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Broncos Stadium Plan Calls for Eighth Avenue Redesign, New Streets

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 13, 2026

A proposed redesign for Eighth Avenue and new crossings at light rail tracks raised excitement and concern.

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City Threatens to Revoke El Mecca Sports Bar’s License Over Prostitution Charges

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 13, 2026

Undercover officers say they were offered sex at and near the location during a sting last fall.

Megan Trussell Case Explained: Colorado Teen’s Mysterious Death Spurs State Review

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 13, 2026

Boulder investigators ruled the CU freshman’s death a suicide, but her family suspects foul play. Now, the CBI is stepping in.

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New Bill Would Decriminalize Prostitution in Colorado

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 13, 2026

Sponsors of the measure argue that sex work reform is a statewide concern, and hope that escort bureaus and massage parlors will offer more protection.

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After Killing Colorado Safety Bill, Uber Partners With Local Domestic Violence Centers

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 13, 2026

Recent ads paint Uber as a champion for survivors…months after stomping out a survivor-led effort to prevent rideshare sexual assaults.

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Longtime Colorado Hemp Expo Not Coming Back in 2026, but New One on the Way

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 12, 2026

“Hemp in Colorado is very confused.”

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Bent's Old Fort

And the Rest Is History: CPI Names Five More Endangered Places in Colorado

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 12, 2026

Top of the list: Bent’s Old Fort.

Aurora Police Report Surge in Crime at Homeless Navigation Campus

Aurora Police Report Surge in Crime at Homeless Navigation Campus

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 12, 2026

Within the first six weeks of the center’s opening, police responded to calls, issued citations and charged people with crimes approximately 140 times.

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Wanna GTFO of Denver? Here Are Nine New DIA Destinations, From Maine to Central Mexico

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 11, 2026

New direct flights to California, Tennessee, Central Mexico and two different Carlsbads are all on the way.

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Quit Horsing Around: Ten Things You Need to Know About Blucifer

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 11, 2026

Happy birthday to Denver’s devil horse!

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Colorado Marijuana Sales Fell for Fourth Straight Year in 2025

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 11, 2026

The first green zone appears to have dried up.

An Unexpected Name in the Epstein Files: Diana DeGette

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 11, 2026

The Colorado congresswoman says she was unaware of Barbro Ehnbom’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein — even as Ehnbom spent years asking him to donate to her campaign.

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Sun Glares Have Closed This Four-Mile Stretch of I-70 Over 60 Times This Season

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 10, 2026

Mountain town commuters have probably experienced a glare closure or heard from someone who has.

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Colorado Lawmakers Reject Bill to Allow Resort Towns to Tax Vacant Homes

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineFebruary 10, 2026

Amid housing crisis, vacancy rates in some mountain counties exceed 50 percent.

Denver’s Mexican Consul Doubles Down Amid Harassment, Corruption Allegations

Denver’s Mexican Consul Doubles Down Amid Harassment, Corruption Allegations

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 10, 2026

On top of addressing calls for his resignation, Meléndez Cruz announced plans to move Denver’s consul office and add new direct flights to central Mexico.

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Five Cheapest Homes for Sale in Denver Right Now

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 10, 2026

For just $300,000, you can own a house the size of a studio apartment next to a recent murder scene.

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How Colorado Leaders Are Pushing Back Against ICE

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 9, 2026

Police have said they’ll stop ICE agents using excessive force, and politicians are considering mask bans and updated public school policies.

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Japan’s First Female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, Learned From a Colorado Trailblazer

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 9, 2026

The former intern for U.S. Representative Pat Schroeder just led her coalition to a historic win.

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Alan Roach, Colorado’s Favorite Voice, Announcing His Eighteenth Super Bowl

By Catie CheshireFebruary 8, 2026

“I can’t think of a better job,” says the voice of the train at the Denver airport, who’ll head to Milan after the game.

Rescheduling Cannabis Could Bring Big Tax Breaks — and Quiet Deregulation

Rescheduling Cannabis Could Bring Big Tax Breaks — and Quiet Deregulation

By Sloan SpeckFebruary 8, 2026

Rescheduling could equate to a tax break of around $2.3 billion dollars for the marijuana industry, one estimate shows.

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Latest Retail Weed Recall Hits Over 30 Colorado Dispensaries

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 7, 2026

It’s the seventh recall issued for Colorado cannabis in 2026, and the eleventh in the last three months.

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Marijuana Tax Changes Under Consideration by Colorado Lawmakers

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 6, 2026

Outdoor cannabis accounts for a small slice of Colorado herb and costs about half the price of indoor, but both carry the same tax rate.

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