Seth Klamann

Immigration reporter

Seth Klamann

Seth Klamann covers politics, immigration and the state house for The Denver Post. A proud Kansas City native and University of Missouri grad, he previously worked for the Colorado Springs Gazette, the Casper Star-Tribune and the Omaha World-Herald. Outside of work, he enjoys watching soccer, going on road trips and eating fried food.

Gov. Jared Polis signs Senate Bill 183 into law at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Joined by state lawmakers and advocates, he signed that bill, which allows public funding of abortion and implements a voter-passed constitutional amendment, and Senate Bill 129, which aims to give more protections to abortion providers and patients. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Apartment fees crackdown, abortion coverage, cell phone repairs: These new Colorado laws take effect Jan. 1

January 2, 2026 at 6:32 a.m.

The new year will mean the arrival of more than 20 new state laws limiting extra fees landlords can charge, expanding Medicaid coverage for abortion and establishing new gun show...

Christmas lights outside the Denver City and County Building are seen in this 1935 photograph from Denver Commercial Photo Co. (Photo courtesy of History Colorado)

The idea for outdoor Christmas lights began a century ago in Denver with a sick boy

December 24, 2025 at 8:32 a.m.

David Sturgeon was too sick to see his family's Christmas tree, but he did have a window, a pine tree outside -- and an electrician for a father.

U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper joins a rally in support of a SAG-AFTRA strike at City Park in Denver on Friday, August 25, 2023. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

How allies of Sen. John Hickenlooper tried to ward off a progressive challenge by Julie Gonzales

December 10, 2025 at 8:18 a.m.

In interviews, state Sen. Julie Gonzales and her consultants described a "pattern of pressure" undertaken by allies of U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper to try to stop her from entering the...

Tina Peters, right, joins other Colorado GOP candidates for secretary of state at a primary debate hosted by the Foothills Republicans at the Denver West Building 7 on May 12, 2022, in Lakewood, Colorado. (Photo By Kathryn Scott/Special to The Denver Post)

Federal court denies Tina Peters’ latest request to leave prison

December 9, 2025 at 8:10 a.m.

The latest attempt by former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters to secure release from a state prison fizzled out in federal court Monday.

Rep. Shannon Bird speaks in the House chamber at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Colorado Rep. Shannon Bird will resign seat to prioritize run against U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans

December 8, 2025 at 12:08 p.m.

State Rep. Shannon Bird will resign from the Colorado legislature next month as she turns her focus to securing the Democratic nomination for a key congressional seat.

Colorado state Sen. Julie Gonzales, a Denver Democrat and the Judiciary Committee's chair, addresses the crowd during hearings on HB-1312 in the Old Supreme Court hearing room at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on April 30, 2025. The committee listened to testimony from opponents and proponents of the bill, which would extend legal protections to transgender people, for more than eight hours. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Colorado state senator launches progressive primary challenge of U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper

December 8, 2025 at 5:16 p.m.

State Sen. Julie Gonzales says her candidacy against U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper represents a fork in the road for the Democratic Party. Last month's elections solidified her decision to run,...

Sienna Snook, 14, the daughter of Sen. Faith Winter, is comforted by her father Mark Snook after speaking during a memorial service for Sen. Winter on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, on the west steps of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. Sen. Winter died on Nov. 26 in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 25 near Centennial, Colo. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Sen. Faith Winter remembered for persistence, warmth and impact on Colorado at memorial

December 6, 2025 at 12:04 p.m.

"She didn't wait for the right moment or the perfect woman," Rep. Jenny Willford said of Sen. Faith Winter. "She saw potential in people before they saw it in themselves."

People rally during a protest against Greystar, the largest apartment owner and management company in the country, in the Denver Tech Center on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Colorado settles hidden fees lawsuit against Greystar in the latest case resolved with landlord giant

December 2, 2025 at 1:47 p.m.

One of Colorado's largest landlords will soon be required to disclose the total price of its聽 apartments to prospective tenants, ending its practice of not publicly listing additional fees in...

Colorado Governor Polis speaks during a news conference at the Governor's Residence at the Boettcher Mansion in Denver on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Polis joined local leaders, advocates and members of the community to discuss how the state will help feed Coloradans, including children and families, who rely on SNAP for food access. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Judge dismisses Gov. Jared Polis’ latest attempt to end lawsuit challenging ICE subpoena cooperation

December 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

A Denver judge has rejected Gov. Jared Polis' attempt to dismiss a lawsuit that has blocked certain state employees from complying with a federal immigration subpoena.

Kim Kennedy White, with History Colorado, is working to collect oral histories for a celebration of Colorado鈥檚 150th anniversary of statehood in Denver on Nov. 5, 2025. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

To celebrate Colorado’s 150th birthday, historians want to capture the stories of its present

April 7, 2026 at 1:48 p.m.

History Colorado's goal is to create an audio mosaic: a collection of distinct voices and stories that, taken together, capture the state as a whole.

抖阴ap

Seth Klamann

All Stories

Apartment fees crackdown, abortion coverage, cell phone repairs: These new Colorado laws take effect Jan. 1

The idea for outdoor Christmas lights began a century ago in Denver with a sick boy

How allies of Sen. John Hickenlooper tried to ward off a progressive challenge by Julie Gonzales

Federal court denies Tina Peters’ latest request to leave prison

Colorado state senator launches progressive primary challenge of U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper

Sen. Faith Winter remembered for persistence, warmth and impact on Colorado at memorial

Colorado settles hidden fees lawsuit against Greystar in the latest case resolved with landlord giant

Judge dismisses Gov. Jared Polis’ latest attempt to end lawsuit challenging ICE subpoena cooperation

To celebrate Colorado’s 150th birthday, historians want to capture the stories of its present