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Media ignores immigration status of drunk driver who killed mom and son

Media ignores immigration status of drunk driver who killed mom and son

Missing from news reports that a repeat drunk driver pled guilty last week to vehicular homicide charges in the deaths of a Broomfield mother and her son is the suspect’s immigration history, which includes four deportations. We know it’s true because some media...

Griswold’s partisan spin of 21,000 new registered voters falls flat

Griswold’s partisan spin of 21,000 new registered voters falls flat

Secretary of State Jena Griswold tried her hand at spinning a significant number of newly registered voters as a result of the debate between former Presidents Trump and Vice President Harris. From her press release Thursday: More than 21,000 Coloradans either newly...

Polis fumbles when asked if Harris should talk more about the border

Polis fumbles when asked if Harris should talk more about the border

Aurora Colorado has made national news headlines for weeks because of Venezuelan gang activity and attention by former president Donald Trump. And yet when asked about it on national TV Sunday, Gov. Polis hemmed and hawed then fumbled the ball. His rambling reaction...

One candidate was petty, the other steadfast at Club 20 debate for 3rd CD

One candidate was petty, the other steadfast at Club 20 debate for 3rd CD

Western slope voters can get a clear view of their choices to lead the 3rd Congressional District from this Club 20 debate held in Grand Junction over the weekend. Here’s a hint at who won — Republican Jeff Hurd of Mesa County is the only candidate who felt strong...

State workers stall when pressed on Polis micromanaging wolf program

State workers stall when pressed on Polis micromanaging wolf program

Is Gov. Polis micromanaging the wolf relocation efforts in Colorado that seem to keep going sideways? It’s a legitimate concern, especially considering the overly active interest by the governor’s partner, First Gentleman Marlon Reis, an animal rights activist who...

Colorado Democrats vote against requiring proof of citizenship to vote

Colorado Democrats vote against requiring proof of citizenship to vote

Colorado Democrats on Wednesday voted against a measure requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to vote in federal elections that was part of a six-month government funding bill. U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen called it a “radical agenda,” while U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse called...

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