Lauren Grimshaw Sloan was appointed Colorado's new Film Commissioner, bringing over 15 years of industry experience to guide the growth of the state's film and media sectors.

Fire and police unions in Federal Heights voted no confidence in City Manager Jacquie Halburnt and are demanding an independent investigation.

A scaled‑back lane reduction on East Alameda has sparked protests, an advisory‑board resignation and a council rebuke as neighbors accuse the city of favoring well‑connected opponents.

George Teal has become the Chair of the Douglas County Commissioners with Kevin Van Winkle as Vice Chair, following a tradition of rotating leadership.

The Aurora Police Department has announced redistricting of their areas to improve response times and workload balance, effective February 14. The new boundaries match the city's growth and are informed by a detailed analysis.

A federal judge refused to block DHS’s reinstated seven‑day notice rule for congressional visits to ICE facilities, a setback for Colorado lawmakers pressing for unannounced oversight.

Regulators want to raise fees on pollution permits and emissions reports; the changes could net roughly $13.5–$14M and are headed to a May rulemaking.

Colorado Springs business and county leaders plan an amicus brief backing the Trump administration in the Space Command lawsuit, splitting with Colorado’s attorney general.

Governor Jared Polis of Colorado has appointed various experts to state boards and commissions, impacting areas like air quality, education, and infrastructure.

Colorado has appealed FEMA’s denials after two wildfires and October flooding, arguing validated damages warrant federal public-assistance and mitigation funding. The move puts the state into FEMA’s administrative appeals process.

Phil Weiser and Michael Bennet entered 2026 with the biggest war chests in the Colorado governor's race, while GOP fundraisers trail far behind. A late Bloomberg gift supercharged Bennet's outside committee.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis praised the state's strength and resilience in his final State of the State address, highlighting his tenure's successes in housing, crime reduction, and education.

Aurora closed most municipal facilities Jan. 16 for the first of four furlough days as officials work to trim a multimillion-dollar budget gap. Essential services remained open while routine in-person services paused.