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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Denver advances backstage redesign at Red Rocks Amphitheatre — with aim of keeping it built into the rocks

City officials plan to complete the project over several years without disrupting any shows at the venue. Crews will do construction work only during the venue’s five-month off-season.

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Colorado Latinos say state is headed in wrong direction as affordability concerns mount, poll shows

“The main thing is the economy. Poll after poll, Latinos are telling us loudly: ‘Address the economy. We can’t afford housing. We can’t afford groceries. We can’t afford gas.’ “

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Big change for Colorado income tax makes ballot, which is now all but set for November

Voters will decide whether to raise income taxes on the highest-earning Coloradans this November, the secretary of state’s office said Tuesday, all but setting the ballot for the general election.

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Bovino was under internal investigation by Border Patrol when he retired, newly released records show

Former Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino retired while under internal investigation for his conduct during immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis and Chicago, records show.

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House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

Bill gives lawmakers more time to find compromise on a full-year measure.

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Trump urges FCC to probe media polling, punish NBC moderator

Numerous recent polls show Trump has the lowest approval rating of either of his terms.

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Politics looms over Colorado’s latest plea for help on fires after Trump shot down earlier disaster aid requests

“This is a terrible disaster,” U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd said. “Families have been impacted by not only the wildfire, but the flooding. The scope and nature of this disaster is almost unprecedented.”

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Coloradans will decide whether to dedicate sales taxes from outdoor gear to conservation efforts

Proposition 137 would not increase taxes, raise prices or change the retail experience for consumers or businesses, said Tarn Udall, a senior attorney for Western Resource Advocates.

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DEA tactic that let fentanyl flood the streets is being investigated by House Republicans

DEA whistleblowers reported being ordered to stand down rather than seize fentanyl pills.

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New US missile appears to have left wide path of death and destruction in Iranian city, report says

The missiles detonated above a sports complex and two residential neighborhoods.

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