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Two Republican activists in Colorado have filed a lawsuit to get Tom Tancredo off the gubernatorial ballot after the former congressman threw a wrench in GOP strategy by launching a last-minute third party candidacy for governor. Republicans Marian Olsen and Joseph Harrington filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Denver District Court arguing that Tancredo violated state [... ] read more..

A religious watchdog group in Colorado says it will send a copy of the Quran to the Afghan National Army for every one that may be destroyed by the pastor of a small Florida church. Mikey Weinstein, president of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation, said Wednesday his group would deliver copies of the Quran to U.S. Gen. David Petraeus for distribution. Petraeus has condemned plans by Terry … read more..

BOULDER, Colorado (AP) - A wildfire burning in the canyons and steep mountainsides near Boulder became one of the most destructive blazes in Colorado history Wednesday as authorities determined it had destroyed nearly 150 homes in just three days. read more..

BOULDER, COLORADO : The Fourmile Canyon Fire in Colorado has doubled, spreading out into 7,100 acres, destroying at least 92 structures, and forcing 3,500 people to evacuate the area, officials said. read more..

BOULDER, Colorado — A wildfire burning in the canyons and steep mountainsides near Boulder became one of the most destructive blazes in Colorado history Wednesday as authorities determined it had de read more read more..

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 8 (UPI) — Colorado officials say they have no idea exactly how many homes have been destroyed by the stubborn wildfire burning northwest of Boulder. Colorado - Wildfire - United States - Boulder Colorado - Boulder County Colorado read more..

At least 54 homes have been destroyed by a wildfire burning west of Boulder, Colorado, and eight people are unaccounted for, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Commander Rick Brough said Wednesday. read more..

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 8 (UPI) — Colorado officials say they have no idea exactly how many homes have been destroyed by the stubborn wildfire burning northwest of Boulder. Colorado - Wildfire - United States - Boulder Colorado - Boulder County Colorado read more..

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado (AP) — A number of old underground coal mine fires in western Colorado the region are getting new attention as officials work to try to at least cool them down, if not put them out. read more..

Colorado fire claims nearly 100 buildings read more..

By far the stellar highlight in this month’s Colorado sky is the so-called “Summer Sapphire,” the bright star Vega, which is currently gleaming almost directly overhead at the onset of darkness. read more..

A Colorado high school student wants an explanation from school officials after reportedly being told by security guards to remove American flags from his truck because they might make other students uncomfortable. read more..

Colorado outclassed Chivas USA in a match that both squads needed to win in order to keep their playoffs hopes alive. Chivas USA’s began the match without four key starters on the pitch, with Giancarlo Maldonado and Jonathan Bornstein out with injuries and Dario Delgado available on the bench. read more..

Oakland County Republicans and members of the tea party movement have labeled The Tea Party group a fake and accused it of being used by Democrats to siphon votes from Republicans in the November election. “ read more..

Tea Party leaders back away from Maes Colorado Republican leadership and grassroots groups failed to oust Dan Maes from the governor’s race Friday I don’t care if (the Republicans) bring back Abraham Lincoln to run. read more..

The Colorado Ballet opens it 50th anniversary season with something a bit out of step with classic ballet. Friday, Sept. 10, the company stages a one-weekend-only performance, filled with three distinct choreographic styles. “It’s an exciting program,” said ballet mistress Sandra Brown. “You come away with a sense of, ‘Wow, this is something new and different.’ It breaks the mold of what you … read more..

Colorado Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes appears headed for the November ballot. read more..

In its Aug. 10 primary, Colorado set up one of the most intriguing U.S. Senate match-ups in the country, which could be a bellwether race for the national midterms. Sen. Michael Bennet must face the curse of Obama-backed incumbents — despite running his first election campaign — against Tea Party-backed Republican Ken Buck, who had suddenly risen to the nomination over the early GOP favorite … read more..

What’s Your Reaction? COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — For the second time in a week, state wildlife officers have killed a mother bear and cubs in Colorado Springs, Colo., that broke into a home. read more..

HealthOne has signed a two-year extension as title sponsor of the Colorado Open Golf Foundation’s three flagship tournaments. Health One extended the current agreement to secure title rights through 2015. read more..

Colorado’s parents are among the last to know when a local educator is in trouble with the law, the chairman of the State Board of Education said Wednesday. read more..

CENTRAL CITY — Colorado’s medical marijuana sellers often sell bongs and brownies along with the marijuana. Starting today, they’ve got to be farmers, as well. read more..

Colorado kids beefed-up their college funds by selling steers, pigs, goats and other livestock at the annual Junior Livestock Sale at the State Fair. It’s the championship event for the state’s 4-H and Future Faremrs of America youth. According to preliminary totals, the 2010 sale brought in $359,675 for the state’s future farmers. “The Colorado’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Junior Livestock … read more..

Colorado’s Community-Funded Safety Net Clinics and Federally Certified Rural Health Clinics are Celebrating Safetynet Clinic Week, August 30 to September 3, By Inviting State Policymakers and the Public to Visit their Clinics read more..

Colorado-area toddlers and their older siblings will have the opportunity to participate in a bike parade on Sunday, September 5th, as part of the 2010 Boulder Tikeapalooza, a free afternoon of fun, friendship and recreation in support of the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Weekend Telethon. read more..

What’s Your Reaction? Colorado State Parks is looking for ways to shore up its budget shortfall, and that might mean a trip to Lory State Park will cost a little bit more than it does today. read more..

Many of Colorado’s state parks still have camp sites available for the Labor Day weekend. Arkansas Headwaters, Yampa River, Crawford, Eleven Mile and Mancos state parks are among the sites that still have spaces open all three days. But others are already full for the three-day weekend. They include Lake Pueblo, Cheyenne Mountain, Cherry Creek, Paonia and San Luis state parks. Other parks have … read more..

Three former executives of a Colorado Springs medical equipment company and a consultant are named in a federal indictment claiming that they imported medical devices that weren’t cleared for use by the federal government. read more..

DENVER—-The Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance “March on the Capitol,” on Fri., Sept. 3, noon, on the west steps of the State Capitol, features speakers State Representative, and cancer survivor, Dianne Primavera; Dr. read more..

Amid concerns that climate change will reshape Colorado’s high country, Colorado State University ecologist Greg Wann is on a tough mission: tracking ptarmigans, the elusive mountain birds known for their camouflage. read more..

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Jamie Smith scored his first goal of the season, part of Colorado’s season-high output, and the Rapids beat the Houston Dynamo 3-0 Saturday night. Conor Casey had a goal and two read more..

Todd Helton may be sparking the Colorado Rockies to another late-season playoff push. Ted Lilly may be the perfect foil for the Los Angeles Dodgers to kickstart their own run to the postseason. Helton tries to read more..