Bill requiring college pharmacies to stock abortion pills for students passes Colorado House By Seth Klamann April 28, 2026 at 6:12 a.m. Colorado may soon require its colleges and universities to stock abortion pills in their campus...
Lawmakers kill bill regulating residential lot sizes as Colorado legislature enters final weeks By Seth Klamann April 27, 2026 at 11:45 a.m. Colorado lawmakers have killed legislation that would have limited local governments' ability to dictate residential...
Haitians, Syrians aren’t the only immigrants watching US Supreme Court arguments on temporary status By The Associated Press April 27, 2026 at 11:53 a.m. Kristi Noem ended TPS for all 12 countries that came up for renewal under her...
Family of Boulder firebombing suspect in Colorado after judges stop deportation by ICE By Judith Kohler April 26, 2026 at 4:58 p.m. Family members of a man charged in a terror attack on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall...
He married a Denver teacher while in ICE detention. Now she’s fighting his deportation: ‘We just want to be together’ By Elizabeth Hernandez April 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. It is a story about what happens when the federal government gets between a husband...
ICE re-arrests family of Boulder firebombing suspect hours after arrival in Colorado, attorney says By Katie Langford April 27, 2026 at 11:11 a.m. A federal judge in Texas ordered the release of the El Gamal family this week...
Family of Boulder fire attack suspect released from ICE custody following judge’s order By Shelly Bradbury April 24, 2026 at 4:31 p.m. The wife and five children of the man charged with carrying out a terror attack...
Colorado DA says political landscape didn’t influence decision to charge immigration agent with assault By Shelly Bradbury April 23, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. District Attorney Sean Murray is one of just a few prosecutors across the country who...
Assault charge for immigration officer in Colorado could test immunity provisions for federal agents By Morgan Lee April 23, 2026 at 11:12 a.m. Late last year, U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said arrests of federal officers performing...
ICE detains the wife of an Army sergeant in Texas as military family leniency wanes By The Associated Press April 22, 2026 at 5:56 a.m. El Salvador native Deisy Rivera Ortega requested an order to block her deportation to Mexico.
U.S. border protection officer charged with assault after southern Colorado ICE protest By Katie Langford April 21, 2026 at 8:06 p.m. A federal agent is facing assault and criminal mischief charges in southern Colorado after he...
Judge again blocks Gov. Jared Polis from directing state officials to comply with an ICE subpoena By Seth Klamann April 21, 2026 at 5:28 p.m. A Denver judge on Tuesday prohibited Gov. Jared Polis again from directing state labor officials...
As lawmakers pursue ‘No Kings Act’ allowing lawsuits against federal officials, prosecutors raise objections By Seth Klamann April 23, 2026 at 10:45 a.m. The new bill would allow Coloradans to sue any federal official for violating their civil...
Judge orders ICE to release family of suspected Boulder firebombing attacker By Celia Frazier April 21, 2026 at 3:42 p.m. A federal judge ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to release the family of the...
Colorado farmers scale back crops and fear for survival as drought, tariffs and war take their toll By Bruce Finley April 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. “If we don’t get moisture, I’m not going to plant,” said chile grower Praxie Vigil,...
ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds By The Associated Press April 17, 2026 at 3:28 p.m. Unprecedented ICE hiring spree brings on officers with troubled pasts.
By one vote, Colorado lawmakers pass bill raising overtime threshold for farmworkers By Seth Klamann April 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. A divided Colorado House approved the bill on a 33-32 vote, a bill that would...
ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says By The Associated Press April 17, 2026 at 12:47 p.m. Public perceptions of ICE during Lyons' tenure were low.
After halting start to budget debate, lawmakers settle in for Round 2 in the Colorado legislature this week By Seth Klamann April 13, 2026 at 2:01 p.m. Last week was the longest of budget weeks, and it was the strangest of budget...
Immigrants detained in Colorado by ICE’s ‘deportation machine’ reach for once-rare legal lever By Seth Klamann April 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. In his first 19 years as a lawyer, Denver immigration attorney Hans Meyer said he’d...
