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		<title>What We Love About Colorado&#8217;s 2026 James Beard Finalists</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/YuanWonton-ChefP.jpg" alt="two women working in a kitchen" /><p>High five to these five finalists! </p>
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		<title>Cheat Sheet: Colorado Sues Trump Over Election Order</title>
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					<dc:creator>Patricia Calhoun</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:37:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2025-04/trumpcolorado.webp" alt="donald trump clapping by Colorado flag" /><p>“The president’s unlawful executive order threatens the right to vote for millions of Colorado voters — Democrat, Republican or Unaffiliated — who use mail ballots."</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/opinion/colorado-sues-trump-over-election-executive-order-40868598/">Cheat Sheet: Colorado Sues Trump Over Election Order</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Democratic States, Including Colorado, Sue Trump Over Mail-In Ballot Order</title>
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					<dc:creator>Thomas Mitchell</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:26:11 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Tina Peters Gets a New Sentence and a New Champion</title>
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					<dc:creator>Patricia Calhoun</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:53:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/tinagetty.webp" alt="blonde woman in white dress" /><p>“The trial court’s comments about Peters’s belief in the existence of 2020 election fraud went beyond relevant considerations for her sentencing."</p>
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		<title>Judge Rules East High School Shooting Lawsuit Can Move Forward, Calls DPS Conduct &#8220;Baffling&#8221;</title>
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					<dc:creator>Thomas Mitchell</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:50:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/east-high-school-denver-asmar.jpg" alt="The welcoming sign out front of Denver East High School" /><p>According to the judge, Denver Public Schools "appears to have exhibited a shocking disregard” to risks posed by the shooter.</p>
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		<title>Cocktails and Hot Dogs for the Win: Yacht Club Nabs Another Big Honor</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:16:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2024-47/screenshot_2024-11-20_1.05.41_pm.png" alt="group photo on a bar" /><p>This team has a lot to celebrate. </p>
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		<title>Colorado May Allow Lawsuits Against Conversion Therapy Providers Following Supreme Court Ruling</title>
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					<dc:creator>Hannah Metzger</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:34:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/karollyne-videira-hubert-2ulxye_vzuU-unsplash-e1774982039518.jpg" alt="A protester holds a sign opposing conversion therapy" /><p>"Now more than ever, we must protect LGBTQ+ Coloradans from the harmful practice that is conversion therapy."</p>
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		<title>Manager of Aurora Apartments That Fueled Gang Rumors Sued by Former Tenants</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:18:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/nome_street_bennito_kelty.jpg" alt="The closed apartment building at 1568 Nome Street, Aurora." /><p>Former tenants worry the landlord is trying to skirt accountability for a building-wide eviction in 2024.</p>
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		<title>These Are Colorado&#8217;s Five 2026 James Beard Finalists</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:14:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/AlmaFall20241194.jpg" alt="man in an apron" /><p>The honorees span four categories, including Outstanding Chef. </p>
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		<title>Decade-Old Body Found Near Colorado Campground Identified</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:28:00 -0600</pubDate>
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