With fireworks canceled, Fruita leans into drone show
Prime wildfire conditions in Western Colorado pushed the City of Fruita to cancel its annual July 3 fireworks show, the local government announced June 22. B...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
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‘Leaving Colorful Colorado’ sign destroyed in crash in Western Colorado
A crash on I-70 near Fruita destroyed a ‘Leaving Colorful Colorado’ sign on Saturday. No serious injuries were reported after the driver of a van lost co...
Jun 21, 2026Open source
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Colorado gubernatorial candidates debate economic issues
(The Center Square) - Two Democrats and three Republicans have pulled ahead in Colorado
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Here’s why Melat Kiros’ candidacy scares me as a liberal Jewish woman in Colorado (Opinion)
Melat Kiros, a Colorado candidate for Congress, recently refused to call last years fire attack on Jewish protesters antisemitism, implying it was resistance...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Renck: Give Avs’ Trader Joe Sakic credit for not running it back. It was time to move Valeri Nichushkin.
The Avs realized what happened in Vegas needed to stay in Vegas. Colorado's Joe Sakic is making the right moves.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alc...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Hundreds more reported bear sightings in Colorado this year due to mild winter There have been hundreds mor...
There have been hundreds more bear sightings this year compared to last year, with a lot of bear activity happening even earlier in the season
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Colorado crews get 90% containment on Dry Creek Fire burning south of Rifle Firefighting crews in Colorado...
Firefighting crews in Colorado are getting the upper hand on the Dry Creek Fire burning south of Rifle on Colorado's Western Slope.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Boil order issued for residents in Evergreen, Colorado neighborhood Residents of a neighborhood in Evergree...
Residents of a neighborhood in Evergreen, Colorado, are under a boil order due to a water main break.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Red Sox shake off nightmare flight, beat sloppy Yankees in series opener
The Red Sox didn't land until 5 a.m. due to flight delays coming home from Colorado, but the Yankees were the ones who played like they hadn't gotten any sle...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Colorado Connector has Louisville City Council’s support. But how does the public feel about envisioned p...
Louisville officials have formally backed a plan for the Colorado Connector, a proposed passenger rail service that its leaders say could begin running betwe...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Colorado Springs Gazette
Pull quote: From officially encouraging ineligible immigrants to vote, to Colorado Democrats are poised to nominate another attorney general candidate with d...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Colorado Springs Gazette
“Build it, and they will come,” the popular expression goes. We’d add, fund it — and the hustlers will come, too. Hence, the findings of an in-de...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Colorado Springs Gazette
Part 2 of 6: Our countdown of 150 Colorado Cultural pathmakers over 150 years continues with those ranked 101-125
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Drone show celebrating Colorado's 150th birthday makes its way to Greeley Stampede
Drone show celebrating Colorado's 150th birthday makes its way to Greeley Stampede
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Space Command relocation fight returns to federal court
The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce is seeking to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's decision to relocate U.S. Space...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Brothers are accused of mishandling remains at Colorado funeral home
Charges have been filed against a pair of Colorado mortuary owners accused of mishandling the remains of at least two dozen deceased people.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Some Colorado campgrounds won’t have water for visitors this summer
Campers looking to enjoy Colorado’s wilderness this summer should be prepared to bring extra water for drinking and washing their hands, even when staying...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Two Democrats seek GOP congressman's seat in Colorado
(The Center Square) - Two state Democratic officials are nipping at the heels of the Republican incumbent in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District in what...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Find out how much Colorado college tuition and fees have increased over the years
Despite big increases in the past 15 years, Colorado students often don’t pay the full price of attendance.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
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Fruita is in Mesa County, Colorado.
Region: Western Colorado
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81521
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Colorado gubernatorial candidates debate economic issues
(The Center Square) - Two Democrats and three Republicans have pulled ahead in Colorado
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Here’s why Melat Kiros’ candidacy scares me as a liberal Jewish woman in Colorado (Opinion)
Melat Kiros, a Colorado candidate for Congress, recently refused to call last years fire attack on Jewish protesters antisemitism, implying it was resistance...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Renck: Give Avs’ Trader Joe Sakic credit for not running it back. It was time to move Valeri Nichushkin.
The Avs realized what happened in Vegas needed to stay in Vegas. Colorado's Joe Sakic is making the right moves.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alc...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Hundreds more reported bear sightings in Colorado this year due to mild winter There have been hundreds mor...
There have been hundreds more bear sightings this year compared to last year, with a lot of bear activity happening even earlier in the season
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Colorado crews get 90% containment on Dry Creek Fire burning south of Rifle Firefighting crews in Colorado...
Firefighting crews in Colorado are getting the upper hand on the Dry Creek Fire burning south of Rifle on Colorado's Western Slope.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Boil order issued for residents in Evergreen, Colorado neighborhood Residents of a neighborhood in Evergree...
Residents of a neighborhood in Evergreen, Colorado, are under a boil order due to a water main break.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Red Sox shake off nightmare flight, beat sloppy Yankees in series opener
The Red Sox didn't land until 5 a.m. due to flight delays coming home from Colorado, but the Yankees were the ones who played like they hadn't gotten any sle...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
With fireworks canceled, Fruita leans into drone show
Prime wildfire conditions in Western Colorado pushed the City of Fruita to cancel its annual July 3 fireworks show, the local government announced June 22. B...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
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