Communities across the state are getting ready to welcome the top cyclists in the world for the second annual USA Pro Cycling Challenge, dubbed America’s Race. The cycling race begins Monday in Durango where Bente Birkeland reports many locals are excited but also uncertain whether it’ll mean a boost to businesses.

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President Barack Obama kicked off a four stop tour of Colorado yesterday at the Auraria campus in downtown Denver. During a roughly 20 minute speech the president focused more on women’s health issues than the economy. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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The agency that regulates oil and gas development has hired a new director. Matt Lepore  is the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission’s former attorney and takes the helm during a tumultuous time. Statehouse reporter Bente Birkeland sat down with him to talk about the future of energy development in Colorado.

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