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Lakewood Commission Approves Controversial Belmar Park Apartments

By Catie CheshireMay 8, 2025

Citizens have tried almost everything to cancel the 411-unit development, but city officials gave the plan further go-ahead this week.

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Push to Double Dispensary Purchasing Limit Fails, but Changes Still Coming to Pot Industry

By Thomas MitchellMay 8, 2025

The bill originally proposed doubling Colorado’s daily recreational sales limit and allowing brands to hand out free samples at dispensaries.

A barber stands by her chair.

Colfax Barber Fears BRT Construction Has Doomed Her 25-Year-Old Salon

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 8, 2025

“Now I only get two haircuts a day. What am I supposed to do with two haircuts a day?”

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Nuggets Nation Reacts to Crushing Game 2 Loss to Thunder

By Michael RobertsMay 8, 2025

The Nuggets’ doom was sealed in the first half, when Oklahoma City scored almost 90 points.

Colorado House of Representatives

Colorado Passes Laws on Gun Control, Abortion Access, Trans Rights in 2025

By Hannah MetzgerMay 8, 2025

From AR-15s to misgendering to a bill that has Uber threatening to leave the state, here’s what you should know.

Two people speak.

Aurora Lawmaker, Denver Activist Spar Over Police in Black Communities

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 7, 2025

Conservative councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky and Brother Jeff Fard discussed race and law enforcement after the two argued on social media last week.

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Denver Committee Advances New Parking, Sidewalk Rules for E-Scooters and Bikes

Denver Committee Advances New Parking, Sidewalk Rules for E-Scooters and Bikes

By Hannah MetzgerMay 7, 2025

The proposal includes mandatory parking zones, sidewalk riding detection and compliance tests for riders.

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Buzz Off: How the Focus on Saving Honey Bees Could Sting Colorado’s Native Bees

By Abby O'BrienMay 7, 2025

“With global warming, honey bees were kind of the canary in the coal mine. People started realizing there’s something wrong here.”

Colorado State Capitol building

Colorado Legislature Passes Reforms for Controversial Vacancy-Filling Process

By Hannah MetzgerMay 7, 2025

“From the outside in, it looks very bad. The trust and confidence of the voters have been eroding when they see that.”

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Mesa County Election Fraud Back in Spotlight, From Tina Peters to the Postal Service

By Brendan Joel KelleyMay 6, 2025

Trump is once again calling for former county clerk Tina Peters’ release from prison. Meanwhile, another Mesa County election fraudster pleaded guilty.

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I’m Sick of Sugar. What Are Weed Edibles I Can Eat for Breakfast?

By Herbert FuegoMay 6, 2025

A medical marijuana patient who eats edibles for chronic pain is sick of choosing between gummies and other sugary candy.

Oil refinery with gray skies

Denver City Council Rejects Suncor Contract, Citing Past Air Pollution

By Catie CheshireMay 6, 2025

Councilmembers called the proposed $25 million asphalt deal inappropriate after Suncor’s history of chemical emissions.

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New Report Finds Colorado’s Economy Still Thriving, but Tariff Impacts Loom

By Catie CheshireMay 6, 2025

Consumers haven’t been this worried about the economy since 2008 – but that hasn’t slowed business or job growth in Colorado. Yet.

A Denver police officer walks among tents an emptied out migrant encampment.

Denver’s Encampments Disappeared Almost a Year Ago: Where Are the Migrants Now?

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 6, 2025

“This population is well-positioned to quickly self-resolve episodes of homelessness with the intervention of move-in assistance for market-rate housing,” the city said in its newcomer playbook.

Is Your Colorado ID “Real ID” Compliant?

Is Your Colorado ID “Real ID” Compliant?

By Hannah MetzgerMay 5, 2025

Starting on Wednesday, you’ll need a Real ID to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.

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Poll: Denver Residents Want Denser Housing Throughout City

Poll: Denver Residents Want Denser Housing Throughout City

By Catie CheshireMay 5, 2025

Advocacy group YIMBY Denver commissioned a study to see if people support six-plexes, tall buildings near parks, and other housing changes.

downtown Denver tower in dark.

Power Failure: Colorado PUC Not Happy With Xcel’s “Giant Fail” at Customer Service in 2024

By Catie CheshireMay 5, 2025

“In return for that privilege of operating as a monopoly, they shouldn’t be driving profit increase at the expense of customers.”

Nuggets Fans Looking Ahead to OKC After Game 7 Blowout of Clippers

Nuggets Fans Looking Ahead to OKC After Game 7 Blowout of Clippers

By Michael RobertsMay 4, 2025

The Nuggets role players finally showed up and showed out

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Coloradans Debate Trans Youth Rights as Legislature Considers Bill

By Hannah MetzgerMay 2, 2025

Conservative parents of transgender children spoke against House Bill 25-1312, while LGBTQ allies pushed back.

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Denver King Soopers Rates as Second-Worst in Country

By Hannah MetzgerMay 2, 2025

Six of the nation’s fifty worst-rated grocery stores are in Denver – more than in any other city.

An Indigenous dancer.

Denver Protesters Express Concern for Immigrants, Human Rights and Democracy at May 1 Rally

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 2, 2025

“You look around and there are many different causes here. For me, what it means is everything needs a system overhaul.”

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Nuggets Fans Suffer Ugly Flashbacks After Game Six Win by Clippers

Nuggets Fans Suffer Ugly Flashbacks After Game Six Win by Clippers

By Michael RobertsMay 2, 2025

And game seven at home on Saturday is far from a lock…

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