A Colorado woman, defrauded of $58,000 by a dating match, says a bill requiring bank delays would’ve saved her

A Colorado woman, defrauded of $58,000 by a dating match, says a bill requiring bank delays would’ve saved her.

“I was devastated,” Arvada resident Debbie Fox said of falling victim to fraud.

Inside the Five Days That Remade the Supreme Court Secret memos obtained by The New York Times illuminate the origins of the court’s now-routine “shadow docket” rulings on presidential power.

For the past decade, the Supreme Court has relied on a rushed and secretive system to make major rulings. A New York Times investigation brings to light the precise moment when that system began.

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In southeastern Colorado, a rancher’s elaborate filtration system reveals the high cost and long wait for clean drinking water Kevin Karney insulated himself from the worst of the region’s water woes. But not everyone can. That’s why the Arkansas Valley Conduit matters, he says.

“Without water, we have nothing. For the future of the Arkansas Valley and for residents here, we have to have water of quality to drink … and without it, we don’t stand a chance.”

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Supreme Court will decide if preschools that decline children of same-sex couples may receive state funding | CNN Politics The Supreme Court agreed Monday to review a Colorado law that requires preschools receiving taxpayer money to enroll children of same-sex couples — setting up an important First Amendment showdown at ...

"The Supreme Court agreed Monday to review a Colorado law that requires preschools receiving taxpayer money to enroll children of same-sex couples..."

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Colorado Ballet wraps its season with a trio of ‘bucket-list ballets,’ and a nod to its longtime leader Gil Boggs marks 20 years as artistic director. He reflects on those last two decades, what audiences will see onstage right now, and what repertoire they could see in the future.

“MasterWorks,” a collection of "bucket-list ballets," runs through Sunday at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House.

Olathe sweet corn’s most famous grower scales back operations That family who popularized the iconic crop won’t grow for Kroger, focusing instead on direct-to-consumer sales.

EXCLUSIVE: The first family of Olathe Sweet™ (they own the trademark) sweet corn tells CPR's @stinasieg.bsky.social it won’t be available at a King Soopers or City Market. They will still sell their beloved corn throughout the region this summer — just in a more personal way.

Here's why:

Mental health stressors peak in Colorado mountain communities as the winter-that-wasn’t melts into offseason Demand for counseling is surging as mountain communities empty, costs rise and work ebbs. “It feels like tension is really high.”

"The Vail Health Crisis and Community Support Team conducted 17 interventions with locals who called the crisis line in January. That number climbed to 34 in February and 31 in March."

Via @coloradosun.com

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KIRKMEYER QUALIFIES FOR BALLOT FOLLOWING SIGNATURE VERIFICATION (DENVER, CO – April 14, 2026) – Senator Barb Kirkmeyer announced today that she has received confirmation from the Colorado Secretary of State’s office that her petition to appear on the ballot is sufficient, officially securing her place in the race for Governor.

Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer news release that she's on the #copolitics primary ballot after signatures verified by Secretary of State (not that they've announced it yet)

Colorado Ballet wraps its season with a trio of ‘bucket-list ballets,’ and a nod to its longtime leader Gil Boggs marks 20 years as artistic director. He reflects on those last two decades, what audiences will see onstage right now, and what repertoire they could see in the future.

“I told the dancers, back in the summer, I said, ‘Come back in shape because this will kill you. Some companies actually have places for you to throw up in the wings. It's so demanding.”

Colorado Ballet’s Gil Boggs marks 20 years as artistic director. We chatted backstage at “Masterworks.”

Colorado Ballet wraps its season with a trio of ‘bucket-list ballets,’ and a nod to its longtime leader Gil Boggs marks 20 years as artistic director. He reflects on those last two decades, what audiences will see onstage right now, and what repertoire they could see in the future.

“I told the dancers, back in the summer, I said, ‘Come back in shape because this will kill you,’” artistic director Gil Boggs said about "The Rite of Spring."

“Some companies actually have places for you to throw up in the wings. It's so demanding.”

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H. Res. 1156 – Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

The House is set to vote this week on a resolution that essentially says the tax policies in the One Big Beautiful Bill/Working Families Tax Cuts are great. "Expressing support for tax policies that support working families": rules.house.gov/bill/119/h-r...

Viktor Orban Loses Re-election in Hungary to Peter Magyar Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has inspired populist movements globally, could not overcome the growing dissatisfaction of his own citizens.

