New Mexico Democrat condemns ‘sexist’ tweet, video ad
SANTA FE, N.M. – The campaign of Democratic New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Michelle Lujan Grisham is describing an attack ad and tweet against her as sexist and seeking an apology from the state Republican Party.
Lujan Grisham’s campaign staff described as disrespectful Wednesday a Republican Party tweet commenting on Lujan Grisham’s makeup during a televised debate and comparing her looks to Richard Nixon. The tweet was removed.
A GOP video splices together news footage of crime scenes with images of Lujan Grisham skating, dancing, hula hooping and being held aloft by the Democratic state attorney general.
State GOP Chairman Ryan Cangiolosi says the video is about Republicans’ belief that Lujan Grisham is not up to the challenge of being governor. He said Lujan Grisham’s campaign feigned outrage to divert attention from allegations of corruption.
Broncos name Burnham Yard as ‘preferred site’ of new stadium location
Kyle Fredrickson
kyle.fredrickson@gazette.com
Updated 4 hours ago
The Broncos are one step closer to a new home. The team released a joint letter on Tuesday — from co-owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis — naming Burnham Yard...
Republican state lawmaker Barb Kirkmeyer set to launch campaign for Colorado governor
Ernest Luning
ernest.luning+co@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 6 hours ago
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Colorado justices block testimony of autism behaviors in Boulder County murder prosecution
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 5 hours ago
The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday blocked a defendant accused of a cold case murder from introducing testimony about how his autism spectrum disorder may have contributed to behavior police perceived as deceptive. The court’s unsigned Sept. 8 order stated,...
DPS’ celebration doesn’t match the data
Jimmy Sengenberger
jimmy-sengenberger@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 8 hours ago
Denver Public Schools is seeing green — literally. As Superintendent Alex Marrero hailed the district’s new “accredited (green)” rating as “a significant milestone” last week, he asked teachers to wear green and even changed the district’s website’s color scheme to...
On boulders and bollards – and a “vibrant” Denver | SONDERMANN
Eric Sonderemann
eric-sonderemann@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 9 hours ago
St. Louis has its signature Arch. San Francisco is known for its iconic bridge. Think of Seattle and picture the Space Needle. New York imagery centers on the Statue of Liberty, at least until our President sends it back as...
Colorado justices side with medical malpractice victim in calculating damages owed
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 24 hours ago
The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday rejected a doctor’s argument that would have limited the amount of money a patient severely injured at birth would receive for his successful medical malpractice lawsuit two decades later. Under state law, damages in...
Divided Colorado Supreme Court says defendants liable for possessing others’ debit cards even if unusable
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 1 day ago
The Colorado Supreme Court, by 5-2, rejected the idea on Monday that prosecutors need to prove a debit card is functional in order to convict a defendant of unlawfully possessing someone else’s “financial device.” The majority believed Colorado law was...
Colorado justices, 5-2, say police money used for drug deals not subject to crime victim restitution
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 1 day ago
The Colorado Supreme Court, by 5-2, ruled on Monday that the state’s crime victim restitution law does not obligate defendants to repay law enforcement agencies for unrecovered money they use to buy drugs undercover. The government maintained the restitution law...
Supreme Court lifts restrictions on LA immigration stops set after agents swept up US citizens
Lindsay Whitehurst
lindsay.whitehurst@associatedpress.com
Updated 1 day ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for federal agents to conduct sweeping immigration operations for now in Los Angeles, the latest victory for President Donald Trump’s administration at the high court. The conservative majority lifted...
Colorado Supreme Court walks back decision allowing localities to broadly permit violations of noise limits
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 19 hours ago
The Colorado Supreme Court concluded on Monday that the state’s noise pollution law does not allow local governments to categorically permit any entity to host events on private property that exceed the statewide decibel limits. The question had divided the...
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