Southwestern Colorado saw damaging floods overnight. Hereβs what residents documented.
The damage has included a washed out bridge, flooded roads and downed trees. There have been no reported fatalities in Colorado.
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Jared Polis proposes $600M in cuts to Medicaid to address state budget crunch
The Colorado governor released his 8th and final budget request on Sunday
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Westword launches end-of-year membership drive
Every donation helps fund journalism that serves Denver, and you walk away with some great perks. The post Westword launches end-of-year membership drive appeared first…
Read full article βHereβs how residents impacted by flooding in southwestern Colorado can vote before polls close Tuesday
Flooding and road closures have complicated Election Day preparations, but county clerks say voters still have options
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Photos: Halloween weekend at concerts across Denver
From Shadowgrass and Itchy-O to Deadmau5 and Orville Peck, music was alive in the Mile High City on Halloween weekend. The post Photos: Halloween weekend…
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Review: Orville Peck at Mission Ballroom
The Mission transformed into a honky tonk as the formerly fringe-masked troubadour plumbed the depths of his personal darkness. The post Review: Orville Peck at…
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The five best bites we had in October
Something new, something old, something hot, something cold. The post The five best bites we had in October appeared first on Denver Westword.
Read full article βDenver tiny home community switches to βsubstance-freeβ model
The micro-community is set to close at the end of 2027. The post Denver tiny home community switches to βsubstance-freeβ model appeared first on Denver…
Read full article βFlooding inundates southwestern Colorado as San Juan River crests below historic forecast
The river crested lower than feared, but flooding still swamped roads and forced evacuations across the region
Read full article βFree things to do in Denver (and beyond) this week, Nov. 2-8
Check out the Harvest to Holiday Open House at City Floral this weekend. The post Free things to do in Denver (and beyond) this week,…
Read full article βColorado methane pollution rules wonβt change β even if federal regulations are rolled back
Newly adopted state regulatory framework against potent emissions mirrors the regulations the Trump administration has proposed eased
Read full article βLarimer County is tackling data center rules by listening to the public. Over 7,000 have responded so far.
Residents are showing up to say they want no data centers at all, while county staff plans realistic limits to fend off βhyperscaleβ operations
Read full article βColorado is considering a sheriffβs proposal to lead backcountry search and rescue
Larimer County Sheriff John Feyen proposed taking over coordination of multiagency search and rescue missions, which has been handled by Colorado SAR volunteers for more…
Read full article βAnother potentially catastrophic storm threatens southwestern Colorado, prompting evacuations
The area is still recovering from last week's flooding as forecasters warn of historic river levels and heavy rain across multiple counties
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A state with legal cocaine and prostitution is βevery politicianβs wet dreamβ
A Southern Colorado congressional candidate has some interesting campaign platforms. The post A state with legal cocaine and prostitution is βevery politicianβs wet dreamβ appeared…
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Readers have thoughts, many thoughts, on dueling foie gras ban op-eds
From βJust donβt order itβ to βVeal should be next,β opinions on the Denver ballot measure remain highly polarized. The post Readers have thoughts, many…
Read full article βWine with a side of yoga? How Western Slope vineyards are pivoting to survive a consumption slump.
Tasting rooms are turning into third spaces, offering bookclubs, knitting circles, concerts, line dancing and even Vin-Yasa Yoga to lure people in
Read full article βLittwin: In a fever dream election, Republicans in Coloradoβs four red districts have much to lose
Columnist Mike Littwin writes that in a fever dream election, analysts rate traditional GOP strongholds in play amid a gathering political tsunami that could further…
Read full article βNicolais: Monica Martinez will score plenty of goals on Denverβs City Council
I have played pickup soccer for years with the at-large candidate and can vouch for her as a terrific pick for Denverites
Read full article βCarman: Politics can wait. That was a World Series to remember
The Brewersβ victory offers relief from the culture of cynicism and a chance to bask in the realization that sometimes the good guys still win
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