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Senior editor for public affairs at @denverpost.com. Into politics, cities, transportation and running. @jonmurray on X, @jonmurrio on Threads. Contact: jmurray(at)denverpost .com.
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The Adams Co. commissioners put out a statement citing vague allegations of "inappropriate behavior" by the county's treasurer. Reporter John Aguilar sought - and received - an investigative report that details what's alleged. Read here: www.denverpost.com/2025/12/05/a... @denverpost.com
Adams County treasurer faces calls to step down over allegations of ‘inappropriate behavior’
“We are deeply disappointed with this situation,” Adams County Board of Commissioners Chair Lynn Baca said about allegations against Treasurer Alex Villagran.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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New: Unpublished work by Andrea Gibson is part of new Colorado anthology supporting poet laureate program

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Unpublished work by Andrea Gibson is part of new Colorado anthology supporting poet laureate program
“Poets laureate play a unique and important role uplifting arts and culture in Colorado,” said Colorado Creative Industries Director Josh Blanchard.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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The Cambodian government has formally requested records from the family of the late Emma C. Bunker, a former Denver Art Museum consultant who helped museums around the world acquire looted Southeast Asian antiquities.

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Cambodia seeks records from family of late Denver Art Museum consultant Emma Bunker
Bradley Gordon, an American attorney who serves as a legal adviser to the Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, called the documents a “missing roadmap.”
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December 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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BREAKING: Supreme Court allows Texas to use its new gerrymandered congressional districts map in next year's mid-term elections:
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Supreme Court allows Texas to use new congressional district map drawn to favor Republicans
Texas officials drew the new congressional map to help Republicans gain up to five additional seats in the House in next year's midterm elections.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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#copolitics
December 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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The guy overseeing Colorado's wolf reintroduction recently left that job for another at the state. What wasn't disclosed: He was going to be fired, for an unknown reason, was put on paid leave and resigned instead.
@denverpost.com's Elise Schmelzer has more: www.denverpost.com/2025/12/03/c...
CPW director who oversaw wolf reintroduction resigned to avoid being fired, documents show
The director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife resigned his position late last month to avoid being fired and was given another job with the state, documents show.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Colorado governor asks Trump administration to reconsider killing free online tax-filing program trib.al/g97kVZC
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis asks Trump administration to reconsider killing free online tax-filing program
Gov. Jared Polis asked the federal government to reconsider its decision to halt IRS Direct File in a letter sent Wednesday to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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You will be glad if you take the time to read Noelle's lovely story here:
December 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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This story is eye-opening: RTD approves record high $1.5 billion budget but faces deficit; service cuts possible www.denverpost.com/2025/12/02/r... via @denverpost.com
RTD approves record high $1.5 billion budget but faces deficit; service cuts possible
Sixteen months ago, RTD leaders declared metro Denver’s public transit agency financially robust with no warning signs, but the latest records show RTD has fallen into the red, which may forc…
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December 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Welcome to a snow day 🌨️

Here's everything you need to know:
❄️ #cowx forecast: trib.al/l491dAZ
❄️ DIA delays: trib.al/NKqJsaA
❄️ School delays: trib.al/0p9j1vk
❄️ Snow totals: trib.al/3gp2ieN
❄️ Snow driving refresher: trib.al/Q6kWxMq
Denver weather: When, where and how much snow to expect Wednesday?
As of 5 a.m. Wednesday, 2.3 inches of snow had been reported at Denver International Airport, and 2 to 4 inches had accumulated across the rest of the metro area, meteorologists said.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Aurora’s newly seated progressive council majority seeks ‘a reset’ after years of conservative domination trib.al/tMvvbWp
Aurora’s newly seated progressive council majority seeks ‘a reset’ after years of conservative domination
“Voters made it unmistakably clear that they want a more stable, more collaborative and more solutions-focused city government,” newly sworn-in Aurora Councilman Rob Andrews said.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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Trump administration renames Colorado’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory trib.al/qgEUiWj
Trump administration renames Colorado’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Federal officials on Monday renamed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory — which is headquartered in Golden — and removed any mention of renewable energy.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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As always, I/we prefer a confidence-based look. A relatively high confidence forecast. 2-5" in Denver, and I would currently lean towards the high end of that range.

