Supreme Court refuses to block new California congressional districts that favor Democrats

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed California to use a new voter-approved congressional map that is favorable to Democrats in this year’s elections, rejecting a last-ditch plea from state Republicans and the Trump administration. The justices had previously allowed Texas’ Republican-friendly map to be used in 2026, despite a lower court ruling that it likely discriminates on

https://www.denverpost.com/2026/02/04/supreme-court-california-redistricting/

#Denver #Colorado #News

"When family members arrived on the scene in Eagle County, Colorado, their loved ones had already been disappeared by federal agents. But what they found inside the vehicles was disturbing: a customized ace of spades playing card — popularly known as a 'death card' — that read 'ICE Denver Field Office.'"

https://theintercept.com/2026/02/03/ice-death-cards-ace-of-spades-colorado/

#ICE #Colorado #immigration

"When family members arrived on the scene in Eagle County, Colorado, their loved ones had already been disappeared by federal agents. But what they found inside the vehicles was disturbing: a customized ace of spades playing card — popularly known as a 'death card' — that read 'ICE Denver Field Office.'"

https://theintercept.com/2026/02/03/ice-death-cards-ace-of-spades-colorado/

#ICE #Colorado #immigration

More than 1,000 rally in #PortlandME against #Trump, #ICE

The protest in Monument Square was just one of many demonstrations across the U.S. on Friday.

by Drew Johnson, January 30, 2026

PORTLAND — "Friday’s protest appeared to be one of the city’s largest in months, dwarfing recent protests that occurred during much warmer weather on hot, sunny summer weekends.

"But it was a frigid January afternoon, and more than 1,000 people turned out anyway. They huddled together, chanting, cheering and holding their signs over the clouds rising from their breaths.

"Real estate was scarce in Monument Square as the demonstrators condemned Trump administration policies, most notably the recent surge of federal immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota and Maine.

"The crowd stretched from One Monument Square to the bus stop across Center Street and lined the opposite side of Congress Street. When they marched, they extended from the square well down Exchange Street. They eventually made it all the way to Commercial Street, with police blocking off roads and forming an escort.

"The protest in Portland was just one of many demonstrations across the U.S. on Friday, which included a general strike where businesses shut down and students walked out of class, from #California, #Arizona and #Colorado, to #Michigan, #Minnesota and Maine.

"More than 200 Maine businesses participated in some capacity, either by closing their doors or donating a portion of profits to groups and organizations helping immigrants. Some businesses lined the square with tables, handing out hot chocolate, coffee and treats to demonstrators. Many area high schoolers — including in Portland and #LewistonME — walked out of or skipped school altogether."

Read more:
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/01/30/more-than-1000-rally-in-portland-against-trump-ice/

Archived version:
https://archive.md/E7tnG

#USPol #MainePol #ICEOutOfMaine #AbolishICE #MaineResists #ResistICE #DefundICE

More than 1,000 rally in #PortlandME against #Trump, #ICE

The protest in Monument Square was just one of many demonstrations across the U.S. on Friday.

by Drew Johnson, January 30, 2026

PORTLAND — "Friday’s protest appeared to be one of the city’s largest in months, dwarfing recent protests that occurred during much warmer weather on hot, sunny summer weekends.

"But it was a frigid January afternoon, and more than 1,000 people turned out anyway. They huddled together, chanting, cheering and holding their signs over the clouds rising from their breaths.

"Real estate was scarce in Monument Square as the demonstrators condemned Trump administration policies, most notably the recent surge of federal immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota and Maine.

"The crowd stretched from One Monument Square to the bus stop across Center Street and lined the opposite side of Congress Street. When they marched, they extended from the square well down Exchange Street. They eventually made it all the way to Commercial Street, with police blocking off roads and forming an escort.

"The protest in Portland was just one of many demonstrations across the U.S. on Friday, which included a general strike where businesses shut down and students walked out of class, from #California, #Arizona and #Colorado, to #Michigan, #Minnesota and Maine.

"More than 200 Maine businesses participated in some capacity, either by closing their doors or donating a portion of profits to groups and organizations helping immigrants. Some businesses lined the square with tables, handing out hot chocolate, coffee and treats to demonstrators. Many area high schoolers — including in Portland and #LewistonME — walked out of or skipped school altogether."

