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Denver Republicans Like Ritter and Hick, Doubt Beauprez

Bill Ritter, the Democratic Party candidate for Governor in Colorado, has a 49% favorable, 28% unfavorable rating with likely primary voters who are Republican...

Best Press Release of the Day, So Far.

Jennifer Mello, a candidate in Denver's three way Senate District 32 primary (Chris Romer and Fran Coleman are the other candidates), takes the cake...

Colorado Supreme Court Mulls Watershed Protection

The Colorado Supreme Court agreed to consider two questions related to whether the Town of Carbondale, Colorado, a municipality with home rule powers, has...

Salazar campaign on cruise control

Congressman John Salazar continues to lead his Republican rival for the 3rd CD, Scott Tipton, in fundraising almost three-to-one, according to recent federal election...

Grand Junction Ballot Proposal Protects Watershed from Drilling Impacts

Three years ago when gas-drilling activities were minimal, the Grand Junction City Council rejected a municipal ordinance that would have beefed up the protection...

Ritter Leads By Five Points

Democratic nominee Bill Ritter leads Republican Bob Beauprez by five points in the latest Governor's poll from Rasmussen. Conducted July 10, the last day of...

Surface Rights Primer for Proposed Ballot Initiative

Note: This is from the  Colorado Land Owners for Fairness that is collecting signatures for a ballot initiative  that would require oil and gas...

Congressional Candidates Vow to be Honest and Truthful

Two 5th CD hopefuls decline to sign pledge Four Republican candidates who are considered to be the underdogs in the race to replace Joel Hefley...

Rep. Penry (R-Mesa) criticizes governor for bending to Democrats

According to the Grand Junction Sentinel, Rep. Josh Penry of Mesa County is none too happy with Gov. Owens.  Penry accuses Owens of abandoning...

Virginia Governor To Stump For Colorado Candidate

UPDATE: The set date for the fundraiser is August 16th. Although the exact date is unclear, Democratic Governor Mark Warner will be traveling to Colorado...
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