public safety

Faith Winter, a Broomfield Democrat, was a fierce advocate for transit. She was entering her 12th and final year as a state lawmaker.

Four days after they sent a letter urging the governor to reject former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters' transfer to federal prison, Colorado's county clerks said Tuesday Polis' lack of decision on the issue is putting them at risk.

Shelters are full, violence is intensifying, and advocates warn Colorado can't keep up as calls for help surge statewide.

A family from Colombia whose arrest by ICE prompted a protest in Durango is reportedly preparing to self-deport.

Federal officials have requested Tina Peters be moved from a Colorado state prison to a federal facility as she appeals her conviction, citing safety concerns.

With trick-or-treaters expected across the region from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Halloween, families and drivers are urged to take extra safety precautions. Pedestrians should stay visible with flashlights or reflective gear, use sidewalks, and cross at corners, while drivers are advised to slow to 20 mph or less in neighborhoods and stay alert for children. Hosts should keep walkways clear and well-lit, and anyone celebrating with alcohol or cannabis is reminded to arrange a sober ride.

Porchlight Health uses personal stories and community connection to change how DUI offenders think about the impact of impaired driving.

Members say online platforms hold the promise of connecting with constituents in a direct way, but online rancor is having dangerous consequences.

Students, families, and first responders mourn together.

Motorcycle fatalities in Colorado have risen 57% since 2015, with 165 deaths in 2024. CDOT urges riders to wear helmets, follow speed limits, and practice safe lane filtering this September.