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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. Hereās 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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In Aurora, Mayor Mike Coffman faces a forceful challenge from the left by City Councilman Juan Marcano
In the Nov. 7 election, Aurora's voters will once again choose who they want to run their city ā with Mayor Mike Coffman facing two challengers ā and fill five...
Future of Colorado Air National Guard unit at Buckley is at risk as F-16s near retirement, officials say
Local and federal elected leaders worry the planes' twilight years could mean the end of the flying mission for the Air National Guard's 140th Wing -- and, potentially, the closure...
Migrants staying in Denver shelters topped 3,000 at peak this month, but daily arrivals have slowed
The number of migrants living in hotels and shelters provided by Denver skyrocketed in the past month, though it's been going down.
Migrant arrivals in Denver have increased so quickly that the city asked for help from the National Guard
The "unprecedented" number of migrants landing in Denver in recent weeks has grown so quickly that the city announced plans to once again shorten the length of time individuals can...
Abortion rights activists in Colorado look to state constitution to secure access
Colorado abortion-rights advocates so far have succeeded in their efforts to ban a controversial reversal medication, and now they're looking ahead to next year's ballot to further protect the right...
Denver mayor Mike Johnston warns migrant counts could “eclipse” previous highs as Texas sends more buses
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent more than 10 buses transporting migrants to Denver in the last week, Mayor Mike Johnston said Tuesday as he expressed worry that the number of...
Mount Evans, named for disgraced Colorado territorial governor, officially has a new name
Mount Evans, the Colorado fourteener in Clear Creek County that was named after the state's disgraced territorial governor John Evans, now has a new name.
Tree canopies will expand as eight Colorado cities, including Denver and Aurora, share $22 million from feds
Eight Colorado cities -- including Denver, Aurora and Colorado Springs -- will share $22.2 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for tree planting and other programs that increase access...
Toddler riding on someone’s lap in SUV of 10 people killed in Platteville crash, fire district says
A toddler who was sitting in someone's lap was killed in a crash between an SUV and semi-truck on U.S. 85 at the Justin Avenue exit in Platteville, according to...
Adams County sheriff deputy identified as driver in crash that killed pedestrian
An Adams County car crash this week that left one pedestrian dead involved a deputy, the Adams County Sheriff's Office disclosed on Thursday.