Colorado’s economy wouldn’t be where it is today without Latino labor. From the sugar beet fields to ski resorts, Latino workers have been the backbone of the state for generations. But their contributions often go unnoticed, despite the fact that they helped build industries from mining to tourism.
Colorado lawmakers pushed through a new education funding bill that raises the state’s total money for K‑12 schools by about $180 million. The plan adds $449 to each student’s budget, bringing the average to roughly $12, 325 for the 2026‑27 school year. Most districts will keep or grow their funding
Colorado has a funny way of letting some towns stretch the rules on alcohol sales—especially when it comes to late-night partying. Glendale, a tiny city sandwiched between Denver and Aurora, lets bars serve drinks until 4 a. m. , while Denver itself is stuck at 2 a. m. under state law. The secret? A
Colorado motorists are feeling the squeeze at the pump, with regular gas now averaging $4. 76 per gallon. That’s just three cents shy of the point where many say they’ll have to start cutting back elsewhere. A recent survey of over 3, 000 people found that four out of five drivers already feel stres
Teams walk Congo streets daily, but not to sell anything. They knock on doors to clear up dangerous myths about Ebola. The effort focuses on Mongbwalu, a town caught in the middle of the outbreak. Health workers explain simple safety steps and when to reach out for help. Some locals listen and chang
Colorado is about to let voters weigh in on a big change to how much money the state can spend on schools. Right now, strict tax rules called TABOR set a hard limit on state revenue, making it tough to fund public education as costs rise. A new proposal would let the state keep a little extra cash—e
Colorado’s summer rush is on, with trails filling up and lakes buzzing with boats and paddlers. But the state’s wild beauty comes with real risks. Sudden storms can roll in while you’re miles from help. Rivers fed by melting snow stay dangerously cold even in July. And every year, lives are lost bec
Teams that play video‑game sounds when a penalty ends and fans who sing the same pop hit at every game can feel like a joke to outsiders. In hockey, for example, the Penguins and Sabres have been heard blasting a “1‑up” chime from Super Mario whenever a player comes out of the box. The idea is to
Colorado is facing a budget crunch and needs fresh investment. A new bill proposes giving state sales‑tax breaks to companies that build data centers, hoping the tech giant’s money will come back into local communities. Data centers are essential for cloud computing, gaming and online services
Colorado plans to give K-12 schools nearly $195 million more next year, but that might not go as far as it seems. Lawmakers agreed to boost per-student funding by $440, bringing the total to over $12, 000 per child. Still, many rural schools worry the increase won’t cover rising costs or plug budget
