A bipartisan proposal that would protect older and vulnerable adults from financial scammers is advancing through the Colorado statehouse with little opposition. The bill would allow banks and other financial institutions to halt suspicious transactions while they notify the authorities to investigate. “This bill is about stopping and preventing financial exploitation before a senior or […]
Read MoreRepublicans in the U.S. Senate recently pressed forward with a bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and a photo ID to cast a ballot, despite long odds the legislation will ever become law amid bipartisan opposition. The 51-48 vote to formally begin debate on the measure, which GOP lawmakers have […]
Read MoreAurora City Council members cast a final vote recently creating a retail license that limits and imposes certain restrictions on businesses that sell tobacco and other age-restricted psychoactive products. The intent of the license is to prevent youth access to such products by requiring local licensure and compliance checks, according to council documents. It does not […]
Read MoreOn Saturday, February 7th, I found myself walking into the Community College of Aurora’s CentreTech Campus with the kind of excitement usually reserved for weddings and jollof competitions. The African Leadership Group (ALG) was hosting its In-Person Breaking Barriers Convening. As someone who has watched this project grow from a bold idea into a full-blown […]
Read MoreIn a world where Black communities are still fighting for safety, dignity, and representation, Black History Month is not a commemoration. It is a call to action. It asks us to tell the stories that were buried; celebrate the brilliance that was stolen, honor the ancestors who resisted, and build a future worthy of the […]
Read MoreSome city agencies are still not formally sharing critical information technology risks they encounter with Technology Services and other agencies, leaving the city exposed to cyberthreats and vulnerabilities, according to a new follow up report from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA. “If city agencies are not required to let Technology Services know about risks, Technology Services […]
Read MoreHistory Colorado Center in Denver was selected as one of only eight cultural institutions to host a collection of America’s most consequential documents in 2026 as part of the America 250 – Colorado 150 commemoration. History Colorado’s flagship museum in Denver is one of only eight cultural institutions nationwide chosen to display a collection of […]
Read MoreA Facility Reborn in Secrecy Colorado is living through a moment that feels like a political riddle: How does a state facing a freeze on childcare, food assistance, and social‑service funding suddenly find $39 million to operate a new immigration detention facility for just six months? That is the question haunting advocates, families, and local […]
Read MoreThe city of Aurora is now accepting applications from eligible residents, property owners and business owners or employees who want to serve on the board for the voter-created Aurora Downtown Development Authority. A Downtown Development Authority, known as a DDA, is a governmental entity separate from the city and defined by state statute. They are empowered to use future growth in property tax and sales tax revenues in […]
Read MoreOn November 29th, 2025, Aurora witnessed something truly special—the launch of Telesprings Telehealth Clinic on Telesprings.com, a platform designed to bring healthcare closer to home, right at our fingertips. Hosted at the Hyatt House Hotel, the event was more than a formal unveiling; it felt like a family gathering, a community celebration, and a bold […]
Read MoreFarming is a tough and often thankless job. Farmers are tough people who proudly dedicate their lives to feeding the world. Yet even they have their limits. A barrage of modern-day challenges threatens to drive many operations out of business. At the same time, lawmakers, often with the best intentions, are developing policies and regulations […]
Read MoreThe Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, better known as the SAVE Act or SAVE America Act, has become the latest flashpoint in a nation already wrestling with trust, representation, and belonging. The bill, championed by the current administration and its congressional allies, would require in‑person proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections […]
Read MoreWhen women who have survived female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) finally reach the exam room at Denver Health, many arrive carrying decades of unanswered questions. Some have lived most of their adult lives without understanding why intimacy has always been painful, why pleasure has been elusive, or why their bodies feel different from what they imagine […]
Read MoreFor many families, especially within the African and diaspora communities, real estate ownership has long symbolized stability, dignity, and arrival. Yet despite hard work and rising educational attainment, ownership often remains delayed or out of reach for the next generation. The challenge is not ambition. It is not desired. Increasingly, it is not even income. […]
Read MoreEvery March, Women’s History Month offers a powerful opportunity to reflect on the generations of women who have shaped the course of history—often against extraordinary odds. It is a time not only to celebrate well-known pioneers, but also to honor the countless women whose names may not appear in textbooks, yet whose courage, labor, creativity, […]
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