In war of letters, DOJ threatens action against Colorado, Denver over ‘sanctuary’ policies
With the U.S. Attorney General threatening prosecution, Polis and Johnston argue local policies are comply with federal law.
Boulder is often referred to as the People’s Republic. But what’s the meaning behind the nickname?
This week’s Colorado Wonders looks at how Boulder got the nickname “The People’s Republic of Boulder.”
Trump repeats call for former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters to be released from prison
Trump threatened “harsh measures” if Peters is not released, but there is little Trump can do legally. Peters was tried and convicted in state court.
Colorado Latinos rank economy, immigration and health care as top concerns in new poll
Large majorities opposed local law enforcement working with ICE, sharing data with ICE for immigration enforcement.
Animal crossing signs line roads all across the state. How do the signs with lights know when to turn on?
While most of the signs are static, there are a couple of active wildlife detection systems operating in Colorado.
Colorado’s congress members united in push for Trump administration to release water project funding
The state’s congressional delegation is calling for the release of $140 million in awarded funding for the state to deal with drought and mitigation projects.
ZIP code or zip no? Colorado communities struggle to get a unique postal code
From sales taxes to local identity, Colorado communities say there are a lot of reasons to fight for a unique ZIP code.
Rep. Gabe Evans often discusses his grandfather’s path to citizenship. Documents show he left out some details
Evans has repeatedly talked about his grandfather earning citizenship through military service, but records obtained by Colorado Newsline show his path to citizenship was more complicated.
Rep. Crow says he was denied entry to detention facility
The Democrat joins a list of elected officials who have been denied entry to immigration detention centers across the country as the Trump Administration cracks down on undocumented immigrants.
Here’s who’s running in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District
The seat is likely to be one of the most hotly contested in the 2026 midterms.
What Republicans’ ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ means for Colorado
Now that lawmakers in D.C. are done, lawmakers in Colorado’s Capitol will have to figure out how to absorb its many cuts and changes.
Congress cuts funding to foreign aid, public media
This is the first time Congress has approved a recissions package in decades.
Colorado incumbents continue to rake in campaign cash
But it was a potential challenger in a Congressional race that had the largest money haul in the second quarter.
Former Emhoff aide launches campaign for Congress in Republican stronghold of El Paso County
Democrat Jessica Killin served as chief of staff of Doug Emhoff when he was the Second Gentleman of the United States. She faces an uphill climb in a run for Congress for the 5th Congressional District.
Senator Michael Bennet leads latest period of fundraising in Colorado governor race
Bennet set a new record for the second quarter of an off year, but Attorney General Phil Weiser currently has a cash-on-hand advantage.
The ‘skinny’ Farm Bill included in Republicans’ tax and spending package brings mixed relief for Colorado producers
Some agriculture groups worry it could make it less likely to get a full Farm Bill passed in this Congress.
