Colorado Latinos say state is headed in wrong direction as affordability concerns mount, poll shows By Seth Klamann September 2, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. "The main thing is the economy. Poll after poll, Latinos are telling us loudly: 'Address...
Politics looms over Colorado’s latest plea for help on fires after Trump shot down earlier disaster aid requests By Nick Coltrain September 1, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. "This is a terrible disaster,” U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd said. “Families have been impacted by...
Since my first day in office, Trump’s agenda has been to punish Colorado (ap) By John Hickenlooper August 24, 2026 at 9:27 a.m. Our country needs to fully understand how federal resources were manipulated to punish innocent Coloradans,...
Operators of Aurora immigration detention center ignore state health order, setting stage for potential court battle By Seth Klamann August 19, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. The operators of Colorado’s sole immigrant detention center did not provide records about a June...
We now have Trump’s ‘smoking gun.’ Here’s how we hold him accountable for trying to harm Coloradans. (Editorial) By The Denver Post Editorial Board August 18, 2026 at 2:17 p.m. The president of the United States conspired to make our lives worse in countless ways.
Trump administration’s efforts against Colorado unprecedented and likely illegal, experts say By Seth Klamann August 20, 2026 at 10:15 a.m. The Trump administration's apparent efforts to coordinate a series of retributive actions against Colorado late...
Helicopter tried to pick up firefighters before deadly burnover in western Colorado, preliminary report says By Seth Klamann July 31, 2026 at 1:51 p.m. A helicopter unsuccessfully attempted to pick up five firefighters just before a fire overtook them,...
Republican-turned-independent Greg Lopez makes ballot for governor. Will that complicate Victor Marx’s path? By Seth Klamann July 28, 2026 at 5:34 p.m. Greg Lopez, a former Republican congressman and repeat gubernatorial candidate, has qualified for the 2026...
Why Colorado is poised to lead the federal real estate pivot By Aldo Svaldi July 28, 2026 at 7:51 p.m. Colorado's struggles to improve housing affordability inform many of the federal housing reforms, which should...
Colorado’s competitive edge has dulled: State seeking to understand why By Aldo Svaldi July 22, 2026 at 8:28 a.m. For years, Colorado was able to take job growth for granted. But since 2025 it...
Rep. Lauren Boebertap Democratic challenger is banking on a giant money gap. Will that be enough to win the race? By John Aguilar July 17, 2026 at 9:07 a.m. "History shows money alone rarely overcomes a 9-point partisan lean ... without a perfect storm,...
Coloradans respond to dramatic primary results for DeGette, Bennet and Comacho (Letters) By DP ap July 6, 2026 at 3:22 p.m. I feel sad for Michael Bennet that he doesn't get to come home to Colorado...
How Phil Weiser connected with voters to defeat Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary for governor By Nick Coltrain July 4, 2026 at 6:36 a.m. "There’s no doubt, to my eye, that (Phil) Weiser was helped by anti-incumbent sentiment. But...
Five takeaways in Colorado primaries as DSA candidate ousts congresswoman, Democrats reject senator, big money falters By Nick Coltrain July 2, 2026 at 4:38 p.m. The most nationally resonating story of Colorado's primary election was Melat Kiros' defeat of 15-term...
John Hickenlooper wins over challenger Julie Gonzales in U.S. Senate race By Aldo Svaldi June 30, 2026 at 10:31 p.m. "Democrats are united," Hickenlooper said. "We are going to take back the U.S. Senate, we...
As Colorado primary election arrives, several Democratic and Republican politicians’ futures hang in balance By Nick Coltrain June 30, 2026 at 6:36 p.m. Longtime Democratic figures John Hickenlooper and Diana DeGette face primary challenges from a new generation...
Colorado priest in ill health faces deportation to Uganda as supporters search for help By Seth Klamann June 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. "It is just so disillusioning, as an American, that we would treat people this way...
Hickenlooper will be 80, DeGette 70, at the end of another term; voters should take that into account (Letters) By DP ap June 21, 2026 at 5:01 a.m. "There are many talented younger candidates on the Democrats' primary ballot. Perhaps you should choose...
Democratic groups spend big to boost Rep. Diana DeGette against Melat Kiros in primary’s final weeks By Elliott Wenzler June 19, 2026 at 8:29 p.m. The largest outside contributions came this week from the super PAC Pro-Choice Majority Action, which...
After Denver-area venues nix rally with Hasan Piker, Democrats weigh whether online figures help or hurt campaigns By Elliott Wenzler June 18, 2026 at 7:55 a.m. Hasan Piker, a Twitch streamer who has 3 million followers, has tapped a young, anti-establishment...
What to know about U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet’s background as he runs for Colorado governor By Nick Coltrain June 16, 2026 at 1:51 p.m. U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet has leaned on his long experience as an elected official and...
