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Voters go “loco for COCO”

(COLORADO SRPINGS) — Colorado voters have approved the Colorado Connector passenger rail initiative, authorizing a project to connect 12 communities across 190 miles of track from Fort Collins to Pueblo. The completed rail network is planned to provide up to 10 daily round trips along the Front Range. Starter...

Fort Collins, CO · 2d
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The Denver Gazette

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Front Range Passenger Rail District declares victory on tax measure

The Front Range Passenger Rail District declared victory on a ballot question that would impose a 0.333% sales and use tax to fund future train service in Colorado. Ballot Issue 7A, which aims to generate nearly $300 million for developing passenger train service — named the Colorado Connector, or “CoCo” — from Fort Collins to […]

Fort Collins, CO · 2d

pagosadailypost.com

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CDOT HIGHWAY UPDATE: November 3, 2026

CO Highway 151 south of Chimney Rock National Monument sustained additional damage and complete washout of the roadway after a second week of flooding. CDOT photo, November 2, 2026. For the second weekend in a row, Southwest Colorado was hit with heavy rains and flooding that damaged roadways throughout the...

Colorado · 3d
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KRDO News Channel 13

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Crews finally finish repairs to 8th Street bridge over Fountain Creek in Colorado Springs

Construction on Colorado Springs' 8th Street bridge over Fountain Creek reached its final phase overnight, though ongoing water main replacement work south of the bridge continues to affect traffic patterns. The post Crews finally finish repairs to 8th Street bridge over Fountain Creek in Colorado Springs appeared first on KRDO .

Colorado Springs, CO · 2d

95 Rock KKNN

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Colorado's Famous Mountain Railroad Is Picking Up the Pieces

General Manager Jeff Johnson told the Durango Herald the hardest repairs are where tracks vanished completely.

Durango, CO · 1d

The Denver Gazette

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Permanent sales tax for CoCo passenger rail service approved

Voters in select Front Range municipalities have approved Ballot Issue 7A, authorizing a permanent 0.333% sales and use tax and up to $580 million in debt for the Front Range Passenger Rail District. District officials and the Colorado Connector campaign touted the result as authorization to expand passenger rail service along the Interstate 25 corridor. […]

Fort Collins, CO · 1d

KRDO News Channel 13

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Longtime road & drainage issues east of Interstate 25 & Air Force Academy end with recent overnight paving work

Infrastructure improvements, including drainage work and repaving by both the city and county, have been completed at the intersection of North Gate Boulevard and Struthers Road following years of delays. The post Longtime road & drainage issues east of Interstate 25 & Air Force Academy end with recent overnight paving work appeared first on KRDO .

El Paso County, CO · 23h

TheTrucker.com

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Flood damage closes major southwest Colorado highways, forces lengthy truck detours

CDOT warns commercial drivers to avoid damaged mountain routes as crews work to restore access to Pagosa Springs and Durango.   SOUTHWEST COLORADO - Truck

Pagosa Springs, CO · 1d

hoodline.com

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Jefferson County's Dakota Hogback Trails Get a Long-Awaited Makeover Along I-70

The Colorado Department of Transportation says it has wrapped up rehabilitation work on the historic Geologic Hogback Point of Interest Trails running alongside Interstate 70 in Jefferson County, with upgrades aimed at protecting the site's geology while making it easier and safer for visitors to explore. The agency announced the milestone this week, framing the project as both a preservation effort and a visitor-experience upgrade along one of the Front Range's most-traveled corridors.

Jefferson County, CO · 15h

Denver7 News KMGH

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Sales tax to fund CoCo train from Fort Collins to Pueblo on track to pass

A sales tax measure to fund the full corridor vision of the Colorado Connector, or "CoCo" train, is looking likely to pass. "Yes" on Ballot Measure 7A had roughly 55% of the vote as of Thursday afternoon.

Fort Collins, CO · 1d

The Denver Gazette

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Analysis: Changing voter boundary likely helped pass ‘Coco’ train tax

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Colorado · 1d

The Denver Gazette

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Is a Denver Waymo ride as cheap as Uber or Lyft? It’s not far off

By driving through farmers’ markets and getting peppered with dairy aisle projectiles, Waymo’s robotaxis have become a running joke in the Mile High City. But they’re also becoming an increasingly cost-effective transportation option when compared to competitors Uber and Lyft. After several months of testing its technology in Denver, the ride-hailing company debuted its self-driving […]

Denver, CO · 1d

Colorado Newsline

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Colorado Connector officials look to finalize railroad agreements after voters approve tax hike

Officials with Colorado’s Front Range Passenger Rail District will return to the negotiating table with their railroad partner next week fresh off a major victory at the ballot box, where the district’s voters approved a sales tax hike to fund its plans for a long-awaited restoration of passenger service along the Interstate 25 corridor. Voters […]

Colorado · 14h

FOX31 Denver

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CSP warns truck drivers to carry chains ahead of winter weather

The Colorado State Patrol reminded commercial drivers to carry tire chains ahead of winter weather and announced another enforcement operation scheduled for November 10 near Dotsero.

Colorado · 1d

FOX31 Denver

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CDOT seeks feedback about sidewalks, intersections on Colorado Boulevard

The Colorado Department of Transportation announced this week they are looking for feedback from the public on improving a variety of things on Colorado Boulevard including sidewalks, bus stops and intersections.

Denver, CO · 1d

Westword

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It looks like we’re getting a Colorado commuter train — or paying for another one, at least

From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Denver one of a kind, Westword is there. Help us raise $50,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. Colorado’s election results are still rolling in, with Democrats poised to flip at...

Colorado · 3d

The Denver Gazette

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Early results show Front Range Passenger Rail passing

With results reported from all 12 counties, Ballot Issue 7A was leading Tuesday night with 437,478 votes in favor or 55.1%, and 356,846 against or 44.9%. The margin was 80,632 votes, according to the latest unofficial returns from the Secretary of State. The last county to report, Arapahoe County, voted against the measure, with 41,757 […]

Colorado · 3d

Steamboat Pilot & Today

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Mountain Rail officials outline progress, hurdles to passenger service in October stakeholder meeting

Colorado’s Mountain Rail Coalition met for its quarterly stakeholder meeting in Steamboat Springs on Wednesday, bringing together key figures from across the state to share critical updates on the status of a passenger rail initiative that would connect the Front Range to the Yampa Valley. The meeting, led by...

Steamboat Springs, CO · 4d

Trains.com

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Colorado, Bay Area results lead wins for rail measures

Passenger rail had a big election night on Tuesday. The most significant initiatives for rail service — Colorado’s vote on the Front Range passenger rail project and two San Francisco Bay Area measures to support transit — enjoyed strong support from voters. Colorado’s Ballot Issue 7A, which establishes a 0.333% sales tax in the Front [...] Read More...

Colorado · 2d

The Denver Gazette

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No driver, no ticket: Denver looks to close Waymo loophole

A driverless car can run a stop sign, speed or enter a closed street in Denver without receiving a traffic ticket — a loophole city officials are exploring how to close as autonomous vehicles begin navigating the city’s streets. Not so for motorists behind the wheel of vehicles equipped with automated driving technology, such as […]

Denver, CO · 4d