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A crowd applauds Dolores Huerta's comments.

Trump, ICE and Cost of Living Among Top Worries for Colorado Latinos

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 20, 2025

Colorado Latinos are largely worried about the direction of the United States under President Donald Trump’s leadership but confident in state policies, an annual poll shows.

City staff talk about a new office.

Denver Staffer Suing the City Among Those Cut by Layoffs

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 19, 2025

Jessica Calderon alleges the city wrongly denied her a promotion. Now she’s among the dozens of staffers hurt by layoffs.

A man looks.

What Is a Sanctuary City? How Denver’s Federal Designation Works.

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 19, 2025

Although the term “sanctuary city” is all over the national news now, the term’s ties to Denver stretch back decades.

aurora ice facility

Three Colorado Towns Will Host New ICE Detention Centers

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 18, 2025

ICE plans to open three new facilities and nearly triple its capacity for detained immigrants in Colorado.

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Poll: Nearly 90 Percent of Coloradans Consider Cost of Living a “Very Serious Problem”

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 16, 2025

The annual Pulse Poll found that Coloradans are worried about government and politics more than ever before with Trump back.

Signs protest the Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army Ditches Denver’s Hotels for the Homeless

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 15, 2025

The decision came as the Salvation Army was under increased public criticism for security at the shelters.

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Colorado Teens Create Ballot Measure That Would Guarantee College Admission for Top Students

Colorado Teens Create Ballot Measure That Would Guarantee College Admission for Top Students

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 13, 2025

“Every year, you see kids who have excellent academics, they write good essays, and they’re stressed out of their minds that they’re not going to get into any college.”

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New Colorado Ice Facility Planned for Front Range Town: What to Know

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 12, 2025

In July, court documents revealed that ICE was eyeing six spots in Colorado.

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Meet the Gen Z Candidates Challenging Colorado’s Longest-Serving Congressmember

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 12, 2025

“We cannot wait and hope the older generations will watch out for us. We have to watch out for ourselves.”

The City of Loveland.

Loveland Struggles to Find the Right Response to Homelessness

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 12, 2025

The city wants to stop spending millions on shelters, but doesn’t want to sweep encampments without them.

People pose for a photo

Fox News Attacks Denver’s Bid for Gay Games 2030

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 8, 2025

Chatterer Tomi Lahren disapproves of the gays pursuit of “arts and crafts, singing, cultural moments…dancing…togetherness”

woman in white sweater in front of building.

Strategic Plan Could Open a New Chapter for Aurora Library System

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 8, 2025

“We’re not a very well-funded library system, so we have to do a lot with a little,” says Ginger White Brunetti.

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A woman yells towards a camera.

Three Seniors Attacked Shortly After Latest Denver Protest

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 7, 2025

Law enforcement and witnesses confirmed the incidents, but the identities of the attackers are unknown.

College student sits on e-bike

Free Ride: New Program Will Cover E-Scooter, Bike Trips to Denver Transit Stations

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 7, 2025

The pilot program will provide 40,000 free one-mile rides to RTD’s University of Denver and Decatur-Federal stations.

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South Park Melts ICE in Second Episode of New Season

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 7, 2025

After Homeland Security used a South Park still as a recruiting tool, a new episode added Kristi Noem, J.D. Vance and Charlie Kirk to the season 27 enemies list.

Mr. Mackay joins up with Kristi Noem in the upcoming new episode of South Park

ICE Uses South Park Image in Recruiting Post

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 6, 2025

Tonight’s new episode takes aim at the masked kidnappers and their leader, “ICE Barbie” Kristi Noem

A woman speaks.

Denver Council Turns Down Focus Points Rezoning Request in Unanimous Vote

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 6, 2025

Former Comal workers have accused the nonprofit of wage theft, but that wasn’t the deciding factor for councilmembers Monday night.

A woman speaks to someone at her table.

Six Immigrants Who Worked at Comal Accuse Nonprofit of Wage Theft

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 4, 2025

The restaurant where they worked once landed on a New York Times list of the best spots in the country. But Focus Points closed the eatery.

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A protester yells.

Denver Rage Against the Regime Protest: When, Where, What to Know

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 31, 2025

Here’s what you need to know to before going to the Rage Against the Regime protest in Denver on Saturday, August 2.

Labor advocates gather at Governor's Park in Denver to rally in support of a just-cause employment ballot measure proposal.

Advocates Withdraw Dueling Labor Union Initiatives – But Ballot Battle Still Looms

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 31, 2025

One proposal would have required just cause to fire employees. The other sought to prohibit union membership as a condition of employment.

A man makes a heart.

Colorado Congressman Sues Trump After Denial at ICE Detention Facility

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 30, 2025

Jason Crow spearheaded a successful bill in 2019 that allows all congressmembers to access immigration detention facilities without notice.

Lauren boebert walks out of capitol building

Lauren Boebert: Scraping by, Like the Rest of Us?

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 30, 2025

Lauren Boebert’s financial disclosure for 2024 shows, well, just about nothing.

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