Five People to Watch in 2026: Alli Jackson, the New Face of Aurora
“A lot of the ethics of social work guide me, like dignity and worth of a person.”
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Trumped: Artist Solves a Sticky Situation for National Parks Pass
Don’t want the president on your National Parks Pass for 2026? Jenny McCarty is offering an artistic answer.
Record Year for Denver Traffic Deaths Inspires Expanded Safety Measures
Ninety people died in city traffic in 2025…and the year’s not over.
Denver Residents, Activists Concerned About Billion-Dollar Highway, Road Widening Plans
Interstates 25 and 270 as well as roads like Colorado Boulevard could see expensive construction and new lanes.
Immigrant Activist Jeanette Vizguerra Released After Nine Months in Detention
Named one of TIME’s most influential people, she was arrested in March outside her job at Target.
Own It: The Responsibility of Getting Behind the Wheel
Taking ownership in Colorado means a call to action for our local communities.
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Sacrificing Convenience for Safety Is the Right Thing to Do
So far in 2025, Denver has lost 87 people to traffic accidents…and counting.
Wash Park West Residents Call for City to Reverse Course on Road Diet
Residents sent Mayor Mike Johnston a petition with 1,030 signatures to restore plans; some are calling for his DOTI director to resign.
Give It Up for Colorado Gives Day
“The need is great and the moment is urgent.”
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How a Federal Hemp Ban Will Harm Kids, Seniors and Veterans
“While regulating the intoxicating hemp industry is necessary, a complete ban has unintentionally swept up non-intoxicating CBD products, too, putting life-changing therapies for vulnerable families at risk.”
Behind Every Fridge: Food Insecurity, Struggle and Survival
In Jefferson County, 1 in 10 people — and 1 in 8 children — experience food insecurity, unsure if they’ll eat tomorrow.
Lone Tree Cafe Takes on Teen Suicide, One Meeting at a Time
“This place is peace. We’re not in our cliques anymore when we walk through that door. We’re just family.”
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How the University of Colorado Dug Into Its History to Celebrate Unsung Black Graduates
The first Black Student in the Law School was captured in an 1899 photo.
Denver Refugees Enjoy Annual Thanksgiving Dinner, but It Could be the Last
The African Community Center isn’t sure if it will survive much longer under the Trump administration’s cuts and immigration revisions.
Skater Accused of Stealing Homophobe’s Glasses During “No Kings” Protest Appears in Court
Twenty-year-old Jose Cardenas admitted to taking the man’s sunglasses on his GoFundMe page, which raised over $8,000.
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Making Colorado Schools Safer Through Partnerships and Collaboration
“Creating opportunities for professionals across disciplines to connect and share expertise has been a success story.”
Ethics Commission Advances Complaints Alleging Seventeen Colorado Legislators Violated State Law
A gathering at Vail resort in October is at the center of the allegations.
Aurora Residents Use Last Chance to Rip Into Outgoing Conservative Councilmembers
“You lost because of your racism. You lost because of your misogyny. And you lost because of your hatred. Also, your beard sucks.”
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Denver Artist Designs “Fuck ICE” and “No Kings” Hoodies, Shirts
“It was important not to be subtle about it. We live in an era in which I think we have a government that’s putting the fear in us to not speak up.”
As SNAP Benefits Shrink, Hunger Grows: Colorado Nonprofits Work to Fill the Gap
“What gives me hope, even in moments like this, is seeing our Denver community rally.”
We Need to Rethink Who We Call a Philanthropist
“It’s time to reclaim philanthropy as a shared human value, not just a privilege of the wealthy.”
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Taking a Stand: Last of “On Guard” Civil War Monument Gone From Capitol
“The controversy surrounding the Civil War Monument has become a symbol of Coloradans’ struggle to understand and take responsibility for our past.”