Politics

2024 ballot measure would make Colorado’s primaries open, enact ranked-choice voting for general elections

Thiry, the wealthy former CEO of DaVita, is behind the initiative, which would also do away with Colorado’s caucus and…

November 20, 2023

Drama, tempers and maneuvering as Colorado lawmakers race to offer property tax relief

Colorado Senate GOP caucus tried to use a parliamentary objection to extend the session until at least Tuesday

November 18, 2023

Legislation would provide benefits for rural health care and education

Amendments and requests proposed by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert would provide increased funding for rural health and educational services.

November 17, 2023

On first day of special session, Democrats and Republicans offer dueling property tax plans

An overhead view of the Colorado Senate chambers. (Associated Press file) What’s known as SB23B-001 would take some of the…

November 17, 2023

Tina Peters files federal lawsuit to block criminal investigations, prosecutions against her

Peters, a Republican who ran unsuccessfully for Colorado secretary of state last year, was indicted on 10 counts by a…

November 16, 2023

What Colorado lawmakers could do in their special session on property taxes (and more)

Desks in the House chamber at the Colorado State Capitol are clean and empty on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, awaiting…

November 16, 2023

Support for Proposition HH began eroding the moment the Colorado property tax relief plan was introduced

weak foundation was reflected in how voters rejected Proposition HH, a 10-year property tax relief and state spending overhaul, by…

November 16, 2023

Although humbled and apologetic, Lauren Boebert is sticking to her guns

‘Closed mouths don’t get fed,’ congresswoman says in interview

October 30, 2023

For Boebert’s GOP rivals, it’s a race to the middle

Hurd and Russ Andrews pitch themselves as moderate options

October 30, 2023

Boebert touts work to GOP voters in SW Colorado, but theater scandal resurfaces

Boebert apologizes again for the September incident, but her Republican rivals aren’t ready to let her off the hook

October 29, 2023

Colorado Springs man pleads guilty to felony assault charge stemming from Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol

Insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump breach the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the…

October 26, 2023

The unlikely affiliation between universal pre-K and nicotine taxes is a story of politics and tobacco money

Father John Opp and daughter Giuliana at the Isabella Bird Community School in Denver. He said he's grateful for the…

October 24, 2023

No, Proposition HH doesn’t raise property taxes. But it’s unlikely to cut them as much as supporters say.

The Colorado Sun fact-checked misleading claims made by both sides on the 2023 Colorado ballot measure June 8, 2023 Metro…

October 19, 2023

Gov. Polis holds listening session with local leaders

part of a visit through Southwest Colorado

October 3, 2023

Rocky Mountain Values hosts protest against Lauren Boebert ahead of possible government shutdown

U.S. Reps. Boebert, Matt Gaetz skip Republican Lincoln Day Dinner

September 24, 2023

Protesters picket The Durango Herald

Leaders from La Plata County GOP showed up to protest coverage, bar reporters entry from events

September 12, 2023

Bill Richardson, former N.M. governor and U.N. ambassador who worked to free detained Americans, dies

Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson emerges from his office in Santa Fe in 2020. Richardson died Saturday at age…

September 2, 2023

New federal lawsuit targets Colorado law meant to persuade voters not to cut their taxes

Bill 1321 requires that voters be informed of at least three programs and services that would be affected by ballot…

August 8, 2023

Fiscally conservative group highlights southwestern lawmakers in early endorsements

Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., speaks during a news conference to announce the bipartisan Southwest Caucus on June 15 on Capitol…

July 9, 2023

Democratic candidate Adam Frisch meets with residents on listening tour through CD3

Challenger reaffirms priorities while criticizing U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert

June 10, 2023

First lady Jill Biden makes Denver stop to discuss education and the workforce

will cover administration’s economic policies

April 4, 2023

Dave Williams elected to lead battered Colorado GOP for next two years

Williams succeeds Kristi Burton Brown, who was state party chairwoman for two years

March 11, 2023

State officials: Affordable housing a perplexing problem

studio apartments are not a viable solution to blue collar workers, Colorado representative says at forum

March 4, 2023

Israel’s rightward shift is straining its ties with U.S. Jews

Coalition includes ultra-Orthodox and ultranationalist parties

February 24, 2023