Body camera footage shows Aurora City Councilmember’s DUI arrest
Aurora City Councilmember Rob Andrews, who was elected in November, was arrested on Jan. 17 on suspicion of DUI. When he was arrested, a breathalyzer test showed Andrews’ breath alcohol content as 0.252 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath, more than three times the legal driving limit, police said.
Appeals court recognizes weekend, holiday rule applies to judicial review deadline
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 1 hour ago
Colorado’s second-highest court clarified for the first time on Thursday that the rule extending deadlines in civil cases when the final day falls on a weekend or holiday also applies to litigants seeking review of governmental decisions. Nicholas A. Rigato...
SCOTUS arguments, varied workload: 6 Colorado solicitors general talk about job
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 3 hours ago
Six current and former solicitors general of Colorado, including two who have since become members of the bench, spoke to attorneys on Wednesday about how the role has changed over time, what the workload entails, and their experiences arguing at...
The uncharted implications of increasing unaffiliateds ahead of Colorado’s primaries | Paula Noonan
Paula Noonan
paula-noonan@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 16 hours ago
The primaries are about 60 days away. The large majority of statewide races will be decided on June 30. Those contests will be between moderate and progressive Democrats and moderate to super-conservative Republicans. Analysis of voter registrations does not look...
All Coloradans should have a say at the Public Utilities Commission | GUEST COLUMN
Colorado Politics
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Updated 44 minutes ago
By Emma Pinter I have a sticky note in my kitchen that reminds me of Xcel Energy’s peak hours, when they charge higher rates for electricity. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., I avoid running the laundry or the dishwasher...
Protect patient access to life-saving drugs | GUEST COLUMN
Colorado Politics
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Updated 4 hours ago
By Leslie Herod Since its inception, Colorado’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) created fear among patients around effects to life-saving medicines and the negative ramifications price controls have on affordability. Five years on, those fears persist. Patients and advocates continue...
Colorado space startup secures $650 million for expansion
alex-edwards
alex.edwards@gazette.com
Updated 5 hours ago
The window to deliver space superiority for the U.S. is open but shrinking rapidly, according to defense startup True Anomaly. The Centennial-based company hit a milestone in its pursuit to help deliver that, announcing Tuesday that it raised $650 million...
Denver public safety power shut-offs ‘a last resort,’ Xcel says
Deborah Grigsby
deborah.smith@denvergazette.com
Updated 5 hours ago
Although Denver has not yet experienced a public safety power shut-off, the Mile High City came close in December, according to Xcel Energy officials who briefed the city’s Transportation and Infrastructure committee Wednesday. Representatives from the utility company briefed members...
12 finalists selected to interview for Aurora Colfax revitalization board
Kyla Pearce
kyla.pearce@gazette.com
Updated 5 hours ago
Twelve finalists, including several area business owners, will interview for Aurora’s Downtown Development Authority Board in early May to form the oversight body for a project to revitalize Colfax Avenue. Aurora officials received 38 applications for the six board positions,...
Federal judge declines to end Denver sheriff employee’s sex discrimination suit
Michael Karlik
michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 5 hours ago
A federal judge tentatively green-lit a former Denver Sheriff Department sergeant’s sex discrimination lawsuit for trial last month, based upon allegations that three female employees were promoted ahead of him despite his qualifications. U.S. District Court Judge Nina Y. Wang...
Selling dogs, cats in pet stores now banned in Colorado
Marissa Ventrelli
marissa.ventrelli@coloradopolitics.com
Updated 2 hours ago
Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law last week prohibiting pet stores from selling dogs and cats. House Bill 1011 would still allow pet stores to house pets available for adoption through local shelters. Eight states and 26 Colorado...