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Denver residents watch the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on Tuesday, September 10.

General Election for Dummies: How to Register and Vote in Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 19, 2024

Ballots for the November 5 election have been mailed. But you still have plenty of time to register.

Colorado Latinos rally at the capitol for Latino/a Advocacy Day.

Annual Poll Finds Colorado Latinos Leaning Left, Worrying About Rising Costs, Affordable Housing

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 18, 2024

A poll of 1,600 Latino voters in Colorado determined that economic issues top their concerns.

presidential candidate at podium

RFK Jr. Pulls Out of Independent National Convention in Denver

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 17, 2024

Organizers said Kennedy was “committed” to attending less than four weeks ago.

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Opinion: The Case Against Denver’s Slaughterhouse Ban, and Debunking False Claims

By Darrell WatsonSeptember 14, 2024

“I think it’s unfair and wrong that we’re voting to close a single business and put 160 people out of work.”

Food truck sells gyros in front of Colorado Capitol Building

Colorado Is a National Leader in the Lamb Industry. A Denver Ballot Measure Could Change That.

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 13, 2024

Around fifty local restaurants have come out against the proposed slaughterhouse ban, including Casa Bonita, Bar Dough, Ash’Kara and Zoe Ma Ma.

An apartment complex in Aurora houses mostly migrants.

Amid National Spotlight, Aurora Disputes Venezuelan Gang Has “Taken Over” City

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 11, 2024

After division among elected officials and law enforcement over claims of a violent gang takeover, a “unified statement” aims to “clear the record.”

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It Took Trump Five Minutes to Bring Up Aurora in Latest Debate

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 11, 2024

The shout-out wasn’t as bad as Springfield’s, but it likely won’t be the last time the former president brings up immigrant gangs in Aurora.

Young Denver Democrats “Hyped Up” by Kamala Harris’s Debate Performance

Young Denver Democrats “Hyped Up” by Kamala Harris’s Debate Performance

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 11, 2024

“There’s a lot of energy around here that we haven’t seen around a candidate in a long time.”

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

Live Presidential Debate Coverage of the Fracas in Philly

By Teague BohlenSeptember 10, 2024

Too busy or scared to watch the presidential debate? We’ve got it covered.

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Fourteen Statewide Measures Will Be on Colorado’s November 2024 Ballot

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 10, 2024

The lineup includes seven proposals from the legislature and seven initiated by citizens.

Homeless resident Josh Rush looks for a place to get warm.

The Challenges of Preventing and Tracking Suicides Among Denver Homeless

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 9, 2024

Personal stories aren’t uncommon, but keeping track of homeless individuals who take their own lives has proven difficult.

RTD ballot initiatives supporters gather with signs

RTD Asks Voters for Permanent Exemption From TABOR Refunds

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 6, 2024

“If voters don’t take action, there will be a significant cut to funding after next year.”

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Nature & Science Museum Doesn’t Track Millions of Items and Specimens, Audit Finds

By Catie CheshireSeptember 5, 2024

Expensive items are kept under close watch, but millions of items and specimens don’t receive the same treatment – especially insects.

old photo of Grand Junction

Ranked Choice Voting Movement Has Grand Junction Roots

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineSeptember 4, 2024

The “Bucklin system” produced a socialist mayor and was eliminated after a dozen years.

Boebert Gets Grilled on Voting Record, Rebuffs Rematch After First (and Likely Only) Debate

Boebert Gets Grilled on Voting Record, Rebuffs Rematch After First (and Likely Only) Debate

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 3, 2024

“Apparently, she’s feeling that she didn’t do very well if she’s already looking for the second.”

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Twelve Proposals Make Denver’s November Ballot

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 3, 2024

Slaughterhouses, unions and tax hikes – oh, my.

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Commentary: Vote to Protect Mountain Lions and Bobcats From Trophy Hunting

By Ellen KesslerSeptember 1, 2024

We believe the opposition has a tough battle ahead if they think they have a chance of shutting down the majority of compassionate and smart Coloradans.

Man in suit, woman in white jacket.

Analysis: Democratic Men Are Stepping Up for a Woman President by Stepping Back, at Last

By Karrin Vasby AndersonAugust 31, 2024

“The job has been off-limits to more than 50 percent of the talent pool since…forever.”

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An apartment complex in Aurora houses mostly migrants.

Aurora in National Spotlight After Online Video, Claims of Venezuelan Gang Takeovers

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 30, 2024

“We encourage you to build up our community and not allow the hysteria of others to tear it down.”

racist sign at Denver bus stop

Racist Signs Popping Up in Denver Connected to Controversial Street Artist

By Thomas MitchellAugust 29, 2024

One of the signs was posted on an Instagram account connected to Sabo, a right-wing artist known for criticizing liberal policies and candidates.

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Colorado Village Collaborative CEO Resigns

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 29, 2024

Her departure came amid changes to micro-communities under the nonprofit’s control.

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Man with long hair and beard gives interview

Homeless Handyman Found Dead Days After Sharing His Story

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 28, 2024

Police believe that Joe Henry, a former Brown Palace hotel worker, killed himself days after sharing his story with Westword.

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