CU Boulder researchers found elevated concentrations of volatile organic compounds and pollutants inside smoke-affected homes in the weeks after the fire

Delaney Nelson
Delaney Nelson is The Colorado Sun's 2022 Medill School of Journalism Fellow.
Denver mayor issues emergency declaration to head off “humanitarian crisis” amid new arrivals of migrants
The emergency status will allow Mayor Michael Hancock to free up sheltering and financial resources to help accommodate the steady stream of new migrants
Colorado researchers created a new way to recycle plastics. But some question if it’s the right next step.
University of Colorado researchers found an emission-free way to turn end-of-life plastics into resins used commonly in the electronic, automobile and aerospace industries
Some of the 120 migrants who recently arrived in Denver planned the trip themselves through social media
City leaders are still trying to understand how and why 120 immigrants came to Denver, but they’ve ruled out the possibility that another state’s governor sent them.
100 migrants arrived in Denver by bus, prompting city to activate an emergency shelter
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper says the city welcomes migrants with open arms, says it’s time to fix “broken immigration system once and for all”
Grand jury says Clear Creek officer’s decision to remove Christian Glass from car directly led to his death
Kyle Gould, Andrew Buen had no probable cause of a crime to remove 22-year-old from vehicle while he was having a mental health episode, indictment says
Board mulling name change for Mount Evans begins work without Patty Limerick, a scholar in the history of Western conquest
The makeup of the state’s geographic naming board could change even more in December because 6 of 15 members’ terms have expired
Republicans must wait until 2026 before they have any real shot at winning back power in Colorado
There are no statewide elected offices up for grabs for four years in Colorado. Democrats have never held this amount of sustained power at the state or congressional levels.
Amendment E: Colorado’s homestead property tax exemption for Gold Star spouses passes
Under Amendment E, around 490 Gold Star spouses who do not otherwise qualify for the exemption will now be eligible for the property tax break
Democrat Brittany Pettersen beats Republican Erik Aadland in Colorado’s 7th Congressional District
Pettersen, a state senator from Lakewood, said her top priorities in Congress will include protecting voting rights and preserving democracy