U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, chair of the Colorado Republican Party, defended the integrity of the state’s election system in remarks to a conservative online crowd Wednesday night, drawing the ire of fellow President Donald Trump supporters. Buck joined three Republican…
Read MoreColorado grocery workers worry as Thanksgiving shoppers crowd stores
This is one of the busiest weeks of the year for grocery stores, and workers in those stores are worried. They’re worried that the aisles are too crowded, and that too few people wear masks. They’re worried about how many…
Read MoreColorado regulators give final OK to sweeping overhaul of oil, gas rules
After delays caused by the pandemic and a nearly full change in members, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission on Monday unanimously approved a broad swath of new rules seen as some of the strictest in the country. The…
Read MoreColorado Congresswoman-elect Lauren Boebert may carry Glock at Capitol
WASHINGTON — A firearms-toting congresswoman-elect who owns a gun-themed restaurant in Rifle, Colorado, has already asked Capitol Police about carrying her weapon on Capitol grounds, her office has acknowledged. If she does so, she apparently won’t be alone. The practice…
Read MoreColorado legislature’s special session to start Nov. 30, focus on seven forms of relief – The Denver Post
After stating this week that he would call the legislature back to the Capitol for a special session on COVID-19 relief, Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday night announced the session will begin Nov. 30 and focus on seven forms of…
Read MoreColorado Springs named finalist for U.S. Space Command headquarters
The U.S. Space Command headquarters could be staying in Colorado. Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs was named one of six finalists to house the military’s newest branch, U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner announced in separate news…
Read MoreColorado governor calls special session on COVID-19 stimulus package
Gov. Jared Polis and legislative leaders Tuesday announced a special session of the Colorado General Assembly, likely to be held at some point after Thanksgiving, and concerning a state stimulus package. “Extraordinary times call for extraordinary actions,” said Polis, during…
Read MoreColorado State men’s basketball unveils Mountain West schedule – The Denver Post
Colorado State University on Tuesday announced its Mountain West schedule for the 2020-21 men’s basketball season. The Rams will play two-game conference series over the course of 10 weeks. The reason for series play is to help lower costs and…
Read MoreColorado sees sharp jump in hate crimes, FBI reports
Reported hate crimes in Colorado rose 74% in 2019 compared to 2018, according to data released Monday by the FBI. The federal agency reported 210 hate crimes in Colorado in 2019, compared to 121 in 2018, a significant year-over-year increase…
Read MoreColorado to receive 1.7 million rapid COVID-19 tests, though their accuracy for screening is uncertain
Colorado will receive 1.7 million rapid tests for COVID-19, but it’s not clear how accurate their results are for the screening the state intends to do. In late October, the White House announced Colorado’s allotment as part of a plan…
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