Colorado News
News about Events in Colorado
Aggregated Colorado News Articles
- Progressive prosecutor lets illegal immigrant teen off easy after 90mph crash that killed 24 year-old woman
A 15-year-old Colombian illegal immigrant teenager involved in a deadly crash that killed a woman in Aurora, Colorado, was sentenced to probation.
Fox News. Thu, 15 May 2025 21:54:53 -0400. - Later, alligator: Adam Sandler pens tribute to his reptilian 'Happy Gilmore' co-star
'Happy Gilmore' star Adam Sandler shares a playful tribute honoring his reptilian co-star, Morris the alligator, who died Sunday of old age at a gator farm in southern Colorado.
Alexandra Del Rosario. Los Angeles Times. Thu, 15 May 2025 22:03:17 GMT. - Air traffic controllers in Denver scrambled to use backup communications during an outage
Air traffic controllers in Denver lost communications with planes for 90 seconds earlier this week and had to scramble to use backup frequencies in the latest Federal Aviation Administration equipment failure.
Josh Funk. Washington Times. Thu, 15 May 2025 17:38:02 -0400. - Denver Airport loses all air traffic control communications for 90 seconds sparking panic in skies
It is the last incident in a slew of air traffic control blackouts that have riddled American airspace in recent weeks - including multiple outages at Newark International Airport.
Daily Mail. Thu, 15 May 2025 18:41:30 GMT. - Colorado school district suing state over policy that allows trans athletes in girls sports
Colorado's D49 filed a lawsuit against CHSAA and the attorney general, arguing state laws on trans athletes in girls sports violate federal Title IX obligations.
Fox News. Wed, 14 May 2025 18:27:39 -0400. - New Picklr franchise brings 11 courts to former Big Lots space
The Picklr Denver Iliff is bringing a new indoor pickleball facility to the area, taking over a former big box store space.
Jenna Barackman. American City Business Journals. Wed, 14 May 2025 21:06:34 +0000. - Rezoning request could allow up to 1,500 apartments at Denver shopping center
An outdoor shopping center in the Central Park neighborhood aims to bring up to 1,500 apartments through an infill development project.
Justyna Tomtas. American City Business Journals. Wed, 14 May 2025 21:04:24 +0000. - Illegal Alien Who Killed 24-Year-Old Woman Gets 'Ridiculous' Light Sentence, Triggering Backlash
A 15-year-old illegal immigrant who killed a Colorado woman will not have to face jail time for the crime. ...
Jack Davis. Western Journal. Wed, 14 May 2025 20:26:39 +0000. - 'We had no choice': Thunder storm back to take G5
Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 31 points, the Thunder overcame a 44-point, 15-rebound night from Denver's Nikola Jokic to go up 3-2 in the Western Conference semifinals.
Ramona Shelburne. ESPN. Wed, 14 May 2025 11:54:03 EST. - Rockies Fire Bud Black Hoping To Rearrange The Chairs And Light A Fire
The Colorado Rockies are off to a historically bad start, have fired their hitting coach and their manager, and still have few hopes for the future.
By Dan Freedman, Contributor. Forbes. Tue, 13 May 2025 13:19:13 -0400. - Why the Nuggets' title hopes might hinge on the most volatile player in the NBA
Russell Westbrook is perhaps the NBA's most polarizing player. He has single-handedly won and lost games for the Nuggets. But make no mistake: Denver wouldn't be here without him.
Ramona Shelburne. ESPN. Tue, 13 May 2025 12:14:09 EST. - Dave Roberts isn't happy. Rockies fired Bud Black, last limb on Mike Scioscia coaching tree
Long before becoming the skipper of the Colorado Rockies sinking ship, Bud Black was a decorated Angels pitching coach and respected San Diego Padres manager.
Steve Henson. Los Angeles Times. Mon, 12 May 2025 18:58:45 GMT. - States Sue Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze for EV Charging
A lawsuit led by Washington, Colorado and California accuses the Trump administration of unlawfully withholding funds for new charging stations.
Karen Zraick and Shawn Hubler. New York Times. Wed, 07 May 2025 22:29:52 +0000. - 2 more judges block Trump administration's use of Alien Enemies Act
Federal judges in New York and Colorado ruled against President Trump's administration over his invoking of the Alien Enemies Act.
CBS News. Wed, 07 May 2025 13:42:00 -0400.
Colorado Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Colorado as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 5,540,545 | 1.68 |
| July 1, 2015 | 5,448,819 | 1.85 |
| July 1, 2014 | 5,349,648 | 1.56 |
| July 1, 2013 | 5,267,603 | 1.50 |
| July 1, 2012 | 5,189,867 | 1.40 |
| July 1, 2011 | 5,118,360 | 1.38 |
| July 1, 2010 | 5,048,644 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Colorado was 5,029,196.
In 2008, the estimated population of Colorado was 4,939,456, whereas
in 2006, the population of Colorado was about 4,751,474.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Colorado's demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
QuickFacts about Colorado web page. For maps of Colorado,
visit this Colorado Map
website.
The photograph above shows the state capitol building
in Denver, Colorado.
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Colorado library names, descriptions, and
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