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Jackson Barnett is a former Denver Post intern.
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Shambhala, the Boulder-born Buddhist organization, suppressed allegations of abuse, ex-members say
Shambhala for decades suppressed allegations of abuse -- from child molestation to clerical abuse -- through internal processes that often failed to deliver justice for victims, The Denver Post found...

Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, Boulder-bred ‘king’ of Shambhala, chosen by his father to lead Buddhist community
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche -- the Shambhala leader sidelined by a sexual-misconduct scandal -- was born Ösel Rangdröl Mukpo in India in 1962, the result of two monastic Tibetans abstaining their...

What is Shambhala? International Tibetan Buddhist community has deep roots in Colorado
In its nearly half-century of existence, Shambhala has become one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist organizations in North America, with Colorado -- where it was born -- remaining central to...

Summer gas prices have come early to Colorado, even if summer weather hasn’t
There might still be snow on the ground, but that has not stopped gas prices from nudging towards summertime highs. Gas prices typical rise over summer as refineries shut down...

Colorado to pay inmate $200,000 for excessive force by corrections officers
The inmate, Shawn Lovett , was being escorted from his cell in Centennial Correctional Facility near Canon City when then-corrections officer Anthony Martinez lifted Lovett by his wrist restraints and...

Broomfield High School students asked to leave campus due to threats
Parents can pick up their children at Broomfield United Methodist Church located at 545 W 10th Avenue, Broomfield police said in a tweet.

Aurora police seek public help in finding suspect in fatal hit-and-run
Aurora police are seeking the public's assistance in locating the driver of a car that struck and killed an elderly pedestrian on Wednesday at the intersection of East Mountview Boulevard...

Man dies of injuries after being shot by Colorado Springs police
A Colorado Springs man has died after a Wednesday officer-involved shooting.

Adams County space port inks deal with Japanese company to be launch site for reusable spacecraft
The new deal gets the state even closer to space travel jumping from science fiction to science reality.

Broncos’ Von Miller won’t face charges for catching hammerhead shark off coast of Miami
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller will not face charges for catching a hammerhead shark in March 2018 -- an act that landed the boat's owner and operator a $2,000 fine,...