Politics & Government

Commenters wonder if the Colorado congresswoman really represents the law-and-order party, and suggest a slogan for her CD4 run: Bye, bye Boebert!

Mayor Mike Johnston and members of the Colorado delegation are asking Congress to take action to help communities overwhelmed by the flood of migrants.

“These are students I want to keep safe, I want to have them be happy, I want them on top of everything else feeling like this is their home.”

“If you want out of the cold this weekend, there will be a place for you.”

The S&L that was headquartered here failed in 1988, costing taxpayers a billion dollars.

Polis has developed a reputation for making goofy jokes and nerdy references during serious political events. Here are the latest, from best to worst.

“The big uptick in activity and service is a result of the Venezuelan, Colombian newcomers. Our pantry has been exploding.”

The “toxicity” of 2023 threatens to spill into the new session.

Westword has obtained copies of the warrants that led to Jayson Boebert’s arrest, which showed that he reportedly assaulted eighteen-year-old Tyler, a new father.

Jayson Boebert’s arrest comes just days after he and Lauren were involved in a domestic violence incident at Miner’s Claim Restaurant in Silt.

The vote on a proposal to end sweeps when the weather is below freezing is set for January 16.

“It’s important to remember that security deposits are the property of the tenant, not the property of the management company or the property owner.”

Jayson Boebert says that he regrets calling the police Saturday following his public spat with Colorado’s most infamous lawmaker.

Over 35,000 immigrants from south of the border came to Denver last year, and there are almost as many opinions about how the city should handle this influx.

This month, 57 people will choose legislators to represent nearly 175,000 Coloradans.

Flames broke out in one tent. Although the Denver Fire Department extinguished the blaze quickly, housing these immigrants won’t be as fast.

On January 1, dozens of migrants marched to the Capitol; they’ll be at the Denver City and County Building today.

Isn’t it time for a Slopening Day? And for Lauren Boebert to just go away?

“This is a ‘resolution’ of an encampment, or sometimes we call it a closure. Before, the sweep was a move to nowhere. This is a resolution to move folks into housing.”

“In what ways can we push this institution and these people to change?” asks Colorado’s youngest legislator.

Lauren Boebert cheerfully announced her plans to abandon her former district on Wednesday and is now running for the CD4 seat being vacated by Ken Buck.

Solving Denver’s homelessness problem could take a village. The Colorado Village Collaborative, to be precise.