General enterprise reporter
Bruce Finley
Bruce Finley covers general enterprise topics and breaking news. He has focused on environmental and climate issues, winning recognition for outstanding investigative reporting, and global news, with on-site work in 40 countries. He grew up in Colorado, a fourth-generation resident, graduated from Stanford, then earned degrees in international relations as a Fulbright scholar in Britain and in journalism at Northwestern. He is a licensed lawyer.
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Refugees who fled war in Congo thought they’d be safe in Denver — but were met with gun violence
Refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo Eugene Karekezi and Goro Zuwa (short for Zuwayidi Byiringiro) in Denver's East Colfax neighborhood, along with Emmanel Amani, are among the latest of...

In Colorado mountain towns, where affordable housing is scarce, “even living out of your car is gentrified”
Blocked from sleeping in vehicles within municipal boundaries, workers in profit-minded Colorado mountain towns now must seek “safe outdoor space” – in Walmart lots, surrounding woods or new designated parking...

How this tribe survives in Colorado’s worst drought region with as little as 10% of its hard-won water supply
The Utes are surviving, for now, by relying on a unique asset: a mill built in 2014 where tribal crews de-husk, grind and package all the corn they can harvest.
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Slain refugee’s legacy inspires survivors in Denver’s East Colfax Street Fraternity
The legacy of a slain refugee from Congo is motivating members of Denver’s Street Fraternity brotherhood as they struggle to survive gun violence and urban renewal in the city's East...

Colorado saw 6% dip in overall traffic deaths in 2023 — but a record-high 131 pedestrian fatalities
CDOT data reflects a continued shift toward what authorities describe as high-speed reckless driving and increased roadway fatalities involving pedestrians and bicyclists.

Denver International Airport gains new airline, nonstop flight
Breeze Airways route from DIA to Providence starts May 16 with one-way fares as low as $99

Speed cited in U.S. 287 head-on crash north of Longmont that killed two men
Two men died and a vehicle burned in the head-on crash Friday morning that forced the closure of northbound U.S. 287 north of Longmont for more than four hours, according...

Denver International Airport baggage system breakdown forced scramble, drove delays
Denver International Airport officials on Monday said they fixed a baggage system glitch that led to backups, separation of travelers from their luggage, and hundreds of flight delays affecting all...

Windsor police shooting at hotel under investigation, suspect in custody
A Windsor Police shooting was under investigation Monday after officers exchanged gunfire with a suspect at a hotel while responding to reports of an armed person.

I-70, other plains highways reopen after snow closures
The storm hitting Colorado Monday morning snarled roads, compelled the cancellation of flights, and delayed classes.

Colorado weather: Snowstorm hits metro Denver, bringing severe road conditions
A storm hitting metro Denver Monday morning will bring snow and wind, creating difficult driving conditions, according to the National Weather Service.

Fix postal problems in mountain towns, Colorado lawmakers Pettersen, Bennet, Hickenlooper and Neguse demand
Colorado lawmakers have weighed in again with the U.S. Postal Service, demanding action to resolve persistent mail delivery problems around the state -- focusing on working conditions, pay, and training...

Bison vs. urban growth: Rocky Mountain Arsenal seeks solutions to water runoff
The deepening gully has become an obstacle for both the recovery of a genetically robust herd of bison and the broader mission of revitalizing this land, where the U.S. Army...