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Colorado Air National Guard members to remain in Greeley with new missions

First lady Melania Trump speaks during an event for military mothers in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Judge throws out author Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against Melania Trump

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Trump administration releases critical federal money for major Colorado River water rights purchase
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband’s health
FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market

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Gov. Jared Polis delivers his final State of the State address in the House chamber at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis rejects tribalism by granting Tina Peters clemency (Letters)

Letters: Both parties have weaponized the justice system. Let's de-escalate tribalism.

State investigators now know the names of 18 people whose remains were left to decompose in a hidden back room of a Pueblo mortuary for over a decade, Colorado Bureau of Investigation officials said Wednesday.

National Politics

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, right, introduces Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin during a news conference about the DNC's site visit for Denver's bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

DNC chair says he feels at home in Denver’s spring snow during 2028 convention scouting visit

Mayor Mike Johnston shared some details of the visit so far, including taking the DNC...

Local Politics

Aurora Police vehicle photographed on East Colfax Ave. in Aurora, Colorado on Friday, May 1, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Aurora City Council clamps down on police department’s communications channels

Proponents of the resolution called it a move that will put an end to what...

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A member of the Secret Service stops journalist from leaving the White House, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says

Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots that were fired near the White House grounds,...

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Colorado Air National Guard members to remain in Greeley with new missions

Judge throws out author Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against Melania Trump

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Trump administration releases critical federal money for major Colorado River water rights purchase

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband’s health

FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market

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Trump Says Peace Deal Is Near

Colorado Politics

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis rejects tribalism by granting Tina Peters clemency (Letters)

Gov. Jared Polis faces possible rebuke by party for Tina Peters clemency — as JD Vance says she may qualify for payout

‘Gov. Polis’ legacy’? Colorado officials blast Tina Peters sentence reduction, resulting in release soon

Gov. Jared Polis reduces Tina Peters’ sentence, says she will be released June 1

Colorado Legislature

18 bodies found in hidden room at Pueblo mortuary identified, Colorado officials say

Dire Colorado budget, business wins and veto threats mark Gov. Jared Polis’ final legislative session

Gov. Jared Polis signs new law rewriting Colorado AI regulations targeting discrimination

Colorado legislature ends session with action on transportation and abortion pills — while notable measures die

National Politics

DNC chair says he feels at home in Denver’s spring snow during 2028 convention scouting visit

Denver welcomes national Democrats for 2028 convention site visit, starting with a trip on the A-Line

Denver gets ready for Democrats’ 2028 convention site visit — and will show it��ap not just the ‘nostalgia’ choice

CEOs of top airlines demand Congress restore funding to Homeland Security and pay airport workers

Local Politics

Federal Heights residents face crisis of confidence as frictions with city manager mount: ‘They’ve lost hope’

Commission narrowly approves 24 oil and gas wells near Aurora Reservoir that faced vocal opposition

Lakewood voters’ thwarting of zoning changes was a ‘kick in the gut’ — reflecting a big challenge in housing debate

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Judge throws out author Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against Melania Trump

Trump administration releases critical federal money for major Colorado River water rights purchase

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband’s health

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