Gian Mattia D'Alberto, The Associated Press

05/17/2013 08:34 PM MDT - Defending champion Ryder Hesjedal of Boulder-based Team Garmin-Sharp has withdrawn from the Giro d'Italia, the team announced early Friday.   Full Story

Shawn Carney/ Courtesy photo

05/16/2013 12:33 PM MDT - At his Blossomwood Cidery in Western Colorado, Shawn Carney uses heirloom variety fruits grown in his 15-acre orchard to make hard apple ciders, French-style ciders and perry, or fermented pear juice, using traditional techniques and equipment. It might take a little longer, but the results are well worth it to Carney and those who have tasted it.   Full Story

John Prieto, Denver Post file photo

05/17/2013 08:33 AM MDT - The tiny Colorado organization Coalition for a Conservative Majority raises less than $1,000 a year, entirely in dues from members, and tries to get mostly young people involved in conservative activism.   Full Story

Ben Margot

05/13/2013 04:22 PM MDT - There were plenty of times last year when a shot would go up and Xavier Johnson and several of his Colorado teammates would turn and head down the court.   Full Story