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Blue Book for Dummies: Where Does Colorado’s Ballot Booklet Come From?

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 14, 2025

Colorado is one of three states with statutes requiring that voters receive a neutral summary and pro/con arguments for every ballot measure.

Krsit Noem TSA video

Why Denver Airport Isn’t Playing Kristi Noem’s Finger-Pointy TSA Video

By Thomas MitchellOctober 13, 2025

“Democrats in Congress refuse to fund the federal government, and because of this, many of our operations are impacted,” she claims.

Goodbye, Columbus: Today Is Not a State Holiday in Colorado

Goodbye, Columbus: Today Is Not a State Holiday in Colorado

By Patricia CalhounOctober 13, 2025

But Denver is marking its first official Indigenous Peoples’ Day city holiday.

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Amache Prowers

Denver to Name New Park After Native American Leader

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 10, 2025

The ten-acre park in Green Valley Ranch will be the first urban park in the city named after a Native American.

People get on a bus to go to a hotel shelter in Denver.

Denver Selects New Homeless Shelter Operators After Salvation Army Split

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 9, 2025

The Salvation Army ran the shelters for two years before announcing in August that it would exit at the end of 2025.

The outside of an Aurora apartment building.

As Aurora “Slumlord” Nears Trial, Former Properties See New Life

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 9, 2025

Apartment complexes formerly owned by CBZ Management welcome new tenants while prosecutors prepare for a trial in November.

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Take a Rest, Good Boy: Longtime Colorado Arson Dog Retires

By Thomas MitchellOctober 8, 2025

K9 ROTC helped investigate nearly 200 fires over five years with an impressive accuracy rate. Now it’s K9 Waffle’s time.

south park clip of ICE raid

Latino Avs Fans Worried About ICE at Saturday’s Game

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 8, 2025

The ICE Denver field office won’t say whether agents will be at Ball Arena.

Denver’s Mayoral Bike Committee Grinding Gears to Meet With Mike Johnston

Denver’s Mayoral Bike Committee Grinding Gears to Meet With Mike Johnston

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 6, 2025

It’s been six years since the city’s bicycle committee has met with a mayor, according to the group.

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Aurora Tried to Redirect Panhandling Donations to a City-Run Charity. Three Years Later, How’s That Going?

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 6, 2025

Data from the city suggests the campaign is struggling to create significant change.

16th Street

Photos: Denver Celebrates 16th Street Reopening

By Bennito L. KeltyOctober 4, 2025

Exactly 43 years after it debuted as the 16th Street Mall, this stretch through the heart of downtown hosted another grand reopening.

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Photos: Jailed Activist Calls for Boycotts Amid Push for ICE Release

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 30, 2025

As supporters of Jeanette Vizguerra rallied outside of her detention center, she criticized for-profit phone and commissary services.

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Union Station in Denver

Three Colorado Metros Among U.S. Cities Where Paychecks Go the Furthest

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 30, 2025

For many of us, it’s hard to believe anyone can stretch a paycheck in Denver.

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Latina County Commissioner Reports Agressive ICE Activity Near Steamboat Springs

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 30, 2025

According to Angelica Salinas, ICE agents attempted to box her in after recording their activity. The federal agency denies the report.

Colorado Leaders Plead for Trump to Assist in Wildfire Recovery

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 29, 2025

The Lee and Elk fires have burned over 152,000 acres in northwestern Colorado.

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He Was Arrested During His 2022 Congressional Campaign. Now, He’s Going for Governor.

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 29, 2025

Convicted felon Joshua Rodriguez has previously run for city council, mayor, Congress, and even president of the United States.

Colorado Prison to End Wild Horse Rehabilitation Program

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 27, 2025

The BLM decided not to renew its Colorado facility contract after the White House reportedly cut funds for wild horse management.

Mayor Shares Plans for Homeless Shelters, Reducing Theft in Central Park

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 26, 2025

Johnston also revealed ideas to improve Quebec Street and efforts replace three bridges on the neighborhood thoroughfare.

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Denver City Planners Move Forward With Ball Arena Bridge

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 24, 2025

The Downtown Advisory Board took its first look at the proposed bridge to Ball Arena on Tuesday.

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Don’t Plan Any Big Purchases Around Your TABOR Check This Year

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 24, 2025

If you were planning on using that TABOR check to help top off your vacation budget or help pay bills, we have bad news.

A man asks a question.

Tribute to Charlie Kirk Inspires Grieving Fans, Debate at CSU

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 19, 2025

Young Coloradans who planned to see Kirk now feel more moved to take up his religious and political views.

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Denver Council Bans Pet Store Sales of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 18, 2025

There aren’t any pet-selling shops in the city, but supporters call the ban a “proactive” move against breeding mills.

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