Approximately 575 homes in south Jefferson County were under mandatory evacuation orders early Wednesday morning due to the Quarry Fire…
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When Colorado Expanded Its ‘Red Flag’ Law… Part Two
In one instance, the board of trustees at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden successfully petitioned to take away the gun of a suicidal student…
When Colorado Expanded Its ‘Red Flag’ Law… Part One
Educators, doctors, mental health professionals and DAs can now file extreme risk protection order petitions. So far, not many do…
BIG PIVOTS: A Colorado City Riled Up About Black Hills Energy
“If you want to strangle this part of the state, that’s what you do, just keep increasing the cost of electricity,” she said…
Colorado Republicans Gather to Discuss Removal of Party Chair
A faction of Colorado Republicans intent on ousting party chair Dave Williams gathered Saturday in a church in Brighton…
EDITORIAL: No Chip Seal in the Vista Subdivision This Year
Most of the paved sections seemed to be in decent shape; I found only a couple of really bad spots. Most of the numerous gravel streets looked like they’d been recently graded…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Rejects Proposed Parking Lot in Town Park, Part Two
“But the more I thought about it, the more I thought, it take a lot of political will, to not use existing park land to solve current problems…”
Conservative Group Submits 200,000 Signatures for Property Tax Cut Measure
Michael Fields, president of Advance Colorado, called the group’s proposals a “common-sense plan to cut and cap Colorado property taxes…”
OPINION: Political Violence and a History of Assassinations in America.
By Rose Harris Between July 28, 1924, and September 11, 2001, 64 American politicians, excluding former presidents, were assassinated, murdered, or otherwise killed by unnatural READ MORE
Department of Local Affairs Announces July Round of Rental Assistance
Pre-applications will be open to the public until 5:00pm on Wednesday, July 31, 2024…
STRONG TOWNS: Municipal Parking Reforms Provide Something for Everyone
The day after a city repeals its mandatory parking minimums, it’s still the exact same city. Not a single parking space need be added or removed…
‘Cone Zone’ Meeting Today at Neon Mallard
You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and share ideas about the CDOT Highway 160 Reconstruction Project…
Annual Colorado Poll Shows Deepening Concerns About Housing, Part Two
This story by Kyle Rojas Legleiter appeared on the Colorado Health Foundation website on July 17, 2024. We are sharing it in two parts. Read READ MORE
Head of Colorado Republicans Sues Party Members Who Want to Oust Him
The lawsuit, filed in Arapahoe County District Court, asks the court to prevent Nancy Pallozzi and Todd Watkins from misrepresenting official party business…
Annual Colorado Poll Shows Deepening Concerns About Housing, Part One
When it comes to paying rent and mortgage costs, many Coloradans are making hard choices that may have negative impacts on their overall health and well-being…
Legislators Convene Hearing on Police Whistleblower Safety
Colorado House Bill 24-1460, attempted to address crucial reforms in police accountability. The bill did not pass…
Southern Ute Indian Tribe Sues Gov. Polis and Colorado Gaming Division
The lawsuit asks the court to consider the legality of the Tribe’s sportsbook and an injunction requiring the state to stop interfering with tribal sports betting…
Democratic Club Meeting on July 29 Will Feature Cindi Galabota
Please come to hear about the plans for the library and how you can help this project succeed…
Colorado Trial Begins in Alleged Voter Intimidation Case
Epp and Kasun are co-founders of U.S. Election Integrity Plan, which organized the door-to-door “verification” drives in Colorado and several other states…