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WASHINGTON — The nation will hear a new president sing a far different tune in his prime-time address before Congress on Tuesday night. Some Americans will lustily sing along. Others will plug their ears.The old tune is out — the one where a president declares “we strongly support NATO,” “I believe strongly in free trade” and Washington must do more to promote clean air, clean water, women’s health and civil rights.That was Donald Trump in 2017.That was back when gestures of bipartisanship and appeals to national unity were still in the mix on the night the president comes before Congress…

When Dan Gibbs put on his firefighting gear and responded to the Cameron Peak Fire as it ripped through more than 326 square miles of northern Colorado in 2020, his 15-member attack crew was not staffed by full-time firefighters.The executive director of Colorado’s Department of Natural Resources instead was joined by a hodgepodge of U.S. Forest Service employees: a forest technician, a campgrounds manager, three seasonal hotshot firefighters. The crew worked its way through neighborhoods surrounded by the blaze and tried to keep homes from burning.Now, after a slew of firings at the Forest Service and an ongoing federal hiring freeze…

The Colorado Rapids’ best attacking night of the season was nearly wasted.While a 3-3 draw to FC Dallas was disappointing from a Rapids standpoint, a quick shift in attacking philosophy following a swift exit from the CONCACAF Champions Cup was effective.In their MLS home opener at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Saturday, the Rapids looked comfortable attacking — and like they were having fun.Scoring three goals, one in lucky and improbable fashion, is enjoyable. Giving up three at home, as Djordje Mihailovic put it, is not.Here are three takeaways from a hard-earned point at home:Attacking vision being realizedEarly this MLS…

WASHINGTON — Every time a baby is born in Louisiana, where Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson handily won reelection last year, there’s more than a 60% chance taxpayers will finance the birth through Medicaid.In Republican Rep. David Valadao ’s central California district, 6 out of 10 people use Medicaid to pay for doctor visits and emergency room trips.And one-third of the population is covered by Medicaid in GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Alaska, one of the nation’s costliest corners for health care.Each of these Republicans — and some of their conservative colleagues — lined up last week to defend Medicaid, in…

The Colorado State University Rams men’s basketball team hosted the Utah State Aggies at Moby Arena at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, Saturday, March 1, 2025. The Rams defeated the Aggies 93-66. Originally Published: March 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM MSTsource

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Pressure doesn’t make perfect.Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones learned that harsh lesson last season.“That was the ultimate mistake that I made, I wanted to be perfect,” he said. “I set big goals. I wanted to hit 30 homers. I wanted to steal 30 bases. I wanted to win a Gold Glove.“I wanted to be perfect, and when I wasn’t, it was mentally frustrating. I wasn’t having success, and all of those goals seemed farther away. It was a huge learning experience for me. Now, I want to get back to who I was in 2023.”The Rockies would turn…

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — One of the most striking things about Rockies spring training this year is the confidence of the young players.They’re carrying a giant chip on their shoulders.Given the team’s track record, that’s pretty remarkable. And given that the Rockies are coming off back-to-back 100-loss seasons and the worst offensive performance in franchise history, you’ve got to admire their chutzpah.Maybe it’s a good sign for the Rockies’ future. Maybe.Several players — including Colorado’s two stars, center fielder Brenton Doyle and shortstop Ezequiel Tovar — quietly told me the team could surprise people.Outfield prospect Zac Veen said it loudly and…

Colorado’s Jade Masogayo goes up for a layup against Texas Tech at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas, on March 1, 2025. (CU Athletics) Fast break Why the Buffs lost: CU racked up a season-high 26 fouls and committed 23 turnovers. The Buffs were also beaten on the boards, 30-24, for just the sixth time this season. Three stars: 1. Tech’s Bailey Maupin: Scored 12 of her game-best 20 points in overtime. She went 9-for-11 at the free-throw line. 2. Tech’s Kilah Freelon: Finished with 15 points, nine rebounds, two steals and two blocks. 3. CU’s Jade Masogayo: Led the…

FORT COLLINS — Colorado State’s men’s basketball team dominated Utah State from start to finish Saturday at Moby Arena to take over sole possession of second place in the Mountain West Conference.The Rams led by 26 points at halftime and by as many as 36 in the second half to claim a 93-66 victory over the Aggies and avenge an eight-point loss in Logan, Utah, on Feb. 11.CSU is now 20-9 overall and 14-4 in the Mountain West. Utah State dropped to 24-6 and 14-5 in the MW.The Rams have won 10 of their past 12 games with two regular…

A Fort Collins dentist pleaded guilty this week to hiding more than $3.5 million in income from the IRS using an illegal tax shelter, according to federal prosecutors and court records.Ryan Ulibarri owned and operated Ulibarri Family Dentistry from 2014 and in 2016 set up the tax shelter, which included a network of trusts and a private family foundation, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a news release.Ulibarri transferred millions of dollars in profits from his dental practice into the shelter between 2017 and 2022, spending the money on credit card debts, his home mortgage, boats and baseball season tickets.He…