Colorado Times Recorder

Conservative mega-donor Phil Anschutz has a reputation in Colorado as a business-focused, Chamber of Commerce-style Republican. FEC records tell a different story entirely. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/davi...

Protect Our Care’s “Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now” bus tour calls on lawmakers to restore tax credits to lower insurance premiums, reverse Medicaid cuts, and more. As many as 200,000 Coloradans could lose Medicaid health insurance, thanks to the BBB.

This year, Coloradans will vote on a set of three ballot measures, one of which would create a mandatory minimum of life in prison for child sex trafficking, and two of which target transgender kids. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/prot...

“We care about the communities here in Colorado. We want to make Colorado a good place to live for everybody,” an organizer said. “Sometimes making Colorado a good place to live for everybody means picking up trash, and sometimes it means fighting against injustice that’s happening in our state.”

"There is a meaningful difference between negligence resulting in a tragic accident and someone who deliberately chooses to assault, rob, or otherwise victimize another person," said Post.

Nov. 19 check out this documentary where I help solve a longstanding local mystery: youtu.be/1rQoZrIUGAo?...

In defending GOP cuts to Medicaid last week, Evans again shared his oft-repeated personal story of the huge hospital bills his family incurred from the complex neonatal illnesses of both his children, at least one of which was -- as reported by CTR this year -- likely covered by Medicaid.

A third email has hit an Anschutz-owned company.

In this article, the Colorado Times Recorder offers list of voter guides by the state of Colorado, local media outlets — as well as guides released by both left- and right-leaning organizations/individuals. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/re-r...

coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/infl... @coloradotimesrecorder.com @fnpcolorado.bsky.social Inflicting Violence on Her Opponents Would Be ‘Gratifying,’ Says Leader of Anti-Trans Ballot Measures. Protect Kids Colorado has pushed two anti-trans initiatives: Proposition 134 Proposition 135 👉Vote No

Capt. B's Earthship Log: "COMPARSA … Elisa and Lupe Canela Pérez are two amazing young women." coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/capt...

Gabe Evans chose a truck repair company yesterday to stage a tightly controlled photo op. But the repair shop's name, MDI Truck Parts & Service, with "MDI" standing for Marini Diesel Inc., was not disclosed by Evans in his post-event promotion of the photo op or in limited news coverage of it.

The leader of an anti-trans organization said that committing acts of violence against her political opponents would be "gratifying."

A Libertarian Candidate May Help Usher Republican Gabe Evans Out of Office.

The co-founder of a group pushing a ballot measure to ban trans athletes from sports in Colorado says that, if passed, the measure should be enforced by mandatory genetic testing of all student athletes before they can sign up to play sports. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/anti...

Jena Griswold has challenged the Trump administration in court, showing strong support for using lawsuits to protect Colorado’s interests. Michael Allen, Griswold's GOP opponent for attorney general, appears to need a refresher on what CO stands to lose if the Trump administration has its way.

POLITICAL EVENTS: This article lists protests and political events across Colorado over the next week. If you know of any upcoming public events, please let us know at team@coloradotimesrecorder.com.

Erin Lee is the lead proponent of Propositions 133, 134, and 135. Oltmann is a violent, anti-semitic white supremacist and conspiracy theorist who has repeatedly threatened Democratic leaders with 'mass executions.'

The Colorado Times Recorder has obtained an email from a third company owned by billionaire Phil Anschutz directing employees to reference the Gazette’s editorial board voter guide when voting this year. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/thir...

During an interview this year on a far-right conspiracist’s podcast, Erin Lee, the leader of campaigns to pass three anti-trans ballot initiatives, said that she thinks committing violent crimes against her political opponents would be “gratifying.”

Opinion: The Department of Agriculture recently closed its public comment window on the Trump administration’s plan to kill the Roadless Rule — the landmark policy protecting roughly 58.2 million acres of roadless areas in national forests nationwide. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/road...

An "unhinged" new immigration judge, David Illingworth, was accused of abusing his power when he held elected office in Colorado.

Colorado Democrats completed the four-day “Our Future. Our Colorado.” bus tour Sunday at the Hillside Community Center in Colorado Springs. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/dems...

Meet one of Trump's new immigration judges, a guy whose "tenure on the Woodland Park school board between 2021 and 2023 was marked by lawbreaking, aggression towards district parents, and alleged abuse of power." From @loganmdavis.bsky.social @coloradotimesrecorder.com

OPINION: What I have learned as a Minnesotan – and now, as a Coloradan – is that, when we can generate state revenue, we can take care of families. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/a-gr...

