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GOP candidates for Colorado governor discuss policy priorities in Weld County forum
Five Republican candidates for governor shared their vision for Colorado’s future, as well as ample criticism for incumbent Gov. Jared Polis, during the first forum of the primary season on Thursday night. The ticketed forum in Fort Lupton, hosted by the Republican Women of Weld and moderated by Republican consultant Dick Wadhams, featured candidates Greg […]
Rep. Jason Crow introduces pro-democracy initiatives on anniversary of Jan. 6 insurrection
One year after the violent insurrection on the U.S. Capitol, Rep. Jason Crow is rolling out three initiatives that he hopes will reaffirm American democratic values. “We really are at a crossroads at this moment in our history,” Crow said in a call with reporters on Wednesday. “Really, it’s calling for action by all concerned […]
Omicron hospitalization peak in Colorado estimated to be several weeks out
Colorado could be several weeks away from its peak hospitalizations in the current COVID-19 surge, but the uncertainty of the omicron variant makes it difficult to project how it could impact the state’s health care system, according to state epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy. The seven-day percent positivity rate in the state is the highest it […]
Government offers unemployment, mental health resources for Marshall Fire survivors
People out of work due to the Marshall Fire could now qualify for over six months of unemployment benefits from the federal government as businesses rebuild. The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved Disaster Unemployment Assistance for people whose workplace was impacted by the fire, Department of Labor and Employment Director Joe Barela announced Wednesday. DUA […]
Rep. Jason Crow, local leaders push for voting rights bill, civics education as Jan. 6 anniversary nears
One year after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, elected officials and voting rights leaders say, to preserve American democracy, they want a renewed commitment to fighting disinformation and educating the public about the electoral process. “One of the lessons from the last couple years is that our democracy is only as good as […]
Colorado to receive $385 million from Johnson & Johnson opioid settlement
All 64 Colorado counties have signed onto a joint framework for how the state should distribute money from settlements with drug companies, Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Tuesday. When the opioid settlements are finalized this year, Colorado is set to receive approximately $385 million from Johnson & Johnson and the country’s three largest drug distribution […]
Parts of Superior to open Monday after Marshall Fire devastation
Downtown Superior will be reopened to residents and business owners Monday, five days after the Marshall Fire burned through the area. The Spanish Hills subdivision is also likely to reopen by the end of day Monday, Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle announced during an afternoon news conference. Real-time updates and details for reentry will be […]
Colorado sanctuary leaders receive 1-year deportation stays from Biden administration
Three Colorado sanctuary leaders were granted one-year stays of removal earlier this month, meaning they can legally remain in the country throughout 2022 without the threat of deportation. “As we’re sitting here in gratitude for these stays of removal that were granted in these cases, we also want to extend gratitude to the Biden administration […]
Colorado following new CDC guidance for shorter quarantine period
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment updated its COVID-19 quarantine isolation guidelines on Monday to match recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that call for a five-day isolation period for infected people who are asymptomatic. That is down from the previously recommended 10-day isolation period. If someone tests positive for […]
Republican Erik Aadland switches candidacy from Senate to Perlmutter’s House seat
Erik Aadland is dropping out of Colorado’s U.S. Senate race in order to run for the state’s 7th Congressional District next year, the Republican announced Monday morning. “Though it was a very difficult decision after investing significant time, money and effort into the U.S. Senate race, I am motivated by duty and a desire to […]
Mesa County drops lawsuit against Tina Peters over voting services contract
Mesa County will no longer pursue a lawsuit against Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters after she attested to county commissioner documents. The original lawsuit, filed on Dec. 21, alleged that Peters neglected her duty as clerk by failing to attest to legal action the county’s commissioners took to extend a contract with Runbeck Election Services, […]
Omicron variant found in 21 Colorado wastewater systems, making up ‘potentially half’ of new cases
The omicron variant has now been found in every wastewater system that participates in Colorado’s detection system and is connected to nearly half of all new COVID-19 cases in the state this week, health officials said Wednesday. “At this point, we do believe that omicron is widespread across the state and there is likely local […]