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Federal judge issues overnight order preventing immediate deportation of the family of accused Boulder firebomber The family has a hearing today that could lead to their release from detention. A late night order may have prevented immediate deportation.

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I'm having a hard time believing my eyes with water data this year.

The Colorado River mainstem through Grand Junction was flowing at 54 cfs last night. Not a typo. 54 cfs.

Last year on this date it was flowing at 1,420cfs. Even in 2002, the driest year on record, it was at 690cfs on April 22.

Pueblo artist rescues a painting by a Holocaust survivor. How it got there remains a mystery The haunting and difficult to look at imagery could have ended up in the trash.

Pueblo artist rescues a painting by a Holocaust survivor. How it got there remains a mystery www.cpr.org/2026/04/22/h... via @krccnews.bsky.social's Shanna Lewis

‘Not just numbers:’ Colorado’s budget cuts will have a human toll Students, caregivers, immigrants, rural communities and parents will all feel the impact of Colorado’s $1.5 billion shortfall. Students, caregivers, and immigrants will all feel the impact of Colorado...

Colorado lawmakers have to squeeze $1.5 billion out of the state budget this year. Their proposals to do that will be felt by families across the state. My latest story for @coloradopublic.bsky.social & @cprnews.bsky.social

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Thinking of using a chatbot for medical advice? Read this first. Two studies put ChatGPT, Gemini and others to the test on questions of health. In one, they got almost half the answers wrong.

Studies tested ChatGPT with medical queries— they gave wrong answers half the time. Confidently.

“Chatbots are not designed for health… They are designed for one thing: to mimic conversational fluency. They are just good at talking, like a salesperson when you try to buy a car.”

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Front Range passenger rail district will likely be scaled back to major cities ahead of 2026 sales tax vote Senate Bill 172 would trim out more conservative parts of the state — like Castle Rock, Lone Tree, Monument, Greeley and most unincorporated areas — from the district, which was formed in 2021

Front Range passenger rail district will likely be scaled back to major cities ahead of 2026 sales tax vote

Immigration Agent Is Charged With Assaulting a Colorado Protester The officer faces a misdemeanor charge after an encounter in Colorado, becoming one of the few federal agents to be prosecuted by local officials during the immigration crackdown.

An immigration officer in southwest Colorado who was caught on video grabbing a protester by the hair and hurling her down an embankment last October was charged with assault and criminal mischief on Tuesday, the local district attorney said. nyti.ms/4cYcXpF

Colorado GOP asks judge for emergency order blocking unaffiliated voters from casting ballots in the party’s 2026 primaries The request piggybacks off a ruling late last month that the requirement in Colorado law that 75% of the party’s central committee must support opting out of the primaries before it can happen “consti...

NEW: Colorado GOP asks judge for emergency order blocking unaffiliated voters from casting ballots in the party’s 2026 primaries coloradosun.com/2026/04/20/c... #copolitics #coleg

A Colorado woman, defrauded of $58,000 by a dating match, says a bill requiring bank delays would’ve saved her

A Colorado woman, defrauded of $58,000 by a dating match, says a bill requiring bank delays would’ve saved her.

“I was devastated,” Arvada resident Debbie Fox said of falling victim to fraud.

Inside the Five Days That Remade the Supreme Court Secret memos obtained by The New York Times illuminate the origins of the court’s now-routine “shadow docket” rulings on presidential power.

For the past decade, the Supreme Court has relied on a rushed and secretive system to make major rulings. A New York Times investigation brings to light the precise moment when that system began.

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In southeastern Colorado, a rancher’s elaborate filtration system reveals the high cost and long wait for clean drinking water Kevin Karney insulated himself from the worst of the region’s water woes. But not everyone can. That’s why the Arkansas Valley Conduit matters, he says.

“Without water, we have nothing. For the future of the Arkansas Valley and for residents here, we have to have water of quality to drink … and without it, we don’t stand a chance.”

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Supreme Court will decide if preschools that decline children of same-sex couples may receive state funding | CNN Politics The Supreme Court agreed Monday to review a Colorado law that requires preschools receiving taxpayer money to enroll children of same-sex couples — setting up an important First Amendment showdown at ...