Lost sleep for Colorado lawmakers as they reckon with budget cuts for disabled people, immigrant children By Nick Coltrain April 15, 2026 at 10:58 a.m. "This is a lot to take in,” Rep. Emily Sirota, the chair of the budget...
Trump shares video of a brutal Florida killing allegedly by Haitian immigrant By The Associated Press April 10, 2026 at 2:38 p.m. Critics argue Trump unfairly paints immigrants as criminals.
ICE officers shoot and wound a man during an immigration arrest in California By The Associated Press April 8, 2026 at 9:32 a.m. An attorney for the man says he is not a gang member as authorities said.
Front Range five capturing the lion’s share of Colorado’s population gains By Aldo Svaldi April 8, 2026 at 11:59 a.m. More than half of the state's counties, led by Denver and Arapahoe, lost residents in...
During the shutdown, reader thankful for better security times at DIA (Letters) By DP ap April 7, 2026 at 10:20 a.m. "Great job, DIA!" -- Tobi Howell, Idaho Springs
Video brings new scrutiny to an ICE shooting in Minneapolis after charges against 2 men collapsed By The Associated Press April 6, 2026 at 2:51 p.m. Prosecutors opened criminal investigation into whether two officers lied about what happened.
Thousands of immigrants in Colorado were arrested and deported during Trump’s first year By Seth Klamann April 6, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Of 4,750 people arrested during President Donald Trump's first year, the largest group -- 38%...
Judge rebuffs Gov. Jared Polis’ attempt to end subpoena suit as state weighs new ICE request By Seth Klamann April 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. The latest ICE subpoena comes as a Denver judge this week rejected Gov. Jared Polis'...
DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts By The Associated Press April 1, 2026 at 10:18 a.m. The warehouse plan ran into challenges from the start.
Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump’s birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments By The Associated Press April 1, 2026 at 2:41 p.m. Trump is the first sitting president to attend arguments at the nation’s highest court.
Denver keeps license plate cameras as council approves Axon contract in a tight vote By Elliott Wenzler March 31, 2026 at 7:07 p.m. Mayor Mike Johnston, whose administration proposed the Axon contract, has been an ardent supporter of...
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against Colorado and Denver over immigration laws By Seth Klamann March 31, 2026 at 6:05 p.m. U.S. District Court Judge Gordon P. Gallagher ruled Tuesday that federal authorities could not compel...
Airport bottlenecks ease as TSA workers get paid, but shutdown continues By The Associated Press March 31, 2026 at 5:56 a.m. After weeks of airport chaos, there was finally optimism for the beleaguered aviation system.
As Denver council faces vote on new license plate cameras contract, distaste lingers for ‘this whole Flock era’ By Elliott Wenzler March 30, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. “Even if the contract has some good provisions, those are not laws,” Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez...
Adams County admonishes ICE detention center over poor access, communication during public health investigation By Elizabeth Hernandez March 27, 2026 at 3:17 p.m. The Adams County Health Department did not identify anyone meeting the case definition of an...
Trump signs executive action to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding By The Associated Press March 27, 2026 at 4:39 p.m. It comes after a deal that sought to do the same stalled in Congress.
‘ICE OUT’ sign seen on Boulder Flatiron By Abigail Ankeney March 27, 2026 at 9:04 a.m. A sign that said "ICE OUT" was seen on Boulder's First Flatiron Thursday morning.
Trump says he’ll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal By The Associated Press March 27, 2026 at 6:08 a.m. Senators are expected to vote Thursday on a Republican proposal likely to fail.
Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good By The Associated Press March 25, 2026 at 6:25 a.m. Lawsuit claims federal government reneged on promise to cooperate with state investigations.
Airport disruptions abound as senators chase deal to end Homeland Security budget standoff By The Associated Press March 25, 2026 at 8:52 a.m. At least 458 TSA workers have quit since the shutdown began, according to DHS.
Denver’s City Council rejected Flock surveilance, but Axon is just as bad (ap) By Jennifer Piper March 23, 2026 at 9:36 a.m. Itap clear that Mayor Mike Johnston’s office does not understand, or does not care about,...
