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Dave Williams speaks during a rally for Donald Trump on October 11, 2024, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Aurora.

People to Watch in 2025: Dave Williams, Messiah or Pariah of the Colorado Republican Party?

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 2, 2025

The fate of the current state GOP will set the tone for the party in the upcoming year.

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Five People to Watch in 2025: Danielle Jurinsky, the New Face of Aurora

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 1, 2025

The first-term Aurora City Council member grabbed the national spotlight with her warnings about Venezuelan gangs.

Ten New Colorado Laws That Will Take Effect January 1: What to Know

Ten New Colorado Laws That Will Take Effect January 1: What to Know

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 30, 2024

Cage-free eggs, hand-held cell phones and…sperm donations. Oh, my.

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Edifice Complex: Vacant Buildings Made Trouble in Denver in 2024

By Catie CheshireDecember 27, 2024

The city added 160 properties to its neglected and derelict building registry in 2024.

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Colorado Republican Party Gains Ground (and Controversy) in 2024

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 27, 2024

Looking back on a year of chaos within the state’s once-Grand Old Party

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Colorado’s Third-Largest City Grabbed the Biggest Headlines in 2024

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 27, 2024

Aurora had to grapple with how it handles migrants, especially once gang rumors blew up.

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Some Englewood Residents Can’t Believe Their Water Bills

By Catie CheshireDecember 26, 2024

Water bills doubled or tripled their normal amounts after the city’s utility provider changed software.

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Colorado Prisoner Lawsuit Argues That DOC Actions Violate Anti-Slavery Amendment

By Michael RobertsDecember 24, 2024

Any inmate forced to work in Colorado can join the case, which could have ripple effects across the country.

New Denver District Attorney Secures Annual Raises Before Taking Office

New Denver District Attorney Secures Annual Raises Before Taking Office

By Catie CheshireDecember 23, 2024

“It would not have been my choice to come before you for the first time asking for a salary increase, but that’s what the law requires…”

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Denver DA Won’t File Charges Against Griswold for Voting System Passwords Leak

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 20, 2024

There will likely be no criminal consequences for anyone involved in the leak of Colorado’s voting system passwords.

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What Will the Average Denver Rent of $1,600 Per Month Land You?

By Catie CheshireDecember 20, 2024

Rent in Denver is down by about 4.4 percent since last year, according to apartments.com, but how many units are really available for a decent price?

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Poll: Most Colorado Voters Have an “Unfavorable” View of Donald Trump, Elon Musk

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 20, 2024

Governor Jared Polis is the only politician viewed positively by a majority of respondents, according to the survey.

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Colorado State Park Campsite Upgrades Include Boyd Lake, Five Others

By Catie CheshireDecember 19, 2024

Two parks near Denver received major camping improvements in 2024, along with three more state parks.

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Barth Hotel Assisted Living to Close After Over 40 Years in Downtown Denver

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 16, 2024

Ownership says the 142-year-old building needs up to $10 million in repairs and improvements.

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Reader: Operation Aurora Can’t Come Fast Enough

By Westword ReadersDecember 15, 2024

Two years ago today, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced a state of emergency over the flood of migrants. Now Donald Trump is preparing to deport them.

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Denver’s Next District Attorney Hasn’t Been Sworn in Yet, but He Wants a Raise

Denver’s Next District Attorney Hasn’t Been Sworn in Yet, but He Wants a Raise

By Catie CheshireDecember 13, 2024

“It feels a little bit awkward sitting here when I’m thinking about other resources that our agencies need.”

A migrant takes a packaged meal from SAME Cafe.

Denver Nears Two-Year Anniversary of Migrant Crisis

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 13, 2024

December 15 marks two years since Denver declared an emergency after being overwhelmed by migrant arrivals. Here’s how local leaders have approached it.

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The Little Tenny That Could: Holdout House Awarded Historic Landmark Status

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 11, 2024

Denver City Council voted to preserve the alley house at 4450 Tennyson Street, nicknamed “Little Tenny,” as a historic landmark.

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Pit Bull Owners, Dog Advocates Celebrate End of Aurora’s Breed Ban

By Chloe RagsdaleDecember 11, 2024

Enacted in 2005, Aurora’s pit bull ban faced back-and-forth discourse between the city council and voters for years.

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Investigation Finds Jena Griswold and Her Office Violated State Security Protocols, Resulting in Password Leak

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 9, 2024

A separate investigation by the Denver District Attorney’s Office is still underway.

A man listens in a crowd.

Denver Officials Prepare Immigrants for New Trump Administration

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 9, 2024

They promised not to work with ICE and told immigrants to renew DACA, apply for citizenship right away.

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Denver’s Problem Properties Are Stuck in a “Doom Loop” – and This Councilmember Has a Plan to Fix Them

By Catie CheshireDecember 9, 2024

Hundreds of city employees can be involved in trying to eliminate challenges at just one problem property.

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