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xcel energy colorado headquarters

Xcel Energy Defends Power Shutoffs in Legislative Hearing

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineFebruary 2, 2026

Xcel’s president said the utility would “listen [to] and learn” from customers and state officials about high-risk events in the future.

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Denver Transit Groups Give Mayor a “D” in Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety and Access

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 2, 2026

A rise in traffic deaths and worries that he favors convenient driving led Mayor Johnston to a barely passing grade.

Teen Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty in Thornton Crash That Killed Father of Eight

Teen Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty in Thornton Crash That Killed Father of Eight

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 31, 2026

Nineteen-year-old David Mendez-Reyes faces four to twelve years in prison.

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Understanding the Law: Protesters Have Rights…Even If They’re Ignored

By Heidi Reynolds-StensonJanuary 31, 2026

“Education is the most powerful weapon for people involved in protest movements.”

palantir protest

Wanna Give ICE a Middle Finger From Denver? Here’s How

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 31, 2026

Protests and other ways to speak out against the feds…and help out immigrants.

Colorado Prison Enhances Security Over Threats to Break Out Tina Peters

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 30, 2026

Tina Peters urges “these officious interlopers” not to storm the prison, her lawyer says.

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Anti-ICE Denver Protesters Gather at Parks, Streets and the Capitol as Strikes Loom

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 30, 2026

“I think if we’re fighting for what matters for us right now, we can make a change in the future.”

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Denver Airport’s Spooky Tunnels to Undergo $11.75 Million Cleaning

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 30, 2026

That’s a lot of money to feed hungry lizard people or shelters for the illuminati, but officials swear it’s necessary — and cheap.

Suspect Arrested in Vandalism of Denver Church, Blocks Away From Another Damaged Church

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 30, 2026

Police believe the man is connected to at least five vandalism cases, and they’re investigating dozens more.

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Denver Golf Course’s New Clubhouse Designs Range From Posh to Traditional

Denver Golf Course’s New Clubhouse Designs Range From Posh to Traditional

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 29, 2026

There are four choices, and you get to help pick.

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Nurses, Veterans, Families Tearfully Mourn Alex Pretti at Aurora Vigil

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 29, 2026

A little over a hundred people gathered outside of a VA medical center to honor Pretti, an ICU nurse who was fatally shot by immigration officers in Minnesota.

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Colorado Leads Country in Winter Olympians, but One Major Star Could be Out

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 29, 2026

Over thirty athletes from Colorado will travel to Italy to represent Team USA.

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Should Parents Have to Pay Their “Kidfluencers”? Colorado Joins the Debate.

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 29, 2026

A Colorado bill would require some family influencers to put half of their earnings into trust funds for their children.

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Denver Sues Trump for ICE’s Minneapolis “Invasion”

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 28, 2026

According to the city’s court filings, the “unlawful invasion of Minneapolis” threatens state and local rights.

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New Denver Spring Weather Forecast: What to Expect

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 28, 2026

Will winter return first?

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Aurora Nurses Vigil for Alex Pretti: What to Know

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 28, 2026

Pretti, a registered ICU nurse who cared for veterans, will be honored as “one of our own” with an electric candlelight vigil near the Aurora VA facility.

jar of cannabis thc wax on dispensary counter

Colorado Marijuana Businesses Caught Diluting Contaminated Products

By Thomas MitchellJanuary 28, 2026

According to a memo from state cannabis officials, operators have been caught diluting extractions that failed pesticide testing, among other shady moves.

Remembering James “Dr. Daddio” Walker, Denver Radio Pioneer

By Michael RobertsJanuary 27, 2026

“A visionary voice in media, he used radio to uplift culture, amplify community voices, and mentor generations of broadcasters and leaders.”

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Aurora Councilman Defends Himself After Alleged DUI and Flashing Council ID

Aurora Councilman Defends Himself After Alleged DUI and Flashing Council ID

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 27, 2026

Andrews said he won’t resign while questioning the APD description of his arrest.

Denver Mayor Wants Less Gun Violence, Fewer Empty Office Buildings in 2026

Denver Mayor Wants Less Gun Violence, Fewer Empty Office Buildings in 2026

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 27, 2026

Mike Johnston wants to fill 3 million square feet of downtown commercial space in 2026.

Colorado Resorts Got Some Snow…but Not Enough

Colorado Resorts Got Some Snow…but Not Enough

By Steven R. Fassnacht and Michael ChildersJanuary 27, 2026

The ski season is off to a slow start, with only about half the state’s runs open.

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Colorado Bill Would Ban the Sale of Dogs and Cats at Pet Stores

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 27, 2026

Supporters say the ban would cut off demand for breeding mills, while critics argue it would lead to black market pet sales.

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