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Too much poop in the Colorado high country Jul 20, 2026

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Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks into the growing concerns around hikers relieving themselves in the Colorado mountains and how federal cuts to the Forest Service could mean “wag bags” will have an even greater role in keeping the lands clean.

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The Rev. Dr. Nancy Niero on her connection to Silas Soule and her book "Witness at Sand Creek" Jul 17, 2026

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The Rev. Dr. Nancy Niero, author of "Witness at Sand Creek", sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss her connection to Silas Soule and her book "Witness at Sand Creek".

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Colorado River: Tiny bubbles, big problems Jul 16, 2026

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Today, Colorado Sun water reporter Shannon Mullane looks at how tiny bubbles in the Colorado River are posing big problems for water officials at the Glen Canyon and Hoover dams.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/06/supercharged-bubbles-are-threatening-lake-powells-dam/

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Did Colorado get hit with an anti-incumbent wave on primary night? Jul 15, 2026

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Progressives surprised many in Colorado’s primary elections in late June, including a shocking upset for a democratic socialist candidate who ousted a longtime incumbent in Denver in a race that grabbed national headlines. Did Colorado get hit with an anti-incumbent wave on primary night? Colorado Sun Elections Editor Jesse Paul and Colorado Public Radio Public Affairs reporters Bente Birkeland and Caitlyn Kim discuss what the shakeups say about politics in Colorado in this conversation first broadcast on Purplish. The Purplish podcast is produced by CPR News and the Capitol News Alliance, a collaboration between KUNC News, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS and The Colorado Sun.

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Colorado homeowners hit hard with insurance premiums Jul 14, 2026

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Colorado continues to have some of the highest homeowners insurance in the country. Today, business reporter Tamara Chuang talks about why that is, the sharp increases in the past five years and how homeowners are coping.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/10/wildfires-insurance-homeowners-regulations/

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Colorado's outdoor community finding a singular voice Jul 13, 2026

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Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins talks about how those who enjoy the outdoors are flexing their collective muscle to have a say in politics related to the trillion-dollar industry, from the local level to D.C.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/08/boulder-open-space-limit-mountain-bikes/

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BONUS: Are less-thirsty crops a solution to Colorado’s growing water problems? Jul 11, 2026

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Introducing our new podcast, Can Colorado Do More With Less Water? Join The Colorado Sun to explore what may or may not be possible in creating water solutions across the state.

In this episode we focus on Colorado’s resilient, adaptable farmers who can raise just about anything and use less water doing it. But will enough people buy what they produce?

Learn more: https://coloradosun.com/more-with-less-water-series/
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James Ellroy chats about his latest novel, the L.A.-centered "Red Sheet" Jul 10, 2026

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James Ellroy, legendary crime fiction author, chats with the Sun's Kevin Simpson about his latest novel, the L.A.-centered "Red Sheet".

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Colorado ranchers moving herds around wildfires Jul 09, 2026

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Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross talks about how ranchers are dealing with the wildfires burning across Colorado and what might be in store after they return and survey the damage.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/08/colorado-wildfires-ranchers-cattle-livestock-aspen-acres/

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Air Quality Advice for Fire Season & The Surprising History of Colorado’s Moose Jul 08, 2026

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On Today's Sun-Up, John Ingold and Michael Booth offer some air quality tips for an unhealthy wildfire season, and introduce a surprising study of exactly how long moose have roamed Colorado.

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