No word ICE is coming to Denver airport, officials say, as agents start assisting with security nationwide By Wyatte Grantham-Philips March 23, 2026 at 3:45 p.m. Denver International Airport is not on a list obtained by CNN of 13 airports where...
Kwame Spearman exits Denver Book Society after community backlash By Katie Langford March 21, 2026 at 6:24 p.m. Former Tattered Cover chief executive Kwame Spearman left the newly-opened Denver Book Society this week...
Denver airport’s top attorney accuses city officials of misconduct with Key Lime Air, Park Hill Golf Course By Shelly Bradbury March 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. The Key Lime Air situation was not the first time Everett Martinez, DIA general counsel,...
Colorado lawmakers kill bill requiring cops to ID themselves, advance other immigration measure By Seth Klamann March 18, 2026 at 6:34 p.m. "This was a modest step that we could have taken to keep our community safe...
Denver grapples with fallout of César Chávez abuse allegations as city holiday approaches By Elliott Wenzler March 19, 2026 at 10:49 a.m. "The investigation is serious and will have major ripple effects," predicted Denver City Councilwoman Jamie...
Cesar Chavez, a civil rights icon, is accused of abusing girls for years By The New York Times News Service Syndicate March 18, 2026 at 11:02 a.m. An investigation by The New York Times uncovered extensive evidence to support two women's accusations...
Sen. Ted Cruz pressures FAA to review $90 million — or more — in DIA grants over rejected Key Lime Air contract By Elliott Wenzler March 18, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. “Simply put, a federally funded airport cannot deny a lease to a tenant simply because...
U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette walloped by democratic socialist at county assembly. Does this spell trouble for incumbents? By Seth Klamann April 9, 2026 at 7:32 a.m. "DeGette and others know their party and the people associated with it are not terribly...
Lawmakers to get first crack at AI chatbots, data center regulations in the Colorado legislature this week By Nick Coltrain March 16, 2026 at 3:07 p.m. The Colorado General Assembly crossed the halfway point this past weekend, and another important milestone...
An Afghan man who worked with the US military dies in ICE custody By The Associated Press March 16, 2026 at 5:40 p.m. Deaths in ICE custody have soared during Trump’s second term.
JBS strike in Greeley begins with thousands of workers walking off job By Sam Tabachnik March 16, 2026 at 5:44 p.m. United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7, the union representing 3,800 JBS workers in Greeley,...
Gubernatorial hopefuls Bennet, Weiser pledge to back Colorado’s laws limiting ICE cooperation By Seth Klamann March 15, 2026 at 3:42 p.m. The two Democratic candidates vying to be Colorado's next governor defended the state's laws limiting...
Colorado lawmakers passed a housing bill. They’re weighing restrictions on ICE. Now here comes the budget. By Nick Coltrain March 15, 2026 at 9:03 a.m. “We're on track, and we're going to utilize the time that we have,” House Majority...
ICE replaces contractor at largest detention camp after scrutiny of living conditions By The Associated Press March 13, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. Detainees described conditions as inhumane since its hasty construction and opening last year.
DIA asks public for donations to pay TSA workers as shutdown continues By Bruce Finley March 12, 2026 at 9:29 a.m. DIA officials are seeking donated grocery store and gas gift card donations, in denominations of...
Denver’s new license plate reader deal is for 50 cameras — less than half as many as Flock has now By Elliott Wenzler March 11, 2026 at 4:56 p.m. If a majority of the council approves the not-yet-finished contract, it will replace the city’s...
Federal judge criticizes ICE agents at Denver hearing for not knowing about earlier order limiting arrests By Seth Klamann March 11, 2026 at 5:09 p.m. "Those guys were not examples of what we hope ICE officers would know and do...
ICE agents who left ‘death cards’ in immigrants’ cars removed from field duty, senior official testifies By Seth Klamann March 11, 2026 at 3:04 p.m. Gregory Davies, the assistant field office director, testified in federal court that an investigation into...
Four renowned Denver chefs are cooking all day Sunday to raise money for Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition By Miguel Otárola March 6, 2026 at 12:03 p.m. Four of Denver's most renowned young Mexican-American chefs are teaming up to raise funds for...
