In Colorado, candidates are filing paperwork to run in congressional races and other local contests. But it isn鈥檛 as simple as just putting your name on a ballot.

Routt County commissioners heard complaints in October 2023 about a gravel bike race that had come through the area. The conflict continues into 2024. Michael Booth, a reporter with The Colorado Sun, joined KUNC to discuss the story.

According to the 2023 Higher Education Return on Investment Report, Coloradans who hold bachelor鈥檚 degrees make significantly more money than residents with only high school diplomas. But what other factors play into the cost-benefit formula? Chalkbeat Colorado Reporter Jason Gonzales spoke with KUNC鈥檚 Nikole Robinson Carroll about it.