National Democratic organizer highlights New Mexico efforts
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The chairman of the Democratic National Committee is highlighting efforts in New Mexico to encourage voter participation in ongoing fall elections.
National Committee Chairman and former U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez is scheduled Tuesday to help local Democrats stoke voter enthusiasm during visits to Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights area and the nearby city of Rio Rancho.
In a news release, the state Democratic Party said it recently received a $100,000 grant to engage and organize voters at the Navajo Nation and boost statewide infrastructure and support for Democratic candidates.
New Mexico voters are choosing a new governor to succeed Republican Gov. Susana Martinez, who cannot serve a third consecutive term.
Republican Congressman Steve Pearce is running for governor against Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham. Open races are underway for their congressional seats.
Colorado Democrats seek to legalize prostitution by July
The Denver Gazette
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A group of Democrats is seeking to legalize prostitution in Colorado, arguing that current penalties “endanger” consenting adults. The proposal, if enacted, would decriminalize prostitution statewide and preempt local ordinances. If signed into law, it will take effect this July,...
‘There will be costs,’ warns Jason Crow after failed indictments for ‘illegal orders’ video | TRAIL MIX
Ernest Luning
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U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, the Aurora Democrat who represents Colorado’s 6th Congressional District, signaled this week that he’s considering pursuing legal action against members of the Trump administration after a federal grand jury in Washington declined to indict Crow and...
Colorado policymakers scramble with prisons on track to exceed capacity
Marianne Goodland
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Colorado justices skeptical that intimate messages relevant to assault case
Michael Karlik
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Updated 18 hours ago
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James Boasberg orders Trump to return over 100 Venezuelans deported under Alien Enemies Act
Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner
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A federal judge ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump must return more than 100 Venezuelans deported to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act last spring. “The Court will now order the Government to facilitate the return from third countries of...
Senate Democrats weigh skipping Trump State of the Union address
David Sivak, Washington Examiner
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Updated 21 hours ago
EXCLUSIVE — Senate Democrats are grappling with whether to leave their chairs empty later this month when President Donald Trump travels to the Capitol to deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term. Senior Democrats have...
Second appeals judge voices concerns about new ‘reasonable doubt’ instruction
Michael Karlik
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Updated 17 hours ago
Another member of Colorado’s second-highest court registered his concern on Thursday that a portion of the recently revised “reasonable doubt” definition improperly lowers the prosecution’s burden to prove a defendant guilty. Judge Daniel M. Taubman wrote that the current instruction...
Colorado lawmakers target ‘ghost networks’ to expand access to mental health care
Marissa Ventrelli
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Updated 18 hours ago
A few years ago, the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance conducted a “secret shopper” survey on health insurance plans across six states, including Colorado. Of the 120 providers called, one-third were either inaccurately listed in the carrier database, out of...
House passes voter ID bill with only one Democrat supporting GOP measure
Lauren Green, Washington Examiner
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Updated 23 hours ago
By Lauren Green House Republicans passed a voter ID bill Wednesday, requiring proof of citizenship to vote with minimal Democratic support. Only one Democrat, Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-TX, supported the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, also known as the SAVE...
Hickenlooper, Crow plan to donate campaign cash from Palantir execs to immigrant rights nonprofits
Ernest Luning
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Updated 17 hours ago
Two Democratic members of Colorado’s congressional delegation said this week that they plan to donate more than $100,000 received in campaign contributions from current and former employees of Denver-based firm Palantir Technologies to local nonprofits that assist immigrants and support...
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