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Latino and Black poverty rates in Colorado are near historic lows, but economic stability remains elusive
Despite falling poverty rates, Latino and Black Coloradans were still about twice as likely to live in poverty as white Coloradans.
Health risks, money, rape: Why these Colorado women had abortions
The Denver Post spoke to eight people about their abortions, including why they chose to end their pregnancies and what it was like for them.
Supporters of Tina Peters are going after other Colorado clerks. Here鈥檚 what they want.
Colorado county clerks, like other local elections officials across the country, have been facing increased pressure from people trying to cast doubt on the integrity of U.S. elections spreading the...
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Colorado Native Americans: Repeal of state proclamations that led to Sand Creek Massacre a step toward healing
Dozens of Native American and Indigenous people from Colorado and Oklahoma, some dressed in traditional clothing, gathered to celebrate the repeal of two 157-year-old proclamations by former Territorial Governor John...
Colorado passes new laws to support people with disabilities in “banner year”
Colorado lawmakers passed several new laws aimed at protecting the rights of the disabled, preventing discrimination and increasing access to services.
Increase in U.S.-Mexico border crossings leads to more people detained, released at Aurora ICE facility
In early July, the Aurora detention center had 904 people in custody compared to 661 in early June, according to reports published by Democratic U.S. Rep. Jason Crow's office.
Former three-term Colorado Gov. Dick Lamm dies at 85
Former Colorado Gov. Dick Lamm held office from 1975 to 1987. He also campaigned against bringing the Olympics to Colorado twice, and later took a hardline stance on immigration.
The Spot: Latino and Black politicians worry constituents will be redistricted out of a strong voice
Nothing is set in stone yet, but former and current Colorado legislators are worried about the statehouse鈥檚 preliminary redistricting maps, which they believe will decrease representation and voices of communities...
Colorado pays 126 influencers to advocate for COVID vaccinations
Social media influencers are getting $400 to $1,000 a month as part of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's multifaceted COVID vaccine campaign.
I-70 in Glenwood Canyon closed overnight due to debris flows from wildfire burn areas
Wildfire burn zones leading to flooding or the potential for it have caused road closures along Interstate 70 on Thursday, including through Glenwood Canyon.
Sloan’s Lake closed because of increase in potentially deadly algae
Sloan's Lake is closed to visitors because of an increase in blue-green algae bloom, city officials said Thursday.
67 Colorado community college students can win scholarships if vaccinated
Five students at each of Colorado's 13 community colleges will each receive a $1,000 scholarship and two students across the system will receive $5,000 each. Amazon is providing the full...
Coloradans applying for DACA in limbo after federal judge’s ruling
Friday's federal court ruling in Texas has left Denver immigration attorneys scrambling to figure out how best to help clients who planned to apply for the Deferred Action for Childhood...