Colorado News

Black Hawk helicopters were used during interagency exercises at Button Rock Reservoir to boost wildfire preparedness across agencies.

Speaking to more than 60 manufacturers and partners, Polis said the tariffs could impact Colorado jobs and investment. Meanwhile, some Colorado businesses have expressed cautious optimism.

Moreno pleaded guilty to human trafficking and drug distribution involving minors at St. Vrain Valley schools; two co-defendants also face serious charges and sentences.

Registered nurses at Longmont United Hospital have secured a groundbreaking three-year union contract — the first of its kind in Colorado’s private acute care sector — aimed at improving staffing, patient care, and nurse protections.

During a visit to St. Vrain Valley School District’s Innovation Center, Governor Polis joined local leaders in celebrating World Quantum Day and spotlighted efforts to prepare Colorado students for careers in quantum information technology.

Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams expressed opposition to SB25-003, a new gun safety law requiring permits and training for certain firearms.

Kate Kelleghan of Boulder and Laura Pineau from France set a new women’s speed record for climbing the Naked Edge in Eldorado Canyon, completing it in 37 minutes and 8 seconds.

SB25-003, signed into law by Governor Polis yesterday, will require citizens to have a permit and complete a safety course before purchasing certain firearms, while banning rapid-fire conversion devices.

CU Boulder has appointed Ashley Griffin, a veteran law enforcement leader from UT Austin, as its new police chief — marking the university’s first new chief in seven years.

On April 9, Amos Alaniz was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison for the fatal 2022 shooting of 21-year-old Herminia Marquez; his accomplice, Mary Alicia Garcia, was sentenced last year.