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Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and her husband Jayson Boebert in an Instagram photo standing next to a motorcycle.

Lauren Boebert’s Husband Talks Divorce: “Been a Difficult Time the Last Few Years”

By Chris PerezMay 20, 2023

Served with papers in April, Jayson Boebert says busy schedules were a culprit in the breakup: “I work very long hours as well and I take care of our boys.”

Here4TheKids Attracting Support and Skepticism in Advance of June 5 Gun Ban Sit-In

By Benjamin NeufeldMay 19, 2023

Rocky Mountain Gun Owners are taking aim at the movement.

Jeff Martinez, the president of Brothers Redevelopment, Kate Kerkmans, the CEO of the Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado, and other partners join the ribbon cutting for Valor on the Fax in Denver, Colorado.

Denver Opens First Affordable Housing Complex for People With Brain Injuries

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 17, 2023

The Mile High City’s first-ever housing complex for residents with traumatic brain injuries opened on East Colfax on Wednesday after years of development.

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Long-Lost “Earth Monster” Olmec Head Found in Denver, Now Destined for Mexico

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 17, 2023

“It’s about to return to its home, from where it should never have been stolen.”

County assessors from the Denver metro area at a press conference on April 26 to announce the skyrocketing property values.

Thanks to TABOR, Some Counties Won’t Reap Benefits of Historic Property Values

By Chris PerezMay 17, 2023

Assessments have skyrocketed across the state, but some local governments won’t see the tax benefits.

Man at SAME Cafe

Commentary: A Love Letter From East Colfax to the Mayoral Candidates

By Brad ReubendaleMay 14, 2023

The CEO of SAME Cafe offers some food for thought.

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Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough mayoral candidates

Commentary: Why I’m Voting, but Not for Either Mayoral Candidate

By Tom MorrisMay 13, 2023

Ballots are being mailed out on Monday, and this one will be returned without a choice for Denver mayor, as an “under-vote.”

wax trax record store

Wax Trax Smacked by Denver Over Noise Complaint

By Michael RobertsMay 13, 2023

Although only one person complained about the store’s sidewalk shows, an advisory board reinstated the fine and citation.

Mayor Michael Hancock speaking to the press in Denver, Colorado about migrants.

Denver Opens Emergency Center to Deal With Sudden Wave of Migrants

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 12, 2023

Mayor Michael Hancock activated an emergency center to process the influx of migrants.

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A group of migrants waiting in line for food at the 5th Street Garage on the Auraria Campus in Denver, Colorado.

Migrants Awaiting Processing Turn Auraria Campus Garage Into Makeshift Shelter

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 10, 2023

Hundreds of migrants – most of them from Venezuela – appeared at the Auraria Campus in Denver this past weekend, surprising officials and activists.

A banner proclaiming it is almost pickleball and tennis season on a fence at a public park.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Won’t Hold Hearing on Pickleball Appeal

By Catie CheshireMay 10, 2023

The board declined to hear the appeal at its May 10 meeting, but Denver picklers will still have a chance to comment.

A group of Denver area canvasers for the Here4TheKids movement.

Saira Rao Wants to Use the Power of White Women to Repeal the Second Amendment

By Benjamin NeufeldMay 9, 2023

The former congressional candidate is calling for a sit-in at the Colorado Capitol in June.

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Appeal Filed Alleging Denver Parks & Rec’s Pickleball Actions Don’t Hold Up

Appeal Filed Alleging Denver Parks & Rec’s Pickleball Actions Don’t Hold Up

By Catie CheshireMay 8, 2023

Denver residents are fighting back after Parks and Recreation banned pickleball from Congress Park for good, filing an administrative appeal on May 8.

A parking regulations sign graces the corner of a city street lined with single-family homes.

Parking Bill Could Put Denver on “Collision Course” With People’s Rights, ACLU Warns

By Catie CheshireMay 8, 2023

City council will vote tonight on changes to the parking code that could target those experiencing homelessness, advocates say.

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ICE Forcing Immigrants to Wear GPS Devices That Look Like Apple Watches

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 4, 2023

ICE launched a pilot program to track detainees with GPS devices that resemble Apple Watches, prompting an outcry from advocates who see it as intrusive.

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Denver Environmental Group Pushes for “Green Dating” on Latino Hookup App Chispa

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 2, 2023

The Colorado-based group GreenLatinos is pushing the idea of “green dating” in hopes of bringing together more eco-friendly people.

A dog party in Denver, Colorado.

Could an Ombudsperson Help Mediate Denver Parks & Recreation Conflicts?

By Catie CheshireMay 2, 2023

Should Denver have a designated mediator for parks? Or is its partnership with Community Mediation Concepts enough?

Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert standing with her eldest son Tyler.

Lauren Boebert’s Son Allowed to Appear in Court Virtually Despite Bench Warrant for Prior No-Show

By Chris PerezMay 1, 2023

Tyler Boebert has been accused of getting special treatment in relation to a September 2022 car crash that left a friend hospitalized.

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A woman reading a bill.

Rent Control Bill Axed in 2023 Legislative Session – but All Hope Is Not Lost

By Catie CheshireApril 27, 2023

The Colorado legislature won’t successfully ban rent control this session, but renters’-rights advocates promise the bill will be back in 2024.

The giant Lele doll at the Tower Bridge in London, England in 2019.

Meet Lele, the Giant Mexican Doll Visiting Denver for the Cities Summit of the Americas

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 25, 2023

A massive, fifteen-foot version of Mexico’s iconic Lele doll will be visiting Denver landmarks this week for the inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas.

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First-Ever Cities Summit of the Americas Kicks Off Downtown – but Why Denver?

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 24, 2023

You can join the first-ever Cities Summit of the Americas at free events with music, art and food.

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dominion headquarters denver

No Apology to Dominion From Fox, but Stephen Colbert Fills That Gap

By Patricia CalhounApril 23, 2023

The network paid $787.5 million to settle the lawsuit, but didn’t have to apologize to the Denver-based company.

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