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Aspen Acres fire challenges firefighters as flames consume 28 square miles in hours

Thousands of Coloradans are still displaced by wildfires burning across the state, with the Aspen Acres fire in Pueblo County roaring across 28 square miles in less than a day, making it the eighth largest wildfire in Colorado history.

A man stands outside a home along State Highway 78 as the Aspen Acres Fire continues to burn on Thursday, July 2, 2026, near Beulah. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Attorney General Phil Weiser speaks during an election watch party for his gubernatorial campaign after winning Colorado's Democratic gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Ace Eat Serve in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

How Phil Weiser connected with voters to defeat Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary for governor

LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks during the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ 115-107 win over the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Renck: Nuggets need to give LeBron James full-court press. Do it for Nikola Jokic. Do it for the fans.

Fireworks are seen amid the Denver skyline to ring in the new year of 2016 on Dec. 31, 2015. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Fourth of July 2026: Fireworks displays across metro Denver

Colorado Rockies' Hunter Goodman is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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A man who declined to give his name brought his dog, Phineas, with him to vote on primary election day at the voting center inside the Denver Public Library on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

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Live election results for Colorado's June 30 primary.

Sports

LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers licks his chops with the all-time field goal record sits within reach during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday, March 5, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

LeBron James considering Nuggets as free agency destination, Rich Paul confirms

On his podcast with Max Kellerman, NBA superagent Rich Paul illustrated why the Nuggets are a legitimate free agency destination for LeBron James.

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The Batanga is a refreshing Mexican highball cocktail made with tequila, fresh lime juice, cola and a salted rim. (Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS)

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This undated engraving shows the scene on July 4, 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pa. The document, drafted by Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Philip Livingston and Roger Sherman, announces the separation of 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain. The formal signing by 56 members of Congress began on Aug. 2. (AP Photo)

Today in History: July 4, Declaration of Independence adopted by Second Continental Congress

The Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia.

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A view of Ouray from Box Cañon Falls Park. (Photo by Lily O'Neill -- The Denver Post)

Ouray officials, businesses encouraging tourism despite Gold Mountain fire nearby

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Opinion

Colorado Republican gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx answers questions from reporters during his primary night watch party at Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larkspur, Colorado, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Looks like Victor Marx will win, putting Colorado back into late-night punchlines (Opinion)

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EchoStar exec lists Cherry Hills mansion for $7M after remodel

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Travel

The Green Gentian, or Monument Plant, is experiencing a superbloom in mountain meadows across Colorado. The plant uses all its energy to shoot up stalks that are several feet high and covered in hundreds of flowers. (Provided by Taylor Ahearn/Crested Butte Mountain Resort)

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