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Denver court dismisses Douglas County’s lawsuit over Colorado’s ‘sanctuary’ laws
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Denver court dismisses Douglas County’s lawsuit over Colorado’s ‘sanctuary’ laws

By Noah Festenstein | Denver Gazette A Denver district court has dismissed a lawsuit that Douglas County filed against the state of Colorado over its "sanctuary" statutes that restrict local law enforcement officials from working with federal authorities on illegal immigration, according to the county's lawyer. The lawsuit targeted a 2023 law that restricts the ability of state and local governments from making agreements with federal immigration officials over the detention of immigrants who are unlawfully staying in the country, as well as a 2019 statute that blocks local law enforcers from arresting or detaining an immigrant solely on the basis of a federal immigration detainer. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Kevin Van Winkle to make early arrival as Douglas County commissioner
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Kevin Van Winkle to make early arrival as Douglas County commissioner

By Noah Festenstein | Denver Gazette Following the recent turn of events in Douglas County, Kevin Van Winkle, a state senator, joined his soon-to-be colleagues on Thursday night to host the annual state of the county report. It was Van Winkle's first public appearance with commissioners Abe Laydon and George Teal since former Commissioner Lora Thomas unexpectedly resigned from her seat.  “I'm looking forward to a new era of peace and prosperity for Douglas County,” Van Winkle told a dinner crowd of business leaders and Douglas County residents. Van Winkle is expected to resign his legislative seat on Dec. 16.  READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Arapahoe County approves more regulations on oil and gas operations
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Arapahoe County approves more regulations on oil and gas operations

By Kyla Pearce | Denver Gazette Arapahoe County, which has some of the strictest oil and gas regulations in the state, on Tuesday approved additional regulations, notably setting aside money for plugging wells or when they are abandoned. The new amendments to the county's oil and gas regulations came after a slew of regulations adopted last year that included requiring one-mile setbacks from existing and planned reservoirs, additional soil and water testing, wildland urban interface protections and fire code compliance on access roads. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Colorado is 6th most regulated state in America, chamber report says
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Colorado is 6th most regulated state in America, chamber report says

By Marissa Ventrelli and Luige del Puerto | Denver Gazette Colorado is the sixth-most regulated state in the country and nearly half of its roughly 200,000 regulations are "excessive or duplicative," a finding that poses negative ramifications on economic growth, on productivity and, ultimately, on residents, according to a new study from the state's chamber of commerce. The study commissioned by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce is the latest report to examine the state's regulatory environment and to argue that the regulations lead to job losses associated with compliance costs and lost sales. The chamber released its study following another report showing that Colorado has slipped behind other states in terms of economic strength and that its economy is proje...
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Denver DA’s office indicts 17 suspects in elaborate cars for drugs operation
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Denver DA’s office indicts 17 suspects in elaborate cars for drugs operation

By Noah Festenstein | Denver Gazette The Denver District Attorney’s office on Monday announced the indictments of 17 suspects allegedly involved in an elaborate car theft ring connected to at least 190 stolen vehicles in metro Denver. Some stolen vehicles, notably pickup trucks, were exchanged in Mexico for illegal drugs smuggled into the United States, according to Denver DA officials. “These indictments should send the message that people who steal cars in Denver will be caught and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law,” Denver District Attorney Beth McCann said at a news conference Monday. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Douglas County School District to close three schools in 2026 through consolidation plan
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Douglas County School District to close three schools in 2026 through consolidation plan

By Noah Festenstein | Denver Gazette Amid a statewide decline in student enrollment and other Colorado school closures, the Douglas County School District plans to close up to three of its elementary schools in the near future, according to the district. The school district is considering "pairing" and "consolidating" six elementary schools within Highlands Ranch — a municipality with more than enough schools but not enough students, according to district officials. DCSD officials said a decision on what elementary school will close is to be made in April following community feedback and public meetings. Closures are slated to occur in August 2026. READ THE FIULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Colorado AG opens investigation into owners of apartments overrun by Venezuelan gang
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Colorado AG opens investigation into owners of apartments overrun by Venezuelan gang

By Nicole C. Brambila | Denver Gazette The Colorado Attorney General’s office is investigating the business practices of the Aurora apartment complex owners at the center of a political storm arising from illegal immigration and the tentacles of a Venezuelan prison gang in the metro area. Under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, Assistant Attorney General Adam Rice issued a subpoena to the owners of CBZ Management to produce a myriad of records related to its properties. The demand included documents and information related to the company’s employees and leases, as well as property maintenance and the condition of units. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Aurora councilmembers press 3 candidates for council seat about economy, health, public safety
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Aurora councilmembers press 3 candidates for council seat about economy, health, public safety

By Kyla Pearce | Denver Gazette Aurora councilmembers interviewed three top candidates for a council vacancy Monday night, pressing them about health, policing and public safety. The three candidates are Danielle Lammon, a business owner and chair of the Citizens Advisory Budget Committee; Jonathan McMillan, director of Firearm-Related Harm and Violence Prevention Program Office at the Trailhead Institute; and, Amsalu Kassaw, a lieutenant at Aurora's Immigration and Customs Enforcement  processing center.  READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Finalists Kassaw, Lammon and McMillan being interviewed for seat by Aurora councilmembers
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Finalists Kassaw, Lammon and McMillan being interviewed for seat by Aurora councilmembers

By Kyla Pearce | Denver Gazette Aurora city councilmembers will interview three top candidates for an open council seat on Monday, a process that will take about two-and-a-half hours and will be open to the public via livestream. Dustin Zvonek, the city's previous mayor pro tem, announced his early departure from his position on the council in October, opening up a seat on the 11-person body. The council received a total of 34 applications for the position and, at the last council meeting, chose three final candidates: Amsalu Kassaw, Danielle Lammon and Jonathan McMillan. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Denver teachers’ union cost of living dispute heads to arbitration
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Denver teachers’ union cost of living dispute heads to arbitration

By Nicole C. Brambila | Denver Gazette Denver Public Schools officials will face an arbitrator next month over a disputed 5.2% cost of living adjustment the teachers’ union officials said they are owed. A cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is intended to help employees keep up with inflation. Raises — which district officials appear to be conflating in their argument — are separate from a cost-of-living increase. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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