Author: The Denver Gazette
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Denver voter guide 2025: Key races and ballot questions across the metro area
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?
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…
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Colorado Democrats visit ICE facility in Aurora
Four members of Colorado’s congressional delegation on Monday visited a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Aurora, saying they conducted an “oversight” of the holding center. “Today, we visited the federal detention facility in Aurora in order to conduct critical oversight,” said U.S. Reps. Jason Crow, Joe Neguse, Diana DeGette and Brittany Pettersen said…
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Denver police won’t cooperate with ICE on civil immigration enforcement
Emphasizing that Denver is a “welcoming city,” the police department on Friday said it will not cooperate with federal immigration authorities to enforce civil immigration laws. That position echoes the stance of Mayor Mike Johnston, who earlier said the city will comply with requests from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — but only in…
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Holocaust survivor who suffered burns at Boulder attack: ‘It’s about what the hell is going on in our country’
The Holocaust survivor who suffered from burns in Sunday’s attack on a march in Boulder told NBC News that “it’s about what the hell is going on in our country.” “What the hell is going on?” asked Barbara Steinmetz, who is among 15 people who suffered injuries after an Egyptian national threw Molotov cocktails at a…
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Business and development along Denver’s 16th St. | Complete coverage
This collection tracks the ongoing redevelopment of Denver’s 16th Street, a major downtown pedestrian corridor undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. Coverage includes infrastructure updates, policy changes, business and tourism impacts, public feedback, and efforts to rebrand the iconic mall as a more modern and accessible public space.
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Boulder attack: Here’s what we know so far
Eight people were injured Sunday afternoon in Boulder after a 45-year-old man allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at a group participating in a peaceful demonstration on the Pearl Street Mall. What happened? The attack occurred just before 1:30 p.m. near 13th and Pearl streets during a weekly event called the “peaceful humanitarian walk for hostages,”…
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How Trump’s first 100 days impacted Colorado
Since President Donald Trump took office in January for his second term, he’s moved at a fast pace to reshape the United States and the federal government with his policies and executive orders. The Denver Gazette examined how Trump’s first 100 days in office has impacted Colorado, from his tariffs, to illegal immigration policies, to…
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Trump declares invasion by Tren de Aragua, orders arrest of members
Invoking the Aliens Enemies Act, the Trump administration on Saturday ordered the arrest of members of Tren de Aragua, declaring that the gang — which took over at least two apartment complexes in Aurora, Colorado — is “perpetrating, attempting, and threatening an invasion or predatory incursion against the territory of the United States.” Hours later,…
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Metro moves: Waldorf Astoria condos starting at $1.2M coming to Cherry Creek
Welcome to the Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion news here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to bernadette.berdychowski@denvergazette.com. Waldorf Astoria Residences coming to Denver Colorado’s first Waldorf Astoria-branded property is coming to Cherry Creek. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11095963150525286,size:[0, 0],id:”ld-2426-4417″});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=”//cdn2.lockerdomecdn.com/_js/ajs.js”;j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,”script”,”ld-ajs”); National real estate developer Property Markets Group…