These mostly abandoned wilderness outposts, resplendent in their solitude, invite curious visitors to imagine what life was like during the boom times.
Category: Colorado
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After the Gold Rush: 5 Ghost Towns to Explore This Fall
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5 Ghost Towns to Explore This Fall
The New York Times – Travel:These mostly abandoned wilderness outposts, resplendent in their solitude, invite curious visitors to imagine what life was like during the boom times.
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How a Colorado School District Is Fighting Trump’s Anti-Transgender Push
The New York Times – On the Runway:Jefferson County, Colo., is one of the few public school systems to sue the Trump administration over demands that it revoke transgender protections or face funding cuts.
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Trump’s Trade War Is Shaping the Fight for Congress
The New York Times – On the Runway:In Colorado and across the country, higher costs, tariffs and cheap beef imports are affecting voters who will help determine which party controls the House next year.
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What to Know About Hiking in Areas Prone to Flash Floods
The New York Times – Travel:Canyons, small streams and dry creek beds in the West can be deceptively dangerous, trapping hikers when rainfall upstream causes rapidly rising water.
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Dinner and a Movie? In Denver, a First Date Might Include Bouldering
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:For some, dating in Denver is an endurance sport.
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Lake Mead, the Nation’s Largest Reservoir, Is Smaller Than Ever
The New York Times – On the Runway:Water levels in the reservoir, which sits behind the Hoover Dam, are at record lows. A continued drop would imperil water supplies for millions of people and cut electricity from the dam.
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In Colorado, the Long Aftermath of a Fire Feels Political
The New York Times – Business:When the Trump administration rejected a request for federal assistance to a fire-ravaged part of western Colorado, residents debated which political party was to blame.
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5 Hotels for Your Next U.S. Road Trip
The New York Times – Business:Add these new or newly revamped accommodations to your summer driving itinerary.
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Trump Administration Turns to Migrant Workers to Help Farm Labor Shortage
The New York Times – Business:As the president’s immigration policies squeeze an already tight supply of farm labor, the Trump administration is making it cheaper to hire foreign farmworkers.
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Minimum Wage Rises in Some States as Workers Struggle with Basic Costs
This year, for the first time, more Americans will earn a minimum wage of $15 per hour or higher than will earn the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour.
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6 Ski Clinics to Up Your On-Mountain Game
Multiday clinics offer focused instruction and camaraderie on the slopes and at après-ski. Here, a half dozen that will improve your skills.