Author name: Shaina Cole

Pro-2A advocates plan strategy events in response to Colorado gun laws

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Next week, on June 10 and 11, Colorado gun owners and Second Amendment advocates will gather for two Legislative Round Up events in Lakewood and Fort Morgan, organized by the NRA-ILA (National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action) and Rocky Mountain Voice. The event is organized with coordination by Amanda Hardin of Lipstick Tactical, a Denver-based firearms training organization. 

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Police Chief Todd Chamberlain’s first 8 months bring sharp drop in Aurora crime

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The City of Aurora is seeing a significant drop in crime in 2025, a shift that many attribute to the leadership of Police Chief Todd Chamberlain. Since his appointment on September 9, 2024, Chamberlain has implemented a series of reforms aimed at targeting violent crime and increasing public trust.

Property crimes have fallen by 25% year-to-date as of May 18, according to an announcement on the Aurora Police Department’s X account.

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“Time to end retirement”: Fabbricatore joins fight to rescue migrant children as ORR Senior Advisor

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On May 19, 2025, retired ICE official John Fabbricatore stepped into a new role as Senior Advisor at the Office of Refugee Resettlement, just as the agency faces intense scrutiny for failing to track unaccompanied migrant children after release.

Fabbricatore’s #FindTheKids hashtag signals a push to close those gaps, but the road ahead is steep.

Fabbricatore announced his appointment on X, stating, “Time to end retirement. I was sworn in at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on May 19, 2025, as a Senior Advisor for the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) at the Immediate Office of the Secretary in the Senior Executive Service.”

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Out on bond, out of control: Decades of Colorado’s soft-on-crime policies under fire

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A series of violent incidents in Denver between December 2024 and May 2025 has intensified scrutiny of Colorado’s criminal justice reforms, with critics contending that lenient policies on bail and sentencing have compromised public safety. 

Six recent cases, documented through court records, booking reports and social media posts from the advocacy account @dobetterdnvr, reveal a troubling trend: offenders with extensive criminal histories, released on low or no-cost bonds or parole, allegedly committed murders, assaults and attempted murders – leaving multiple victims.

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Denver approves executive pay hikes while facing budget shortfall and reserve drop

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A set of salary increases for top Denver officials is drawing criticism, as the city faces continued financial strain and modest pay growth for most employees. The raises are included in the 2025 budget—totaling $1.76 billion—which the Denver City Council approved on November 12, 2024. 

On May 6, the City Council’s Finance & Governance Committee approved nearly $500,000 in pay increases for 12 charter-appointed department heads.

These changes are expected to add over $216,000 to general fund expenditures this year, with individual increases ranging from 4% up to an eye-catching 43%. The new salaries are scheduled to take effect on July 1.

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