42 People Are Running to Be the Next Governor of Colorado
From congressmen and state legislators to a convicted murderer and a reality show contestant, the candidates are…
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Denver Capitol ICE Protest: When, Where, What to Know
Colorado protests are organized in solidarity with Renee Nicole Good, the Colorado woman shot by ICE.
“Open Your Eyes”: Golden Triangle Residents, Businesses Tired of Hosting Efforts to Solve Homelessness
During a town hall with city officials, Golden Triangle residents and business owners described daily challenges with homelessness and crime in the area.
ICE’s Plans for Colorado Expansion, New Facilities Revealed in Court Docs
An ICE contractor may already be active in a Weld County facility, according to court documents obtained by the ACLU.
Child Care Aid Could Run Out by January 31 Due to Trump Funding Freeze
Around 18,000 low-income families could be affected, state officials say.
A Murderer is Running for Governor of Colorado
Republican Gregory A. Thomas filed his candidacy affidavit from prison, where he is serving 48 years for second-degree murder.
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Denver Protest Mocks Trump on Anniversary of January 6 Insurrection
Denver protesters dressed up as Trump, Kermit the Frog and Darth Vader for a rally to remember the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
“A Precedent for Authoritarian Regimes”: Colorado Senators, Protesters React to Invasion of Venezuela
Polls show that the vast majority of Americans oppose military action in Venezuela.
The Centennial Morn: How Colorado Rang in 1876, the Year of Its Statehood
At the Denver Theater, the Ladies’ Relief Society passed out New Year’s gifts to poor children. There were well-attended “hops” at Guard Hall and the Inter-Ocean Hotel. At midnight, as bells rang out in celebration of the nation’s Centennial, the men of the J.E. Bates Fire and Hose Company rang theirs so hard it cracked. […]
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People to Watch: Barbara Kirkmeyer, Going for Governor
The state senator is one of 23 Republicans running for governor. But unlike many of her competitors, Kirkmeyer might actually have a shot.
Five People to Watch in 2026: Christina Carlson, Rallying to Solve Homelessness
Urban Peak influenced the way the City of Denver solves homelessness. Will that continue?
Five People to Watch in 2026: Alli Jackson, the New Face of Aurora
“A lot of the ethics of social work guide me, like dignity and worth of a person.”
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Two Colorado Ballot Proposals Complete Petitioning for 2026, Three Others Fail
Though dozens have tried, only two proposed initiatives are on track to make the 2026 ballot so far.
Ten Colorado Laws That Took Effect January 1: What to Know
The state’s minimum wage increases today!
Joe Oltmann Stakes Governor Campaign on “Free Tina Peters” Pledge
The right-wing podcaster has described current Colorado officials as “traitors” and said they deserve execution or imprisonment.
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Aurora Was the Place to Watch in 2025
It’s the dawn of a new day in Colorado’s third-largest city.
Record Year for Denver Traffic Deaths Inspires Expanded Safety Measures
Ninety people died in city traffic in 2025…and the year’s not over.
Immigrant Activist Jeanette Vizguerra Released After Nine Months in Detention
Named one of TIME’s most influential people, she was arrested in March outside her job at Target.
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Denver Animal Shelter Saw a Record Number of Pets Surrendered in 2025
Over 2,800 pets were left at the pound by their owners this year — the most surrenders in at least two decades.
Colorado State Senator Legally Drunk at Time of Fatal Crash, Coroner’s Report Says
Winter died at the scene. The sheriff’s office determined that she was at fault for the crash.
Aurora’s New City Council Faces Questions About Police, Tobacco in 2026
Residents welcomed the four new councilmembers after a tumultuous two years, but past drama still hangs over meetings.
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Disability Advocates Back Federal Probe of Colorado Prisons, Allege Years of Violations
Though the Justice Department’s timing is suspicious, advocates call the investigation “an important step toward accountability.”