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Mugshot for Tyler Boebert.

Lauren Boebert’s Son Says He Can’t Find a Lawyer He Can Afford

By Chris PerezApril 11, 2024

“We are working to hire an attorney, but it’s just been kind of hard with the prices.”

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston speaks to the press.

New Migrant Budget Restores DMV and Rec Center Hours, Cuts Migrant Services

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 11, 2024

“We think we finally cracked the code on how to help people.”

Two homeless residents sit in their tent in Denver.

Denver to Sweep La Alma Homeless Encampment as Mayor Waits for More Housing

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 11, 2024

The city has no housing for the 140 people at the encampment, but residents are worried about their neighborhood’s safety.

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Drake in a Denver Broncos jersey

Colorado Considers Requiring Refunds for Canceled Events, Disclosing Ticket Fees Up Front

By Hannah MetzgerApril 10, 2024

A bill to expand consumer protections in ticket sales passed its first vote Wednesday.

Apartment building in Denver

Denver Rental Assistance Applications Quickly Outpace Funding

By Catie CheshireApril 10, 2024

Over 7,400 people have already applied for a rental assistance program in Denver, with nearly 4,000 housing evictions from January to March.

Trash bags overflow out of a garbage chute

Englewood Apartment Residents Say Bad Management Is Putting Them in Danger

By Catie CheshireApril 9, 2024

Repairs take months and mold goes unremediated, allegedly, so residents are considering legal action.

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cartoon candidate at podium

¿Hablas Español? These Top Colorado Elected Officials Do!

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 9, 2024

Governor Jared Polis, Senator John Hickenlooper, Mayor Mike Johnston and Mayor Mike Coffman don’t want to lose anything in translation.

The former DoubleTree Hotel at 4040 Quebec Street

Denver Auditor Reviewing City Homeless Shelters, Costs and Accounting

By Chris PerezApril 9, 2024

“One of the biggest questions is, how much are we spending on it?”

A migrant gets a warm meal.

Venezuelan Migrants Feeling the Burn of Spicy Mexican Food Donations

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 8, 2024

Migrants from Colombia and Venezuela aren’t used to spicy food, which accounts for a lot of donations to Denver shelters, but they’re thankful to get it.

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Denver City Hall at sunset

Denver, Other City Councils Consider Changes to Public-Comment Sessions

By Catie CheshireApril 8, 2024

“Sometimes when our world is out of order, we need to do things that are out of order, and I think we should have representatives who are willing to listen to us.”

Person records video on phone in shadows

Are Colorado Legislators Doing Enough to Address AI Deepfakes?

By Chris PerezApril 5, 2024

“With more and more deepfakes being circulated, I believe that people will become more and more skeptical of the content and information that they are seeing on the internet.”

Megan Devenport was the CEO of the Gathering Place, a nonprofit that serves the homeless community.

Denver Homeless Nonprofit Quietly Opens New Micro-Community, Replaces CEO

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 5, 2024

Denver’s largest nonprofit for transgender and nonbinary homeless individuals parted ways with its CEO before opening the city’s newest micro-community.

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The Montbello migrant shelter

Denver Closes Two More Migrant Shelters This Week

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 4, 2024

One of them was closed on Monday, and then another on Wednesday.

Mountain and tree views on the Colorado Trail near Kenosha Pass.

Coloradans Unhappy with Cost of Living, Lauren Boebert and Wolves

By Catie CheshireApril 3, 2024

The latest Colorado Polling Institute survey shows a loss of faith in the state’s direction, with significant worry about affordability.

Lauren Boebert speaking into microphone

Details on Lauren Boebert’s Health Scare and How It Affects Her Campaign

By Chris PerezApril 3, 2024

The congresswoman required surgery and has been diagnosed with a rare vein condition, but her office says there are no major concerns going forward.

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A construction worker at work.

Migrants Starting LLCs to Get Around Work Permit Challenges

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 2, 2024

“It is a way in which we can really combat some employment failures at a federal level here.”

Two people holding cell phones, scrolling on social media.

Colorado Could Approve Warnings, Parental Oversight for Kids on Social Media

By Hannah MetzgerApril 2, 2024

State lawmakers are considering three bills that would change the way young people use social media in Colorado.

Supporters of House Bill 1355 at a press conference for the "Care, Not Cuffs" campaign.

DAs Concerned About Bill That Would Divert Defendants to Mental Health Program

By Chris PerezApril 1, 2024

House Bill 1355 calls for the release and outside treatment of approved defendants with mental health issues, including people who commit class 3, 4 and 5 felonies.

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Government representatives from Boulder and Washington D.C. take a photo during a press conference

Boulder County Receives HUD Designation to Streamline Housing Affordability

By Catie CheshireMarch 29, 2024

The Moving to Work program lets local housing agencies choose where to spend their money. Boulder County’s is the latest to join the exclusive group.

Inside New Denver Noise Ordinance Proposals

Inside New Denver Noise Ordinance Proposals

By Michael RobertsMarch 28, 2024

The suggested changes would affect construction work, trash trucks and, yes, music events.

A migrant encampment outside of Elitch Gardens has upwards of 60 people.

City Sweeping Migrant Encampment Outside of Elitch Gardens

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 27, 2024

Elitch Gardens asked the city to remove an encampment of about fifty migrants outside park gates before if opens in April.

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A Venezuelan migrant woman smiles.

Pastor Trying to Find Denver Migrants Homes Outside of Colorado

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 26, 2024

The Quaker church’s shelter closes at the end of the month, leaving 29 migrants with nowhere to go – but the pastor is calling towns that need workers and students.

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