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Colorado ballots in boxes

Colorado Election Overhaul Battles Single-Subject Hurdle at Title Board

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineMarch 10, 2024

Backed by Unite America’s Kent Thiry, the proposals would end party primaries and enact ranked choice voting.

Mia Fernanda belongs to the family of Rosemely Perez

After Four Months, Venezuelan Migrant Family Reunites With Dog

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 9, 2024

“She has been through so much with all of us, and not being able to see her was so tough.”

abortion supporters at Colorado capitol.

Colorado Lawmakers Shot Down a Version of Alabama’s IVF Decision

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 6, 2024

After almost four hours of discussion, lawmakers rejected a bill that would have banned abortion and classified discarding frozen embryos as murder.

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As Kent Thiry Pushes for Election Reform in Colorado, Local Activists Push Back

As Kent Thiry Pushes for Election Reform in Colorado, Local Activists Push Back

By Amos BarshadMarch 6, 2024

“He’s a role model. Most rich guys are on a yacht. They’re not doing anything for humanity.”

Jayson and Lauren Boebert posing for a photo.

Lauren Boebert’s Ex-Husband Calls Restraining Order, District Move “Desperate Actions of a Desperate Woman”

By Chris PerezMarch 6, 2024

Jayson Boebert says the Colorado congresswoman claimed she’d drop her restraining order against him if he “followed her orders and demands.”

Pickleball courts at Eisenhower Park.

Why Denver Is Funding Pickleball Courts Amid Budget Cuts

By Catie CheshireMarch 5, 2024

The $3 million can’t be moved into funds affected by the migrant influx, so Denver Parks & Recreation wants to put it to use.

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I Voted stickers in red, white and blue

Caucuses for Dummies: How Coloradans Choose Primary Candidates

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 5, 2024

Precinct caucuses will be held through Saturday of this week. Here’s how to get involved.

An illustration of blue and red hands putting ballots inside of a ballot box.

Presidential Primary for Dummies: How (and Which) Coloradans Can Still Cast Their Ballots

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 5, 2024

“Colorado’s presidential primary system is an example of democracy in action. … Your vote could make the difference, at least in this state.”

A residential apartment building called the Kendrick

Rent Slightly Increases in Metro Denver as Spring Nears

By Catie CheshireMarch 4, 2024

Rent in Denver remained stable through the beginning of the year, but prices could increase more in the spring.

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The Quality Inn in Aurora will stop hosting migrants next week.

Aurora City Council Backs Away From Migrant Support After Denver Budget Cuts

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 29, 2024

“Folks grapple with how can we say we’re a ‘world within a city’ and at the same time be a non-sanctuary city.”

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Colorado Politicos Split Over Proposal for Nonpartisan Primary Elections

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 29, 2024

A Denver man’s new book backs a proposal to make Colorado’s primary elections nonpartisan. Party leaders aren’t too happy about the idea.

Mugshot for Tyler Boebert.

Lauren Boebert’s Son Allegedly Robbed Woman With Brain Tumor, Committed Crimes With Girl He Made Sex Tape With

By Chris PerezFebruary 28, 2024

Investigators say Tyler Boebert and three underage pals swiped credit cards from people’s cars and tried using them at gas stations and other places.

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Mayor Mike Johnston stands with Councilwoman Amanda Sandoval behind him.

Denver Closing Four Migrant Shelters to Save $60 Million, Mayor Says

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 28, 2024

Mayor Mike Johnston announced on Wednesday that the city would begin “consolidating” migrant shelters by closing four of the ten locations.

Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert standing with her eldest son Tyler.

Lauren Boebert Responds to Son’s Felony Charges: “I Will Never Give Up on Him”

By Chris PerezFebruary 28, 2024

The Congresswoman has spoken up about her eldest son, Tyler, being arrested on multiple felony charges.

one of the buildings at the Mint Urban Infinity apartment complex

Class Action Lawsuit Against Mint Urban Apartments to Move Forward

By Catie CheshireFebruary 28, 2024

The lawsuit, filed by residents in 2021, alleges that the 561-unit apartment complex in Denver was filled with dangerous and unsanitary living conditions.

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From Guantanamo to Aurora, Mari Newman Raises the Bar for Justice

From Guantanamo to Aurora, Mari Newman Raises the Bar for Justice

By Stephen SingularFebruary 27, 2024

The Colorado attorney has fought for prisoners held at Gitmo and sought justice for Elijah McClain.

tiger and man in front of flag

Catching Up With Joe Exotic: “Tiger King” Talks Colorado Elections, Prison and Carole Baskin

By Chris PerezFebruary 26, 2024

Joe Exotic has been busy in prison, calling out everyone from Machine Gun Kelly to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office.

Mayor Johnston speaks to press about 2024.

House More Homeless, Serve Fewer Migrants Among Mayor Johnston’s 2024 Goals

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 26, 2024

Mayor Mike Johnston plans to house more homeless residents and serve fewer migrants in 2024 to cut back on spending.

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Jewish Voice for Peace protesters staging their sit-in on Speer Boulevard near the Colorado Convention Center as it hosts the Jewish National Fund’s 2023 Global Conference for Israel.

Pro-Palestine Protesters Facing 300 Days in Jail for Shutting Down Speer Boulevard

By Chris PerezFebruary 23, 2024

Protesters with Jewish Voice for Peace bound themselves together with duct tape and metal wiring during a pro-Palestine sit-in on Speer last December.

The design for the Chicano license plate.

Representative Tim Hernández Gears Up to Push Chicano License Plate Proposal

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 21, 2024

“A license plate is a good mechanism to get some state funding directly toward some outcomes we would like to see in the community.”

Two Mauritanian migrants stand with masks on.

Influx of Mauritanians Surprises the Aurora Migrant Response Network

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 20, 2024

“I’m talking hundreds of Mauritanians were standing outside our door here. We had no clue what language they spoke. We tried to speak Spanish. And all we heard was Pulaar, Pulaar, Pulaar.”

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Douglas Bruce Joins Race for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District – but His Reputation Precedes Him

Douglas Bruce Joins Race for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District – but His Reputation Precedes Him

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 20, 2024

Best known for creating the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, his other claims to fame include kicking photographers and felony tax evasion.

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