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Vail’s International Student Workers Feel Left Out in the Cold Over High Housing Costs

Vail’s International Student Workers Feel Left Out in the Cold Over High Housing Costs

By Robert DavisMarch 3, 2023

Some find that they have to share lodging, which is hard to come by and increasingly costly, with more than a dozen other people, and they’re doing jobs no one else will do.

SNAP Cuts Will Take a Big Chunk Out of Colorado’s Food Assistance Efforts

By Bob WooleyMarch 2, 2023

In Colorado, the so-called benefits cliff caused by the end of the pandemic-era emergency allotments could push an already struggling population to the edge.

How the Fair Elections Fund Has Impacted the Denver Mayoral Race

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghMarch 2, 2023

Candidates scrambled to get money by the deadline at the end of February to make sure they got their fair share of the Fair Elections Fund.

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Dominion Has the Cure for Foxitis: $1.6 Billion Defamation Lawsuit

Dominion Has the Cure for Foxitis: $1.6 Billion Defamation Lawsuit

By Patricia CalhounMarch 1, 2023

After the November 2020 election, the Denver-based company received so many threats it had to move out of LoDo.

Advocacy Group Asks: Can Denver Rethink Its Approach to Homelessness?

By Robert DavisFebruary 24, 2023

The nonprofit, nonpartisan Citizens for a Safe and Clean Denver held an outreach forum to discuss strategies for the unhoused.

CU Denver Architecture Students Test Shelter Prototype at Safe-Camping Site

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghFebruary 24, 2023

The Freedom by Design members created a structure that’s more expensive than an ice-fishing tent, but would last longer.

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Denver Takes Enforcement Action Against 145 Properties for Failing to Get Rental Licenses

Denver Takes Enforcement Action Against 145 Properties for Failing to Get Rental Licenses

By Catie CheshireFebruary 24, 2023

Landlords were supposed to register multi-unit properties by January 1 under Healthy Residential Rentals for All.

East High Students Share Gun Control, Safety Concerns With Denver City Council

By Benjamin NeufeldFebruary 22, 2023

Denver Public Schools started transitioning away from School Resource Officers in 2020, and students say they don’t feel safe.

Denver Mayoral Candidates Race to Get Money Before Public Financing Deadline

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghFebruary 22, 2023

Matching Fair Elections Fund contributions end after February 28.

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In Public and Private Life, George Stern Thinks Outside the Box

In Public and Private Life, George Stern Thinks Outside the Box

By Helen ThorpeFebruary 22, 2023

The Jefferson County clerk opted not to run for re-election, but he’s not done doing good.

Denver Mayoral Candidates State Their Case to Homeless in Outdoor Debate

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghFebruary 21, 2023

Audience members jeered at candidates who danced around questions.

Debate Fact-Check: No, Denver Does Not Have a Supervised Injection Site

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghFebruary 17, 2023

One mayoral candidate got confused.

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Can Denver Count Votes Faster This Election Cycle?

Can Denver Count Votes Faster This Election Cycle?

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghFebruary 17, 2023

The November election count took a while.

Cedar Run Apartments Tenants Turn Up Heat on Landlord

By Catie CheshireFebruary 16, 2023

Residents want Apartment Management Consultants LLC to take responsibility

Debate Including Wheelchair-Using Denver City Council Member Had Inaccessible Stage

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghFebruary 15, 2023

Hinds ended up crawling onto the debate stage.

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Proposed House Bill Would Enable Local Governments to Consider Rent Control

Proposed House Bill Would Enable Local Governments to Consider Rent Control

By Catie CheshireFebruary 15, 2023

In 1981 Colorado banned rent control. In 2023, some state legislators are pushing to repeal that ban.

Boebert Watch: Advice for Adam Frisch

By Teague BohlenFebruary 15, 2023

How do you beat Lauren Boebert? Here’s a ten-step start.

Heat Is Not a Luxury: Coloradans Organizing to Fight High Utility Bills

Heat Is Not a Luxury: Coloradans Organizing to Fight High Utility Bills

By Catie CheshireFebruary 14, 2023

Janelle Carwin is working to push the governor and the PUC to rein in Xcel.

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Denver Central Library Reopens to Public After Three-Week Closure

Denver Central Library Reopens to Public After Three-Week Closure

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghFebruary 14, 2023

The closure lasted three weeks.

Mayor Asks Airport Train Passengers for Patience During Airport Construction

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghFebruary 13, 2023

“Welcome to Denver. This is Mayor Michael Hancock. We appreciate your patience…”

Libertarian Party of Colorado Calls in Audit Committee for Review After $12,500 Fine

Libertarian Party of Colorado Calls in Audit Committee for Review After $12,500 Fine

By Catie CheshireFebruary 13, 2023

The Secretary of State fined the Libertarian Party of Colorado for improper financial reporting. Members say it’s no surprise.

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Opinion: Reverse the Destruction of Democracy in Colorado

Opinion: Reverse the Destruction of Democracy in Colorado

By Gary SwingFebruary 13, 2023

Would a proposed bill kill minor parties?

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