CITY OF COLORADO

May 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Farmers in Colorado face tough season after sudden freeze hits early fruit

Colorado’s fruit growers are dealing with a harsh truth this year. A late spring freeze wiped out peach and other stone fruit crops on the Western Slope, even though winter had been unusually warm and dry. One farm, Ela Family Farms, confirmed that none of their peaches survived the sudden drop in t

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Apr 30 2026WEATHER

Snow can\'t fix Colorado\'s deep drought

Colorado\'s mountains might get up to a foot of fresh snow this week, but experts warn it won\'t solve the state\'s growing water crisis. After a brutal winter with little snow and extreme heat, recent storms have brought only brief relief. Weather teams confirm the incoming storm will dump several

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Apr 25 2026OPINION

Will trains make a comeback in Colorado?

Colorado is bringing back passenger trains after a long break. The new service will run three times a day between Fort Collins and Denver starting in 2027. It’s a big change from 1967, when the last passenger train left the tracks. Back then, people listened to songs like “Penny Lane” and “Purple Ha

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Apr 23 2026BUSINESS

Colorado Considers Rules Against Price Tricks That Watch Your Every Move

Colorado lawmakers are trying to stop companies from spying on shoppers just to charge more. A proposed bill, HB 1210, would ban the use of algorithms that adjust prices for groceries, hotels, and other goods based on personal data. The idea is to prevent stores from charging one person more because

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Gas prices: Why official predictions keep changing

Officials keep giving different answers about when gas prices might drop. First they said weeks, then months, then maybe never before the election. Energy Secretary Chris Wright started with a confident \"weeks\" timeline in early March. By April, he called summer a \"very aggressive\" guess. Just d

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Apr 19 2026OPINION

Housing Money Matters: Why Colorado Must Keep the Funds

Colorado faces a real housing crisis. People can’t afford to live where they work, and the problem spreads to all ages. Young adults hide in basements, older ones struggle to downsize, and families drive farther for jobs. This hurts local roads and makes it hard for employers to find talent. In 202

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Nordic Countries Back Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Move

Officials from Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark spoke up after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open for ships. The statement followed a truce worked out in Lebanon, which paused a long-running dispute in the area. The Nordic leaders didn’t just cheer Iran’s words—they stressed that real peace

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Mar 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

How Colorado can lead the energy change

Colorado sits at a crossroads between growing energy needs and a fast-expanding clean power industry. Lawmakers have two major tools on the table in 2026 that could shape the state’s economic future. One plan sets long-term targets for clean electricity by 2050, giving utilities a clear roadmap for

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

U. S. Plans Limited Iran Action Without Ground Forces

Officials in Washington believe they can handle Iran’s military threats without sending soldiers into combat. Speaking after meetings with global allies, a top diplomat said the U. S. expects to wrap up its campaign in weeks, not months. The focus is on weakening Iran’s ability to launch missiles an

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Mar 27 2026CRIME

Jersey City Takes Action Against Unlicensed Smoke Shops

City officials in Jersey City have taken decisive steps to curb unlicensed smoke shops that are operating without proper permits. Five businesses were shut down after a coordinated effort by the local police and federal partners, which also led to several arrests. The crackdown followed complaints f

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