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"Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants out of the U.S. were midair on March 15 when a federal judge in Washington ordered the Trump administration to turn them around."
Trump officials and judge face off over flights to El Salvador in rare, high-stakes contempt probe - Sentinel Colorado
"The judge has to believe that some line may have been crossed that you can't ignore."
sentinelcolorado.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants out of the U.S. were midair on March 15 when a federal judge in Washington ordered the Trump administration to turn them around."
"The Summit County Sheriff’s Office and county staff went into a Summit Board of County Commissioners work session Tuesday, November 25, with different recommendations for the size of the Sheriff’s Office’s 2026 budget."
Summit County Commissioners and Sheriff’s Office clash over public safety budget | SummitDaily.com
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office and county staff went into a Summit Board of County Commissioners work session Tuesday, Nov. 25, with different recommendations for the size of the Sheriff’s Office’s 2026 budget. Sheriff Jaime...
www.summitdaily.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
"The Summit County Sheriff’s Office and county staff went into a Summit Board of County Commissioners work session Tuesday, November 25, with different recommendations for the size of the Sheriff’s Office’s 2026 budget."
"“I wonder how the twelve portraits in the rotunda change the percentage of women in the building,” artist Annette Coleman joked as she stood near the Capitol’s grand staircase, wrapped by murals of men." #denver
New exhibition in the Colorado Capitol's Rotunda Gallery celebrates women artists
The Colorado Women's Caucus for Art is making sure history honors these influential figures.
www.cpr.org
December 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
"“I wonder how the twelve portraits in the rotunda change the percentage of women in the building,” artist Annette Coleman joked as she stood near the Capitol’s grand staircase, wrapped by murals of men." #denver
"What we know: Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, drove across the country and allegedly shot two members of the National Guard — one of them now dead, the other, at last report, in critical condition."
Trump casts blame, then uses DC tragedy to intensify anti-migrant crackdown
Trump blames Biden for the tragedy. He doesn’t mention that the shooting suspect was granted asylum during the Trump administration.
coloradosun.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"What we know: Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, drove across the country and allegedly shot two members of the National Guard — one of them now dead, the other, at last report, in critical condition."
"The Broken Drum Tavern was a “working man’s bar” — likely the last of its kind in Boulder. Serving only low-alcohol beer, it opened during citywide prohibition, then was torn down to make room for new development, including a parking garage."
What happened to Boulder’s Broken Drum Tavern, the last 3.2 bar on Pearl Street
Once a hub for mechanics, laborers and early-morning regulars, the Broken Drum was demolished in 1983 to make way for the 15th Street parking garage.
boulderreportinglab.org
December 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
"The Broken Drum Tavern was a “working man’s bar” — likely the last of its kind in Boulder. Serving only low-alcohol beer, it opened during citywide prohibition, then was torn down to make room for new development, including a parking garage."
"Interstate 70 is the only major east-to-west highway in Colorado. That’s apparent for anyone who’s ever driven its steep and curving mountain passes. Sometimes “driven” is a generous term."
There’s a new webpage to help motorists on the I-70 mountain corridor
A CDOT landing page launched in November consolidates road and traffic conditions with other Interstate 70 resources.
www.cpr.org
December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"Interstate 70 is the only major east-to-west highway in Colorado. That’s apparent for anyone who’s ever driven its steep and curving mountain passes. Sometimes “driven” is a generous term."
"The newly formed Boulder County Employees Union is accusing the county of failing to negotiate in good faith and delaying unnecessarily while staffing cuts are being made." #boulder
Boulder County union accuses county of delaying as layoffs expected - The Boulder Reporting Lab
Union members say the county is not negotiating in good faith, while county officials say delays are typical and shaped by a major budget deficit.
boulderreportinglab.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"The newly formed Boulder County Employees Union is accusing the county of failing to negotiate in good faith and delaying unnecessarily while staffing cuts are being made." #boulder
"How to find them … It’s never a bad idea to support your local independent bookstore. Here are some tools for deciding the best way to buy: NewPages Guide: *List of Colorado independent bookstores *Bookshop." #denver
2025 holiday book guide: Authors help shape your gift list
From novels to nonfiction and everything in between, these recommendations can give you a head start on finding that perfect present (maybe to yourself).
coloradosun.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"How to find them … It’s never a bad idea to support your local independent bookstore. Here are some tools for deciding the best way to buy: NewPages Guide: *List of Colorado independent bookstores *Bookshop." #denver
"By Samantha Kelly, Bloomberg News* Spot, the four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics Inc., is perhaps best known for its viral dance routines to songs like “Uptown Funk."