"The Supreme Court agreed Monday to review a Colorado law that requires preschools receiving taxpayer money to enroll children of same-sex couples..."

reporting via @cnn.com

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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.

Olathe sweet corn’s most famous grower scales back operations That family who popularized the iconic crop won’t grow for Kroger, focusing instead on direct-to-consumer sales.

EXCLUSIVE: The first family of Olathe Sweet™ (they own the trademark) sweet corn tells CPR's @stinasieg.bsky.social it won’t be available at a King Soopers or City Market. They will still sell their beloved corn throughout the region this summer — just in a more personal way.

Here's why:

Mental health stressors peak in Colorado mountain communities as the winter-that-wasn’t melts into offseason Demand for counseling is surging as mountain communities empty, costs rise and work ebbs. “It feels like tension is really high.”

"The Vail Health Crisis and Community Support Team conducted 17 interventions with locals who called the crisis line in January. That number climbed to 34 in February and 31 in March."

Via @coloradosun.com

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KIRKMEYER QUALIFIES FOR BALLOT FOLLOWING SIGNATURE VERIFICATION (DENVER, CO – April 14, 2026) – Senator Barb Kirkmeyer announced today that she has received confirmation from the Colorado Secretary of State’s office that her petition to appear on the ballot is sufficient, officially securing her place in the race for Governor.

Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer news release that she's on the #copolitics primary ballot after signatures verified by Secretary of State (not that they've announced it yet)

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.

“I told the dancers, back in the summer, I said, ‘Come back in shape because this will kill you. Some companies actually have places for you to throw up in the wings. It's so demanding.”

Colorado Ballet’s Gil Boggs marks 20 years as artistic director. We chatted backstage at “Masterworks.”

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.

“I told the dancers, back in the summer, I said, ‘Come back in shape because this will kill you,’” artistic director Gil Boggs said about "The Rite of Spring."

“Some companies actually have places for you to throw up in the wings. It's so demanding.”

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H. Res. 1156 – Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

The House is set to vote this week on a resolution that essentially says the tax policies in the One Big Beautiful Bill/Working Families Tax Cuts are great. "Expressing support for tax policies that support working families": rules.house.gov/bill/119/h-r...

Viktor Orban Loses Re-election in Hungary to Peter Magyar Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has inspired populist movements globally, could not overcome the growing dissatisfaction of his own citizens.

Breaking News: Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat on Sunday in a high-stakes general election in Hungary. His defeat is a blow to the global nationalist revival promoted by President Trump.

A few more, some from company class.

11 questions lawmakers hope could help prevent domestic violence killings | Colorado Public Radio Leaving an abusive partner is often difficult, and dangerous. But research shows that when police ask the right questions, it can get a bit easier.

A bill advancing through Colorado's statehouse would require law enforcement officers to ask a set of 11 questions — 11 very specific questions, meant to measure someone’s risk of dying at the hands of their abuser.

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Budget debate in the statehouse delayed for days by lone Republican Republican Rep. Brandi Bradley of Littleton called for the entire 650+ page budget bill to be read aloud, a roughly 15-hour ordeal that halted proceedings in the House this week.

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A bill advancing through Colorado's statehouse would require law enforcement officers to ask a set of 11 questions — 11 very specific questions, meant to measure someone’s risk of dying at the hands of their abuser.

A new Purplish: www.cpr.org/podcast-epis...

Backstage at the ballet. Story to come.

More train news via @bentebirkeland.bsky.social

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State says it has reached tentative agreements that could build Denver to Boulder passenger train Agreements must be approved by RTD, railroad and others before design phase can begin.

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RTD CEO Debra Johnson to leave job next year The transit district has struggled to retain senior leaders and grow ridership.

Debra Johnson will leave her job next year as chief executive of RTD, ending a difficult tenure that has seen RTD struggle to bring riders — and revenue — back to its buses and trains after a pandemic-era crash.

She was offered a contract extension but declined it.

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Xcel releases new plan to charge data centers for its power — and reduce bill impacts for Coloradans Consumer advocates and environmental groups said the “large load tariff” was a step in the right direction.

“The plan, known as a “large load tariff,” sets higher rates and more stringent requirements to big power users that consume more than 50 megawatts (MW) of power at their peak.”

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