ahead
Today, Colorado Sun arts and culture Parker Yamasaki highlights the latest installments of our Colorado 150 series celebrating the people, places and things that make Colorado so unique leading up to the 150th anniversary celebration of statehood. Landing page: https://coloradosun.com/colorado-150…
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A deep dive into the five who want to become Colorado's next governor
Today, we're bringing you a conversation on the Colorado gubernatorial race from the Purplish podcast. This week's episode features Colorado Sun Elections Editor Jesse Paul and Colorado Public Radio's Public Affairs Reporter Bente Birkeland and Investigative Reporter Ben Markus. Purplish is produce…
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Colorado's IT office goes through reorganization, layoffs
Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down layoffs at the state office of IT, the most recent Colorado job numbers and other labor-related news across Colorado. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/27/colorado-overhauls-state-it-office-lays-off-employees/
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Colorado search and rescue operations change draws scrutiny
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at how a state decision to change the Colorado search and rescue response structure has ruffled feathers in the Colorado Search and Rescue Association. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/10/cpw-search-and-rescue/
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Author Tom Mowle on his experience in the second Iraq war
Author Tom Mowle sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson and describes his experience in the second Iraq war in "Chaos in the Green Zone"
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