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Gov. Jared Polis stops releasing prisoners who’ve spent decades behind bars for youthful crime
01/16/2026

Gov. Jared Polis stops releasing prisoners who’ve spent decades behind bars for youthful crime

Gov. Jared Polis has not approved any of the program’s graduates for early release since 2023 — an about-face from the prior three years, during which he approved releases for all 17 such prisoners…

Live updates: Colorado lawmakers return to the Capitol for start of 2026 session
01/16/2026

Live updates: Colorado lawmakers return to the Capitol for start of 2026 session

Colorado lawmakers returned to the state Capitol on Wednesday morning and began to settle in for four months of legislating, budget-balancing and politicking as Gov. Jared Polis enters his final ye…

Colorado senators’ bid to save NCAR funding fails as U.S. Senate passes spending bills
01/16/2026

Colorado senators’ bid to save NCAR funding fails as U.S. Senate passes spending bills

“In the face of unrelenting political attacks from President Trump, we are standing together to protect institutions like NCAR that are vital to our state and our economy,” Sen. John Hickenlo…

Douglas County sheriff, DA sue Colorado over visa process for crime victims
01/15/2026

Douglas County sheriff, DA sue Colorado over visa process for crime victims

Sheriff Darren Weekly and District Attorney George Brauchler argue that state law unduly limits law enforcement officers’ discretion to block applications for what’s known as a U visa.

WATCH: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his final State of the State address to the Colorado legislature
01/15/2026

WATCH: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his final State of the State address to the Colorado legislature

Gov. Jared Polis, who set to leave office in a year, will deliver his eighth and final State of the State address to the General Assembly on Thursday.

Three Colorado mayors ask for legislative response on crime and AI (Opinion)
01/15/2026

Three Colorado mayors ask for legislative response on crime and AI (Opinion)

As mayors with varying political affiliations representing the three largest cities in our state, we are writing to ask Colorado lawmakers and Gov. Jared Polis to address these priorities aimed at …

Federal officials pursue own Colorado River management plans as states try to overcome impasse
01/15/2026

Federal officials pursue own Colorado River management plans as states try to overcome impasse

“I don’t think anything in here was new to (states’ negotiators), so this doesn’t necessarily change the calculus. … This highlights the need for the states to reach a…

Denver City Council considers proposed ban on face coverings for ICE agents, other officers
01/15/2026

Denver City Council considers proposed ban on face coverings for ICE agents, other officers

“Masked, unidentified enforcement undermines due process, escalates fear, increases the risk of (law enforcement) impersonation, and erodes public trust,” Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez sai…

Sterling woman pleads guilty to theft from RE-1 Valley Schools
01/15/2026

Sterling woman pleads guilty to theft from RE-1 Valley Schools

A Sterling woman facing a Class 4 felony for stealing from RE-1 Valley School District pled guilty Monday, Jan. 12, to a lesser charge. Taylor Cowden, 32, was arrested in March of last year after s…

Colorado Democrats aim to allow for ICE lawsuits, seek oversight of immigration detention centers
01/15/2026

Colorado Democrats aim to allow for ICE lawsuits, seek oversight of immigration detention centers

The bills are in response to aspects of the immigration crackdown that has unfolded under President Trump. “It is increasingly urgent that we, at the very least, provide a remedy,” one …

2nd annual Colorado Grain Summit to be held March 7 in Salida
01/14/2026

2nd annual Colorado Grain Summit to be held March 7 in Salida

Longmont, Colo. – The Colorado Grain Chain (CGC), a nonprofit organization that grows and connects a vibrant community-centered grain economy in the state, will hold its second annual Colorado Grai…

Tina Peters to ask Colorado Court of Appeals to overturn her convictions
01/14/2026

Tina Peters to ask Colorado Court of Appeals to overturn her convictions

President Donald Trump has called for Tina Peters’ release and, in December, claimed to pardon her — a power he does not have over state-level criminal charges.

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