Voting begins for Colorado’s new license plate design: See the 6 finalists
Voting is underway to determine Colorado’s next license plate.
The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) launched the contest in September, seeking designs from residents for a license plate to celebrate the Centennial State’s 150th anniversary, Denver Gazette media partner KUSA reported
Six finalists were chosen from more than 300 entries from 216 entrants.
The public can vote for the final two winners in different divisions — 13 and older, and younger than 13 — through Feb. 15.
Read the full story from KUSA here.
More RTD lines added for Saturday’s Broncos vs. Bills, Nuggets vs. Wizards matchups
Emily Bejarano
emily-bejarano@gazette.com
Updated 3 days ago
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Emily Bejarano
Reporter
RTD A Line crashes into truck in Aurora, passenger injured
Michael Braithwaite
michael.braithwaite@gazette.com
Updated 5 days ago
One person was hospitalized with minor injuries after the Regional Transportation District’s A Line crashed into a truck in Aurora Tuesday morning. The crash took place at Sable Boulevard and East Smith Road, according to a Tuesday afternoon statement from...
Michael Braithwaite
Reporter
Vince Bzdek: Coloradans are fed up with the high price of cars
Vince Bzdek
vince-bzdek@denvergazette.com
Updated 1 week ago
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Vince Bzdek
Reporter
Diesel mix-up at several Colorado gas stations could cost millions, expert says
9News
9news@denvergazette.com
Updated 6 days ago
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9News
Reporter
Centennial Airport announces new snow equipment to keep air ambulances in flight
Sage Kelly
sage.kelley@denvergazette.com
Updated 1 week ago
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Sage Kelly
Reporter
CDOT opens public comment on express lane plan for congested I-270 corridor
Scott Weiser
scott-weiser@denvergazette.com
Updated 1 week ago
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Scott Weiser
Reporter
RTD transit police cite sharp declines in security calls, drug activity as top 2025 achievements
Scott Weiser
scott-weiser@denvergazette.com
Updated 2 weeks ago
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Scott Weiser
Reporter
Military operation disrupts Caribbean holiday travel
Associated Press
associated-press@denvergazette.com
Updated 2 weeks ago
The U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country early Saturday also disrupted Caribbean travel at a busy travel time for the region. No airline flights were crossing over Venezuela on Saturday,...
Associated Press
Reporter
RTD to resume D, H, L light rail service following Kalamath Street project
Michael Braithwaite
michael.braithwaite@gazette.com
Updated 2 weeks ago
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Michael Braithwaite
Reporter
Civil penalties for speed violations on Colorado Highway 119 to begin Jan. 12
Scott Weiser
scott-weiser@denvergazette.com
Updated 2 weeks ago
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Scott Weiser
Reporter