Breaking News: Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat on Sunday in a high-stakes general election in Hungary. His defeat is a blow to the global nationalist revival promoted by President Trump.

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11 questions lawmakers hope could help prevent domestic violence killings | Colorado Public Radio Leaving an abusive partner is often difficult, and dangerous. But research shows that when police ask the right questions, it can get a bit easier.

A bill advancing through Colorado's statehouse would require law enforcement officers to ask a set of 11 questions — 11 very specific questions, meant to measure someone’s risk of dying at the hands of their abuser.

New Purplish: www.cpr.org/podcast-epis...

Budget debate in the statehouse delayed for days by lone Republican Republican Rep. Brandi Bradley of Littleton called for the entire 650+ page budget bill to be read aloud, a roughly 15-hour ordeal that halted proceedings in the House this week.

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A bill advancing through Colorado's statehouse would require law enforcement officers to ask a set of 11 questions — 11 very specific questions, meant to measure someone’s risk of dying at the hands of their abuser.

A new Purplish: www.cpr.org/podcast-epis...

Backstage at the ballet. Story to come.

More train news via @bentebirkeland.bsky.social

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State says it has reached tentative agreements that could build Denver to Boulder passenger train Agreements must be approved by RTD, railroad and others before design phase can begin.

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RTD CEO Debra Johnson to leave job next year The transit district has struggled to retain senior leaders and grow ridership.

Debra Johnson will leave her job next year as chief executive of RTD, ending a difficult tenure that has seen RTD struggle to bring riders — and revenue — back to its buses and trains after a pandemic-era crash.

She was offered a contract extension but declined it.

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Xcel releases new plan to charge data centers for its power — and reduce bill impacts for Coloradans Consumer advocates and environmental groups said the “large load tariff” was a step in the right direction.

“The plan, known as a “large load tariff,” sets higher rates and more stringent requirements to big power users that consume more than 50 megawatts (MW) of power at their peak.”

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See the first close-up photos of the moon from NASA's Artemis II mission The crew spent about seven hours circling the moon, taking photographs and making observations of never-before-seen features.

See the first close-up photos of the moon from NASA's Artemis II mission:

In 1978, they stopped buses — and helped launch a disability rights movement People in wheelchairs surrounded and barricaded two city buses over the course of two days, demanding wheelchair lifts and chanting, "We will ride."

The city of Denver is about to celebrate — and bring new attention — to the consequential protest of the Gang of 19.

Colorado’s future Front Range passenger train has a name, and yes, it’s a little silly After a statewide vote drew thousands of responses, a favorite emerges.

Not gonna bury the lede here -- "CoCo" narrowly edged out other finalists.

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In 1978, they stopped buses — and helped launch a disability rights movement People in wheelchairs surrounded and barricaded two city buses over the course of two days, demanding wheelchair lifts and chanting, "We will ride."

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In 1978, they stopped buses — and helped launch a disability rights movement People in wheelchairs surrounded and barricaded two city buses over the course of two days, demanding wheelchair lifts and chanting, "We will ride."

On the day after the Fourth of July in 1978, a group of young disabled people blocked two city buses at one of the busiest intersections in downtown Denver – to declare their right to live independently.

Reported w. @nprjoeshapiro.bsky.social. Full digital story here: www.cpr.org/2026/04/06/1...

Boulder dance studio owner indicted on 21 felony charges tied to alleged fraud, break-in The charges follow the collapse of Frequency Dance and allegations tied to a reported 2023 break-in and insurance claims.

Wild story to follow. A number of Boulder’s professional pick-up contemporary dance companies rented this studio space over the years too.

Reporting via @boulderrl.bsky.social

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An Artist Embraces the Metaphorical Cracks of Matzah “ The fractures in these images reflect how disconnected a lot of Jewish people feel from each other right now,” Emily Drew Miller told Hyperallergic.

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Who should have the power to pump up the volume at Colorado’s venues | Colorado Public Radio It’s not often state lawmakers rush to give some of their power away to local officials. But when it comes to loud events, they could do just that.

An episode of Purplish in which my lengthy background as an arts and culture reporter came in handy.

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‘Illogical, baffling’: Judge rules that lawsuit filed by dean shot at Denver’s East High can move forward Denver Public Schools had asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit filed by former dean Eric Sinclair, who was shot and injured by a student with a history of gun possession and school expulsion.

Denver Public Schools had asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit filed by former dean Eric Sinclair, who was shot and injured by a student with a history of gun possession and school expulsion.