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TOWN WASTEWATER ALERT: Please Keep Conserving Water

TOWN WASTEWATER ALERT: Please Keep Conserving Water

Posted on February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 by Post Contributor

Crews are on site, and a bypass setup is being finalized. Additional backup equipment is also being brought in to strengthen system reliability…

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Attorneys General from Colorado, California, Illinois, Minnesota Sue the Trump Administration

Attorneys General from Colorado, California, Illinois, Minnesota Sue the Trump Administration

Posted on February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 by Post Contributor

“The President has repeatedly threatened to cut off federal funds to Colorado for purely political reasons…”

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Trump Administration Cutting Public Health Funding for Colorado

Trump Administration Cutting Public Health Funding for Colorado

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has not received official notification…

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Colorado Sheriffs Seek Better Reimbursement for Holding People Sentenced to State Prison

Colorado Sheriffs Seek Better Reimbursement for Holding People Sentenced to State Prison

Posted on February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

The so-called jail backlog fluctuates as the Colorado Department of Corrections empties or fills available beds…

Posted in News/Politics

Court Backs Trump’s Mass Immigrant Detention

Posted on February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 by Common Dreams

“This decision will wipe out the availability of release through bond for tens of thousands of people,” one critic noted…

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U.S. Reps Crow, Neguse Visit Aurora ICE Facility After Court Ruling Allows Unannounced Visits

U.S. Reps Crow, Neguse Visit Aurora ICE Facility After Court Ruling Allows Unannounced Visits

Posted on February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 by Post Contributor

“Last year was the deadliest year at federal detention facilities in decades,” the lawmakers said in a joint statement…

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'MEGA Act' Threatens Colorado's Universal Mail Ballot System

‘MEGA Act’ Threatens Colorado’s Universal Mail Ballot System

Posted on February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

“In a world where this legislation, this proof of citizenship requirement, were to take effect, it would disenfranchise millions of people…”

Posted in News/Politics
Rural Farmers Hit By Health Insurance Costs

Rural Farmers Hit By Health Insurance Costs

Posted on February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 by Post Contributor

Republicans are aware that health care affordability is a problem and have put forth proposals…

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A Small Town Under ICE Occupation, Part Two

A Small Town Under ICE Occupation, Part Two

Posted on February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 by The Daily Yonder

“Being silent’s not an option anymore,” he said. “This is not the America or the humans we want to be…”

Posted in News/Politics

CDOT’s 10-Year Plan Available for Public Review

Posted on February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 by Post Contributor

This plan is the Colorado Department of Transportation’s roadmap for prioritizing and investing in critical transportation projects across the state…

Posted in News/Politics
Crime Rates Fell in Many U.S. Cities During 2025

Crime Rates Fell in Many U.S. Cities During 2025

Posted on February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 by Post Contributor

The national homicide rate could officially fall to its lowest level in more than a century…

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A Small Town Under ICE Occupation, Part One

A Small Town Under ICE Occupation, Part One

Posted on February 3, 2026February 4, 2026 by The Daily Yonder

Perla Ocampo, an 18-year-old college student, spoke up next. It wasn’t Ocampo’s first time speaking up that week…

Posted in News/Politics
Colorado DMV Announces Major Digital Upgrade

Colorado DMV Announces Major Digital Upgrade

Posted on February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 by Post Contributor

Once the new system is fully implemented, Colorado residents can expect a streamlined experience…

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Colorado Legislature Introduces Bill to Allow Citizens to Sue ICE Agents

Posted on February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

Senate Bill 26-5 is one bill in a package lawmakers aim to pass this legislative session related to how immigration enforcement personnel can operate in the state…

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Colorado River Governors Cautiously Optimistic Following ‘Historic’ DC Meeting

Colorado River Governors Cautiously Optimistic Following ‘Historic’ DC Meeting

Posted on February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 by Post Contributor

“It’s actually a pretty historic meeting, and I don’t use those words lightly…”

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Colorado Launches 'Multi-Sector Plan on Aging' Data Dashboard

Colorado Launches ‘Multi-Sector Plan on Aging’ Data Dashboard

Posted on February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 by Post Contributor

As the third fastest-aging state in the nation, Colorado is experiencing a significant and rapid demographic shift…

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Some Front Range Businesses Shutting Down Today to Protest Federal Violence

Some Front Range Businesses Shutting Down Today to Protest Federal Violence

Posted on January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

“The state-sanctioned violence you see in Minnesota is not that far away. It’s figuratively and literally close to home…”

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DOLA Announces 'Fast Track' Housing Program

DOLA Announces ‘Fast Track’ Housing Program

Posted on January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 by Post Contributor

The program is currently supporting 119 local governments which is 55% of all eligible jurisdictions…

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PODCAST: Colorado Chamber Interviews Minority Leader Cleave Simpson

Posted on January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 by Post Contributor

Senator Simpson details the importance of a balance between energy costs and sustainability…

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