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Friday, January 16, 2026

Mountain Village mayor resigns, may be investigated for actions related to Telluride strike

The mayor of Mountain Village, near Telluride, has resigned as the small Western Slope community continues to reel from the effects of a ski patrol union strike, the subsequent closure of Telluride Ski Resort and near economic collapse.

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Colorado senators’ bid to save NCAR funding fails as U.S. Senate passes spending bills

“In the face of unrelenting political attacks from President Trump, we are standing together to protect institutions like NCAR that are vital to our state and our economy,” Sen. John Hickenlooper said.

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Douglas County sheriff, DA sue Colorado over visa process for crime victims

Sheriff Darren Weekly and District Attorney George Brauchler argue that state law unduly limits law enforcement officers’ discretion to block applications for what’s known as a U visa.

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National park staff are asking about citizenship status. Here’s why

Eleven of the most popular national parks in the U.S. are affected.

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Gov. Jared Polis gets more pointed on Trump, reaches for familiar solutions to Colorado’s challenges in final year

Rifts between Polis and legislative leaders on a major labor bill and pending AI regulations haven’t appeared to heal after repeated rounds of brutal negotiations during prior legislative sessions.

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Trump announces outlines of health care plan he wants Congress to consider

The cornerstone is his proposal to send money directly to Americans for health savings accounts.

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Press freedom advocates worry that raid on Washington Post journalist’s home will chill reporting