Attempted suicides, fights, pain: 911 calls reveal misery at ICE’s largest detention facility By The Associated Press March 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Detainees struggle to obtain medication and health care.
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership By The Associated Press March 5, 2026 at 1:57 p.m. Trump says he'll nominate Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her.
Homeland Security funding bill falters again as Republicans warn of Iran risk By The Associated Press March 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Democrats blocked the legislation as they insist on changes to immigration enforcement.
Noem defends her portrayal of killed Minneapolis protesters as agitators, in her Senate hearing By The Associated Press March 3, 2026 at 1:23 p.m. Noem blamed “violent protesters” for contributing to the chaos officers encountered.
Judge nixes latest policy requiring 7 days’ notice for Congress members to visit ICE facilities By The Associated Press March 2, 2026 at 1:37 p.m. The judge ruled Democratic lawmakers are likely to succeed in showing it's illegal.
Colorado lawmakers debate limits on police surveillance, data and tech: ‘It’s not just coming down the pipe — it’s here’ By Seth Klamann March 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. "When this crazy liberal from Denver and this libertarian from El Paso County sit in...
Attorney general announces indictments against 30 more people who protested at a Minnesota church By The Associated Press February 27, 2026 at 4:02 p.m. Pam Bondi said 25 of those people are already under arrest.
A nearly blind refugee is found dead after Border Patrol agents drop him at Buffalo doughnut shop By The Associated Press February 27, 2026 at 11:33 a.m. Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan accused border agents of dereliction of duty.
Colorado law firm accuses Western Slope sheriff of illegal coordination with ICE By Seth Klamann February 26, 2026 at 3:57 p.m. A Denver law firm accused the Garfield County Sheriff's Office on Thursday of illegally coordinating...
New Denver order takes aim at ICE activity — ordering police to protect protesters, possibly by detaining agents By Elliott Wenzler February 26, 2026 at 6:39 p.m. "My first job is to run this city," Mayor Mike Johnston said. "But in today's...
Gov. Jared Polis moves to end his monthslong effort to comply with an ICE subpoena By Seth Klamann February 25, 2026 at 6:44 p.m. Attorneys representing Gov. Jared Polis informed a Denver judge that the governor wanted a ruling...
Texas grand jury rejects indictments in fatal shooting of US citizen by federal immigration agent By The Associated Press February 25, 2026 at 5:39 p.m. The shooting would be among at least six deadly shootings by federal officers.
Sad State of the Union: President stresses division to a country in need of collaboration (Letters) By DP ap February 25, 2026 at 2:35 p.m. "Over and over in opportunities for collaboration, (Trump) created blame, shame and division." -- David...
Trump administration’s ‘third country’ deportation policy is unlawful, judge rules By The Associated Press February 25, 2026 at 2:38 p.m. A federal judge ruled Wednesday in a case that already reached the nation’s highest court.
Supreme Court rules against firm accused of forcing Colorado immigration detainees to work for $1 a day By Lindsay Whitehurst February 25, 2026 at 10:03 a.m. The unanimous ruling is a procedural defeat for the GEO Group, but itap not a...
Legal advocates seek to halt CBP policy pressuring unaccompanied children to self-deport By The Associated Press February 25, 2026 at 12:44 p.m. Attorneys found 13 cases of children affected by the policy but believe there are more.
President Donald Trump’s State of the Union is strong as he delivers safety to Colorado (ap) By Gabe Evans February 24, 2026 at 8:31 p.m. "Trump is reversing the many years of rising crime and chaos inflicted on families under...
Colorado lawmakers’ State of the Union guests include former ICE detainee, Evergreen High student By Seth Klamann February 24, 2026 at 6:10 p.m. “I hope no one else has to go through what I did, and I hope...
Colorado Senate passes measure that would allow people to sue ICE agents for constitutional violations By Nick Coltrain February 24, 2026 at 5:24 p.m. "Windows are getting smashed in cars. ... Five-foot-2, middle-aged women are being thrown to the...
Colorado congressional Democrats demand ICE abandon plans for Hudson immigration detention center By Elizabeth Hernandez February 26, 2026 at 11:19 a.m. Documents obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado revealed that ICE had identified...
