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Sexual harassment cast a big cloud over Colorado lawmakers ambitions on the legislature’s opening day

January 11, 2018 at 10:07 a.m.

The sexual harassment scandal that rattled the state Capitol in the off-season became the focal point on the opening day of the 2018 legislative session Wednesday.

Euell Santistevan joined other protesters outside ...

Sexual harassment protesters, accusers greet Colorado lawmakers as legislative session begins

January 10, 2018 at 6:45 p.m.

Protesters calling for the resignation of state Rep. Steve Lebsock, embroiled in accusations of sexual assault, greeted lawmakers as they were about to kick off the 2018 legislative session on...

This style of beer actually makes the sting of hot wings worse

November 17, 2021 at 1:16 p.m.

Some beers work better than others when it comes to spicy food.

A look at the top 8 issues for the 2018 legislative session in Colorado

January 9, 2018 at 8:23 a.m.

The political fog at the Colorado Capitol and the agenda for the 120-day legislative session make the task ahead difficult, according to dozens of interviews ahead of the start. Here鈥檚...

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Change to Colorado conflict-of-interest rule limits information elected officials must share with voters

February 23, 2018 at 3:27 p.m.

A little-noticed rule change approved by the Colorado secretary of state inserted a gap in a law designed to expose conflicts of interest for top elected officials.

The Colorado Energy Office averted a shutdown. Now it looks to avoid repeat of last session’s funding stalemate

February 7, 2018 at 3:43 p.m.

In the six months since the Colorado Energy Office's state funding expired in a bitter political stalemate a total shutdown never came to pass. But in an ironic twist, the...

In cloud of uncertainty, Colorado lawmakers launch 2018 session focused on PERA, transportation

January 7, 2018 at 8:00 a.m.

Colorado lawmakers return to the Capitol this week for a 2018 legislative session that抖阴ap threatening to derail before it even starts. A cloud of political controversies and sexual harassment allegations,...

Mmm, beer samples. (John Leyba, The Denver Post)

The beer festival for the craft beer aficionado opens Thursday in Breckenridge

November 17, 2021 at 1:16 p.m.

One of the state's best craft beer festivals hits the slopes this weekend in Breckenridge -- and there are still tickets available.

Denver Police officers closed off the ...

Shots fired outside Colorado Capitol on Thursday afternoon

January 5, 2018 at 12:06 a.m.

At least one gunman fired several shots outside the state Capitol on Thursday afternoon, prompting a brief lockdown and shutting down traffic as Denver police secured the scene. Police said...

Rep. Paul Rosenthal scrolls uses his ...

Colorado House speaker dismisses sexual harassment complaint against Rep. Paul Rosenthal

January 4, 2018 at 6:30 a.m.

Colorado House Speaker Crisanta Duran has dismissed a sexual harassment complaint against a Democratic colleague with little explanation, a move that is prompting the accuser鈥檚 attorney to question whether the...

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