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DENVER (AP) — Colorado's independent redistricting commission approved a new congressional map minutes before midnight on Tuesday, in the latest test of whether citizens can draw legislative maps that are fairer than ones sketched by politicians and a sign that the redistricting process has kicked into high gear.

Nonagenarian Hazel Ramsbotham talks about the keys to her long and happy life. Also, a golf tournament to help veterans and some info on masks, vaccines, Afghanistan and more!

1 of 3 Colorado redistricting commissioners, from left, Carlos Perez, Blanca O’Leary and Jolie Brawner, with more commissioners who joined remotely, discuss suggested changes to the preliminary draft maps with members from the public this month in Arvada.

But that isn’t entirely what’s been going on. In at least one example at the commissions’ public input hearing Tuesday in Arvada, a woman who painted herself as an everyday Jane Q. Public and implied no political connection gave specific map suggestions to the commissions after being coached by a paid political consultant. After The Gazette began asking questions about the episode, it has been reported as part of a paid lobbying effort. And while that’s not against the law, the constitu...

Colorado’s coronavirus testing program pushed what critics contend are flawed tests in nursing homes from a fledgling company run by a 25-year-old college dropout that had the backing of a

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel There are a lot of people out there who are opposed to the preemption of gun laws in a state. They don’t like that local governments can’t infringe on our rights without going through the state legislature. In some states, they know that’s not going to happen, so they want the laws that keep local governments from doing so repealed. Again, in some states, they know it’s not going to happen. However, there’s a certain hypocrisy in the anti-preemption talk in Col...

May 3, 2021 South Africa’s Wireless Application Service Providers’ Association (WASPA) has elected its new office bearers for 2021, including a new chairperson. Anthony Ekerold, a founding Director of BDE Attorneys and one of the longest standing board members, will take over as chairperson. Ekerold has specialised in telecommunications law for the past 10 years and brings a wealth of experience to the position. Ekerold takes over from Greg Brophy who served his two-year tenure having been ...

Democrats pursue gun-control measures after Boulder shooting Durango, Colorado Sat 1% chance of precipitation Friday, April 23, 2021 10:18 AM Updated 18 hours 17 minutes ago Scenes after a shooting at the King Soopers on Table Mesa Drive in Boulder, Colorado, on Monday, March 22, 2021. Courtesy of StevePeterson.photo Scenes after a shooting the previous day at the King Soopers grocery store on Table Mesa Drive in Boulder, Colorado. Courtesy o...

Today Periods of snow. Low 28F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 100%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected.. Tonight Periods of snow. Low 28F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 100%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected. Updated: March 21, 2021 @ 8:08 pm

Colorado Democrats to pursue mandatory waiting period for gun buyers Durango, Colorado Currently Thu 3% chance of precipitation 67% chance of precipitation 1% chance of precipitation Legislation is modeled after policies passed in other states Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 2:03 PM Updated: Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 10:17 PM A gun lock is seen on a pistol at the Meriden Police Department. Democrats plan to introduce three pieces of gun-control legislation t...