
An Iconic Peak Outside Trinidad Will Be Part Of Colorado’s Newest State Park
Two conservation groups worked with the state to secure the large parcel on Colorado’s southern border, which will open for recreation in the next few years.

By Sam Brasch

Yes, The Denver Boot Comes From Denver. Now Colorado Is Deciding How Private Business Can Use It
The dreaded car locking device was conceived in Colorado. 75 years later, the state plans to clamp down on businesses using it for profit.

By Sam Brasch

99 Years After Suffrage, Women Still A Contentious Topic In Colorado Politics
At an event to celebrate women winning the right to vote, some ask what it will take for a Colorado woman to eventually win the Senate.

By Sam Brasch

Northwest Colorado Wants Oil And Gas Regs Tailored To Them. Will The State Allow It?
Fifteen northwest cities and counties have agreed to participate in the rulemaking process to ensure the regulations fit with the particular geology and culture of the region.

By Sam Brasch

Colorado’s State And US Representatives Stake Their Claims On Gun Control After Trump Suggests National ‘Red Flag’ Law
Centennial State politicians fell on party lines as this week’s mass shootings in Gilroy, Calif.; Dayton, Ohio; and El Paso, Texas reignited the gun control debate.


Where Do Colorado’s Electoral Votes Go? The State’s Voters Could Become The First To Decide
Supporters of pulling Colorado out of the National Popular Vote Compact submitted more than 227,198 signatures Thursday, setting the measure on the path to the 2020 ballot.

By Sam Brasch

Activists Disrupt The Latest Meeting Of Colorado Oil And Gas Regulators, Highlight The State’s Failing Air Quality Grade
Members of the audience wore face masks and would interrupt oil and gas industry representatives by coughing or chanting phrases like, “You’re killing us!”

By Sam Brasch

She Worried Her Doctors Wouldn’t Understand Her During Childbirth. They Didn’t. But The Translator Did
Research shows new mothers who don’t speak English face serious barriers during pregnancy or childbirth. Interpreters are vital so mothers can ask questions and get life-saving information in their native language.

By Sam Brasch

Is The Fight Against Chronic Wasting Disease Another Argument For Wolf Reintroduction?
In 2018, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reported that at least 31 of Colorado’s 54 deer herds have chronic wasting disease.

By Sam Brasch

Restrictions On Abortions And Front Range Development Could Be On Next Year’s State Ballot
Two controversial issues could take center stage during the 2020 election.

By Sam Brasch

In Early-Morning Roundups, Denver Grabs Geese In City Parks To Kill Them And Send Meat To Hungry Families
The effort to cull geese from Denver parks — and donate the meat to needy families — continued in the predawn hours of Monday morning.

By Sam Brasch

Is Colorado a model for non-partisan gerrymandering?
The Supreme Court ruled last week that partisan gerrymandering can no longer be challenged in federal court. It can, however, be policed at the state level.

By Sam Brasch

Colorado Dems Have A Plan To Shine A Light On Dark Money. Could It Work?
A new law is meant to force anonymous donors to reveal themselves, but there could be some easy ways around the requirements.

By Sam Brasch

Revenue Forecast Shows Off The Stakes In Upcoming TABOR Ballot Fight
An improved tax revenue forecast mean taxpayers could see a refund, but Democratic lawmakers want the state to keep the money.

By Sam Brasch

Trump Launches His Reelection And GOP Watch Parties Were Here For It, Even In Deep Blue Denver
Republicans gathered across the state at several watch parties to cheer on President Donald Trump’s reelection kickoff Tuesday.

By Sam Brasch

Western Governors Chum It Up In Vail, Mostly Avoid Partisan Politics
A number of progressive governors had the chance to publicly grill Interior Sec. David Bernhardt. All passed.

By Sam Brasch
