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A woman raises a flag.

Anti-ICE Rally to Follow Fifty State Protest in Denver

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 7, 2025

Another protest is coming to the State Capitol today. Here’s what to know.

A protester speaks.

Denver Capitol Protest Sees Hundreds Rebuke Trump, Project 2025

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 5, 2025

“Congressional Republicans are bowing down to King Trump, and they need to grow a pair.”

A person speaks in the snow.

Denver Fifty-State Protest: When, Where, What to Know

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 5, 2025

“We’re trying to show the world we don’t like what’s happening.”

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Laura Saxton reads the name of her daughter, Kelsie Shelling, and holds up her picture as part of the tenth annual Colorado Missing Persons ceremony on Tuesday, February 4.

Colorado Missing Persons Day Full of Grief, Pain as 600 Names Read Aloud

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 4, 2025

“Every year, those names, the ones that have been on for the whole ten years, I definitely recognize them, and I know the family.”

Manny Rutinel and Gabe Evans

Colorado State Rep Manny Rutinel Is Running for Gabe Evans’s Congress Seat

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 3, 2025

Let’s see how the politicians compare.

Denver central park neighborhood

Map: Ten Wealthiest Zip Codes in Denver

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 3, 2025

Can you guess which areas are the richest? Probably. Can you afford a home there? Probably not.

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Un hombre está siendo arrestado por ICE.

¿ICE Detuvo Un Familiar? Esto Es Lo Que Debes Hacer.

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 1, 2025

Los inmigrantes indocumentados tienen derechos, una línea para detectar redadas de ICE y otros recursos.

A refugee speaks to another refugee.

Colorado-Bound Refugee Flights Canceled After Trump Orders, Nonprofits Say

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 31, 2025

Refugees hoping to rebuild their lives in Colorado are stuck waiting for one of President Donald Trump’s orders to expire.

A man is arrested by ICE.

Colorado ICE Agents Arrest a Family Member? Here’s What to Do.

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 30, 2025

Undocumented immigrants have rights during arrests, a local hotline to detect ICE raids and other tools to handle deportations.

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Man in a suit speaks in front of American and Colorado flags

Johnston Lays Out 2025 Goals for Denver, Vows to Sue Feds if Necessary to Protect Immigrants

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 29, 2025

The Denver mayor says he has “no regrets” about his support for immigrants, but says he’ll work with the Trump administration to apprehend violent criminals.

Two officers look at a clipboard.

Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocates Ordered to Stop Work by Trump Policy

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 29, 2025

The organization performs more than 500 “know-your-rights” presentations per year at the Aurora ICE facility and Denver Immigration Court, but it’s been ordered to cease operations.

The Point in Time volunteer tallies a homeless person's tent.

Denver Tallies Homeless Population for Latest Point in Time Count

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 28, 2025

A tally of thousands of homeless residents took place last night across the Denver area for the annual Point in Time count.

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An empty courtroom.

Colorado Jury Duty Has No Exemptions for Old Age. That Could Change Soon.

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 28, 2025

A new bill would let people 72 and older opt out of jury duty, with additional provisions for college students and people who are out of state on business.

flooded apartment hallway

Junk Fees Are Putting Coloradans in Debt. Legislation May Be Coming to Help.

By Catie CheshireJanuary 28, 2025

“This is effectively a hidden and deceptive corporate tax imposed on working people.”

Freshman Republican Wants to Repeal Colorado’s New Cage-Free Eggs, Bag Fee Laws

Freshman Republican Wants to Repeal Colorado’s New Cage-Free Eggs, Bag Fee Laws

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 27, 2025

Let the political grocery games begin.

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Denver's City and County Building with a banner showing love to immigrants.

Eight Years Ago, Denver Fought Trump’s Threats Against Immigrants

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 27, 2025

When Trump took office in January 2017, his policies and rhetoric stoked fear in Denver. Just like they’re doing today.

A person speaks in the snow.

Aurora Protesters Brave Cold to Decry Trump Deportation Threats

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 25, 2025

“Our communities in Aurora have been under attack nationally with Operation Aurora rhetoric and pundits taking out of context what really happened here.”

Two people speak at the Capitol.

Colorado Lawmakers Rally Immigrants Ahead of Expected ICE Deportations

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 22, 2025

Democratic state lawmakers sent a message of solidarity with Latino, Muslim and African immigrant communities as mass deportations loom.

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Colorado ICE detention facility

Aurora ICE Facility Preparing for Influx as Deportations Loom

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 22, 2025

GEO Group, the for-profit company operating the facility, has invested $70 million to “meet the anticipated requirements” of federal immigration enforcement under Donald Trump.

Jason Clark wearing an orange Broncos sweatshirt standing in front of the Colorado Capitol building.

Third Time’s the Charm? Jason Clark Is Running for Colorado Governor…Again

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 22, 2025

Delusional. Inexperienced. An idiot. Those are some of the things Clark has been called since announcing his third run – and that’s just coming from his sister.

Trump on stage at rally

Operation Aurora: Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan Explained

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 21, 2025

With more than 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S., Trump’s Operation Aurora would cost billions of dollars.

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mlk statue with snow

Denver’s Fortieth Anniversary Marade Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Evan SemonJanuary 20, 2025

Despite the cold, marchers paraded from City Park to Civic Center Park.

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