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Fundraising numbers are in and incumbents continue to bring in the dough While Colorado’s incumbents continue to post strong fundraising numbers, the largest haul came from a Democrat trying to flip the state’s reddest seat.

Melat Kiros has much less cash on hand — under $120,000 — than Rep. Diana DeGette as they head towards the June 30 primary.

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Here’s the full Nuggets-Timberwolves playoffs schedule and TV listings Tickets for home games start around $71.

Game 2 is tonight at 8:30 p.m.

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Long hot summers are stressing out Colorado's pikas Colorado Mesa University spent years researching climatic stressors in a remote pika population.

Pikas are small mammals with round ears that can be found in high-alpine boulder fields, sometimes carting a bouquet of vegetation across the landscape.

They're considered an indicator species for environmental change.

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Colorado teachers are feeling a bit better about their jobs, according to survey Workload, pay and how to use AI effectively in classrooms prove the most challenging, educators tell the Colorado Department of Education.

Teachers still have concerns about time, pay and using artificial intelligence in the classroom.

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Why are electricity costs rising in Colorado? Play the Energy Bill Blame Game! An interactive look at why costs are on the rise and who, or what, is to blame.

Electrification, shareholder profits, data centers, or something else?

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Three restaurants and a hidden gem to try in Denver Indoor skiing, giant mozzarella sticks and more.

What's your hidden gem in Denver?

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How a rundown motel became a ‘new chapter’ for struggling Colfax Avenue “Its imperfections are part of its story.”

Amid the chaos of the transit construction project on East Colfax, a property known for its colorful, checkered history, is emerging as a revitalized landmark for the Bluebird District.

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Beavers are everywhere in Denver. But coexisting with them may prove to be a struggle You may not have seen a beaver, but you've seen the felled trees and dams.

While the beaver is a mostly invisible presence in Denver waterways, their impact is obvious to anyone who lives near their habitats.

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What to know about water restrictions across Colorado The state’s severe drought has led cities and towns all over Colorado to restrict how people use water.

What to know about water restrictions, wherever you are in the metro.

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Meet Notes of Dissent, the protest band that grew from a scream into the void More than music, the project is meant to build community.

Their mission: to let the joy of music fuel the crowd.

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What did Phil Milstein do to deserve Denver’s worst park? “Come here if you’re depressed and want to be, like, super depressed."

Few people are lucky enough to have a Denver park named after them.

Only one is unlucky enough to have Denver’s worst park named after him.

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The non-ball-knower’s guide to the Denver Nuggets playoff run Here’s when, where and why to watch the post-season.

The Nuggets' playoff journey begins today.

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Denver school board resurrects proposed policy on what to do with empty school buildings How to repurpose empty buildings is a growing issue as declining enrollment forces more schools to close.

DPS has already repurposed two of them: The former Palmer Elementary is now a preschool center, and the former Castro Elementary is the new home of Summit Academy

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Colorado Ballet wraps its season with a trio of ‘bucket-list ballets,’ and a nod to its longtime leader Gil Boggs marks 20 years as artistic director. He reflects on those last two decades, what audiences will see onstage right now, and what repertoire they could see in the future.

This weekend is your last chance to see this year's "MasterWorks" production at the Colorado Ballet.

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Colorado women's soccer stars return home Friday to face Japan Lindsey Heaps and Sophia Wilson will play in front of the home crowd for the first time in two years.

The team is playing Japan in the last of a tied, three-game series.

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Jefferson County tries something new: vasectomy Fridays Jefferson County Public Health is now one of the few public agencies to offer male contraception.

It's Vasectomy Friday (in JeffCo).

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How to prepare Denver plants and sprinklers for Friday’s hard freeze and snow Advice for our sprinkler heads!

A spring freeze is coming to Denver, putting fear into the hearts of backyard gardeners and lawn irrigators across the city.

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Try more than 200 vinos at Wine Spectator's Grand Tour this weekend Taste bottles ranging from $24 to $320 on Saturday, April 18.

Colorado wine sales just hit a 10-year low, but that won’t stop a Grand Tour from coming to town this weekend.

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Elitch Gardens is back. What happened to River Mile? The amusement park is opening this weekend while development plans continue to simmer.

The Elitch Gardens amusement park opens its gates on Saturday — despite years of worries that it will be closed or moved to make way for the gargantuan River Mile development.

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Here’s the full Nuggets-Timberwolves playoffs schedule and TV listings Tickets for home games start around $71.

Mark your calendars.

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A debate over reducing some criminal sentences in Denver has been contentious The change is meant to bring the city’s punishments for crimes — such as theft and destroying property — in line with the state.

The change has support from groups like the ACLU of Colorado and the local public defenders’ office. But some argue the proposal will make local sentences too lenient.

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Denver’s scooter switcheroo is moving forward. Here's what would change for riders A smaller company, Veo Micromobility, will take over scooter and bike rentals from Lime and Bird.

One of the most controversial issues with the new contract is an access program for low-income riders.

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Wanda James makes ballot for Denver’s congressional primary She joins Melat Kiros and Diana DeGette in the CD-1 Democratic primary.

The CU Regent and local business owner has officially made the Denver Democratic ballot after submitting thousands of voter signatures.

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This Tamale Act could throw open the door for more home kitchen entrepreneurs in Colorado Home tamale businesses are the impetus for a new bill giving entrepreneurs a break from regulations.

In Colorado, many home-based food businesses — so-called "cottage foods" — are illegal, making it very difficult to scale up. But a new bill aims to bring those DIY entrepreneurs out of the shadows.

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Spring came early to Colorado and it’s changing how plants behave From lilacs blooming early to potential crop loss, experts warn early warm temperatures will change the way your garden grows this year.

Colorful spring flowers are already in full bloom across metro Denver, weeks ahead of schedule.

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Colorado Ballet wraps its season with a trio of ‘bucket-list ballets,’ and a nod to its longtime leader Gil Boggs marks 20 years as artistic director. He reflects on those last two decades, what audiences will see onstage right now, and what repertoire they could see in the future.

“MasterWorks,” a collection of "bucket-list ballets," runs through Sunday at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House.

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Denver could turn old CDLE office into Cap Hill housing Council members delayed the $4.5M deal, with some asking for more information.

The building at 251 E. 12th Ave. has been vacant for several years after the state downsized its office space.

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Days after raising $80k, The Pearl is imploding “We will not operate another day.”

As of Tuesday, the lesbian bar and community space has filed articles of dissolution with the state, marking the end of the business.

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The Denver Center Theatre Company’s 2026-2027 season is here The Denver Center Theatre Company’s 2026-2027 season includes Shakespeare’s “The Tempest,” the Tony Award-winning musical “Once,” two original works, and more.

Original works, contemporary hits and (of course) a taste of Shakespeare.

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Fans are preparing for one of Denver's biggest K-pop shows ever TWICE, one of the biggest K-pop girl groups, is taking their "THIS IS FOR" tour to Ball Arena on Tuesday.

"With TWICE coming, it's really exciting because I grew up not having any K-pop or people that looked like me in the media. For them to come to Colorado, I’m really emotional about it."

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