Ken Paxton and James Talarico close their Senate campaigns on home turf
To win, Paxton needs to keep the margin close in Collin County, his political home base. Talarico must earn epic returns in Travis County, the…
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Maricopa County prepares for Election Day, has already tabulated 1M ballots
The Maricopa County Elections Department had already tabulated over a million ballots on Monday and said it is fully prepared for any situations that arise…
Read full article βTribal leaders warned border wall construction would disturb Native American remains. They were right.
Contractors erecting a second border wall along the southern boundary of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona have bulldozed a path for equipment, uprooting…
Read full article βGrowing scrutiny of the bench shadows Arizonaβs judicial retention vote
Nestled on Arizona ballots below the big-ticket races like governor and congressional representative, but before the ballot propositions that aim to change the state constitution…
Read full article βSouthwestern 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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Growing scrutiny of the bench shadows Arizonaβs judicial retention vote
Nestled on Arizona ballots below the big-ticket races like governor and congressional representative, but before the ballot propositions that aim to change the state constitution…
▶️ Watch →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…
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ICE agent accused of hitting immigrant in Houston with an SUV turns himself in
Houston ICE officer Mario Alberto Morales turned himself in after being indicted on a felony assault charge for striking a man with his SUV.
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Election officials brace for federal interference but expect to persevere
As concerns rise about the potential for federal influence over the results of next weekβs midterm elections, many voting experts and advocates remain confident that…
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
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Explosive spending, ugly ads and courtroom battles set stage for tense midterm elections
WASHINGTON β When the polls close Tuesday night, the 2026 U.S. election will go down as one of historyβs most expensive and extraordinarily ugly midterms…
Read full article βToys for Tots drive kicks off; Where to find free & discounted food in Tucson
Make the holidays a little brighter for struggling families by making a donation to the annual toy, food and diaper drive.
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
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