The moon rock that long decorated former Governor John Vanderhoof’s office at his home in Grand Junction is headed to the Colorado School of Mines in Golden. The Daily Sentinel says the school will essentially “own” the rock, but it’ll probably travel around the state. Vanderhoof received the rock as governor in 1974 and thought [...]

Bicyclists are flocking to Colorado National Monument but officials worry that so many of them are touring the western Colorado landmark that they’re in danger. Monument officials tell the Daily Sentinel that cyclists are up 31% since 2008. Car traffic is up, too. The Monument will review traffic patterns to consider changes to make people [...]

Rebellious Colorado voters have rejected insiders as Democrats and Republicans begin choosing candidates for top races this fall. The Denver Post says Democratic Senator Michael Bennet lost precinct straw polls to former state House Speaker Andrew Romanoff. On the Republican side for Senate, former Lt. Governor Jane Norton is locked in a tight race with [...]