Aurora
EDITORIAL: Colfax Collective making something right in Aurora that went horribly wrong
Aurora, like the metro area, has seen makeover miracles before. A community non-profit group is working to take on re-creating an Aurora problem so fearsome it drew gasps from across the nation and even the globe. The East Colfax Community Collective has purchased the notorious Edge of Lowry apartment complex to rehabilitate the 60 units […]
Pitkin County OKs costly water purchase for Roaring Fork River amid diversions to Front Range cities
ASPEN | Against the recommendation of an advisory board, Pitkin County commissioners on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to buy more water to boost flows in the often-depleted Roaring Fork River. Commissioners approved on first reading a resolution and ordinance to spend $442,500 to buy 4.68 shares from the Twin Lakes Reservoir & Canal Co., which […]
Dozens of fires, complaints reported in Aurora despite last-minute July 4 fireworks ban
AURORA | Despite a last-minute decision by Aurora officials to prohibit all consumer fireworks before the Fourth of July holiday, Aurora Fire Rescue responded to dozens of fires and complaints tied to fireworks over the holiday, including two blazes that spread to homes, according to preliminary figures released Sunday. Between 8 a.m. Saturday and 8 […]
Aurora reverses course, abruptly bans all consumer fireworks, keeps public July 4 show
AURORA | Aurora abruptly banned the sale and use of all consumer fireworks after elevating fire restrictions to Stage 2 on Friday, reversing plans announced in June that would have allowed limited personal fireworks during the Independence Day holiday. Despite the tighter restrictions, the city’s Fourth of July professional fireworks display will proceed Saturday night […]
120 Years of Fun: Why This Year’s Arapahoe County Fair is Making History
This summer, the Arapahoe County Fair is celebrating a massive milestone. When the gates open in Aurora from July 23 to July 26, 2026, it will mark exactly 120 years of local tradition. But that is not the only reason this year’s event is so special. Get your pre-sale tickets now at https://www.arapahoecountyfair.com/p/tickets. A Triple Birthday Party The […]
Man shot and killed by Arapahoe County deputies Saturday after assaulting officer
AURORA | Arapahoe County sheriff deputies fatally shot a man early Sunday who authorities say was trespassing in a back yard and then charged at deputies, striking one with a metal pole. Deputies were called to a house on the 4700 block of East Caley Place about 6 a.m. after a resident said a man […]
Aurora hosts Japanese Taiko drumming champion at Havana Street Night Market
AURORA | It’s going to be more than just an unusual night on Havana Street tomorrow. Sure, not only will there be a nearly full “strawberry” moon be snuggling next to the giant rusty star Antares, shining over the boulevard, but a world-champion Japanese drummer will be bringing a once-in-a-lifetime peace offering to the party […]
Aurora moves ahead with push to enforce rental standards with new registration program
AURORA | In an effort to address poor living conditions and better enforce code violations, the city is moving forward with developing a rental registration and licensing program. On Monday, city council unanimously approved a resolution to direct the city manager to develop a potential registration program, which would need approval from council before it […]
Man found dead outside Aurora homeless shelter, investigation underway
AURORA | An 56-year-old man died outside of the Aurora Regional Navigation Campus homeless shelter last week. In a statement, city spokesperson Joe Rubino said staff at the campus found the man around 7 a.m. June 14, and emergency responders determined he died prior to being found. There were no signs of trauma and the […]
EDITORIAL: Trump’s latest ICE scheme adds a new dimension to child-immigrant cruelty
A recent investigative report by Colorado Public Radio exposed alarming details about what appears to be the Trump administration’s latest immigration scheme to contrive a policy targeting parentless children for deportation while pretending to protect them. The facts uncovered by CPR are impossible to ignore. Federal agents from agencies including ICE, the FBI and the […]