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One man registered 15,000 businesses in 2022, putting Colorado’s economic growth into question

Colorado residents have formed a record number of new businesses this decade, especially after the state reduced the filing fee for new limited liability companies or LLCs.




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They’re in custody and facing jail. Why isn’t Grand Junction’s municipal court providing them attorneys?

State Rep. Matt Soper, a Delta Republican whose district covers Grand Junction, called the situation “appalling.”




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Where to find the cost of living on your ballot in the 2024 election

One of the top issues on the minds of Colorado voters this election is the cost of living, with about 15% in the ongoing Voter Voices survey by media outlets across the state.




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Landlords pile “junk fees” on Colorado renters, sometimes adding hundreds to advertised prices

Junk fees “are in line with deceptive and unfair trade practices because landlords are advertising a fake price to get consumers interested, but it’s not what they’re actually going to pay at the end of the day,” said state Rep. Javier Mabrey.




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Last-minute Colorado voter guide for the 2024 election

It's too late to mail your ballot but it's not too late to vote. Coloradans can vote in person or use a ballot drop box until 7 p.m. on Nov. 5.




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Judge finds Pueblo illegally jailed 3 defendants for contempt of court, voids convictions and sentences

The ruling comes just over three months after a Denver Post investigation found Pueblo municipal judges routinely used contempt of court charges to inflate jail sentences for defendants facing low-level charges that carried little to no jail time.




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5 takeaways from Colorado’s 2024 election — including reactions as a new Trump era looms

Tuesday's election offered a wide range of results to digest, both in Colorado and nationally -- at times going in different directions. Here are major takeaways from voters' decisions.





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Herbert Blomstedt Conducts

Former SFS Music Director (1985-1995) Herbert Blomstedt conducts Beethoven and Mendelssohn.




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Mackey, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky

MTT conducts Mackey and Tchaikovsky; Gil Shaham plays Prokofiev.




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Ravel, Mozart, Sibelius

MTT conducts Ravel and Sibelius; violinist Christian Tetzlaff plays Mozart.




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Beethoven, Mozart, Barber

James Gaffigan guest conducts Wagner, Mozart and Barber; pianist Hélène Grimaud plays Beethoven.




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MTT conducts Mahler

Michael Tilson Thomas conducts Mahler's 7th Symphony.




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MTT conducts Stravinsky

Michael Tilson Thomas conducts and all-Stravinsky program featuring violinist Leonidas Kavakos.




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At The Opera, Verdi's Otello (1961), June 24, 2023

Tune in at 8pm to her Giuseppe Verdi's penultimate opera, Otello staring Mario del Monaco, Renata Tebaldi and Aldo Protti.




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At The Opera, Dvorak's Rusalka (1998), July 1, 2023

Tune in at 8pm to hear Anton Dvorak's most famous opera, Rusalka, based upon Hans Christian Anderson's The Little Mermaid. This 1998 recording stars Renee Fleming in the title role.




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At The Opera, Guglielmo Tell (1979), July 8, 2023

Tune in at 8pm to hear the last opera of Gioachino Rossini, Guglielmo Tell ( William Tell). This 1979 recording stars Luciano Pavarotti, Mirela Freni and Sherrill Milnes.




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At The Opera, Ottorino Respighi"s "Belfagore" (1989), July 15, 2023

Tune in at 8pm tp hear an At The Opera debut of Ottorino Respighi's Belfagor staring Sylvia Sass.




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At The Opera, Esclarmonde (1974), July 22, 2023

Tune in at 8pm to hear the French operatic masterpiece, Jules Massenet's Esclarmonde staring Joan Sutherland.




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At The Opera, Opera Potpourri, July 29, 2023

Tune in at 8pm to the very popular All Opera Potpourri Show! Hear great opera selections by opera greats. A great show for the whole family.




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At The Opera, Verdi's I Masnadieri or The Robbers (1983), August 5, 2023

Tune in at 8pm to hear the seldom performed opera by Giuseppe Verdi, I Masnadieri (The Robbers) staring Samuel Ramey, Franco Bonisolli, Joan Sutherland and Matteo Manuguerra recorded in 1983 on DECCA.




