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Five candidates have registered to pursue a position in the state capitol to represent House District 8.

Could Auon’tai Anderson Get Schooled in the House District 8 Race?

By Benjamin NeufeldJune 26, 2023

The controversial Denver Board of Education member is now going for the Colorado Legislature, but there are already contenders for the HD8 seat.

A homeless encampment sits next to Interstate 225 and Parker Road, a popular route through Aurora to Denver.

Homeless Encampments Along Aurora’s Highways Reveal Growing Unsheltered Population

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 21, 2023

The city passed a camping ban in 2022.

A gavel sits atop papers.

Illegal Attorney Fees Focus of Latest Lawsuit Against Eviction Firm Tschetter Sulzer

By Catie CheshireJune 21, 2023

One of Colorado’s top eviction law firms faces another class action lawsuit – this time regarding allegedly illegal attorney fees.

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Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo Pushing to Make SNAP Benefit Exemptions Permanent

By Catie CheshireJune 14, 2023

Yadira Caraveo wants to make work exemptions for veterans, people experiencing homelessness and former foster youths who need SNAP benefits permanent.

new Denver mayor in park with supporters on transition team

Imagine Becoming Part of “Vibrant Denver”

By Patricia CalhounJune 14, 2023

That’s the TICET: Join a committee to help Mike Johnston envision a more vibrant city.

Donald Trump speaking at the 2016 Western Conservative Summit in Denver, Colorado.

Republicans Prove That They Couldn’t Care Less About the Trump Indictment

By Chris PerezJune 13, 2023

Take heart, MAGA Peeps: He won the presidential straw poll at the Western Conservative Summit.

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gun in man's jean pocket

Commentary: Ghost Guns Are Truly Scary

By Myra Isenhart and Mark UdallJune 11, 2023

As gun owners ourselves, we applaud restricting guns that avoid background checks, arming criminals and the underage.

Day two Here4TheKids protesters on the lawn of the state capitol on June 6.

Here4TheKids Wraps Up Gun Protests in Colorado, Takes Aim at Other States

By Benjamin NeufeldJune 9, 2023

The group that uses white women protesters led by women of color had asked Governor Jared Polis to sign an executive order banning guns.

A man sits in a wheelchair to the right of a golden retriever.

Chris Hinds Defeats Shannon Hoffman, Scores Another Term on City Council

By Catie CheshireJune 8, 2023

The incumbent will keep his District 10 seat after winning by a margin of more than 1,700 votes.

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Candi Crushed: District 9’s CdeBaca Loses to Darrell Watson by Over 3,500 Votes

By Chris PerezJune 7, 2023

Darrell Watson managed to take down Candi CdeBaca with a following of just over 400 people on Twitter, where the District 9 councilwoman has 11K followers.

Five Takeaways From Denver’s Mayoral Election

By Patricia CalhounJune 7, 2023

From a clown car of candidates to a quick decision

Mike Johnston, new mayor crowd

Commentary: My Commitment to Community as Denver Mayor

By Mike JohnstonJune 7, 2023

“As a leader, I know that I can make the best decisions when I get input from the people closest to the situation.”

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Carlon Manuel heads Denver AID Center

Carlon Manuel Once Lived in His Car; Now He Steers Denver’s AID Center

By Benjamin NeufeldJune 6, 2023

Carlon Manuel heads the Assessment, Intake and Diversion Center, which consolidates homelessness services in a one-stop shop.

Gov. Jared Polis talks about the importance of licensing undocumented Colorado drivers to mark ten year anniversary of landmark bill.

All DMVs in Colorado to Now Offer “Standard Licenses” to Undocumented Residents

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 5, 2023

Every DMV office in the state will now offer standard licenses to undocumented residents after an enhancement to Colorado’s Road and Community Safety Act.

Kelly Brough female candidate.

Commentary: Denver Was There for Me, and I’ll Be There for Denver

By Kelly BroughJune 4, 2023

“I’m running because I truly love Denver and I know together we can restore the promise of our city.”

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TABOR Father Douglas Bruce’s New Crusade and Ongoing Lawsuit

TABOR Father Douglas Bruce’s New Crusade and Ongoing Lawsuit

By Michael RobertsJune 2, 2023

A fall at the Western Conservative Summit a year ago led to lots of bad feelings.

A white water slide winds its way into a blue, rectangular pool.

Denver Working to Get Swimming Pools Licensed Before Summer Heats Up

By Catie CheshireMay 31, 2023

The city has identified at least sixty pools that haven’t been licensed since the pandemic.

The debate over what you can wear with graduation regalia has come to the forefront in Colorado this month.

Eagle Feathers, Mexican Flags at Center of High School Graduation Drama

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 30, 2023

High school students in Colorado and Oklahoma have come under attack for donning cultural and religious items with their graduation regalia.

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Twenty Questions: Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough on Denver’s Hottest Issues

By Patricia CalhounMay 30, 2023

The two remaining candidates take on everything from homelessness to green chile.

The Coloradoans for Common Good mayoral candidate forum.

Yes or No? Coloradans for the Common Good Holds Reverse Mayoral Forum

By Benjamin NeufeldMay 26, 2023

The local advocacy organization asked Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston a series of questions that had to be answered yes or no.

Mexico Foreign Secretary Ebrard and Colorado Lt. Gov. Primavera stand in front of the "Earth Monster."

“Earth Monster” Olmec Head Found in Private Colorado Collection Finally Goes Home

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 22, 2023

For over half a century, the stolen “Earth Monster” stone carving was displayed in art collections across the U.S., including a private one in Colorado.

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Commentary: Let’s Pretend That Kelly’s Name Is Ken

Commentary: Let’s Pretend That Kelly’s Name Is Ken

By Susan CaseyMay 21, 2023

In Colorado, no woman has been elected governor or to the U.S. Senate. Or become the mayor of Denver.

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