A $100,000 robot dog is becoming standard in policing — and raising ethical alarms – Boulder Daily Camera
More than 60 bomb squads and SWAT teams in the US and Canada are now using Spot.
www.dailycamera.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"By Samantha Kelly, Bloomberg News* Spot, the four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics Inc., is perhaps best known for its viral dance routines to songs like “Uptown Funk."
"Jewish Family Service of Colorado is rarely quiet these days." #denver
Jewish Family Service of Colorado provides food aid and housing support
Jewish Family Service of Colorado serves more than 26,000 people annually through over 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling and more.
www.denverpost.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"Jewish Family Service of Colorado is rarely quiet these days." #denver
"The climate has featured prominently in recent global headlines — COP30 in Brazil, Bill Gates’ climate priorities memo, new coral reef warnings, the EU’s softened 2040 target and the world edging closer to 1.5°C."#boulderr
Boulder has cut greenhouse gas emissions nearly in half since 2005
New city data show steady progress toward climate goals, but keeping up the pace will be increasingly difficult.
boulderreportinglab.org
December 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"The climate has featured prominently in recent global headlines — COP30 in Brazil, Bill Gates’ climate priorities memo, new coral reef warnings, the EU’s softened 2040 target and the world edging closer to 1.5°C."#boulderr
"I do not know why Governor Jared Polis keeps playing footsy with Tina Peters and President Donald Trump. Apparently neither does any other serious individual engaged in Colorado’s election system."
Nicolais: Gov. Polis’ continued silence on Tina Peters puts him in her camp
The governor refuses to take a strong stand against federal attempts to take custody of Peters and presumably provide preferential treatment
coloradosun.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM
"I do not know why Governor Jared Polis keeps playing footsy with Tina Peters and President Donald Trump. Apparently neither does any other serious individual engaged in Colorado’s election system."
"State surveys show Colorado businesses, ag overwhelmingly view tariffs as negative" #denver
Report finds Colorado businesses overwhelmingly see tariffs as negative
State officials who survey Colorado businesses, farmers and ranchers found they're facing tough decisions about raising their prices, reducing the payroll and the future of their operations.
www.denverpost.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"State surveys show Colorado businesses, ag overwhelmingly view tariffs as negative" #denver
"Afghan asylum seeker Mohammad Ali Dadfar was living in Boulder County with his family for over a year while their asylum application moved through court in Denver." #boulder
How a Colorado asylum seeker was detained hundreds of miles from home — and the legal questions that could decide his fate
An Afghan father living in Colorado after fleeing the Taliban was detained despite his active parole. The case points to questions about ICE authority and asylum law, according to experts.
www.dailycamera.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
"Afghan asylum seeker Mohammad Ali Dadfar was living in Boulder County with his family for over a year while their asylum application moved through court in Denver." #boulder
"Broomfield has the highest rate of domestic violence fatalities per 100,000 people among Colorado’s 12 urban counties, according to a report from the Colorado Attorney General’s Office." #boulder
Attorney general's office report shows Broomfield has the highest number of domestic violence fatalities per 100,000 people
The report, released in October, also includes recommendations for reducing fatalities, some of which Broomfield law enforcement agencies already employ
www.dailycamera.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
"Broomfield has the highest rate of domestic violence fatalities per 100,000 people among Colorado’s 12 urban counties, according to a report from the Colorado Attorney General’s Office." #boulder
"If you’re arrested in America for a minor charge — say, for speeding or loitering — the punishment from the legal system might end up being the least of your worries." #coleg
Why is there so much police body cam footage on YouTube? | VoxVoxPodcastVideoVoxCloseVideoPodcastCrosswordFacebookInstagramYoutubeRSSTikTokVoxShareGiftPodcastPodcastVoxFacebookInstagramYoutubeRSSTikTok
Police body cams were supposed to be for justice. They’ve turned into viral content instead.
www.vox.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"If you’re arrested in America for a minor charge — say, for speeding or loitering — the punishment from the legal system might end up being the least of your worries." #coleg
"After decades of planning and four years of work, construction at the Chimney Hollow Reservoir, just west of Loveland, is now on pause."
Uranium discovered in newly built Colorado dam pauses $600 million project
The new Chimney Hollow Reservoir halts construction and threatens timeline for major water supply
www.cpr.org
November 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
"After decades of planning and four years of work, construction at the Chimney Hollow Reservoir, just west of Loveland, is now on pause."