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At The Opera, Ponchielli's La Gioconda (1981), August 12, 2023

Tune in at 8pm to hear host Sean Bianco's favorite opera Amilcare Ponchielli's La Gioconda. This 1981 recording stars Monserrat Caballe, Luciano Pavarotti, Agnes Baltsa, Sherrill Milnes and Nicolai Ghiaurov. Don't miss this amazing Italian opera!




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At The Opera, Renata Scotto Tribute and Bellini's Il Pirata (1959), August 19, 2023

Tune in at 8pm to hear a special tribute to honor the passing of Soprano Renata Scotto on August 16th at the age of 89 followed by the feature opera Bellini's Il Pirata staring Maria Callas recorded live in 1959.




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At The Opera, Puccini's Il Trittico, August 26, 2023

Tune in at 8pm to hear Giacomo Puccini's Il Trittico (3 one act operas) staring Renata Scotto in Il Tabarro and Suor Angelica and Tito Gobbi in Gianni Schicchi.




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Keeler: CSU Rams football did Joe Parker in. If Jay Norvell can’t beat Coach Prime, he’ll probably follow his old boss out the door.

Beat Deion. Because if Jay Norvell can notch CSU's first Rocky Mountain Showdown win since 2014, the load of those first two seasons lightens considerably.







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Dolce & Gabbana launches a new perfume for dogs, but some vets and pet-owners are skeptical

Fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has launched a new alcohol-free perfume for dogs called "Fefé" in honor of Domenico Dolce’s poodle, but not all vets and pet owners agree it’s safe or appropriate.





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Opinion: A ban on fur in Denver would only hurt this thriving cow town

When something is on the ballot that will hurt the National Western Stock Show, the Denver Powwow, our fly-fishing businesses and hatmakers, that should rile us all up. Hands off our hats!




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Yes, Denver has a fashion style, but it’s changing fast. Here’s what we’re wearing now.

Designers talk about what they're seeing on the streets, and why sustainable fashion is at the forefront





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JERRY CANTRELL Is Also Pissed That Nobody Gets Paid Decent Streaming Royalties

It's no secret that Spotify pays total garbage when it comes to royalties. Apple Music certainly does better by artists, but still – both combined aren't putting a roof over […]




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PAUL DI'ANNO's Family Posts Statement On His Cause Of Death

His sisters Cheryl and Michelle have posted on Di'Anno's Facebook page.




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DARKO Invites Fans To Contribute Guest Vocals To Their Upcoming EP

Darko – the duo featuring producer Josh Miller (ex-Spite, ex-Emmure) and vocalist Tom Barber (Chelsea Grin, ex-Lorna Shore) – is plotting the release of their new EP Deathmask, Pt. 3 […]




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PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS PIGS Drops Noise Rock Banger "Detroit"

Great name, better music.



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KING BUFFALO Streams New Single "Balrog", Announces Additional Tour Dates

They've got plans for a new record in 2025, too.




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Mashup Overlord ANDY REHFELDT's YouTube Channel Removed After 16 Years

He's the guy behind the Radio Disney versions of metal songs we all love.




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JAKE E. LEE Explains Why He Hated The Mix On OZZY OSBOURNE's Bark At The Moon

Pretty valid reasons, honestly.




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CKY's CHAD I GINSBURG Responds To ALIEN ANT FARM's DRYDEN MITCHELL: "Nothing Wrong With Defending Yourself From A Bad Guy"

"I felt a physical threat and had I not tried to avoid the attack, I would have been assaulted."




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Is AC/DC About To Announce A North American Tour?

Seems like it'll get announced this week.




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BAM FATALE Pays Homage To Her Ancestors On New Single "Cries From My Past"

"The communities I identify with still struggle with the aftermath of historical events."




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BOILER ROOM Returns With Alt, Nü-Tinged Single "No Patience"

The New York City unit returns for the first time since 2000!




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THE MOSAIC WINDOW Streams Devastating New Record, Hemasanctum

Melodic, blackened death metal perfection.



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WATCHTOWER To Release 40th-Anniversary Reissue Of Debut Album & Live EP

"We have the original tapes, which a lot of bands can't say that."




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SABATON Announces 2025 European Legendary Tour With An Orchestra

Starting in November 2025.





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Metal Injection Teams With IN FLAMES For An Exclusive New Shirt

Metal Injection has teamed up with In Flames for the brand new, super limited edition Jesterheads t-shirt. The shirt features all of the different jester logos from throughout In Flames' […]