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Chairman Seku

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates 2019: Stephan “Chairman Seku” Evans

A brazen voice and champion for the poor, Chairman Seku is inherently skeptical of wealthy bureaucrats. The outspoken activist wants to see a complete overhaul of city business and return Denver to its Wild West roots.

Kalyn Rose Heffernan

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates 2019: Kalyn Rose Heffernan

The activist, musician, and artist started her campaign a year ago as a joke. But she’s taken a serious turn. Now, she’s “rolling for office” to help people experiencing homelessness and make the city more accessible to those with disabilities.

Michael B. Hancock

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates 2019: Michael B. Hancock

Touting a record of stability and success, the incumbent is looking to secure his third term as Denver’s chief executive. Though he faces loud critics and experienced opponents, Hancock doesn’t think it’s time for the city to change course.

Penfield Tate

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates 2019: Penfield Tate III

The longtime attorney and legislator is taking aim at development and advocating for responsible growth. A vocal critic of Mayor Hancock, Tate says he’ll be quick to address homelessness in Denver and will bring harmony back to a city that’s losing a grip on its cultural past.

Jamie Giellis

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates 2019: Jamie Giellis

Most well known for her work in RiNo, Giellis wants to introduce large-scale infrastructure reform. The urban planning expert has strong ties to the Zeppelin family and hopes to transform the way people live in and move around Denver.

Lisa Calderón

Denver’s Mayoral Candidates 2019: Lisa Calderón

One of the mayor’s most vocal opponents with years of experience in activism, Calderón helped organize the “Time’s Up Hancock” rally a year ago. Now, she wants to bring equity, fairness, and justice back to the city’s highest elected office.

A Simple Guide to Denver’s 2019 Mayoral Election

Here’s who is running for office and what they have to say about key issues facing Denver.

Will Colorado’s New Oil and Gas Law Really Destroy the Industry?

SB-181 is on the way to Gov. Jared Polis for signature, but the controversy over the sweeping oil and gas reform legislation is just heating up. Here, we look at what the new law means for the future of the industry in Colorado.

McGregor Square Is Expected to Transform the Ballpark Neighborhood

Named after the team’s late president, the Rockies’ mixed-use development will feature more than 100 private residences, nearly 200 hotel rooms, office space, restaurants, shopping, and more.

RTD Finally Announces an Opening Date for the G Line

After more than two years of delays, RTD is finally ready to open its new service from Wheat Ridge and Arvada to Union Station.

Colorado Has a New State Logo and Not Everyone Is a Fan

We asked our readers and our in-house designers what they think of the new state logo.

backcountry

The Science Behind Colorado’s Historic Avalanche Activity

Colorado has seen an unprecedented number of large avalanches this winter. Is this a product of climate change, abnormal weather, or both?

Hickenlooper’s First Week as a Presidential Candidate Was Series of Highs and Lows

Making friends with McConnell. Rejecting labels. Playing the keys in Iowa. Here’s a look at John Hickenlooper’s first official week on the presidential campaign trail.

The Catholic Church and the Push to End Capital Punishment in Colorado

A bill to repeal the death penalty in the Centennial State is being debated in the legislature, and the Catholic Church is at the center of the discussion. But is anyone listening to its message?

Maxwell Freed Needs Your Help

A local toddler is suffering from a disease so rare it doesn’t even have a name. His mother is on a quest to get him care before it’s too late.

Does Hyperloop Still Have a Future in Colorado?

It’s been more than a year since the prospect of hyperloop technology made a splash on the Front Range. But after one of the most anticipated projects fell apart, it’s unclear if—and when—Colorado might be home to futuristic transportation.

Billy LoDo Wants to Eradicate Electric Scooters From Denver

When electric scooters flooded Denver sidewalks last year, seniors living downtown were scared for their safety. That’s when Billy LoDo’s crusade began.

Denver teacher strike

The DPS Teacher Strike Ends After All-Night Bargaining

The 15-month labor dispute between Denver Public Schools and union teachers came to an end Thursday morning.

Scenes from the Picket Line: Denver Teachers Strike for Fair Pay

Denver teachers are on strike for the first time in 25 years. Here’s what we saw and heard from teachers, students, and parents at the picket line.

These Are the 5 Most Endangered Historic Places in Colorado

From potato cellars in the San Luis Valley to a Catholic church in La Plata County, these are the most vulnerable historic structures in the state, according to Colorado Preservation, Inc.

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