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Mexican Consul General in Denver Pável Meléndez Crus speaks in front of the Mexican and American flags.

“Diplomatic Scandal in Denver” Has Mexico Investigating Consulate for Bribery, Sexual Assault

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 8, 2025

Mexican media has been covering a “diplomatic scandal in Denver” as a consul general is accused of bribery and sexual harassment.

Mayor Mike Johnston.

Johnston’s Favorability Dips in Poll as Residents Worry About Housing, Local Businesses

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 8, 2025

Homelessness and affordable housing are the top issues for Denver residents, and Mayor Johnston saw his favorability dip.

Colorado's congressional districts as mapped out in 2021

Potential Colorado Ballot Initiative Proposes Retaliatory Gerrymandering

By Brendan Joel KelleySeptember 5, 2025

Just because Texas and California might do it, does that mean we should, too?

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Protesters march and hold signs, one reading "revolution."

Denver Protesters Hit Dog Days of Summer as Attendance Declines

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 5, 2025

Fatigue, life and organizational messaging could be behind lower turnouts at anti-Trump protests, but activists hope the trend won’t last long.

A woman vaping

Should Denver Ban Flavored Tobacco and Nicotine Products?

By Brendan Joel KelleySeptember 4, 2025

There are just nine weeks left before Denver voters decide if flavored vapes, Zyn pouches and menthol cigarettes stay on retail shelves.

An Airman assigned to the 379th Space Range Squadron operates a spectrum analyzer during exercise Resolute Space 2025 in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 29, 2025.

Trump Expected to Move Space Command From Colorado to Alabama

By Brendan Joel KelleySeptember 2, 2025

The president is expected to make the announcement at noon today.

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Minsoo Song holds up a South Korean flag in the Aurora Municipal center.

Aurora in Contention for New South Korean Consulate

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 2, 2025

There are nearly 2,500 South Korean immigrants and over 330 Korean-owned businesses in Aurora, according to federal and local statistics.

People walk with signs.

Denver “Workers Over Billionaires” Labor Day Protest: What to Know

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 1, 2025

Here’s what you need to know before going to the Workers Over Billionaires Labor Day protest on Monday, September 1.

Professor Paisley Rekdal

Air Force Academy Canceled Lecturer for Critical Trump Posts

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 28, 2025

“My suspicion is this is about protecting Donald Trump, and not the presidency.”

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Mayor mike Johnson in front of Denver city hall

Ask Me Anything, Says Mayor Mike Johnston. Denver Sure Did.

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 27, 2025

We now go to u/Ask_me_who_ligma_is and u/SmoothBrainMillenial for more as 700 questions flood in.

Mayor MIke Johnston

Denver Countersues Trump Administration Over Sanctuary City Threats

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 26, 2025

The DOJ’s lawsuit also seeks to undo a 2017 declaration stating that Denver is a “safe and welcoming city for all,” even though it didn’t do anything but create a slogan.

Colorado lawmakers in special session

Colorado Legislature Passes Bill to Fund Medicaid Reimbursements for Planned Parenthood

By Delilah Brumer, Colorado NewslineAugust 25, 2025

“We are in the midst of a health care access disaster that began [when the federal law] was signed.”

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Two guys talk on stage.

Colorado Congressmen Hold Town Hall in Aurora, Talk ICE Size and Trump Tactics

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 23, 2025

“It actually has a bigger budget than the United States Marine Corps.”

Tina Peters' mug shot

Trump Targets Polis and Mail-In Voting in Latest Rant, Demands Release of Tina Peters

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 21, 2025

The president promised “harsh measures” for “Crooked Colorado politicians” in a social media rant.

Mayor Mike Johnston.

Denver Mayor Expects No More Layoffs, Balanced Budget in 2026

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 21, 2025

“When the rest of the economy is tightening, [that is] when you want to make public investments.”

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A crowd applauds Dolores Huerta's comments.

Trump, ICE and Cost of Living Among Top Worries for Colorado Latinos

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 20, 2025

Colorado Latinos are largely worried about the direction of the United States under President Donald Trump’s leadership but confident in state policies, an annual poll shows.

City staff talk about a new office.

Denver Staffer Suing the City Among Those Cut by Layoffs

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 19, 2025

Jessica Calderon alleges the city wrongly denied her a promotion. Now she’s among the dozens of staffers hurt by layoffs.

A man looks.

What Is a Sanctuary City? How Denver’s Federal Designation Works.

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 19, 2025

Although the term “sanctuary city” is all over the national news now, the term’s ties to Denver stretch back decades.

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aurora ice facility

Three Colorado Towns Will Host New ICE Detention Centers

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 18, 2025

ICE plans to open three new facilities and nearly triple its capacity for detained immigrants in Colorado.

home in Denver

Poll: Nearly 90 Percent of Coloradans Consider Cost of Living a “Very Serious Problem”

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 16, 2025

The annual Pulse Poll found that Coloradans are worried about government and politics more than ever before with Trump back.

Signs protest the Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army Ditches Denver’s Hotels for the Homeless

By Bennito L. KeltyAugust 15, 2025

The decision came as the Salvation Army was under increased public criticism for security at the shelters.

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Colorado Teens Create Ballot Measure That Would Guarantee College Admission for Top Students

Colorado Teens Create Ballot Measure That Would Guarantee College Admission for Top Students

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 13, 2025

“Every year, you see kids who have excellent academics, they write good essays, and they’re stressed out of their minds that they’re not going to get into any college.”

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