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December 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Why Are These Colorado Hats Huge in China? www.gq.com/story/colora...
Why Are These Colorado Hats Huge in China?
Everywhere writer Andrew Fedorov went while traveling through China, he saw people wearing hats that simply read “Colorado.” Where did this oddly specific trend come from? The answer lies somewhere be...
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December 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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If you're returning to the news-sphere after the holiday, I urge you to spend time reading this piece about the tragic death of a Colorado lawmaker on Thanksgiving eve, by @katielang.bsky.social: www.denverpost.com/2025/11/27/f...
Colorado Sen. Faith Winter, killed in I-25 crash, remembered for relentless advocacy, ‘tremendous heart’
State Sen. Faith Winter was a fierce and relentless advocate for Colorado’s families, climate and transportation who forever altered the state’s political landscape by fighting to make …
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December 1, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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It’s officially Denver’s first snow of the season!

A whopping 0.2” at DIA = we’re on the board. First measurable snow since April 18 (225 days).

❄️ 2nd-latest first snow of the season (12/10/21).

❄️ 225 snowless days = T-3rd-longest snowless on record for Denver.

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November 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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This new homeless navigation center’s unique tiered approach is geared toward reaching self-sufficiency trib.al/u4cl5BK
This new homeless navigation center’s unique tiered approach is geared toward reaching self-sufficiency
“The idea is to move up the tiers into much better living situations,” Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman said of the homelessness approach used in the new Aurora Regional Navigation Campus.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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“She believed in the work she was doing, believed in the power of friendship and connection and will always live on that way and certainly live on in my heart.” Colorado Sen. Faith Winter was killed Wed. in a crash on I-25. She was 45 years old. via @denverpost.com www.denverpost.com/2025/11/27/f...
Colorado Sen. Faith Winter, killed in I-25 crash, remembered for relentless advocacy, ‘tremendous heart’
State Sen. Faith Winter was a fierce and relentless advocate for Colorado’s families, climate and transportation who forever altered the state’s political landscape by fighting to make …
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November 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Jeffco Public Schools will begin telling employees in mid-December whether they will still have jobs next school year. District leaders estimate at least 150 full-time positions will be cut as they slash $45 million in spending // Story by @jessicaseaman.bsky.social
Jeffco Public Schools to cut at least 150 jobs as district faces deficit
District officials will begin telling employees in mid-December whether they will still have jobs next school year.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Colorado Sen. Faith Winter, killed in I-25 crash, remembered for relentless advocacy, ‘tremendous heart’ trib.al/PsbFeZp
Colorado Sen. Faith Winter, killed in I-25 crash, remembered for relentless advocacy, ‘tremendous heart’
State Sen. Faith Winter was a fierce and relentless advocate for Colorado’s families, climate and transportation who forever altered the state’s political landscape by fighting to make …
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November 28, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Faith Winter is why Colorado has a paid family leave program. My enduring memory: breaking the news to her that the AP had called it and the measure had passed, five years ago this month.

She was killed in a car crash today. I wish her loved ones solace and comfort. coloradosun.com/2025/11/26/f...
November 27, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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Sad news out of the legislature tonight: State Sen. Faith Winter has died. Here is the statement from @colorado.gov:
November 27, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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It shouldn't be so hard to get the state government to provide basic information in plain English.... but it so often is
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Poking my head up from a drive across Kansas (go Chiefs): DoC confirms that its odd statement from last evening means the state has rejected the Trump admin’s request to transfer Tina Peters. Confirmation backs up @kylec.bsky.social’s reading of the statement from last night.
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Colorado officials reject Tina Peters prison transfer request by Trump administration trib.al/LJRWyu9
November 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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NEW: The Colorado Department of Corrections says it won’t grant the Trump administration’s request to transfer Tina Peters to the federal prison system, characterizing it as not fitting with the “standard practice” for moving inmates.
Colorado officials reject Tina Peters prison transfer request by Trump administration
The Colorado Department of Corrections says it won’t grant the Trump administration’s request to transfer Tina Peters to the federal prison system.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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We obtained the Federal Bureau of Prisons request for Peters’ transfer, which says she’s serving time in conditions that “are not conducive to the factors involved in her case.” The state redacted this info when it released the letter to us + other media, saying it was contrary to public interest.
November 25, 2025 at 11:36 PM