Author: The Denver Gazette
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Colorado Democrats seek to legalize prostitution by July
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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 that ban it. If signed into law, it will take effect this July, making Colorado one of two states to legalize prostitution. The other state…
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Colorado governor insists local officers can work with DEA agents amid non-cooperation law
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Gov. Jared Polis on Friday insisted that local law enforcement officers in Colorado can — and should — work with federal drug enforcement authorities to go after criminal activity. An official of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency earlier said Colorado’s “sanctuary” laws, notably its prohibition against cooperating with federal authorities on illegal immigration matters, are…
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Is a pardon for Tina Peters coming? Colorado governor confirms he is weighing options
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Gov. Jared Polis on Friday strongly indicated he is considering clemency for Tina Peters, the former county clerk convicted of a security breach at her election office. When pressed about the matter, Polis didn’t offer an explicit answer, but he confirmed that he will be reviewing the applications from a batch of prisoners, and Peters…
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Colorado appeals Trump’s rejection of federal disaster declarations for flooding, fires
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Colorado has formally appealed the Trump administration’s decision to deny requests for federal disaster declarations tied to two wildfires and flooding last year. Gov. Jared Polis said the state asked the federal government to reconsider its denials for the Elk and Lee fires and the flooding that hammered Western Colorado. “We are submitting these appeals…
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Colorado ‘un santuario’ for drug activity, DEA chief says
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Colorado’s “sanctuary” laws, notably its prohibition against cooperating with federal authorities, are having a “chilling effect” on law enforcement’s ability to go after drug cartels operating in the state, an official of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency said. That situation sits atop Colorado’s “pervasive drug culture stemming back to the marijuana initiation,” said David Olesky,…
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Denver homicides declined 48% in 2025
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2025 numbers among fewest homicide cases since 1990, police say Homicides are down in Denver by 48% in 2025 compared to the year before, police said, citing the city’s focus on areas where violent crimes have persisted as a reason for the crime reduction. Police said part of that strategy is dismantling criminal networks. They…
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4 takeaways from Colorado’s election results
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Voters last night embraced major spending requests proposed by state and local officials, as well as picked their next set of municipal and school board leaders. All told, Democrats won big. Here are the key takeaways. DEMOCRATS ARE ENERGIZED Candidates and issues supported by Democrats won on Tuesday, when voters embraced statewide and local ballot…
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Colorado pays to keep Rocky Mountain National Park visitor centers open
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Colorado is picking up the tab to keep two visitor centers of the Rocky Mountain National Park, a key economic driver for the state, open as the federal shutdown entered its third week. The state will pay $3,200 per day to keep the Beaver Meadows and Kawuneeche visitor centers operating starting on Oct. 24. The…
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Denver voter guide 2025: Key races and ballot questions across the metro area
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Colorado voters will go to the polls on Nov. 4, when they will decide the fate of several issues, including two statewide measures and several local questions. Voters will also pick the leaders of several offices, notably several education officials in metro Denver. Additionally, candidates are vying for several council seats. A key date is…
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How many federal employees have been furloughed in Colorado?
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It remains unclear how many federal employees exactly have been furloughed or fired following the failure of Democrats and Republicans to reach a deal to fund government operations. But some information have begun to trickle in. A military spokesperson said 1,529 civilians have been placed on furlough from Peterson Space Force Base due to the…
