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Who Gets the Dog? Colorado Considers New Pet Custody Law for Breakups

Who Gets the Dog? Colorado Considers New Pet Custody Law for Breakups

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 25, 2026

State lawmakers advanced a bill to establish legal standards for pet custody rulings, directing courts to consider the animals’ best interests.

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Honoring Colorado’s Black History Requires Telling Stories That Make Us Think Twice

By Claire Oberon GarciaFebruary 25, 2026

Is Black Colorado history useful for addressing current injustices and what some see as similar moral dilemmas? Or is the recognition of Black History Month more appropriately seen as a “thank you” card from institutions and organizations?

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RTD Plans to Suspend Light Rail Lines, Add Bus Routes During Construction. Here’s How to Navigate.

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 25, 2026

Downtown light rails lines will be shut down in June, with new bus routes launching in their place.

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Law Enforcement Call Colorado State Rep “POS,” “GARBAGE” in Email Exchange

By Sara Wilson, Colorado NewslineFebruary 25, 2026

Police officials in Glenwood Springs, Parachute, Rifle and Silt all took part in the digital bashing.

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Colorado Lawmakers Considering Significant Changes to Marijuana Laws

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 24, 2026

State lawmakers are considering major changes to cannabis hospitality, taxes and health care this year.

Court Asked to Review Why Colorado Renters Help Finance Xcel Energy Program

Court Asked to Review Why Colorado Renters Help Finance Xcel Energy Program

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 24, 2026

Should landlords be able to pass down the costs of energy-efficient upgrades to renters?

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Denver City Council Advances ICE Mask Ban

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 24, 2026

ICE agents would face a $1,000 fine and close to a year in jail if the law passes, but questions still remain about enforcement.

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Denver Mayor Wants to Pull the Plug on New Data Centers…for Now

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 23, 2026

According to a tracking map, 47 of Colorado’s 57 data centers are in the Denver area.

Denver Home Sellers Slashing Prices, “Finally Coming to Terms” with Market

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 23, 2026

Denver had among the highest percentages of home listings that repeatedly reduced the asking price, a national report found.

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State of the Rockies: Concerned About Climate Change, Rollback of Public Land Protections

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineFebruary 21, 2026

The annual Conservation in the West poll surveyed voters in eight states.

Aurora Settles With Notorious “Slumlords” for $300,000

Aurora Settles With Notorious “Slumlords” for $300,000

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 20, 2026

The cases involving Venezuelan gang members are winding down, too.

Denver Schools Mulls ICE Policy, Sets Public Comment Dates

Denver Schools Mulls ICE Policy, Sets Public Comment Dates

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 20, 2026

“I believe the desire is to possibly codify in policy and in a very public way so we can take an official stance.”

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Colorado Proposal to Consider Misgendering in Child Custody Cases Fails, Again

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 20, 2026

“We look forward to fighting another day for this effort,” Senator Katie Wallace said.

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Highlands Ranch Massage Therapist Jailed for Groping Client

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 20, 2026

Michael Duran was found guilty of unlawful sexual contact after two clients accused him of misconduct.

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Avalanche Danger: What Causes Snow Slopes to Collapse?

By Nathalie VriendFebruary 20, 2026

A CU physicist and skier explains, with tips for surviving

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Denver Fines Tetra Cannabis Lounge $10,000 for Licensing Violations

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 19, 2026

Vendors at events in 2025 were accused of illegal weed and psychedelic sales.

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Northeast Denver Elected Officials Vow Protection from ICE, Data Centers

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 19, 2026

“I cannot tell you that the police are going to be where we need them to be when and if those times come.”

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Colorado Abortion Fund Saw 84 Percent Jump in Spending on Procedures in 2025

By Lindsey Toomer, Colorado NewslineFebruary 19, 2026

Just under 48 percent of clients receiving funding were from Colorado, and almost 40 percent were Texas residents. 

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

Colorado Moves to End Child Marriage…But Some Senators Say “I Don’t”

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 19, 2026

Minors as young as sixteen years old can get married in Colorado. A new bill seeks to raise the minimum age to eighteen.

Aurora School Board Approves Union for Support Staffers

Aurora School Board Approves Union for Support Staffers

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 18, 2026

Over 1,800 bus drivers, cafeteria works and other classified staff at Aurora Public Schools can now unionize.

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Lauren Boebert’s Son Cited for Child Abuse Again After Toddler Found Wandering From Home

By Thomas MitchellFebruary 18, 2026

It’s the same headlines, different day for the controversial congresswoman’s son.

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A Higher Calling: The Colorado Bridge Trolls Want You to Join Their Protest Parties

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 18, 2026

You’ll see them on bridges across Denver, dressed as eagles, tacos, Gumby and Star Wars characters — but their messages are a little more serious.

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