The long-awaited approval of the health-care overhaul and the promise of improved access to affordable health care for the middle and lower classes, small businesses and 32 million uninsured Americans

Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter signing the highest renewable-energy mandate in the Rocky Mountains – a 30 percent requirement for utilities – into law on Monday
The Fort Lewis College women’s basketball team playing to the top of the nation and earning a berth in the Final Four as of press time
Colorado Attorney General John Suthers joining the multi-state, sour grapes lawsuit challenging the recently enacted health-care bill.
Paid commercial advertising for items like laundry detergent and diamonds landing on Durango’s silver screens in place of previews.
Colorado legislators dealing K-12 schools a blow with a $260 million cut that opponents are arguing is unconstitutional