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Colorado legislators advance proposal allowing lawsuits against federal immigration agents
A divided panel of Colorado legislators on Monday advanced a proposal to give individuals injured during an immigration enforcement operation the ability to sue federal agents in state court. The measure comes amid speculation that Colorado could be next on the Trump administration’s target, given the tension between the White House and the state, which…
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Big snow could bring double-digit totals to Colorado peaks in upcoming days
Not much snow is expected this week in Colorado, but the extended forecast is showing that heavy precipitation is likely later this month. According to the National Weather Service, parts of northern Colorado could get about 1 to 3 inches of snow through Thursday afternoon. Other forecasting services echo this prediction, as well. More interesting,…
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So … why do we care about Bad Bunny?
Puerto Rican superstar’s selection to headline first Super Bowl halftime show in Spanish has sparked global conversation and controversy Bad Bunny: The artist who has sent America down a rabbit hole. The Puerto Rican superstar’s selection as the first artist to headline a Super Bowl halftime show performing entirely in Spanish has sparked global conversation…
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Xcel Energy defends power shutoffs
Xcel Energy officials defended the company’s use of public safety power shutoffs during extreme wind events as a necessary step to prevent wildfires, while telling Colorado lawmakers the company is accelerating efforts to make future outages more targeted and shorter. Robert Kenney, president and CEO of Xcel Energy Colorado, told a joint legislative committee Jan.…
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Ruby Hill Rail Yard kicks off season despite warm winter
Despite a blistering winter season wreaking havoc amidst snow sport enthusiasts, Denver’s Ruby Hill Rail Yard has created a snowy oasis in a dry land. The free terrain park — located just south of downtown Denver near the south Platte River — officially kicked off its 2026 season last week, almost a month later than…
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Denver’s layoffs may cost more than just employees
Last summer, the city of Denver lost nearly 160 employees as part of structured layoffs to help Denver Mayor Mike Johnston close a $250 million budget gap. But the city lost much more than just its employees. It lost more than 1,158 years of combined experience, according to analysis and reporting from Axios. Along with…
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Colorado legislators eye giving inmates more earned time to ease prison overcrowding
Colorado lawmakers are proposing several changes to a state law that sponsors say would help ease overcrowding and reduce strain on state facilities. The proposal would mandate data reporting, as well require certain actions, including transitioning inmates from community corrections, considering “alternate sanctions” for technical parole violations, and giving inmates more earned time. In 2018,…
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Colorado lawmakers contemplate avenue for people to sue ICE agents
Colorado legislators are considering a proposal to allow a “cause of action” by individuals injured in an immigration enforcement action. Lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee will hear the proposal this afternoon. The bill would also allow for “legal or equitable relief or any other appropriate relief” if an agent “violates” the U.S. Constitution while…
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Flatiron Freddy makes his Groundhog Day prediction in Colorado
BOULDER, Colo — Move over, Punxsutawney Phil. Colorado has its own weather-forecasting rodent. Flatiron Freddy — a top-hat-wearing, stuffed marmot and “seer of seers” — made his annual weather prediction on Monday at an event in Boulder. The City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Rangers held the annual event at 8 a.m. on Monday at the Ranger Cottage at…
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California girls hockey team wins championship after tragedy in Colorado
In an improbable narrative forged by tragedy and determination, a hockey team of middle schoolers from California won the Western Girls Hockey League championship Sunday in Littleton. In overtime. This weekend, the Santa Clarita Lady Flyers became the adopted darlings of Colorado’s Front Range. Their team van had crashed on an icy stretch of Interstate…