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In Sanctuary for Over a Year, Araceli Velasquez Pushing to Reopen Asylum Case

In Sanctuary for Over a Year, Araceli Velasquez Pushing to Reopen Asylum Case

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 25, 2019

Araceli Velasquez, who has been living in sanctuary in a Denver church since August 2017, is working to reopen her asylum case.

Colorado Congressmen Jockeying Over Where to House U.S. Space Command

Colorado Congressmen Jockeying Over Where to House U.S. Space Command

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 25, 2019

Congressmen Jason Crow and Doug Lamborn are competing over who will get to host Space Command.

Kratom: Castle Rock Deciding What to Do About Controversial Substance

Kratom: Castle Rock Deciding What to Do About Controversial Substance

By Michael RobertsApril 24, 2019

A moratorium against opening up a kratom-related business has been in place since December.

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Denver Completes Divestment From Fossil Fuel Companies

Denver Completes Divestment From Fossil Fuel Companies

By Chase WoodruffApril 23, 2019

The city had previously held nearly $180 million in securities issued by Chevron and Exxon Mobil.

Odds Sports Betting Bill Will Kill Black Market, Boost Gambling Addiction

Odds Sports Betting Bill Will Kill Black Market, Boost Gambling Addiction

By Michael RobertsApril 22, 2019

An addiction expert says about 1 percent of the population has a moderate or severe gambling problem.

Feds Double Down on Denying Citizenship for Cannabis Industry Ties

Feds Double Down on Denying Citizenship for Cannabis Industry Ties

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 22, 2019

On April 19, Citizenship and Immigration Services confirmed that work in the marijuana industry is grounds for automatic citizenship application denial.

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Op-Ed: A Primer on Immigration for 2020 Candidates and Voters

Op-Ed: A Primer on Immigration for 2020 Candidates and Voters

By Julia GuzmanApril 21, 2019

Let’s pause and take a look at what’s what in immigration today and in the 2020 election cycle.

Paul Fiorino: Why You Should Elect Me Mayor of Denver as a Write-In

Paul Fiorino: Why You Should Elect Me Mayor of Denver as a Write-In

By Michael RobertsApril 20, 2019

Paul Fiorino is a longtime member of the arts community who’s run for major public office several times in the past.

After Audit, Hancock Proposes New Homelessness Department

After Audit, Hancock Proposes New Homelessness Department

By Chase WoodruffApril 19, 2019

The proposed new Department of Housing and Homelessness would be launched in 2020.

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Michael Bennet’s Prostate Cancer Surgery Called a Success

Michael Bennet’s Prostate Cancer Surgery Called a Success

By Michael RobertsApril 19, 2019

The surgery is said to have taken place last weekend, and Bennet is recovering at home in Colorado.

City Audit Faults Denver’s “Fragmented” Approach to Homelessness

City Audit Faults Denver’s “Fragmented” Approach to Homelessness

By Chase WoodruffApril 19, 2019

Mayor Michael Hancock wants to create a new department to coordinate the city’s efforts to help people experiencing homelessness.

Denver Is About to Vote on Magic Mushrooms; What the Heck Are They?

Denver Is About to Vote on Magic Mushrooms; What the Heck Are They?

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 18, 2019

Denver is only a few weeks away from possibly becoming the first American city to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms.

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Stephany Rose Spaulding on Senate Run, Why She Can Defeat Cory Gardner

Stephany Rose Spaulding on Senate Run, Why She Can Defeat Cory Gardner

By Michael RobertsApril 18, 2019

Stephany Rose Spaulding feels voters are tired of playing political musical chairs.

Why It Was So Easy for Columbine Threat Suspect to Buy a Shotgun

Why It Was So Easy for Columbine Threat Suspect to Buy a Shotgun

By Michael RobertsApril 18, 2019

An online gun forum exchange suggests that Sol Pais may have researched gun laws before coming to Colorado.

ICE, GEO Group Extend Contract for Annex at Aurora Immigration Detention Center

ICE, GEO Group Extend Contract for Annex at Aurora Immigration Detention Center

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 16, 2019

The 432-bed annex at the immigration detention facility in Aurora will remain open for at least another year.

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Out-of-State Money Pouring Into Colorado Senate Race

Out-of-State Money Pouring Into Colorado Senate Race

By Chase WoodruffApril 16, 2019

So far, nearly two out of every three dollars donated to 2020 Senate candidates has come from outside of Colorado.

Denver City Council “Die-In” Kicks Off Week of Climate Protests

Denver City Council “Die-In” Kicks Off Week of Climate Protests

By Chase WoodruffApril 16, 2019

Denver climate activists plan to march in a “Funeral for the Earth” procession on Wednesday.

How Psilocybin Advocates Grew Denver’s Trippiest Ballot Initiative

How Psilocybin Advocates Grew Denver’s Trippiest Ballot Initiative

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 16, 2019

If 301 passes, Denver would become the first U.S. city to decriminalize possession, consumption and cultivation of “magic” mushrooms.

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Joe Neguse on Defying Expectations During First 100 Days in Congress

Joe Neguse on Defying Expectations During First 100 Days in Congress

By Michael RobertsApril 15, 2019

Joe Neguse has scored major leadership positions that are seldom given to House freshmen.

Op-Ed: We Need to Learn From Denver’s History With Homelessness

By Erik SolivanApril 14, 2019

Initiative 300 deserves thoughtful consideration.

Hancock Dismisses Trump Tweet About Releasing Immigration Detainees in Sanctuary Cities

Hancock Dismisses Trump Tweet About Releasing Immigration Detainees in Sanctuary Cities

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghApril 12, 2019

President Trump is threatening to release immigration detainees onto the streets of ‘sanctuary cities.’

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Kalyn Heffernan on “Dehumanizing” Coverage of Her Race for Denver Mayor

Kalyn Heffernan on “Dehumanizing” Coverage of Her Race for Denver Mayor

By Michael RobertsApril 10, 2019

The author of the article didn’t think he was invalidating Kalyn Heffernan. She begs to differ.

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