Read more:
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/01/30/more-than-1000-rally-in-portland-against-trump-ice/

Archived version:
https://archive.md/E7tnG

#USPol #MainePol #ICEOutOfMaine #AbolishICE #MaineResists #ResistICE #DefundICE

Hundreds of beers spilled in semitruck crash that shut down Wheat Ridge highway

"A blown semitrailer tire spilled hundreds of beers and dozens of kegs across a state highway in Wheat Ridge late Wednesday night, and sent the driver to the hospital, police said.

Wheat Ridge police officers responded to the crash on the Colorado 58 flyover to eastbound Interstate 70 at about 11 p.m. Wednesday, according to the department.

The semitrailer’s tire blew on the ramp, causing the vehicle to tip and spill its load of beer across the road, police said."

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https://www.denverpost.com/2026/01/29/wheat-ridge-semi-crash-beer

#beer #spill #colorado

Hundreds of beers spilled in semitruck crash that shut down Wheat Ridge highway

"A blown semitrailer tire spilled hundreds of beers and dozens of kegs across a state highway in Wheat Ridge late Wednesday night, and sent the driver to the hospital, police said.

Wheat Ridge police officers responded to the crash on the Colorado 58 flyover to eastbound Interstate 70 at about 11 p.m. Wednesday, according to the department.

The semitrailer’s tire blew on the ramp, causing the vehicle to tip and spill its load of beer across the road, police said."

(paywall, a bazillion cookies)
https://www.denverpost.com/2026/01/29/wheat-ridge-semi-crash-beer

#beer #spill #colorado

ProPublica and The Denver Gazette set out to see whether claims of widespread substitution of hemp for marijuana were accurate.

After testing 14 vapes at dispensaries, this is what we discovered: https://www.propublica.org/article/colorado-marijuana-hemp-thc-testing-results?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#Journalism #Research #Data #Colorado #Hemp #Marijuana #Safety #Test

Smoke and Mirrors: How Intoxicating Hemp Seeped Into the First Recreational Marijuana Market in the Country
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Colorado, which once served as the model for marijuana regulation, generated billions of dollars in tax revenue while promising to keep consumers safe. Now it’s scrambling to keep harmful hemp off the shelves.
https://www.propublica.org/article/colorado-marijuana-thc-intoxicating-hemp-regulation?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News #Colorado #Hemp #Marijuana #Safety #Regulation

Plans for permanent #homeless shelter in Loveland scrapped, temporary shelter to close in April

The City of Loveland has scrapped its plans for a permanent, long-term #homeless shelter after the nonprofit chosen to operate the facility withdrew its application.
Jan. 27, 2026
#Denver #Colorado #DenverColorado


https://www.denver7.com/follow-up/plans-for-permanent-homeless-shelter-in-loveland-scrapped-temporary-shelter-to-close-in-april

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Plans for permanent #homeless shelter in Loveland scrapped, temporary shelter to close in April

The City of Loveland has scrapped its plans for a permanent, long-term #homeless shelter after the nonprofit chosen to operate the facility withdrew its application.
Jan. 27, 2026
#Denver #Colorado #DenverColorado


https://www.denver7.com/follow-up/plans-for-permanent-homeless-shelter-in-loveland-scrapped-temporary-shelter-to-close-in-april

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As immigrant advocates worry #Colorado could be the next #Minnesota, state leaders vow to fight back

https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/27/colorado-next-minnesota-ice-violence-alex-pretti/

> “It’s already come here. We’ve already seen the violence,” a Durango immigrant rights advocate says.

Crowd gathers at #Colorado Capitol to protest killing of Alex #Pretti in #Minneapolis

https://coloradonewsline.com/2026/01/25/colorado-protest-alex-pretti-minneapolis/

> A crowd of over a thousand demonstrators gathered at the Colorado Capitol on Sunday to protest the #Trump administration.

#Colorado Begins Planning Return of Wolverine Across its Parks, Absent for More Than 100 Years https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/colorado-begins-planning-return-of-wolverine-across-its-parks-absent-for-more-than-100-years/ #Rewilding

Crowd gathers at #Colorado Capitol to protest killing of Alex #Pretti in #Minneapolis

https://coloradonewsline.com/2026/01/25/colorado-protest-alex-pretti-minneapolis/

> A crowd of over a thousand demonstrators gathered at the Colorado Capitol on Sunday to protest the #Trump administration.