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An apartment building is show under construction in Lakewood in August 2023. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

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

"This clearly shows that residents are the ultimate form of local control," said the Colorado Municipal League's Kevin Bommer, adding that participatory democracy "isn't always pretty."

U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans speaks during the Colorado Republican Party's state assembly on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Massari Arena on the Colorado State University Pueblo campus in Pueblo, Colorado. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans builds big war chest as Democrats duke it out in suburban swing district

State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer announces her run for Colorado governor during a news conference at the historic Fort Lupton replica on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. Kirkmeyer represents Colorado Senate District 23, which covers parts of Larimer and Weld Counties. (Photo by Matthew Jonas/Daily Camera)

Barbara Kirkmeyer qualifies for GOP primary for Colorado governor as state contests take shape

Melat Kiros, right, talks with supporter Melina Vinasco during her campaign kickoff event for her run in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District to challenge U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette at the Green Spaces Co-Working, Marketplace and Event Space in Denver, on Thursday, July 24, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

A young Democrat stunned Rep. Diana DeGette in a party vote. Against the odds, Melat Kiros is gunning for a primary win.

Front Range foothills rise in the background behind houses in Lakewood on Friday, July 21, 2023. (Photo by Grace Smith/The Denver Post)

Lakewood voters reverse city’s rezoning effort in special election on housing density

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4th Congressional District

The State Capitol is framed by buildings along Sherman Street Friday, June 27, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Extreme candidate’s win in CD1 signals time to end caucuses in Colorado (��ap)

A system that filters candidates based on a razor-thin fraction of the voting population cannot credibly claim to reflect the will of the party's voters. That's not representative democracy, it's gatekeeping.

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Franci Stagi center, speaks with a Durango Police Department officer early Oct. 28, 2025, after an immigration officer allegedly assaulted her in Durango, Colorado. (Scout Edmondson/Durango Herald via AP)

Colorado DA says political landscape didn’t influence decision to charge immigration agent with assault

District Attorney Sean Murray is one of just a few prosecutors across the country who have pursued criminal charges against federal agents for their actions during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

Denver Politics

Barbara Kirkmeyer qualifies for GOP primary for Colorado governor as state contests take shape

State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer qualified for the Republican primary for Colorado governor on Wednesday. She will face state Rep. Scott Bottoms and political newcomer Victor Marx on June 30.

Colorado Legislature

A Colorado Department of Corrections officer walks along the third level of cell house #8 at the Fremont Correctional Facility during a formal count at the prison in Canon City on Aug. 5, 2011. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Lawmakers propose workaround after Polis stops releasing long-term prisoners who committed youthful crime

Gov. Jared Polis currently has the sole authority to release the program’s graduates from prison. But the governor has not done so since 2023, unilaterally stalling the program.

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

U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans builds big war chest as Democrats duke it out in suburban swing district

Barbara Kirkmeyer qualifies for GOP primary for Colorado governor as state contests take shape

A young Democrat stunned Rep. Diana DeGette in a party vote. Against the odds, Melat Kiros is gunning for a primary win.

Lakewood voters reverse city’s rezoning effort in special election on housing density

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Douglas County meetings on home rule charter measure violated open-meetings law, appeals court rules

What do you want to ask Michael Bennet and Phil Weiser in the Colorado governor’s race?

Democrat halts bid for nomination to take on U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, leaving one primary contender

Rising gas prices put Colorado Republican congressmen on the defensive as midterm elections approach

Julie Gonzales set for one-on-one with John Hickenlooper in race for U.S. Senate

Sens. Michael Bennet, John Hickenlooper qualify for June primary ballot in different races

4th Congressional District

Extreme candidate’s win in CD1 signals time to end caucuses in Colorado (��ap)

President Trump strikes Iran without Congress’ approval: To what end? (Letters)

Rep. Lauren Boebert leaks photo of Hillary Clinton testifying about Epstein, briefly disrupting closed-door deposition

Colorado Politics

Colorado DA says political landscape didn’t influence decision to charge immigration agent with assault

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

Gov. Jared Polis signs new law sealing name-change records for people younger than 18

Lawmakers prep for final dash on housing, data centers, gambling in the Colorado legislature this week

Denver Politics

Barbara Kirkmeyer qualifies for GOP primary for Colorado governor as state contests take shape

A young Democrat stunned Rep. Diana DeGette in a party vote. Against the odds, Melat Kiros is gunning for a primary win.

Denver sheriff’s deputies to receive 4% raises under new contract

Denver council committee delays vote on new scooter provider again

Colorado Legislature

Lawmakers propose workaround after Polis stops releasing long-term prisoners who committed youthful crime

Companies are using personal data to set differing prices for consumers. Should Colorado crack down?

Colorado House ethics committee investigates allegation that lawmaker mismanaged Democratic fund

Sheridan School District’s future in question as Colorado’s longest teachers strike in decades enters 3rd week

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