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The For-Profit Pipeline: How CoreCivic Capitalizes on CO Inmates
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (797+ words) For eight years, Rodney Eaves was incarcerated at Bent County Correctional Facility in Las Animas, Colorado. One afternoon, Eaves and other inmates were enjoying their routine recreational time in the facility’s common gym space. Then the facility alarm sounded. “After…...
CoCo Comes to Life: Colorado’s Future Passenger Train Unveils Bold New Brand
22+ hour, 32+ min ago (464+ words) Nearly 26,000 Coloradans helped choose the name. Now CoCo has a look and personality all its own. DENVER (July 12, 2026) – Meet CoCo. The Front Range Passenger Rail District unveiled the new brand for the Colorado Connector, or “CoCo,” giving Colorado’s future express…...
Should Niwot Incorporate? Minimum Wage Dispute Sparks Debate
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (665+ words) The debate began when several Niwot business owners and residents opposed a scheduled wage hike. Following pushback, the county rolled back the increase to $16.82 for 2026, implementing a 3% annual increase through 2030. Supporters of incorporation view this compromise as clear evidence that…...
Rep. Junie Joseph Responds to Lawsuit Challenging Denver Public Schools' Equity Redistricting Process
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (344+ words) DENVER, CO — State Representative Junie Joseph issued the following statement today regarding the lawsuit challenging Denver Public Schools’ equity-focused school board redistricting process. “As someone who sponsored the Colorado Voting Rights Act, I believe representation is one of the cornerstones…...
For the Future: How Denver’s Youth Spent the 4th of July
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (861+ words) On July 4, 2026, a crowd of about 50 people gathered at the Denver Capitol building. Unlike a typical Denver protest, this demonstration was organized and led almost entirely by young people. The march was spearheaded by The Youth Coalition, a Gen-Z civic…...
Op-Ed: America at 250 - Reform Without Revolution
1+ week, 1+ day ago (717+ words) America at 250: Are Americans Free Enough to Vote Their Conscience? As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, many Americans are debating whether our Constitution still serves the nation it created. Some argue that because slavery was woven…...
Responsibility: The Missing Half of the American Experiment
1+ week, 1+ day ago (794+ words) This celebratory Fourth of July phrase appeared recently on our town’s Facebook group page. It was, I believe, a reaction to a post reminding residents of the extreme fire danger posed by high winds, dry grass, and searing heat. Another…...
We're All Doing Great...And Other Lies
1+ week, 1+ day ago (311+ words) Comedy that hits home – in the best way. Join us July 11th at the Parsons Theatre in Northglenn for a night of raw honesty and big laughs. Second Chance Comedy Presents: “We’re All Doing Great” And Other Lies – A Standup Comedy…...
No Contract by Kirsten Wilson at Dairy Arts Center
1+ week, 2+ day ago (242+ words) This is a repeating eventSeptember 18, 2026 7:00 pm 17sep7:00 pm10:00 pmNo Contract by Kirsten Wilson at Dairy Arts Center “Is there a way to have dementia without tragedy, when ‘to be or not to be’ is always the question?” No Contract is a one-woman…...
If Melat Kiros’s Victory Surprised You, You Weren't Paying Attention
1+ week, 3+ day ago (204+ words) Many of these positions are the exact types of things we have been told are impossible or not worth pursuing. Yet, they are what won her the race. As we face oppressive heatwaves and a punishing affordability crisis, it should…...