
CU Economist: Too early to ring recession bell, though not all signs are rosy
Brian Lewandowski heads the business research division at the CU School of Business.

Thousands of undocumented immigrants in Colorado lose health care subsidies
The state is cutting the number of people who can receive free insurance from 12,000 to 6,700 because of changes in the Big Beautiful Bill.

Danielle SeeWalker, artist who won settlement from Vail, plans trip to West Bank to paint mural
Denver multi-disciplinary plans to use money from First Amendment rights violation case to work with with Palestinian artists

Freshmen Rep. Jeff Hurd steps into a high-wire policy push with bill to extend ACA tax credit
The Western Slope freshman is part of a bipartisan push to keep enhanced tax credits from expiring, something many Republicans oppose.

‘Mom Dance Party’ offers community, joy, and mental health support in Colorado
The founders say their mission is rooted in serious research about maternal mental health

‘Animal House’ in the House? A week of censure resolutions and expulsion threats has lawmakers looking for a different way
Colorado lawmakers say they’d support making it harder to formally rebuke colleagues, to reduce partisanship in the process.

Shoshone water rights deal takes major step towards completion
The proposal to transfer water rights from Xcel Energy to Western Slope water users cleared a major hurdle on Wednesday.

Coloradans back extending federal ACA tax credits, vaccine requirements in schools, not so much RFK Jr.
A new bipartisan poll also found Coloradans are in a gloomy mood when it comes to the nation’s politics.

Prosecutor, attorney general urge Gov. Polis to ignore requests to aid Tina Peters
The convicted former Mesa County Clerk has been trying for months to get released.

Shannon Bird no longer faces ethics complaint related to dark money-funded Vail retreat
Bird did not attend the retreat and had resigned as the chair of the Opportunity Caucus, which hosted the gathering, in August

Rate hikes likely for Xcel Energy customers after utility files request to recoup expenses
The Public Utilities Commission will soon weigh whether or not Xcel can bill back certain expenses to consumers over the next few years.

Nov. 21, 2025: A snowless Metro Denver; New CEO takes root at Botanic Gardens; Local 303 celebrates ‘Autumn’
Even if things change fast, November is on track to be record-setting dry and warm. We ask Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo for the Thanksgiving and ski outlooks. Then, CU economist Brian Lewandowski on whether the state faces a “Silent Recession.” Plus, the aerial search for precious minerals in Southern Colorado, meet the new Denver Botanic Gardens CEO, and we hold onto ‘Autumn’ a little longer in the Local 303.

What’s the weather picture for Thanksgiving and on into ski season?
The Front Range remains snowless. Thanksgiving week could change that. Meanwhile, flakes are falling in the High Country, but snowpack is less-than-stellar. Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo is back for our monthly chat about weather and climate in Colorado.











