Investigative Reporter
David Migoya
David writes investigative projects and has been at The Denver Post since 1999. He was a founding member of the investigations team before moving on to write about banking, finance, human services and consumer affairs, then returned to investigations. David has also worked at publications in New York City, St. Louis and Detroit over a 38-year career.
His work has been recognized by Investigative Reporters & Editors, the Society of Professional Journalists, the Scripps Howard Foundation, the Society of Business Editors and Writers, and the National Association of Real Estate Editors. His 2018 expose about hidden court cases across Colorado was chosen as the state's best by the Colorado Press Association.
David is fluent in Spanish.
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Americans and foreigners, stranded in each other’s countries, frantically try to get home amid coronavirus pandemic
Thousands of Americans and foreigners are stranded in each other's countries trying to get home amid the coronavirus pandemic, with Coloradans facing uncertainty as flights are canceled and rebookings are...

Businesses find insurance may not cover closures related to coronavirus
Small business owners in Colorado are learning their coverage against business interruption doesn't cover losses related to virus or bacteria, and could face closure if they can't get any relief...

Fewer than a third of the licensed hospital beds in Colorado are typically available, raising concern about a surge of patients
"Like numerous states across the country, we too are concerned about the possible shortage of hospital beds."

Colorado’s metro district developers among the biggest campaign contributors | Post Premium
Metro district developers and home builders in Colorado are major campaign contributors to elected officials where they have developments. Developer Pat Hamill of Oakwood Homes is a major contributor, no...

With Friday deadline looming, scores of metro district residents are running for board seats
Metro district residents across Colorado are declaring their candidacy for board of director seats as a Friday deadline looms. Elections for dozens of metro district boards are to be held...

Debt & Democracy: Metro district developers among tax delinquents
Developers of Colorado's metro districts approve the property taxes that homeowners are supposed to pay, but don't necessarily pay those taxes themselves on land they own in the district, a...

Colorado aims to undo conservation easement tax-credit mess from 10 years ago
Lawmakers are set to consider a proposal next week that could refund hundreds of millions of dollars to people who innocently bought into the state’s conservation easement tax credit program,...

Metro district residents, municipalities, legislators, stakeholders seek changes, greater voice in how districts work
Homeowners in several metro districts across Colorado are pressing for greater transparency and financial details from the developer-controlled boards that govern them – a few are pushing for their outright...

Faced with resident takeovers, metro district developers secure their position — and pocketbooks
Metro district developers in Colorado, faced with losing their board seats – and ultimately control of the metro districts they helped build – to residents upset over high property taxes...

Former Colorado mortgage board member settles lawsuit that said he stole test questions
The former chairman of the Colorado board that regulates loan originators has settled a lawsuit by the State Regulatory Registry that accused him of stealing national test questions that certify...