Politics
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Colorado’s largest data center could rise next to homes — without a public hearing
A proposed 143-acre data center in Aurora would be Colorado’s largest — and under current rules, it could be approved without a single public hearing, in a neighborhood already exposed to more air pollution than 98% of the state’s census tracts.
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Weld County commissioners approve permit for Global AI data center
The Weld County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to allow the development of a new data center by an artificial intelligence infrastructure company.
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The Colorado races that could shift power in Washington and Denver
Key congressional matchups and tight statehouse contests will determine party control on Capitol Hill and legislative supermajorities.
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Everything you need to know about Colorado’s 2026 ballot measures
From fentanyl penalties to school sports, Colorado voters face a high-stakes slate of statewide decisions on Nov. 3.
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How Colorado keeps its elections safe and secure
From paper ballots to public audits, Colorado’s election security system is built on redundancy and transparency—including the lessons of a 2021 breach that helped rewrite state law.
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Evans vs. Rutinel: What to know about Colorado’s closest US House race
Republican US Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Fort Lupton) and Democratic state Rep. Manny Rutinel (D-Commerce City) are running in one of the closest US House races in the country, with control of Congress potentially riding on a few thousand votes north of Denver.
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Big money moves: Outside groups flood key Colorado race with $5.9M
A maze of campaign finance loopholes allowed Washington interest groups to pour millions into Colorado’s 8th District—far outpacing what the candidates raised themselves.
