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Former U.S. Senate candidate Lorena Garcia is coming to the Colorado House of Representatives after a vacancy committee elected her to replace resigning Rep. Adrienne Benavidez.

Among those pardoned Thursday is a former state patrol officer who was hailed as a hero but later convicted of misdemeanor assault for an incident near the state Capitol, as

Democratic candidates dominated Colorado’s November election, creating perhaps the most liberal-leaning legislature in state history. But that doesn’t mean the fight for progressive policies has been won.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis cut short the prison sentences of four inmates and pardoned 20 people Thursday, including a former Colorado State Patrol trooper who guarded the state Capitol and pleaded gui...

Among those pardoned Thursday is a former state patrol officer who was hailed as a hero but later convicted of misdemeanor assault for an incident near the state Capitol, as

Roberts and Lukens appointed to committees at State Legislature

Colorado state representatives and senators formed a caucus specifically to address gun violence prevention in the state.

“It is time to roll up our sleeves and get to work,” Rep. Julie McCluskie, D-Dillon, said during her nomination speech Thursday. “We are now called upon to represent Democrats,

Progressive policies are winning where activist networks are able to speak directly to families, friends and neighbors.

Political newcomer and Democrat Elizabeth Velasco of Glenwood Springs is running against incumbent Republican Perry Will of New Castle for Colorado’s House District 57. Aspen Public Radio caught up with both candidates on the campaign trail.