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Your daily Colorado politics update for Thursday, July 17
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Thursday, July 17, 2025

A Montrose immigrant was on his way to work. A week later — and with no apparent court appearance — he was in Mexico.

Augustin Locreto Flores’ family is wondering how his daughter, who has leukemia, will make it to her oncology appointments.

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One Colorado governor candidate holds a clear cash edge; Boebert, Evans challengers rake in money

Phil Weiser rode his January announcement for the governor’s race to a surge in fundraising — and he’s still got a clear cash advantage over Michael Bennet, a later entrant.

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Denver mayor negotiates with council on bond package amid frustrations over project list

The city’s proposed Vibrant Denver bond would pay for projects like road and park improvements if voters approve it in November. But first, the City Council has to give its stamp of approval.

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EPA signals opposition to Colorado’s plan to close coal power plants

The EPA published a notice in the Federal Register that it intends to deny Colorado’s plan to shutter coal-fired power plants as part of the state’s strategy to reduce the regional haze.

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Trump tries to blame others as tensions rise around handling of Epstein case

Trump, members of his administration and conservative influencers have long spread unsubstantiated claims surrounding Epstein.

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Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director

There was no specific reason given for her firing.

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Federal lawsuit seeks to stop ICE agents from arresting people at immigration courts

The class-action lawsuit says the ar