"If your weekend isn’t already stuffed with plans, there’s plenty to do across Colorado." #boulder
Things to do in Colorado for Thanksgiving weekend
Free admission to state parks, a chocolate festival, holiday markets, tree-lighting ceremonies, and so much more.
www.cpr.org
November 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM
"If your weekend isn’t already stuffed with plans, there’s plenty to do across Colorado." #boulder
"Lawsuit: Meta allowed sex-trafficking posts on Instagram as it put profit over kids’ safety" #denver
Lawsuit: Meta allowed sex-trafficking posts on Instagram as it put profit over kids’ safety – The Denver Post
'Meta allowed its products to infiltrate classrooms, disrupt learning environments, and contribute directly to the youth mental health crisis,' lawsuit claims.
www.denverpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"Lawsuit: Meta allowed sex-trafficking posts on Instagram as it put profit over kids’ safety" #denver
"Boulder City Council election was not ‘billionaire-backed’ Let’s set the record straight: no recent Boulder City Council candidate was “billionaire-backed” or bankrolled by large PACs, corporations or oil and gas interests." #boulder
Boulder City Council election was not 'billionaire-backed'; how CU responds to authoritarian regime (Letters)
Boulder Daily Camera open forum letters to the editor for Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.
www.dailycamera.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM
"Boulder City Council election was not ‘billionaire-backed’ Let’s set the record straight: no recent Boulder City Council candidate was “billionaire-backed” or bankrolled by large PACs, corporations or oil and gas interests." #boulder
"BOULDER AREA 15th Street Gallery:* Featuring lithographs by Santa Fe artist Rodney Carswell. open by appointment only; 1708 15th St., Boulder; 15thstreetgalleryboulder." #boulder
Boulder County art exhibits on display this week – Boulder Daily Camera
Here's what's on the walls of area galleries.
www.dailycamera.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"BOULDER AREA 15th Street Gallery:* Featuring lithographs by Santa Fe artist Rodney Carswell. open by appointment only; 1708 15th St., Boulder; 15thstreetgalleryboulder." #boulder
"The man had been in prison after being convicted of a 2019 assault on three people, including a Denver police officer. To stream 9NEWS on your phone, you need the 9NEWS app." #boulder
Parolee believed to be driver of stolen Toyota that caused crash that killed 5 on Highway 83 | 9news.com
The man had been in prison after being convicted of a 2019 assault on three people, including a Denver police officer.
www.9news.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"The man had been in prison after being convicted of a 2019 assault on three people, including a Denver police officer. To stream 9NEWS on your phone, you need the 9NEWS app." #boulder
"Colorado is launching a one-stop shop for affordable housing developers to access funding and resources in a bid to speed up projects and cut down on costs." #copolitics
Colorado moves to make it easier for affordable housing developers to apply for funding | SummitDaily.com
Colorado is launching a one-stop shop for affordable housing developers to access funding and resources in a bid to speed up projects and cut down on costs. Gov. Jared Polis, alongside state housing leaders, announced...
www.summitdaily.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"Colorado is launching a one-stop shop for affordable housing developers to access funding and resources in a bid to speed up projects and cut down on costs." #copolitics
"Marielena DeSanctis started to grasp the art of negotiating at an early age, refereeing disagreements and patching up misunderstandings between her dad, who spoke English, and her grandma, a Spanish speaker from Cuba." #copolitics
Despite funding woes, Colorado’s first Latina chancellor sees bright future for community colleges
The Colorado Sun sat down with Chancellor Marielena DeSanctis to talk about the future of the state’s 13 community colleges, each of which she calls an “economic development engine”
coloradosun.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"Marielena DeSanctis started to grasp the art of negotiating at an early age, refereeing disagreements and patching up misunderstandings between her dad, who spoke English, and her grandma, a Spanish speaker from Cuba." #copolitics
"When Grandma’s in town for the holidays, it’s hard to know exactly what to do with her. She’s probably not strapping on crampons and hiking up Longs Peak. She probably doesn’t want to see Laser Pink Floyd at Fiske Planetarium." #boulder
Boulder County holiday shows, plays, concerts and Santa visits 2025
A roundup of holiday performances across Boulder County, including Rocky Mountain Revels’ new original radio show, plus theater, concerts, ballets and seasonal events.
www.dailycamera.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"When Grandma’s in town for the holidays, it’s hard to know exactly what to do with her. She’s probably not strapping on crampons and hiking up Longs Peak. She probably doesn’t want to see Laser Pink Floyd at Fiske Planetarium." #boulder