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U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Fort Lupton) urges ICE to deprioritize arrests of immigrants without criminal backgrounds. His stance reflects a balancing act among Republicans between supporting President Trump's immigration policies and advocating for more targeted enforcement. Evans emphasizes that focusing on non-criminal immigrants is poor decision-making.
Comedian Allison Goldberg launches her live dating show "Love Isn't Blind" in Denver, where four men compete for a date by answering questions non-verbally. The show includes unique elements such as live calls to contestants' mothers and encourages audience mingling.
About 25% of homes for sale in Denver now feature backyard pools, a significant increase of 9 percentage points since 2019. This trend highlights a growing demand for outdoor amenities in the local real estate market.
Boulder's Frasca Food and Wine won the James Beard award for Outstanding Restaurant, marking its third honor from the prestigious culinary organization. Restaurateur Bobby Stuckey highlighted the vital role of immigrants in the hospitality industry during his acceptance speech.
Colorado's Secretary of State temporarily removed its campaign finance database from the internet due to safety concerns after a gunman targeted lawmakers in Minnesota. The decision affects the TRACER database, which includes personal information such as home addresses and phone numbers of lawmakers. The database is expected to return once measures are taken to redact sensitive information.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell must pay $2.3 million for defamation against former Dominion Voting Systems executive Eric Coomer. A federal jury in Denver ruled Lindell engaged in a civil conspiracy to spread false claims about election fraud, personally owing Coomer $440,500 while his company must pay $1.9 million. Lindell plans to appeal the decision.
Denver hosts the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference this week, drawing over 7,000 attendees and more than 500 speakers. The event highlights Colorado's progressive stance on psychedelics, where adults can legally use substances like psilocybin and DMT. Advocates aim to further legitimize psychedelic research and treatment amidst stalled legalization efforts in other states.
Denver police arrested 36 individuals during an anti-ICE protest Saturday night, employing smoke and pepper balls to disperse crowds. This marked an escalation from earlier peaceful demonstrations organized by the "No Kings" protest, which concluded around 4 PM. Authorities noted that most participants had left before the arrests occurred.
Thousands gathered in downtown Denver for the "No Kings" protest, coinciding with President Trump's military parade in Washington, D.C. The event marked one of the largest anti-Trump demonstrations in Denver since the 2017 Women's March, with participants voicing various political messages.
Auon'tai Anderson will not run for the Denver school board this November, citing a desire to avoid distraction from student-focused issues. Despite previous hints at a comeback, he remains a divisive figure following a tumultuous tenure marked by controversies and censure. Anderson endorses two incumbents for the upcoming election and may consider a run in 2027.