Chief among lawmakers’ tasks is plugging a roughly $750 million hole in the state budget caused by the Republican federal tax and spending bill. But there’s plenty more on the docket.

Barbara Lynne Jamison centers education, community and modern interpretations in her vision for Opera Colorado’s future.

Pueblo Chile Day is Saturday. Fiesta Day, Sunday, Aug. 31, will showcase music, dance and more from Hispanic, Latino and Chicano culture. Rising country music artist Puebloan Cody Cozz will close the ...