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Colorado roundup: close House race, Mesa Verde solar farm, Sand Creek statue
Original: Oct. 15, 2026: Colorado’s closest congressional race, solar farm planned near Mesa Verde, Sand Creek massacre statue unveiled
Colorado Public Radio's October 15, 2026 news roundup covers three state stories: Colorado's closest congressional race heading into the midterm season, a planned solar farm near Mesa Verde National Park, and the unveiling of a statue commemorating the Sand Creek Massacre. The solar project ties into ongoing debates over renewable energy development on land near culturally and environmentally sensitive areas.
Why now: The combination of a competitive congressional race, a controversial renewable energy project and a historic commemoration is drawing attention across Colorado.
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- Oct. 15, 2026: Colorado’s closest congressional race, solar farm planned near Mesa Verde, Sand Creek massacre statue unveiled · Colorado Public Radio
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