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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 11h

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta featured more than 500 pilots from 41 states and 12 countries that filled the sky with colors — and one large pumpkin.

Colorado pilots take flight in New Mexico for the world’s largest hot air balloon festival

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta featured more than 500 pilots from 41 states and 12 countries that filled the sky with colors — and one large pumpkin.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 12h

Every two and a half miles of barbed wire is responsible for killing one deer, elk or pronghorn a year, one study estimated.

Barbed wire fences dot the West. There's a growing movement to take them down — for wildlife

Every two and a half miles of barbed wire is responsible for killing one deer, elk or pronghorn a year, one study estimated.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 15h

In our four-part series, we trace the energy's path, the water's strain and the social freight carried by our digital obsession

Wired, Wired West: What happens when AI data centers move in

In our four-part series, we trace the energy's path, the water's strain and the social freight carried by our digital obsession,

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 20h

The cause is under investigation in the Boulder County town.

The tight-knit community of Nederland begin the long road of recovery after a fire engulfed local businesses and shops

The cause is under investigation in the Boulder County town.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 22h

Easier admissions policies have started to grow in popularity in Colorado.
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CU Denver and Aurora partnership highlights growing statewide trend to make admissions easier

Easier admissions policies have started to grow in popularity in Colorado.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 1d

Hundreds of years after most of Colorado’s Indigenous tribes were forcibly removed from the state, a movement emerges to bring them home.

His Cheyenne ancestors were pushed out of Colorado in the 1800s. Now he’s among the leaders of Colorado’s Indigenous land back movement

Hundreds of years after most of Colorado’s Indigenous tribes were forcibly removed from the state, a movement emerges to bring them home.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 1d

Hundreds of homes were evacuated this weekend as water surged through the streets of southwestern Colorado. No deaths have been reported.

Flooding in Southwestern Colorado over the weekend; wet weather forecast to continue

Hundreds of homes were evacuated this weekend as water surged through the streets of southwestern Colorado. No deaths have been reported.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 1d

Mule deer and pronghorn affected at Fort Canyon and Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site.

Hunting permits on Southern Colorado's military sites suspended due to government shutdown

Mule deer and pronghorn affected at Fort Canyon and Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 1d

The Trump Administration blocked funding for the $5 billion federal charging program last February.

Colorado unlocks federal funding to build electric vehicle chargers along highways

The Trump Administration blocked funding for the $5 billion federal charging program last February.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 2d

This measure would allow the state to keep all of the money it's raised through a 2022 tax increase, instead of refunding some of it.

Proposition LL: Retain extra tax revenue collected for the Healthy School Meals for All program, explained

This measure would allow the state to keep all of the money it's raised through a 2022 tax increase, instead of refunding some of it.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 2d

This ballot measure would increase taxes on Coloradans making more than $300,000 a year to fund nutrition programs.

Proposition MM: Increase taxes for free school meals and food assistance, explained

This ballot measure would increase taxes on Coloradans making more than $300,000 a year to fund nutrition programs.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 2d

The Community Food Bank of Grand Junction has opened a cafe to support its mission.

Why a Grand Junction food bank opened a restaurant

The Community Food Bank of Grand Junction has opened a cafe to support its mission.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 3d

Here are some of the most frequent questions we’ve gotten over the years and answers specific to 2025.

2025 FAQ: How to vote (and be sure it’s counted) in the general election

Here are some of the most frequent questions we’ve gotten over the years and answers specific to 2025.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 3d

Every two and a half miles of barbed wire is responsible for killing one deer, elk or pronghorn a year, one study estimated.

Barbed wire fences dot the West. There's a growing movement to take them down — for wildlife

Every two and a half miles of barbed wire is responsible for killing one deer, elk or pronghorn a year, one study estimated.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 3d

Whether truly terrifying or just deliciously macabre, this year’s batch of must-watch horror music videos dance along the edge of fear and fun.

The 12 best horror music videos of 2025

These twelve music videos turn up the volume on fear, fun, and everything delightfully macabre just in time for Halloween. These twelve music videos turn up the volume on fear, fun, and everything…

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 3d

More than a thousand people took part in the picket lines on Wednesday.

District 11 walk-out marks first El Paso County teacher strike in 50 years

More than a thousand people took part in the picket lines on Wednesday.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 4d

Five years of work to reclaim the mountainside scar in northwest Colorado Springs is complete. Tens of thousands of native plants are now growing on the re-landscaped slope.

Former Pikeview Quarry could be part of the City of Colorado Springs’ park system by the end of the year

Five years of work to reclaim the mountainside scar in northwest Colorado Springs is complete. Tens of thousands of native plants are now growing on the re-landscaped slope.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 4d

Unaweep Canyon is the only canyon in the world where water flows out of both ends, or so the claim goes.

Between the Western Colorado towns of Whitewater and Gateway, a geological marvel — and mystery

Unaweep Canyon is said to be the only canyon in the world where water flows out of both ends.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 4d

Election Day is Nov. 4. Here’s what you need to know.

CPR News’ voter guide to the 2025 November election

Election Day is Nov. 4. Here’s what you need to know.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 4d

The FAA reported issues on Monday at airports in Burbank, California; Newark, New Jersey; and Denver.

Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown heads into second week

The FAA reported issues on Monday at airports in Burbank, California; Newark, New Jersey; and Denver.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 4d

Sanders had a procedure called an aspiration thrombectomy, which involves the left popliteal — located behind the knee — and tibial arteries.

CU coach Deion Sanders back at practice after procedure for blood clots

Sanders had a procedure called an aspiration thrombectomy, which involves the left popliteal — located behind the knee — and tibial arteries.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 5d

Federal funds were allegedly mixed with the town’s general fund and used in part for personal expenses.

Former Aguilar official charged with embezzling public funds, adding to the town's financial and water woes

Federal funds were allegedly mixed with the town’s general fund and used in part for personal expenses.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 5d

Aurora, Arvada, Parker, and Thornton are among around a dozen communities the Polis administration says are flouting laws meant to increase housing options.

More than a dozen Colorado cities at risk of losing out on state funding based on their housing policies

Aurora, Arvada, Parker, and Thornton are among around a dozen communities the Polis administration says are flouting laws meant to increase housing options.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 5d

Detours will be in place until the project is complete in 2027. Access to and from northbound I-25 will be open.

On and off ramps connecting southbound I-25 to U.S. Highway 50B near downtown Pueblo are closing

Detours will be in place until the project is complete in 2027. Access to and from northbound I-25 will be open.

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CPR News @cprnews.bsky.social · 5d

CPR Classical Host Kabin Thomas on how playing for John Williams was one of the biggest thrills of his life.

When I met John Williams

Playing for John Williams was one of the biggest thrills of my life.

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