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Opinion: If Harris and Trump keep their cool, the debate will come down to the economy

The debate on Tuesday between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump could be the most consequential high-stakes moments in this truncated presidential election season.

In this combination photo, Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a debate, Oct. 7, 2020, in Salt Lake City, left, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks during a debate, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo)

"I am confident our “Work First” approach at Aurora's Crowne Plaza Hotel is effective, and we can obtain the federal recognition that 'Work First' also deserves," Dustin Zvonek writes.

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Opinion: Here’s why Aurora put work-first with new homeless shelter

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As a track and field athlete through my college years and, later, a coach, I know firsthand the benefits of playing sports. Yet for many, opportunities are dwindling. Budget-conscious school districts and localities are cutting programs, and private sports programs can cost families thousands of dollars a year.

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Opinion: A new partnership in Colorado could increase access to youth sports

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One of the first comments we received was from a famous energy guru: “Nice building. But why do you have a heating system at all?" Solving climate change could depend on how we answer that question. My answer: Society needs the Prius of buildings, not the Tesla X.

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Opinion: Here’s why pursuing net-zero buildings — even in Aspen — isn’t practical or necessary

By Auden Schendler

August 27, 2024 at 12:40 p.m.

One of the first comments we received was from a famous energy guru: “Nice building....

Sometimes the dog catches the car. When it does, it quickly discovers that it bit off more than it can chew, and it has to let go.

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Opinion: Colorado’s special session to reduce taxes can’t be dictated by the “dog who caught the car”

By Lorena Garcia

August 26, 2024 at 11:10 a.m.

Sometimes the dog catches the car. When it does, it quickly discovers that it bit...

For Congress to regain trust, it needs to return to its knitting as the holder of the purse strings and a responsible check on the executive branch.

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Opinion: Congress cannot be trusted on divisive social issues. Leave them to the states.

By L. Roger Hutson

August 26, 2024 at 10:51 a.m.

For Congress to regain trust, it needs to return to its knitting as the holder...

"As the owner of Sage Hospitality, which runs 50 restaurants, bars, coffee shops and entertainment venues across America, including 20 in Colorado, I can tell you our margins here have dropped by as much as 20% over the past decade."

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Walter Isenberg: Restaurateurs are leaving Colorado due to its hostile economic environment

By Walter Isenberg

August 23, 2024 at 9:14 a.m.

"As the owner of Sage Hospitality, which runs 50 restaurants, bars, coffee shops and entertainment...

Guess who didn’t get the “stick to the issues” memo? Colorado GOP Chairman Dave Williams. The party recently sent out a shameful email attacking Vivian Smotherman, the Democrat running for Senate District 6, as a “DEI candidate.”

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Opinion: This Alamosa Republican is standing against his party’s transphobic attack on his opponent for Senate

By Krista Kafer

August 22, 2024 at 11:05 a.m.

Guess who didn’t get the “stick to the issues” memo? Colorado GOP Chairman Dave Williams....

"An annoying question is 'Everything OK?' Why are they asking this? Admittedly I have more gray hair than brown, but do I look so decrepit that they are concerned about my well being?" -- Marjorie "Slim" Woodruff

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Opinion: Doesn’t everyone else find small talk on hiking trails annoying?

By Marjorie “Slim” Woodruff

August 20, 2024 at 2:27 p.m.

"An annoying question is 'Everything OK?' Why are they asking this? Admittedly I have more...

On Sunday, Aug. 4, Denver set a record for the hottest temperature in the city since the National Weather Service started keeping track of the city’s highs and lows. Climate change means longer, hotter summers, drier soils, and more frequent droughts.

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Opinion: Spend the rest of this summer preparing your Colorado yard for next year’s heat

By Krista Kafer

August 19, 2024 at 10:55 a.m.

On Sunday, Aug. 4, Denver set a record for the hottest temperature in the city...

This week, former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters was convicted by a Colorado jury on multiple counts related to tampering with election data and equipment.

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Pam Anderson: After the Tina Peters’ saga, Colorado must rebuild trust one voter at a time

By Pam Anderson

August 19, 2024 at 10:38 a.m.

This week, former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters was convicted by a Colorado jury on...

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Opinion: I have bipolar disorder. My diagnosis after years of suffering was both a relief and a burden.

By Jim Martin

August 18, 2024 at 5:01 a.m.

Living with bipolar disorder is like riding a roller coaster that you didn't choose to...

"There’s a reason Peters, Lavrenz, pillow-magnate Mike Lindell, former president Donald Trump and other purveyors of misinformation have doubled down on deceit; they’re too invested to quit now."

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Opinion: No one expected contrition from Tina Peters, but post-conviction she’s pushing a new election conspiracy

By Krista Kafer

August 16, 2024 at 7:04 a.m.

"There’s a reason Peters, Lavrenz, pillow-magnate Mike Lindell, former president Donald Trump and other purveyors...

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