This weekend, thousands of Coloradans took part in No Kings rallies across the state, where organizers urged their audiences to vote in the upcoming election. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/no-k...

El Paso County Moms for Liberty leader Kristy Davis’s Facebook post touted her group’s “direct access” to the federal government. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/acti...

GOP Congressman Gabe Evans' Aunt Says Her Nephew's Goal Is Christian Nationalism. Evans' swing seat in Colorado will help determine which party controls Congress after the midterm election. Here's what she has to say:

Last month, David Illingworth was appointed to be a federal immigration judge. The people in the Colorado town where he once held elected office are horrified. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/unhi...

Yet another company owned by Phil Anschutz, Colorado's richest man, is trying to tell its employees how to vote.

Good morning. I’ll be covering the Co Springs No Kings event today. There will be speakers at City Hall starting around noon.

OPINION: Real journalists are losing their jobs while money flows into pay-for-play social media. We need a publicly funded alternative. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/want...

If you're a total geek for Colorado Politics, this is worth your time. Also, give @coloradotimesrecorder.com @loganmdavis.bsky.social @erikm.bsky.social and @jasonsalzman.bsky.social a follow. They do good reporting on right wing nuttery in Colorado. youtu.be/0qXjO9wRsjM

"Blonde Cabbage" by Clay Jones coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/cart...

OPINION: This year, students and young Coloradans are uniquely empowered to resist discrimination and injustice by preventing it from becoming state law. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/stud...

Last night, the Colorado Times Recorder presented a briefing about the initiatives on Colorado’s complicated 2026 ballot. Watch it here. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/watc...

What if your boss tried to tell you how to vote?

Update: Following publication of this story, CTR obtained a similar email from the Andy Todd, President CEO of Xanterra Travel Collection — another Anschutz-owned business — sent to employees with the Denver Gazette’s editorial board voting guide. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/ansc...

The Colorado Times Recorder has obtained a copy of an Oct. 5 email from Jack Damioli, the president and CEO of the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, directing employees to reference the Gazette’s voter guide when voting this year. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/ansc...

GET INFO HERE ON SATURDAY'S 'NO KINGS' RALLIES. Plus a list of protests and political events across Colorado over the next week. If you know of any upcoming public events in Colorado, please let us know at team@coloradotimesrecorder.com. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/in-t...

The Colorado Times Recorder has obtained a copy of an Oct. 5 email from Jack Damioli, the president and CEO of the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, directing employees to reference the Gazette’s voter guide when voting this year. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/ansc...

Still have questions about Colorado ballot initiatives or the groups behind them? Join us for a webinar tonight, 6pm.

CO GOP CHAIR FUNDRAISES ON ALLEGED DEATH OF JOURNALISM. "True journalism no longer exists, which means we have to work twice as hard to make sure the truth gets to the voters in our great state," writes Craig Steiner in a fundraising letter.

Voters in Colorado House District 61 will choose between a longtime educator-turned-politician seeking a third term and a Republican nominee who heads an anti-abortion group and has drawn scrutiny for his inflammatory social media activity. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/anti...

Marx’s numerous online supporters are celebrating, but may be missing some important context: CD4 is the most Republican-leaning district in the state.

The Colorado Times Recorder has done extensive research on Advance Colorado, which is behind 7 of 14 measures on the statewide ballot. JOIN COLORADO TIMES RECORDER JOURNALISTS for an online discussion about Advance & its ballot initiatives Thurs, October 15, at 6 p.m. SIGN UP LINK IN THIS ARTICLE:

Where's the line?

WATCH GOP Congressman Gabe Evans' aunt, Jennifer Chavez, talk about how Evans dishonors her father, who is Evans' grandfather. Evans has supported mass deportations of immigrants from the get-go, and yet invokes his grandpa -- who came to our country illegally -- to try to connect with Hispanics.

White Rose’s Colorado chapter has focused on protesting Boulder’s RISE Collective, leading to concerns for staff and patient safety. Today, one of White Rose’s national board members, Katie Zacharia, made her debut as the new White House Press Secretary. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/new-...

When does a news outlet cross the line into propaganda? Logan took a look at three local outlets which have arguably crossed that line. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/10/davi...