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Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser clash over ambition and housing in last major debate before Democratic governor’s primary buff.ly/rQe2jVD

Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser clash over ambition and housing in last major debate before Democratic...

The Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls made their case at a forum moderated by The Colorado Sun at Colorado State University two weeks before the June 30 primary

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What’s Working: Uneven inflation still eroding affordability in Colorado buff.ly/igxatWM

What’s Working: Uneven inflation still eroding affordability in Colorado

Reports on the state’s affordability keep coming. Plus: Weld and Douglas see employment growth, but other large counties? Not so much.

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This might tick you off: It’s going to be a big year for your least-favorite bloodsuckers buff.ly/Gp3HlDM

This might tick you off: It’s going to be a big year for your least-favorite bloodsuckers

A mild winter and a warm spring could make for a big tick season in Colorado, and that could mean more cases of tick-borne illnesses.

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As river outfitters brace for a low-water season, a glampground on the Colorado River is betting big buff.ly/cyCx6aH

As river outfitters brace for a low-water season, a glampground on the Colorado River is betting big

An outfitter who starts trips in Parachute has partnered with a boat-in campsite in De Beque and they say as free-flowing rivers drop hey'll be fine

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Is it illegal to sell turtles under 4 inches long in Colorado? buff.ly/aVITS8o

Is it illegal to sell turtles under 4 inches long in Colorado?

Yes. The sale and distribution of turtles with shells less than 4 inches long has been banned in the U.S. since 1975.

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Lyons mountain bikers, business owners blast Boulder County proposal to limit bikes at some parks buff.ly/nffeWml

Lyons mountain bikers, business owners blast Boulder County proposal to limit bikes at some parks

Lyons pedalers, business owners are warning of economic impacts if county commissioners limit bikes at Hall Ranch and Heil Valley Ranch

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Monument education agency that backed a “public Christian school” buff.ly/y2Ltm6B

El Paso County district sticks with Monument education agency that backed a “public Christian...

The school board’s decision gives the organization a better shot at a future, but it doesn’t guarantee one.

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Watch: Democratic candidate forum for Colorado Attorney General buff.ly/q6R3lNp

Watch: Democratic candidate forum for Colorado Attorney General

Democratic candidates for Colorado's Attorney General met on Wednesday, June 10 for The Colorado Sun's democratic candidate forum.

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Our 10 favorite places in Colorado to see music, theater and the performing arts buff.ly/CqUMI7D

Our 10 favorite places in Colorado to see music, theater and the performing arts

Colorado is filled with spectacular settings that make for lasting memories. Here are 10 places that celebrate 150 years of state history.

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Three Democrats made their cases for attorney general while Jena Griswold skipped another debate buff.ly/W2hsDeo

Three Democrats made their cases for attorney general while Jena Griswold skipped another debate 

Hetal Doshi, Michael Dougherty and David Seligman staked out stances on TABOR, Trump and more

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As more people use scooters, off-highway vehicles on public roads, Douglas County seeks new rules for riders buff.ly/SZLwpGn

As more people use scooters, off-highway vehicles on public roads, Douglas County seeks new rules...

County officials, law enforcement and doctors say injuries are rising and existing regulations haven't kept pace with the vehicles

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What to do in Colorado this week: The Colorado Renaissance Festival is upon us buff.ly/BbAbxYG

What to do in Colorado this week: The Colorado Renaissance Festival is upon us

Plus: Fort Collins Fringe, the Red Bull soapbox race and a whole bunch of happenings at the Sie FilmCenter

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Here’s what Colorado should know about New World screwworm buff.ly/rs9DdGb

Here’s what Colorado should know about New World screwworm

Colorado officials are bracing for local reports of the devastating New World screwworm, which may spread north from sightings in Texas and New Mexico.

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WATCH NOW: Democratic candidates in Colorado's attorney general race discuss top issues. Participants include: former assistant U.S. attorney Hetal Doshi, Boulder DA Michael Dougherty, and attorney David Seligman. Jena Griswold declined to participate. buff.ly/Niyu662
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Denver-area inflation increases to 5%. Blame energy costs. buff.ly/dW8SEpq

Denver-area inflation increases to 5%. Blame energy costs. 

Biggest contributors are the cost of gas and energy, which increased at double-digit rates. Food costs were also higher, growing 1.8%.

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Colorado women cite cost of living and inequality as top election issues buff.ly/bSLg2Mg

Colorado women cite cost of living and inequality as top election issues

Colorado women cite cost of living and inequality as election issues in survey

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Littwin: Why do Dems still support scandal-roiled Graham Platner in Maine? Ask yourself what choice they have cosun.co/4fCCw1y

Littwin: Why do Dems still support scandal-roiled Graham Platner in Maine? Ask yourself what choice...

And if you think there’s hypocrisy at work, consider why Coloradans will almost certainly vote in favor of a temporary gerrymander this November

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Gov. Polis appoints 3 new Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners after last choices were denied buff.ly/sWk9MUe

Gov. Polis appoints 3 new Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners after last choices were denied

Rebecca Niemiec and John Le Coq are well-known conservationists. Peter Maguire knowns as a passionate hunter and angler.

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Elizabeth School District cuts ties with Monument education agency that backed a “public Christian school” buff.ly/JydVqzP

Elizabeth School District cuts ties with Monument education agency that backed a “public Christian...

Another district is also considering leaving Education ReEnvisioned BOCES, which faced scrutiny from state officials after authorizing what it called Colorado’s “first public Christian school.”

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Northern Water wins some, loses some on its $2.7 billion dams project buff.ly/pHlrX7S

Northern Water wins some, loses some on its $2.7 billion dams project 

Northern Water has lost more town members for its $2.7 billion, two-dam project in northern Colorado, but may attract Fort Collins interest.

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