Immigration

New poll: American voters favor immigration reform to enforcement

New polling data released by America’s Voice at a press conference in Washington Thursday suggests that comprehensive immigration reform is much more of an issue for voters than the candidates for national office made it leading up the Nov. 4 general election.

Diverse DU group to tackle immigration

Now that the election is over, it’s apparently time to hunker down with immigration. And who better to do that but a group that, on its face, will bring every imaginable perspective to the table? We’re talking Polly Baca to Pete Coors; Kay Norton to John Hickenlooper; Bill Ritter to Bill Owens.

Colorado Latinos turned out in record numbers

Latino voters turned out in record numbers in Colorado this year, more than doubling their turnout since 2004, according to recent polling data.

More than 330,000 Latinos voted in the state last week, compared with 165,000 in 2004, based on exit polling from media outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Voto Latino, a national nonprofit organization that organized Latino voting drives in the state.

Surge in Colorado deportations points to national increase in enforcement actions

Recent data shows that Colorado and Wyoming saw a 7 percent increase in deportations of undocumented immigrants in 2007, but the information should come as no surprise because the federal government has been dramatically stepping up enforcement actions, including worksite raids and criminal prosecutions.

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Conservative blog: Tancredo lets slip plans to challenge Ritter in 2010

Did he or didn’t he? The local conservative blog Rocky Mountain Right reports retiring Congressman Tom Tancredo told a Republican group last week he intends to run for governor in 2010. Tancredo’s spokesman told PolitickerCO.com on Sunday night that his boss was joking, but the blog stands by the report and insists the “Tancredo candidacy is no joke.”

Emerging Latino community stirs need for bilingual poll workers

With a lengthy state ballot and expected lines at the polls, Denver officials say they are working to make sure that on Election Day every voting precinct in the city has at least one bilingual poll worker to assist those who may not speak English. There is a specific emphasis on Spanish speakers.

Report: Hispanic population surging in Colorado counties

Hispanics account for half of the population growth in the United States since 2000 with five Colorado counties reporting dramatic population increases of 41 percent or more.

‘Boatload’ of roadless rule comments to capsize on Capitol steps

A pack of peeved paddlers — as well as hunters, hikers, environmentalists and business leaders — will descend on the steps of the state Capitol in Denver tomorrow to deliver a “boatload” of comments opposing a Bush administration roadless rule for managing Colorado’s public lands.

New state immigration panel convenes

Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter’s office has announced who will participate in a state task force meant to look for gaps in immigration enforcement following three tragic deaths allegedly caused by an undocumented driver more than a month ago.