Denver will end relationship with Flock as mayor announces new provider for license plate cameras By Elliott Wenzler February 24, 2026 at 5:35 p.m. When asked about his views on Flock, Mayor Mike Johnston said he had concerns “over...
FACT FOCUS: A look at Trump’s false and misleading claims in his State of the Union speech By The Associated Press February 24, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. Here is a closer look at the facts.
Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is ‘winning so much’ By The Associated Press February 24, 2026 at 10:38 p.m. Trump main objective was convincing increasingly wary Americans that the economy is stronger than many believe.
Denver is poised to pass mask ban for ICE agents, joining other cities in pushing back on enforcement By Elliott Wenzler February 23, 2026 at 6:12 p.m. In a meeting with Denver City Council members last week, Mayor Mike Johnston thanked the...
ICE officer training is ‘deficient’ and ‘broken,’ former agency lawyer tells congressional forum By The Associated Press February 23, 2026 at 4:43 p.m. Ryan Schwank was testifying Monday during a public forum.
Lawmakers take on Big Data, housing bills, ICE liability in the Colorado legislature this week By Seth Klamann February 23, 2026 at 12:25 p.m. Welcome to another Monday in the state Capitol, folks. Lawmakers are settling in for a...
In Colorado’s famously fickle 8th District, an animated Democratic field vies to unseat U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans By John Aguilar February 23, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. "It's in the top 10 pickup opportunities for Democrats" nationally, said Erin Covey, the U.S....
Colorado faith communities rally around state’s immigrants in face of ICE deportation push By Elizabeth Hernandez February 23, 2026 at 5:25 a.m. Coloradans of varied faith backgrounds described turning the Biblical command of “love thy neighbor” into...
Theater tickets too pricey? Try these five upcoming shows. By John Wenzel February 25, 2026 at 6:47 a.m. Original plays from The Catamounts, Curious Theatre Company, and others offer comedy, drama and dancing.
Why ICE should target lawbreaking employers instead of mass deportations (ap) By Federico Peña February 21, 2026 at 5:01 a.m. "Each year, thousands of undocumented workers are detained or deported. Yet, on average, only about...
Federal agents: Uniforms, masks increase intimidating behavior (Letters) By DP ap February 21, 2026 at 4:45 a.m. "How many ICE agents are bullies and see ICE as a means to satisfy a...
Cherished teacher mourned following deadly crash with driver who was being pursued by ICE By The Associated Press February 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The crash happened Monday less than a half mile from the school where she taught.
Palantir leaves Colorado after politicians chose between dirty money and the voters they represent (ap) By Jacinta Gonzalez February 20, 2026 at 10:53 a.m. "The largest recipient of donations from Palantir employees and the company’s PAC are PAC’s set...
Federal judge accuses Trump administration of ‘terror’ against immigrants in scathing ruling By The Associated Press February 19, 2026 at 1:11 p.m. The judge said the White House had “extended its violence on its own citizens.”
Palantir changed its address twice this month — first to a new Denver office, then a Florida coworking space By Aldo Svaldi February 19, 2026 at 8:03 a.m. Clues sprinkled in a 10-K filing made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on...
Palantir — Colorado’s largest public company — is leaving Denver for Miami By Aldo Svaldi February 18, 2026 at 8:36 a.m. The company faced multiple protests in Denver, initially for its support of the Israeli military...
Driver fleeing ICE officers crashes, killing a Georgia teacher, authorities say By The Associated Press February 17, 2026 at 2:05 p.m. The woman killed was Linda Davis, a special education teacher.
Olympic athletes represent U.S. and our freedoms (Letters) By DP ap February 17, 2026 at 4:45 a.m. Athletes represent U.S. and our freedoms Re: "U.S. athletes speaking up about politics face backlash,"...
Denver considers kicking out Flock — but still using license plate cameras By Elliott Wenzler February 16, 2026 at 2:56 p.m. The mayor’s office confirmed it's seeking bids from providers and plans to submit a new...
Trump’s border czar says ‘small’ security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown By The Associated Press February 16, 2026 at 11:51 a.m. Border czar Tom Homan said over 1,000 immigration agents have left Minnesota's Twin Cities area.