Colorado Activists Urge Owner of Empty Hudson Prison to Nix Potential New ICE Facility
Highlands REIT owns seven residential properties in Denver.
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Sex, Money and ICE: Ten Pending Bills in the Colorado Legislature
From pet custody after divorce to prostitution and underage marriage, here are a few of the most interesting proposals lawmakers are considering.
Two Colorado Republicans Top Democrat Hit List for 2026 Midterms
Shockingly, the targets do not include U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert.
New Bill Would Decriminalize Prostitution in Colorado
Sponsors of the measure argue that sex work reform is a statewide concern, and hope that escort bureaus and massage parlors will offer more protection.
And the Rest Is History: CPI Names Five More Endangered Places in Colorado
Top of the list: Bent’s Old Fort.
Aurora Police Report Surge in Crime at Homeless Navigation Campus
Within the first six weeks of the center’s opening, police responded to calls, issued citations and charged people with crimes approximately 140 times.
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An Unexpected Name in the Epstein Files: Diana DeGette
The Colorado congresswoman says she was unaware of Barbro Ehnbom’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein — even as Ehnbom spent years asking him to donate to her campaign.
Denver’s Mexican Consul Doubles Down Amid Harassment, Corruption Allegations
On top of addressing calls for his resignation, Meléndez Cruz announced plans to move Denver’s consul office and add new direct flights to central Mexico.
How Colorado Leaders Are Pushing Back Against ICE
Police have said they’ll stop ICE agents using excessive force, and politicians are considering mask bans and updated public school policies.
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Japan’s First Female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, Learned From a Colorado Trailblazer
The former intern for U.S. Representative Pat Schroeder just led her coalition to a historic win.
Denver Immigrant Group Receives Frozen Grants — and an Apology
Juntos Community has secured a sizable grant after a tenuous back-and-forth with one of its funders.
Progressive Lisa Calderón Will Run for Mayor Again
Third time’s a charm?
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Defy or Ally? Dueling Proposals Will Determine How Colorado Police Handle ICE.
Colorado may strengthen or repeal restrictions on local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Denver Protesters Strike, Dance and Cry During a Weekend of Anti-ICE Rallies
Denver streets echoed with the cry of, “Chinga la migra!” over the weekend.
Xcel Energy Defends Power Shutoffs in Legislative Hearing
Xcel’s president said the utility would “listen [to] and learn” from customers and state officials about high-risk events in the future.
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Understanding the Law: Protesters Have Rights…Even If They’re Ignored
“Education is the most powerful weapon for people involved in protest movements.”
Wanna Give ICE a Middle Finger From Denver? Here’s How
Protests and other ways to speak out against the feds…and help out immigrants.
Colorado Prison Enhances Security Over Threats to Break Out Tina Peters
Tina Peters urges “these officious interlopers” not to storm the prison, her lawyer says.
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Anti-ICE Denver Protesters Gather at Parks, Streets and the Capitol as Strikes Loom
“I think if we’re fighting for what matters for us right now, we can make a change in the future.”
Should Parents Have to Pay Their “Kidfluencers”? Colorado Joins the Debate.
A Colorado bill would require some family influencers to put half of their earnings into trust funds for their children.
Denver Sues Trump for ICE’s Minneapolis “Invasion”
According to the city’s court filings, the “unlawful invasion of Minneapolis” threatens state and local rights.
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Aurora Nurses Vigil for Alex Pretti: What to Know
Pretti, a registered ICU nurse who cared for veterans, will be honored as “one of our own” with an electric candlelight vigil near the Aurora VA facility.