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Good morning. This is Melanie Asmar with Chalkbeat Colorado.

Colleges in Colorado are facing several financial challenges, including projected enrollment declines, the loss of federal grants, and a flat state budget for higher education. In today’s top story, reporter Jason Gonzales examines how various institutions are confronting that reality.

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Colorado public colleges and universities try to keep student services safe from budget ‘belt tightening’

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