<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Colorado Community tTmes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our mission is to build bridges between the Russian- and Ukrainian-speaking communities and the broader Colorado population.
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In total, the defendant admitted to...]]></description><link>https://www.coloradocommunitytimes.com/post/former-durango-middle-school-teacher-sentenced-to-40-years-in-prison</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa99c5b2dc1ddd4aedf6376</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:29:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c68a1b_85c64a59ea494f28bd4fa022bb8df10a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>i35241</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recent Jefferson County bear attack reminds people to be vigilant when outdoors ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado Parks and Wildlife was investigating a recent bear attack near the confluence of the Platte rivers that injured a fisherman. Around 8 p.m., a man in his 60s was walking toward the North Fork Trail parking lot after fishing, carrying no fish. Multiple witnesses reported a subadult sow knocked the man to the ground and bit his legs.   The attack continued for several minutes until the victim’s friends scared the bear away. Additional bystanders stopped to provide assistance, according...]]></description><link>https://www.coloradocommunitytimes.com/post/recent-jefferson-county-bear-attack-reminds-people-to-be-vigilant-when-outdoors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa99bb694785fcf8b84b1cb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:26:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c68a1b_bc56f8ebce2f4cc38bc43deb3cb69a86~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>i35241</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Colorado Boulder Health and Wellness Summit set for Nov. 4-5 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 9th annual University of Colorado Boulder Health &#38; Wellness Summit, a two-day event, is set to take place Nov. 4-5. The event is hosted by Employee Health and Well-Being, bringing together CU faculty, staff, and students for workshops, presentations, and activities focused on enhancing well-being and connecting attendees with essential campus resources. The event features expert speakers, panels, workshops, and interactive activities across all eight areas of wellness. Whether attending...]]></description><link>https://www.coloradocommunitytimes.com/post/university-of-colorado-boulder-health-and-wellness-summit-set-for-nov-4-5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa99b2a2dc1ddd4aedf605c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:23:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c68a1b_e53a494b469645958afd5d46d0e80528~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>i35241</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Colorado universities singled out for higher education efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[With college students back in class now, it is a good time to recognize all that Colorado universities have to offer.   Recently, Gov. Jared Polis celebrated Colorado institutions of higher education for being recognized among the top 400 universities in the world according to US News and World Report.   University of Colorado Boulder (No. 105), University of Colorado Anschutz (No. 193), and Colorado State University (No. 347) scored in the top 400.   Colorado’s six million people mean that...]]></description><link>https://www.coloradocommunitytimes.com/post/3-colorado-universities-singled-out-for-higher-education-efforts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa999a56b09704290984b3a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:20:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c68a1b_5a9d4778043a4a3fa78ed5d98ff1b1e8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_750,h_498,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>i35241</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado at 150 Celebrating the Centennial State Sesquicentennial]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Aug. 1, 2026, Colorado reached a milestone no living resident will see twice. The state marked 150 years since it joined the United States, a sesquicentennial that connects mountain towns, prairie communities, ancestral homelands, mining camps, rail lines, national parks, and modern cities in one long story. The timing has always been part of Colorado’s identity. Colorado became the 38th state on Aug. 1, 1876, just one month after the United States celebrated the 100th anniversary of the...]]></description><link>https://www.coloradocommunitytimes.com/post/colorado-at-150-celebrating-the-centennial-state-sesquicentennial</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a75836b421979b2d9703481</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:04:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c68a1b_8558b97ceabc478bb154bfba9cb10e97~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>i35241</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake &#38; Take: Where Coffee, Culture and Warmth Meet in Aurora]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some cafés serve coffee. A few places do something harder: they make people feel at ease the moment they walk in. Wake &#38; Take, a European-style café in multicultural Aurora, has that rare quality. It is the kind of place where a morning cappuccino can turn into a quiet hour with a laptop, a quick stop for Turkish coffee can become a conversation, and a slice of honey cake can feel like a small invitation to slow down. The appeal is simple, but meaningful. Wake &#38; Take brings together coffee,...]]></description><link>https://www.coloradocommunitytimes.com/post/wake-take-where-coffee-culture-and-warmth-meet-in-aurora</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a75827f421979b2d9703235</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:00:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c68a1b_d9df35c6f7c44311b2733d658c876a93~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>i35241</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado State Opens Football Season Against Border Rival Wyoming on Sept. 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colorado State will start its football season with a familiar opponent and a rivalry game that rarely needs extra build-up. The Rams are scheduled to open against border rival Wyoming on Sept. 5, putting one of the region’s most recognizable college football matchups at the very front of the schedule. The game brings the Border War into Week 1, giving Colorado State and Wyoming an immediate measuring stick. For the Rams, it means the season begins with more than a standard nonconference...]]></description><link>https://www.coloradocommunitytimes.com/post/colorado-state-opens-football-season-against-border-rival-wyoming-on-sept-5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7581d32dc76a37da3d0e9b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:57:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c68a1b_1ef25fbb76f54106b8456044ce7bd706~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>i35241</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridging Cultures: A New Voice for Our Community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the inaugural issue of the Colorado Community Times! Our mission is to build bridges between the Russian- and Ukrainian-speaking communities and the broader Colorado population. In an increasingly interconnected world, it’s essential to foster understanding and collaboration among diverse cultures. Colorado is home to a vibrant tapestry of traditions, and we are excited to share these with you. The rich European culinary scene is just one example of how we can come together to...]]></description><link>https://www.coloradocommunitytimes.com/post/bridging-cultures-a-new-voice-for-our-community</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a758034d14623d43d3f6e9b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:52:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c68a1b_2d257a6857c941ca81e6296f06c66a8f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>i35241</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>