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donald trump clapping by Colorado flag

White House emails reportedly tie Tina Peters prison sentence to Colorado funding cuts

By Sage KelleyAugust 14, 2026

State officials believe a late-night email and brainstorming call was proof of presidential retaliation.

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Aurora, operated by private prison firm GEO Group, pictured on Jan. 30, 2025.

Colorado issues public health order over tuberculosis case at Aurora ICE facility

By Sara Wilson, Colorado NewslineAugust 14, 2026

It comes nearly two months after the Adams County Health Department issued an order on the same issue.

Colorado declares the Town of Creede abandoned. No, not that one.

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 6, 2026

What happens when two neighboring towns shared the same name?

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1028 Acoma Street, a vacant business and parking lot in Denver's Golden Triangle neighborhood

City Council approves $3.2 million for new park in Golden Triangle

By Sage KelleyAugust 5, 2026

Denver’s densest neighborhood needs a new park, according to Parks & Rec, but some council members aren’t happy with recent spending.

Victor Marx participates in a forum hosted by Colorado business groups in Glendale on May 28, 2026.

New complaint targets GOP governor nominee Victor Marx over alleged merch store violations

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineAugust 4, 2026

According to the complaint, Marx is “committing blatant criminal (acts)” by accepting unlimited campaign contributions through the store.

Hartman, Colorado

116-year-old Colorado town argues itself out of existence

By Sage KelleyJuly 30, 2026

The Department of State officially declared Hartman abandoned after years of political and literal fighting.

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How the “Welcome to Colorful Colorado” sign was almost taken from us

By Patricia CalhounJuly 30, 2026

The state’s welcoming sign is an icon, but that hasn’t stopped officials from trying to mess with it.

Renderings of $1 Trump gold coin

Will the Denver Mint produce the $1 gold Trump coin?

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 16, 2026

There are four U.S. Mint production facilities, but only one will produce the controversial coin.

U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper

Dark-money group, Colorado’s Kent Thiry behind late pro-Hickenlooper PAC spending

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineJuly 16, 2026

Sources of nearly $500,000 in independent expenditures were not disclosed before the June 30 primary.

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Downtown Denver during a sunrise

Congressional proposal would fuck with Colorado daylight hours

By Thomas MitchellJuly 15, 2026

Whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing is up to you.

Monty the Longmonster

WTF is the ‘Longmonster’ of Longmont? We’re almost afraid to ask

By Sage KelleyJuly 13, 2026

The city even has a quirky green mascot, Monty, to spread Longmonster joy.

1028 Acoma Street, a vacant business and parking lot in Denver's Golden Triangle neighborhood

Parks & Rec sees a new park in this vacant Golden Triangle credit union

By Sage KelleyJuly 10, 2026

From 2017 to 2024, the number of residents in the Golden Triangle more than doubled.

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Firearms for sale are displayed at the Centennial Gun Club in Centennial on June 12, 2026.

Colorado prepares overhaul of semiautomatic gun sales

By Sara Wilson, Colorado NewslineJuly 6, 2026

New training requirements will cover many popular types of firearms.

Razor-thin governor’s race reflects Colorado’s dysfunctional Republican Party

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 3, 2026

Victor Marx may soon claim victory, but the state GOP is far from united behind him.

Tina Peters poses with President Trump in the Oval Office

Colorado parolee Tina Peters appears in D.C. for White House victory lap

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 1, 2026

There are travel restrictions to her parole, but expect to see plenty more appearances out of state.

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‘Taking back our party’: Melat Kiros reinvigorates Denver Democrats

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 1, 2026

“Fun is an essential part of it. Community is an essential part of it.”

Melat Kiros speaks to crowd after winning democratic primary

Denver primary election results: Kiros defeats DeGette, Weiser wins governor nomination

By Thomas MitchellJune 30, 2026

Diana DeGette has won fifteen elections in Denver for her seat In the House. She could lose it tonight.

Who said it: Colorado governor candidate Victor Marx, or Homelander?

By Hannah MetzgerJune 29, 2026

One of them is an admitted killer who uses patriotism and religion to try to gain power. The other is a comic book villain.

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Left to right: Rayna Kingston, Haley Metzger, Chris Gad and Gerardo Muñoz.

New media: Colorado politicians turn to local influencers to reach constituents

By Hannah MetzgerJune 26, 2026

“They don’t watch the news. But they’re on TikTok, they’re on Instagram.”

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (left) and Palantir Technologies Chairman Peter Thiel.

Jared Polis denies involvement in Peter Thiel’s secretive Dialog society, despite name drop

By Hannah MetzgerJune 23, 2026

The governor was featured in a directory leaked from Dialog’s website.

Parks and Rec

Denver Parks & Recreation relaunches strategic survey to help plan future initiatives

By Sage KelleyJune 23, 2026

The survey was paused after a shooting at the Montbello rec center.

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District 1 Congressional candidate speak at a forum on June 19, 2026.

DeGette spars with challengers Kiros, James in final Colorado 1st District candidate forum

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado NewslineJune 22, 2026

The 15-term Denver Democrat is facing a primary challenge from the party’s left wing.

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