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Aurora 7-Eleven security guard acted in self-defense when he shot man and won’t be charged, DA says

After a months-long investigation, the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office and the Aurora Police Department determined the security guard fired his weapon in self-defense and was “legally justified” in his use of force.




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Trump’s deportation threats bring “so much uncertainty” to immigrant-friendly Colorado, advocates say

Trump, who has referred to immigrants “poisoning the blood” of the United States, promised to carry out mass deportations of people who are here illegally.




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Dentro de los apartamentos de Aurora que se hicieron famosos por las afirmaciones de ocupación de pandillas, los residentes se preguntan qué sigue

Los representantes de CBZ Management han creado una campaña pública para culpar los problemas del complejos de apartamentos de Aurora a las actividades recientes de las pandillas.




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Regis Jesuit dominates Eaglecrest, sets up rematch with Valor Christian in 5A state playoffs

The play was perfect, and it perfectly symbolized how the Regis Jesuit Raiders executed their offensive game plan on Sunday afternoon.






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Two compelling plays — perfect for election season — to see this month in Denver and Boulder

Set in earlier eras, these powerful dramas engage our political moment.





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Immersive play about the infamous Ma Barker Gang lands at a Westminster farm

Kismet’s a thing -- especially in theater. The first immersive performance that local playwright Jeffrey Neuman ever attended was “Wild Party” in 2016. The slinky, fun retrofitting of the Broadway musical set in the Jazz Age was produced by the Denver Center’s Off-Center and was directed by Amanda Berg Wilson, the artistic director of Boulder’s inventive company, the Catamounts.




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Songs his mother taught him: In “Avaaz,” it’s the joy that endures | Theater review

Playwright Micheal Shayan as his mother Roya welcomes you to Tehran-geles, CA in the one-mother show “Avaaz” at the Denver Center.




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Yadira Caraveo, seeking reelection to Congress, navigates politics of abortion, immigration as some positions shift

As U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo emphasizes abortion rights in her reelection race in Colorado's battleground 8th Congressional District, she's moved the right on immigration -- angering some allies -- while facing fierce attacks from supporters of Republican challenger Gabe Evans.





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Westminster’s $16 million sewer project leads to sagging roads; city retains counsel for possible lawsuit

Westminster City Council this week retained a law firm that specializes in construction defects to determine what is causing several roads to sag and settle in the northernmost stretches of the city.




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How much has Colorado’s wolf reintroduction cost?

Costs have remained under the amount appropriated to the program by state lawmakers, but are almost twice the amount estimated to the voters who elected to reintroduce the native species.




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New greenhouse gas projections show Colorado moving in right direction to reduce pollution

Colorado’s climate policy teams put out a report every two years that attempts to quantify how much greenhouse gas pollution is being spewed into the air by transportation, the oil and gas industry and more.




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Colorado’s oil and gas industry says it’s reducing emissions at drilling sites by 95%. Environmentalists aren’t so sure.

Center for Biological Diversity is suing sued the state health department over two Crestone Peak sites.






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Paige: Major talent Minor is one splendid sprinter

Major talent Minor is one splendid sprinter




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Paige: Arria Minor sprints to 5A glory. And she’ll do it again and again

Paige: Arria Minor sprints to 5A glory. And she'll do it again and again




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Paige: Denver Broncos find themselves in yet another quarterback controversy

For the sake of this argument, the dueling quarterbacks will be Mark Sanchez, the man of journey, vs. Paxton Lynch, the rookie of potential.  Sides have been taken. Who you got, Broncos fans?







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Paige: The Nuggets can’t escape the merry-go-mediocrity

The Nuggets just got younger, not wiser, and general manager Tim Connelly says Gary Harris still is the starting shooting guard and Juancho Hernangomez probably will be playing somewhere in what’s left of the European Union.





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Colorado companies join coalition in methane-seeking space mission

Colorado has led the nation on regulating methane emissions and now companies in the state are major contributors to a new satellite expected to be an important tool in identifying and quantifying the emissions globally.





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Why has a Fort Collins business drawn pro-Palestinian protests? A look at its ties to bombs used by Israel.

Demonstrators who held a "die-in" outside a Fort Collins-based defense contractor over the weekend were motivated by purported connections between Woodward and a component of a bomb dropped by Israel on a camp in Rafah in late May. Here's a look at those ties.




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Ready for launch: Colorado-based astronauts to take on first commercial spacewalk

What do a former violinist and a retired military pilot have in common? They're both from Colorado and launching into space this summer.




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From vintage underwear to Olympics artifacts, take a rare tour of the Museum of Boulder’s collections warehouse

Guests have a rare opportunity to glimpse Boulder artifacts during a private tour of the Museum of Boulder’s Collections Facility, where out-of-commission museum objects go to rest when they’re not on display.






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Kiszla: Just lose, baby. If Broncos want best shot to make playoffs next season, winning in Las Vegas is bad idea

In their NFL season finale against duh hated Rai-duhs, the team that Dirty Al Davis built, your beloved Broncos should be of one mind and a single mantra: Just lose, baby.




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Kickin’ It with Kiz: The Broncos got 99 problems, but cornerback Pat Surtain II ain’t one

Not only is Pat Surtain II the best player on the Broncos, he is the only guy in the locker room walking a clear path to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Mark Kiszla writes.




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Kiszla: Fearless prediction for 2024? Nikola Jokic and Nathan MacKinnon will lead dueling victory parades through streets of Denver

On any given night, Nuggets center Nikola Jokic or Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon can be a whole flight of stairs above any competitor on the court or in the rink.




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Sony’s Access controller for the PlayStation aims to make gaming easier for people with disabilities

Playing video games has long been a challenge for many people with disabilities, since the traditional controllers for the PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo can be difficult or even impossible to maneuver when a person has limited mobility. Losing the ability to play doesn’t just mean the loss of a favorite pastime — it can also exacerbate social isolation for a community that already experiences it at far higher rates than the general population. Sony’s new Access Controller, developed with input from accessibility consultants, aims to change that.




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Grand Theft Auto VI coming in 2025, Rockstar says after trailer leak

Rockstar Games released the first trailer for the newest version of Grand Theft Auto on Monday, giving fans a glimpse of what’s likely to rank as one of the industry’s top-selling titles.






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Can AI truly replicate the screams of a man on fire? Video game performers want their work protected

The physical strain this type of motion work entails, and the hours put into it, are part of the reason why he believes all video-game performers should be protected equally from the use of unregulated artificial intelligence.




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James Earl Jones’ Darth Vader voice lives on through AI. Voice actors see promise and peril in that

Voice actors say they fear AI could reduce or eliminate job opportunities because the technology could be used to replicate one performance into a number of other movements without their consent.





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Keeler: CU Buffs, Travis Hunter overcome trashy Texas Tech fans, Big 12 refs, tortillas to control College Football Playoff destiny

Is that a tortilla in your pocket, Travis Hunter? Or are you just happy for CU?




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Hayes accounts for 3 TDs to help Air Force beat Fresno State 36-28, snap 7-game skid

Quentin Hayes ran for 91 yards and two second-half touchdowns on 25 carries.




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CSU gave Avery Morrow a second chance after his assault conviction. And Rams’ top running back is making most of it

A judge also ordered Avery Morrow to do 200 hours of community service and pay restitution and fees.







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Women’s basketball: CU Buffs aim to fix shooting woes ahead of matchup vs. Nevada

Although Colorado women’s basketball coach JR Payne knew she was going to have an almost completely new roster this year, she was encouraged by several qualities the group possessed.