Delaney Nelson, Author at The Colorado Sun

Crime and Courts

Grand jury says Clear Creek officer’s decision to remove Christian Glass from car directly led to his death

by Delaney Nelson 4:53 PM MST on Nov 28, 20225:17 PM MST on Nov 28, 2022

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

by Delaney Nelson 3:05 AM MST on Nov 17, 20225:55 PM MST on Nov 16, 2022

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

by Jesse Paul, Delaney Nelson and Sandra Fish 10:04 AM MST on Nov 9, 202210:16 AM MST on Nov 9, 2022

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

by Delaney Nelson 11:30 PM MST on Nov 8, 202212:41 AM MST on Nov 9, 2022

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

Brittany Pettersen stands at a podium.

Democrat Brittany Pettersen beats Republican Erik Aadland in Colorado’s 7th Congressional District

by Sandra Fish and Delaney Nelson 9:18 PM MST on Nov 8, 202212:57 AM MST on Nov 9, 2022

Pettersen, a state senator from Lakewood, said her top priorities in Congress will include protecting voting rights and preserving democracy

Phil Weiser hugs his family while speaking

Democrat Phil Weiser wins reelection over Republican John Kellner in Colorado attorney general race

by Sandra Fish, Jesse Paul and Delaney Nelson 9:16 PM MST on Nov 8, 202212:57 AM MST on Nov 9, 2022

Weiser’s victory continues his trajectory as a rising Democratic star in Colorado

Democrat Dave Young reelected as Colorado treasurer

by Elliott Wenzler and Delaney Nelson 8:59 PM MST on Nov 8, 20221:06 AM MST on Nov 9, 2022

Young won his second term after defeating Republican Lang Sias

Michael Bennet speaking.

Michael Bennet elected to his third U.S. Senate term as Colorado voters reject Republican Joe O’Dea

by Jesse Paul, Sandra Fish and Delaney Nelson 8:11 PM MST on Nov 8, 20229:44 PM MST on Nov 8, 2022

If Bennet, a Democrat, serves his full six-year term he will become Colorado’s longest-serving U.S. senator in the century since state legislatures stopped selecting senators

There will be a total eclipse of the moon on Election Day. Here’s what you need to know.

by Delaney Nelson 3:29 AM MST on Nov 7, 202210:24 AM MST on Nov 7, 2022

Tuesday will mark the last total lunar eclipse until March 2025

Crime and Courts

New citizen advisory board to evaluate Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office following Christian Glass’ death

by Delaney Nelson 3:40 AM MDT on Nov 4, 202210:17 AM MDT on Nov 4, 2022

Officers shot and killed the 22-year-old inside his car after he called for roadside assistance while stranded in a small mountain town.