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AI, Guns and ICE: 10 Bills Passed by Colorado Lawmakers That You Should Know About

By Hannah MetzgerMay 14, 2026

Legislators voted on over 600 bills this year.

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Boulder County Wants Goats to Help Fight Wildfires

By Thomas MitchellMay 13, 2026

They’ll eat anything, right?

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Marijuana Recall Hits Fort Collins Dispensary

By Thomas MitchellMay 13, 2026

The flagged products were sold between January and April, according to state officials.

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Republican Candidates Sue to Block Unaffiliated Voters From Participating in June Primary

Republican Candidates Sue to Block Unaffiliated Voters From Participating in June Primary

By Lindsey Toomer, Colorado NewslineMay 13, 2026

More than half of Colorado’s registered voters are unaffiliated.

Shingles Mixer: Anti-Vaxxer Dating Gathering In Denver

By Hannah MetzgerMay 12, 2026

A dating app for the unvaccinated wanted to kick off its multi-state tour at Recess Beer Garden. That location is off, but the event’s still on.

Jeffco Superintendent Tracy Dorland

Jeffco Superintendent Stepping Down After Slew of Controversies

By Sage KelleyMay 12, 2026

Tracy Dorland announced her resignation after years of issues in the district.

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How Denver Scored One of the Country’s Great Public Golf Courses, 100-Year-Old-Wellshire

By David DubersteinMay 12, 2026

“Its history not only helps to tell golf’s story, but also reflects the growth and optimism of our young and growing city.”

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Both Colorado Data Center Bills Rejected in Final Days of 2026 Legislative Session

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineMay 12, 2026

Lawmakers failed to compromise after nearly a year of negotiations, intense lobbying activity and many hours of public hearings.

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Why Was Suncor Smoking Yesterday?

By Sage KelleyMay 12, 2026

According to Colorado’s only oil refinery, a power outage caused the smoke.

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Lauren Boebert Says “Demonic” Forces Are Behind UFO Activity

By Hannah MetzgerMay 11, 2026

“This is in the Bible,” the congresswoman said, blaming the aerial phenomena on portals, fallen angels and the Nephilim.

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Veo Scooters Were Supposed to Stop Illegal Sidewalk Riding. They Haven’t…Yet

By Hannah MetzgerMay 11, 2026

Veo’s sidewalk-detection technology is a big reason the company was chosen to take over for Lime and Bird. So…what gives?

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Governor Polis Signs $46.8 Billion State Budget

By Sara Wilson, Colorado NewslineMay 11, 2026

“This is a zero-sum game. A dollar here is a dollar less over there.”

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White House Wants to Vet Powerful AI Models for Risks

White House Wants to Vet Powerful AI Models for Risks

By Ahmed HamzaMay 10, 2026

A Colorado computer scientist explains why AI safety is so difficult.

A man signs his marriage license during Denver's annual marriage marathon event in 2025.

Proposed Child Marriage Ban Adds Exemption for Age Gaps of Up to Ten Years

By Hannah MetzgerMay 8, 2026

“Who wrote this amendment, Jeffrey Epstein?”

Fresh Baked dispensary in Boulder

Buying Pot in Boulder? Stop by These Dispensaries.

By Jackson PittsMay 8, 2026

Boulder has a rich connection to cannabis, and its dispensary scene reflects that.

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Colorado Lawmakers Send Bill Allowing Civil Suits Against Immigration Authorities to Governor

By Sara Wilson, Colorado NewslineMay 8, 2026

“The Constitution protects all of us. And when it is trampled on, there has to be accountability.

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Fire Is Transforming Public Lands in the West

By Kyle ManleyMay 8, 2026

The damages include reduced recreation in Colorado.

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Trump Administration Challenges Colorado’s Large-Capacity Magazine Ban in Court

By Lindsey Toomer, Colorado NewslineMay 7, 2026

“The state has a duty to protect Colorado residents from gun violence,” says AG Phil Weiser.

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Denver Drivers Wait Months to Fight Parking Tickets as New Online System is Delayed

By Hannah MetzgerMay 7, 2026

There were 269 final court hearings for disputed parking tickets in April 2026 — compared to five in April 2025.

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Denver Gym Sued Over “Groaning” and “Struggling” Weightlifters

By Hannah MetzgerMay 6, 2026

“Unreasonable” noise from pumping iron at Summit Strong is annoying residents of the Beauvallon, a lawsuit claims.

man in suit at Colorado Senate

“Massive Amounts of Money” Doomed Colorado’s Landmark 2024 AI Law, Says Sponsor

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineMay 6, 2026

“It’s not as comprehensive, and I am not happy with that,” state Senator Robert Rodriguez says of the new bill.

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Cannabis buds hang to dry after harvest

Colorado Issues Eleventh Marijuana Recall of 2026

By Thomas MitchellMay 6, 2026

The flagged product was sold for over two months.

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