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Jefferson County GOP Elects Ex-Reality TV Star, Convicted Felon as Party Chair

Jefferson County GOP Elects Ex-Reality TV Star, Convicted Felon as Party Chair

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 13, 2025

Rich Wyatt went from the small screen to the big house. Now, the infamous local legend is taking a swing at politics.

A man poses.

Aurora’s New Councilmember Is a Refugee Who’s Tough on Immigration

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 12, 2025

“A lot of immigrants in the Ethiopian community are conservative, so they feel like the community needs to be more protected when it comes to crime.”

Lauren Boebert laughs

Lauren Boebert Seen Taking Late-Night Cab Ride with Kid Rock

By Catie CheshireFebruary 11, 2025

The Colorado congresswoman and Trump-supporting musician were recently spotted hopping into a late-night cab together.

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John Fabbricatore

Former ICE Director and MMA Fighter Leading New Immigration Enforcement Group

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 11, 2025

“It will encompass some people who are not committing crimes, but at the end of the day it will improve on our legal immigration system.”

A boy waives a flag among protesters.

Protesters Return to Denver to Decry ICE, Deportations

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 10, 2025

Thousands gathered at the Colorado State Capitol on Saturday to denounce recent ICE raids.

National Election-Denying Group Calls for Jared Polis to Pardon Tina Peters

National Election-Denying Group Calls for Jared Polis to Pardon Tina Peters

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 7, 2025

Donald Trump can’t come to her rescue.

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Colorado Legislators Vote to Keep Ten-Cent Fee on Paper Bags

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 7, 2025

Democrats rejected a Republican-sponsored proposal to repeal the new fee.

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Anti-ICE Rally to Follow Fifty State Protest in Denver

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 7, 2025

Another protest is coming to the State Capitol today. Here’s what to know.

A protester speaks.

Denver Capitol Protest Sees Hundreds Rebuke Trump, Project 2025

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 5, 2025

“Congressional Republicans are bowing down to King Trump, and they need to grow a pair.”

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Denver Fifty-State Protest: When, Where, What to Know

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 5, 2025

“We’re trying to show the world we don’t like what’s happening.”

Laura Saxton reads the name of her daughter, Kelsie Shelling, and holds up her picture as part of the tenth annual Colorado Missing Persons ceremony on Tuesday, February 4.

Colorado Missing Persons Day Full of Grief, Pain as 600 Names Read Aloud

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 4, 2025

“Every year, those names, the ones that have been on for the whole ten years, I definitely recognize them, and I know the family.”

Manny Rutinel and Gabe Evans

Colorado State Rep Manny Rutinel Is Running for Gabe Evans’s Congress Seat

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 3, 2025

Let’s see how the politicians compare.

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Map: Ten Wealthiest Zip Codes in Denver

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 3, 2025

Can you guess which areas are the richest? Probably. Can you afford a home there? Probably not.

Un hombre está siendo arrestado por ICE.

¿ICE Detuvo Un Familiar? Esto Es Lo Que Debes Hacer.

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 1, 2025

Los inmigrantes indocumentados tienen derechos, una línea para detectar redadas de ICE y otros recursos.

A refugee speaks to another refugee.

Colorado-Bound Refugee Flights Canceled After Trump Orders, Nonprofits Say

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 31, 2025

Refugees hoping to rebuild their lives in Colorado are stuck waiting for one of President Donald Trump’s orders to expire.

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A man is arrested by ICE.

Colorado ICE Agents Arrest a Family Member? Here’s What to Do.

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 30, 2025

Undocumented immigrants have rights during arrests, a local hotline to detect ICE raids and other tools to handle deportations.

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Johnston Lays Out 2025 Goals for Denver, Vows to Sue Feds if Necessary to Protect Immigrants

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 29, 2025

The Denver mayor says he has “no regrets” about his support for immigrants, but says he’ll work with the Trump administration to apprehend violent criminals.

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Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocates Ordered to Stop Work by Trump Policy

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 29, 2025

The organization performs more than 500 “know-your-rights” presentations per year at the Aurora ICE facility and Denver Immigration Court, but it’s been ordered to cease operations.

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The Point in Time volunteer tallies a homeless person's tent.

Denver Tallies Homeless Population for Latest Point in Time Count

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 28, 2025

A tally of thousands of homeless residents took place last night across the Denver area for the annual Point in Time count.

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Colorado Jury Duty Has No Exemptions for Old Age. That Could Change Soon.

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 28, 2025

A new bill would let people 72 and older opt out of jury duty, with additional provisions for college students and people who are out of state on business.

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Junk Fees Are Putting Coloradans in Debt. Legislation May Be Coming to Help.

By Catie CheshireJanuary 28, 2025

“This is effectively a hidden and deceptive corporate tax imposed on working people.”

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Freshman Republican Wants to Repeal Colorado’s New Cage-Free Eggs, Bag Fee Laws

Freshman Republican Wants to Repeal Colorado’s New Cage-Free Eggs, Bag Fee Laws

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 27, 2025

Let the political grocery games begin.

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