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Dana Crawford, celebrated developer and historic preservationist, has died
Crawford is credited with saving Larimer Square. Her influence spread far beyond Denver.
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At least four Coloradans released from prison by Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons
Most were convicted of assaulting police officers who were trying to defend the U.S. Capitol.
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By Megan Verlee
![Rep. Jason Crow and other members of Congress shelter on the ground during the Jan. 6, 2020 insurrection at the Capitol](https://www.cpr.org/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840,quality=75,format=auto/https://wp-cpr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2021/01/AP21006736482604-scaled.jpg)
From ‘RELEASE THEM NOW!’ to ‘disgusting and wrong’ — Colorado’s congress members react to Jan. 6 pardons
CPR News asked our delegation to weigh in on the decision to end all penalties for those who stormed the U.S. Capitol.
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By Megan Verlee
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Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons include at least 20 Coloradans. Here’s what they did
They pushed through barriers and used makeshift weapons to try to break through police lines. They punched officers and dragged them into violent crowds.
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By Megan Verlee
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With a final sub-zero blast, polar vortex on its way out of Colorado
Tuesday morning will be cold enough to delay the start of school for some districts on the Front Range.
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Video & Transcript: Gov. Polis delivers 2025 State of the State address
The annual speech is a chance to lay out priorities — and issue warnings.
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By Megan Verlee
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AG Phil Weiser is the first big name to declare for 2026 Colorado governor’s race
Updated 3:30 p.m., Jan. 2, 2025 As Coloradans returned from the New Year’s holiday on Thursday, the state’s top prosecutor announced a major resolution: to run for governor in 2026.
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Goodbye tannenbaum: How to recycle your Christmas tree in 2025
Christmas 2024 is in the books. Here’s how to keep your tree out of the landfill.
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No charges filed for posting of voting machine passwords
The Denver District Attorney’s office concluded the sensitive information ended up online accidentally, and not on purpose.
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A government shutdown is looming: when it could happen and how it would affect Coloradans
Air travel, mail delivery, government paychecks and more — here’s what will continue if the government shuts down, and what will go on pause.
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Colorado Springs mayor said he didn’t lie to FBI in hate crime hoax case
Mayor Yemi Mobolade says he “fully and truthfully cooperated throughout this investigation.”
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President Biden’s pardon of son sets off debate among Colorado Democrats
Gov. Jared Polis said he was “frankly disappointed” Biden pardoned his son, Hunter.
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By Megan Verlee
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2024 election exit polling reveals Coloradans’ top concerns as they voted
Immigration, abortion, housing and cost of living were the biggest things voters want their state government to tackle.
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By Megan Verlee
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Republican Gabe Evans wins Colorado’s 8th Congressional District
Evans unseated incumbent Democrat Rep. Yadira Caraveo by just 2,596 votes.
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By Megan Verlee
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Colorado’s 2024 ballot questions: What passed and what failed
From banning mountain lion hunts to overhauling the election system to putting abortion in the state constitution — Here are all the 2024 ballot results at a glance
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By Megan Verlee
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Colorado set to limit gun sales to those over 21 after federal appeals court ruling
The law raising the purchase age to 21 had been tied up in court since it was due to take effect last year. Opponents are vowing to appeal.
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By Megan Verlee