Regional News

Secret societies and masquerade fever took over Colorado’s social scene in the 1870s

The soon-to-be Centennial State celebrated Washington’s Birthday with parades, pigeon shoots and decadent costume balls

February 23, 2026

How tensions over religion molded Colorado’s constitution

Church and the Centennial State: School funding, tax exemptions and ‘the God Idea’ sparked protracted debates among delegates in 1876

February 22, 2026

Regional News

Colorado legislators deny records request related to luxury Vail retreat with lobbyists

Proposed lawsuit alleges violation, but group leaders say they relied on advice from nonpartisan state legal advisers

February 20, 2026

Regional News

The Blotter, Feb. 13-15

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Friday 8:46 a.m. Someone’s ex-wife threatened to kill a cat somewhere along U.S. Highway 550.…

February 18, 2026

Regional News

The Blotter, Feb. 7-8, 12-13

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Saturday 10:09 a.m. Someone’s neighbor was putting up speed limit signs on County Road 502.…

February 17, 2026

Regional News

Ballot initiative would add constitutional right to access public meetings and records in Colorado

Efforts have been made to narrow the definition of ‘public business’ and allow more time for records requests

February 16, 2026

Regional News

The Blotter, Feb. 4-5

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Thursday 7:57 a.m. Someone found an injured cat in their front yard on Horizon Drive.…

February 13, 2026

Regional News

‘Tamale Act’ would expand the kinds of food Colorado home chefs can sell

Refrigerated and meat items would be allowable under state’s Cottage Foods Act

February 13, 2026

Local News

As some Democratic governors lead on ICE pushback, Jared Polis takes a hands-off approach

Polis leader has asked for more federal accountability, but not tight reins

February 12, 2026

Regional News

Colorado’s Attorney General just launched a new system for reporting misconduct by ICE

Will it actually work?

February 12, 2026

Regional News

Colorado man who abused nearly 200 corpses gets 40 years, families call him a ‘monster’

Crystina Page, left, hugs Angelika Stedman on Feb. 6 outside of the El Paso County Courthouse in Colorado Springs, ahead…

February 6, 2026

Regional News

ICE is violating court order against warrantless arrests in Colorado, lawyers say

Attorneys representing immigrants are asking a federal judge to intervene – again

February 6, 2026

Regional News

The Blotter, Jan. 30-Feb 2

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Saturday 12:15 p.m. A German shepherd was loose on County Road 142. 5:26 p.m. Someone’s…

February 5, 2026

Regional News

Colorado Democrats advance bill to allow individuals to sue ICE agents

Trio of immigration-related bills announced ahead of committee hearing

February 5, 2026

Regional News

A flood of proposals to change Colorado peak names faces opposition

Attorney has submitted proposals for 97 new names of peaks

February 3, 2026

Regional News

Colorado River governors express cautious optimism after ‘historic’ D.C. meeting

Gov. Polis among participants in eleventh-hour gathering

February 2, 2026

Regional News

Deadly crash along I-70 involving CDOT snowplow and youth hockey team

Driver of a Sprinter van died; plow apparently lost control

January 30, 2026

Regional News

Tri-State says no thanks to federal orders to keep Craig coal power plant open

The co-op and one of its partners formally object, saying being forced to keep Craig 1 running upsets the ability…

January 30, 2026

Regional News

Federal judge blocks Trump threats to remove Coloradans from SNAP

Preliminary injunction blocks order that would have required Colorado to conduct in-person interviews for 100,000 households receiving food stamps

January 29, 2026

Regional News

The Blotter, Jan. 23-28

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Friday 2:52 p.m. Someone called deputies to inform them that their neighbor’s ex-boyfriend was doing…

January 29, 2026

Regional News

Colorado’s population growth is slowest since 1989 as thousands leave for other states

People are leaving; guess where they’re going

January 28, 2026

Regional News

Colorado Democrats in Congress call on Noem to resign after ICE shootings

Rep. DeGette says ICE should be dismantled if agency is not held to ‘strict standards’

January 28, 2026

Regional News

Colorado wildlife officials search for person who shot bald eagle with ball bearing

Bird was found Jan. 12 along the shoreline of Croke Reservoir in Northglenn

January 27, 2026

Regional News

Governors of Colorado River states summoned to D.C. in hopes of breaking negotiations impasse

Jared Polis plans to attend meeting

January 26, 2026