New Mexico governor says state could seek billions after DEA let fentanyl hit streets
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham says the state could seek billions after DEA agents allowed fentanyl shipments into communities.
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Colorado wildfires: Uncontained fires scorch nearly 85,000 acres, ‘critical fire weather’ forecast
The Snyder fire, Gold Mountain fire, Ferris fire, Willow fire and Aspen Acres fire had consumed more than 82,000 acres across Colorado on Tuesday.
Denver City Council approves municipal sentencing reforms, going beyond state Supreme Court ruling
The Denver City Council on Monday approved a bill to update the city’s municipal sentencing and bring it in line with a Colorado Supreme Court ruling that prohibits cities from having harsher penalties than the state does for the same crimes.
Madeline moved into a cherished restaurant property. The owners are ready for the pressure.
Chef Quincy Cherrett is introducing his cooking to a Denver neighborhood still smitten by the previous tenant, the legendary Fruition Restaurant
As Colorado primary election arrives, several Democratic and Republican politicians’ futures hang in balance
The Democratic governor race between Phil Weiser and Michael Bennet, the GOP race of Barb Kirkmeyer vs. Victor Marx, and Rep. Diana DeGette’s race with Melat Kiros are top Colorado primaries Tuesday.
Colorado prison wardens participated in racist, homophobic group chat
At least two Colorado prison wardens participated in a racist, homophobic group chat on both personal and work cellphones for years, prompting an internal investigation into their conduct that has stretched for 15 months.
Colorado wildfires: ‘Critical fire weather conditions’ to spur wildfire growth
Aspen Acres, Ferris, Gold Mountain, Snyder and Willow fires are burning 76,000 acres on the Western Slope and south of Pueblo.
Today in History: June 30, criticism of US involvement in World War I leads to sedition charge
Labor activist and socialist Eugene V. Debs was arrested in Cleveland, charged under the Sedition Act of 1917 for a speech in which he denounced U.S. involvement in World War I.
Colorado priest in ill health faces deportation to Uganda as supporters search for help
A Colorado priest who has been in the United States for 24 years was on the brink of being deported to Uganda on Monday amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Looking to park in downtown Denver? Some spots will cost just $5 this summer
SpotHero, a prepaid parking app, will make about 3,000 parking spots available downtown for $5 during certain hours under the program with Mayor Mike Johnston that aims to draw more visitors.