Colorado News

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.

Longmont and Loveland’s Urban Field Pizza placed fifth for Detroit-style and seventh for pan-style pizza at the International Pizza Expo, one of the most prestigious events in the global pizza industry.

YWCA Boulder County led 115 girls and women in a day of advocacy at the Colorado State Capitol on April 9, meeting with lawmakers to support bills on reproductive justice, gun safety, and women’s economic security.

Boulder County is partnering with local school districts to host its sixth annual High School Student Voter Registration Awareness Week, encouraging teens as young as 15 to pre-register and learn about the voting process.

NBA Insider Chris Haynes reported that the Denver Nuggets have parted ways with general manager Calvin Booth and head coach Michael Malone, with David Adelman set to take over coaching duties for the team.

On April 5, thousands gathered in downtown Longmont for a “Hands Off” protest against actions by Donald Trump, as captured in these photos by Kenneth Wajda.

Music First has won a court case against Longmont Social after the venue failed to pay musicians and attend mediation, with the organization now seeking judgment to collect the owed funds.

Chevron crews are working to contain a leaking oil and gas well near Galeton, Colorado, prompting evacuations and a second day of school closure as real-time air quality monitoring continues.

Aspen-based chef and James Beard Award semifinalist Mawa McQueen is opening Crepe Therapy Café in Boulder, blending French-inspired fare with a mission to connect people.