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Jared Polis' political stock is rising amid talk of replacing Biden on 2024 ticket
Gov. Jared Polis is one of a handful of top Democrats under consideration as a possible replacement for President Biden on the 2024 ticket.Why it matters: The popular two-term governor's political stock is rising as calls for Biden to withdraw from the race — including from top Colorado Democrats — mount.State of play: Polis' name is frequently mentioned as a White House contender, alongside the governors of California, Michigan and Pennsylvania — all states with much greater political importance.In recent months, he has voiced opinions on major national issues and didn't shy away from criticizing Biden's debate performance as "not...
Colorado Democrats reject resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza
DENVER — Colorado Democrats on Monday rejected a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza and condemning the "disproportionate military response by Israel" to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that killed 1,200 people — all familiar talking points raised in other avenues by activists seeking an immediate end to hostilities.
Lawyer's failure to cite facts prompts 10th Circuit to toss excessive force case
The federal appeals court based in Colorado agreed last week that police officers from Littleton, Englewood and Denver cannot be held liable for killing one person and partially paralyzing another because the plaintiffs' lawyer failed to cite any facts of the case while appealing a trial judge's decision. During a...
Voters in six states—CO, FL, MD, NY, NV, and SD—will be deciding on abortion in 2024, with measures proposed in five other states
Voters in six states—Colorado, Florida, Maryland, New York, Nevada, and South Dakota—will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. Initiatives are also proposed in five additional states. On June 28, a ballot initiative to provide a state constitutional right to an abortion was certified for the ballot...
HOTWORX came on for Workout Wednesday
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The weather is hot and so is the local sauna studio. Wednesday we had a special guest on for Work Out Wednesday. Ella came in from HOTWORX. The general manager told us about the eight different saunas and 12 different workouts within them. She described it as “a totally revolutionary approach to fitness.”
Even Nolan Arenado’s struggles don’t change Cardinals big win in Rockies trade
Even with the St. Louis Cardinals climbing back into playoff contention after a slow start, the most remarkable part of that is that they've been able to do so with their two biggest offensive starts, corner infielders Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt, not looking anything remotely like themselves. Arenado hasn't...
Colorado writer declares 'Legally Blonde' criminally relevant
A young woman born in 2001, the same year Elle Woods first burst onto pink-splashed movie screens with her empowering message for women around the world, is now old enough to be entering law school herself. Oh my God, you guys. It’s true: It’s been 23 years since the iconic film “Legally Blonde” was released, and 17 since it was turned into a Tony Award-winning stage musical. ...
After nearly four decades, North Metro Fire deputy chief of operations hangs it up
After nearly four decades, former Deputy Chief of Operations Jeff Bybee has retired from service at the North Metro Fire District. The district, which serves Northglenn and Broomfield, and some areas of Jefferson, Weld and Adams counties, said a fond farewell to Bybee last week after 39 years of service.
Denver area events for July 4
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Thursday. 4th of July Party — With Food, beer gardens and entertainment starting at noon with fireworks at 9:30...
Broncos Camp Preview: Courtland Sutton is Denver’s best WR going into the season
The Denver Broncos have a good problem on their hands as the team prepares for the start of NFL Training Camp here in the next few weeks. With a number of position battles on deck, wide receiver could be one of the most important ones of the offseason. What does the depth look like, and how many receivers might Denver keep?
UFC 303 Winner Makes Two-Week Turnaround, Faces Drew Dober At UFC Fight Night Denver
UFC lightweight veteran Drew Dober will get the chance to fight close to home after one recent victor stepped in on extremely short-notice to meet him on July 13. Dober, who trains out of Denver, Colorado, was originally added to the lineup for next weekend’s UFC Fight Night in the ”Mile-High City” against the in-form Mike Davis. Last month, however “Beast Boy” suffered a nasty torn bicep in training.
New Broncos OLB Jonah Elliss models his game after Haason Reddick
The Denver Broncos used a third-round draft pick this spring to select Utah pass rusher Jonah Elliss. Elliss (6-2, 248 pounds) models his game after New York Jets pass rusher Haason Reddick (6-1, 240 pounds), a two-time Pro Bowler. “I watched Haason Reddick a lot and try to replicate my game after him just because I felt like he had a little more stature, and we kind of use the same moves,” Elliss said during a call with reporters on April 26. “He’s really a speed guy and that’s what I am trying to be, too. I actually watched his film a lot...
Macanta homeowners continue to fight for promised open space
Residents in the Macanta neighborhood in Douglas County aren't giving up their fight to protect the views they say they were promised.The community is just northeast of Castle Rock, off Crowfoot Valley Road. Homeowners say they were sold on the idea of protected open space. But now, the developer wants to build more homes.Neighbors say they paid a higher lot fee to live among nature and were told this 23-acre parcel of land would remain undeveloped, even as another neighborhood was set to be built on the other side of a nearby ridge. However, the developer is now proposing building...
Alamo Drafthouse in Littleton is unionizing; organizers allege firings
Another location of the Alamo Drafthouse movie theater chain in Colorado is unionizing and union organizers allege the company fired supervisors after asking them to spy on organizers.The Littleton location of the theater chain announced it was forming a union, just a few months after the Westminster location announced it would unionize."The Alamo Collective Organizing Committee-CWA at the Littleton cinema expresses profound disappointment following the recent announcement of layoffs affecting four supervisors within our ranks," the union said in a statement. "Alamo Drafthouse corporate cited a new policy as the rationale for these layoffs, a policy that was implemented without...
DIA, event organizers paid for Mayor Mike Johnston's trips to Paris, Ireland
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has been hopscotching to European cities practically free of charge, his office confirmed. Event organizers picked up Johnston's expenses for his trip to France, while Denver International Airport paid for his trip to Ireland. Because organizers paid for much of those expenses, it's not clear what...
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