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Category: News/Politics

Gubernatorial Candidate Phil Weiser Names Lesley Dahlkemper as Running Mate

Gubernatorial Candidate Phil Weiser Names Lesley Dahlkemper as Running Mate

Posted on July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

In a press conference Wednesday, Dahlkemper and Weiser both highlighted each other’s work on the opioid crisis…

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Addressing Political Discord in Rural Communities

Addressing Political Discord in Rural Communities

Posted on July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 by The Daily Yonder

“It’s not a matter of persuading people to our political point of view, it’s a matter of rebuilding trust with neighbors…”

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Fallout from Student Column Sparks Press Freedom Scrutiny in Grand Junction

Fallout from Student Column Sparks Press Freedom Scrutiny in Grand Junction

Posted on July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

Eli Schultz, the Orange & Black editor-in-chief at the time, said there was never any backlash from students…

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Low Public Awareness of Colorado's '150' Anniversary

Low Public Awareness of Colorado’s ‘150’ Anniversary

Posted on July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

“Schoolchildren may be the ones that are driving some of this awareness and bringing that home to the adults in their lives…”

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In Colorado, Democratic Nominees for Congress​ Outraise Republican Rivals

In Colorado, Democratic Nominees for Congress​ Outraise Republican Rivals

Posted on July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

GOP Rep. Gabe Evans has amassed the largest campaign war chest of any Colorado GOP candidate, entering the general election with more than $3.8 million…

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State Attorneys General Wins Pause to Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

Posted on July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 by Post Contributor

The lawsuit alleges that the merger violates Section 7 of the Clayton Act, which holds that mergers that may substantially lessen competition…

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Colorado Graduated Income Tax Proponents Face Petition Deadline

Colorado Graduated Income Tax Proponents Face Petition Deadline

Posted on July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

“No, we don’t have the resources that (Advance Colorado) has. We’ll never have that…”

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A New Low on the Colorado River

A New Low on the Colorado River

Posted on July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 by Allen Best

On Sunday, the amount of stored water contained in the two largest Colorado River reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, was the lowest recorded since 1957…

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E-Bike? E-Motorcycle? Parents Should Know the Difference

Posted on July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 by Post Contributor

“Any two-wheeled vehicle that has a motor exceeding 750 watts… or no functional pedals may be reclassified as a moped or motorcycle…”

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As Colorado River Tributaries Shrink, a Public Power System Frays

As Colorado River Tributaries Shrink, a Public Power System Frays

Posted on July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

At full pool, one megawatt-hour at Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River takes about 1.9 acre-feet of water…

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Hickenlooper Campaign Announces Fundraising Success

Posted on July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 by Post Contributor

After his win at the Republican Assembly, Baisley delivered a speech centered on pushing his extreme views…

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High Interest and Turnout for Colorado Primary Election?

Posted on July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

Turnout in the recent Colorado primary election was 10 percentage points higher than in 2024…

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Colorado Department of Human Services Announces Transition of Area Agency on Aging

Posted on July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 by Post Contributor

The window for public comment will remain open until August 10, 2026…

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Victor Marx Announced as Winner in Republican Primary for Governor

Victor Marx Announced as Winner in Republican Primary for Governor

Posted on July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 by Bill Hudson

The Associated Press called the race shortly after 4pm Thursday, nine days after Election Day…

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Colorado Researches Historical and Ongoing Racial Discrimination

Colorado Researches Historical and Ongoing Racial Discrimination

Posted on July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

“I think it’s interesting that from 1929 to 2026, we’re still dealing with the same issues as it relates to law enforcement…”

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Four States Stalling the Deal to Secure Native American Tribal Rights to Colorado River Water

Four States Stalling the Deal to Secure Native American Tribal Rights to Colorado River Water

Posted on July 8, 2026July 8, 2026 by Post Contributor

“It’s not about green-grass lawns or golf courses or swimming pools,” said Crystalyne Curley, speaker of the Navajo Nation Council…

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Colorado Wildfires, 2026

Colorado Wildfires, 2026

Posted on July 7, 2026July 7, 2026 by Colorado Newsline

Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued disaster declarations for most of the fires, opening up more state resources…

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Pagosa Springs Announces Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Effective July 6

Pagosa Springs Announces Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Effective July 6

Posted on July 7, 2026July 7, 2026 by Post Contributor

The restrictions were ordered by Town Manager David Harris pursuant to the Town’s emergency authority…

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Colorado Prepares for New Law Controlling Semiautomatic Weapons

Colorado Prepares for New Law Controlling Semiautomatic Weapons

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

This story by Sara Wilson appeared on Colorado Newsline on July 6, 2026. In one of the largest shifts to gun purchasing laws in Colorado, READ MORE

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