Protect Lake Mead: Congress should act quickly to prioritize water security for the West (Letters) By DP ap June 15, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Congress should demand that the Bureau of Reclamation accelerate its efforts to modify Glen Canyon...
Two Jeffco women compete for Democratic nomination for Colorado secretary of state By Noelle Phillips June 11, 2026 at 9:40 a.m. The Libertarian party also has a contested primary race with 33-year-old Alex Astley , an...
Is John Hickenlooper the one to fight Trump or should voters give Julie Gonzales a chance? (Editorial) By The Denver Post Editorial Board June 9, 2026 at 5:01 a.m. The question before voters is whether John Hickenlooper is the best man for the job...
Sen. John Hickenlooper’s primary challenger argues he’s ‘more of the same.’ Will voters turn on the political icon? By Seth Klamann June 11, 2026 at 9:41 a.m. "Does Colorado want to continue with more of the same, go-along-to-get-along politics?" said Julie Gonzales,...
Trump administration releases critical federal money for major Colorado River water rights purchase By Elise Schmelzer May 22, 2026 at 2:32 p.m. Tens of millions of federal dollars will finally flow to an effort by a coalition...
Hickenlooper: If confirmed to lead the BLM, Steve Pearce will spearhead Trump’s assault on public lands By John Hickenlooper May 18, 2026 at 9:51 a.m. Public lands are part of our shared Colorado heritage. If we fail to protect them...
Longtime Denver County Judge Andre Rudolph dies unexpectedly By Katie Langford May 17, 2026 at 9:49 a.m. One of Denver County Court's longest-serving judges, Andre Rudolph, died unexpectedly on Friday, court officials...
Meeker’s electricity costs could increase up to 5% after Elk and Lee fires, thanks to Trump’s attacks on ‘blue states’ (Editorial) By The Denver Post Editorial Board April 23, 2026 at 8:50 a.m. Because President Donald Trump’s administration has denied rural Coloradans relief funds from floods and fires...
Leaning left in the Denver Post’s Sunday letters to the editor (Letters) By DP ap April 20, 2026 at 5:01 a.m. "But whatever the reason, itap obvious the published letters skew left and even hard left,...
U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans builds big war chest as Democrats duke it out in suburban swing district By Seth Klamann April 16, 2026 at 5:12 p.m. The financial arms race over Colorado's most-contested congressional district is in full swing, with incumbent...
Barbara Kirkmeyer qualifies for GOP primary for Colorado governor as state contests take shape By Nick Coltrain April 15, 2026 at 3:04 p.m. State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer qualified for the Republican primary for Colorado governor on Wednesday. She...
Conservative pastor Rep. Scott Bottoms wins top billing for governor on Colorado Republican primary ballot By Seth Klamann June 17, 2026 at 10:06 a.m. Bottoms won top-billing on the Republican primary ballot at the party's statewide convention Saturday night,...
In poll, Coloradans express growing economic fears — and dimming views of Polis, Bennet and Hickenlooper By Nick Coltrain April 8, 2026 at 3:55 p.m. "We've seen Democrats become quite frustrated with incumbent legislators and executives across the state and...
Director of Colorado’s Medicaid agency resigns after lawmakers planned vote calling for her removal By Seth Klamann March 30, 2026 at 2:58 p.m. Kim Bimestefer's time overseeing HCPF included the entirety of the pandemic, which hit the U.S....
Julie Gonzales set for one-on-one with John Hickenlooper in race for U.S. Senate By Nick Coltrain June 11, 2026 at 9:44 a.m. More than 1,600 Democratic faithful filled Memorial Hall in Pueblo on Saturday, even as thousands...
State assemblies kick off as Colorado Democrats gather to pick primary candidates for major offices By Nick Coltrain April 8, 2026 at 4:40 p.m. The assemblies aren’t the end of the nomination process -- indeed, some high-profile names in...
Westword founder and editor Patty Calhoun to retire from alt-weekly after nearly 50 years By John Wenzel March 25, 2026 at 4:57 p.m. Calhoun founded the firebrand alternative publication in 1977 and has edited it ever since.
Sens. Michael Bennet, John Hickenlooper qualify for June primary ballot in different races By Nick Coltrain March 24, 2026 at 6:16 p.m. U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper have each qualified for the June primary ballot,...
Did lawmakers end Colorado’s ‘oil and gas wars’? Seven years later, the verdict’s still out. By Judith Kohler March 18, 2026 at 1:47 p.m. A 2019 law that overhauled how oil and gas are regulated was aimed at reducing...
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...
Dismantling of Boulder’s NCAR by Trump administration is retaliatory and illegal, universities allege in new lawsuit By Elise Schmelzer March 17, 2026 at 3:12 p.m. The plaintiff is the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, a nonprofit consortium of 129 North...
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,...