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Reader’s question coverage of “No Kings” protests and Trump’s parade celebrating Army Re: “Thousands join anti-Trump protests across Colorado,” June 15 news story “No Kings Day” was a valuable expression of our fears and anger, but “The King” just does not care. He knows he is untouchable. The only way to control him is through the “jokers” in the Republican Party by threatening them with losing Congress in the next election. Gerrymandering may protect most of them, but they are where our pressure should focus. Convince some of them that their support of “The King” will brand them as members…

At the University of Colorado, the message to Black leaders has never changed. If you speak up, you will be punished. If you disrupt the status quo, you will be targeted. If you stand up for your community, they will try to silence you. As CU’s first Black woman elected to the board in over 43 years and the only current Black regent, I experience that message daily. Earlier this year, I criticized a University-funded public health campaign called “Tea on THC.” That campaign used harmful, anti-Black imagery. The messaging was offensive, reductive, and rooted in centuries-old racist tropes linking…

Fresh off a James Beard Award nomination for outstanding cocktail service, the owners of Denver bar Yacht Club are solidifying their presence in the city with a new restaurant based on their collective memories of their hometown Southern cuisine. Rougarou (pronounced roo-guh-roo) will open at an indoor-outdoor restaurant space on 2844 Welton St. in July, said co-owner Mary Allison Wright. She is embarking on the venture with the same crew she opened Yacht Club with in 2021: her brother, John David Wright, and her husband, McLain Hedges. On the menu will be an assortment of delicacies that’ll raise an eyebrow…

Ciaran O’Brien is packing swim trunks for his next foray in the restaurant industry. O’Brien, the man behind The Radiator in Sunnyside and The Patio at Sloans, will soon open a dual concept at The Penrose, an apartment complex at 1740 36th St. that opened last summer in RiNo. Rose, a rooftop bar and restaurant with a pool, is set to open July 12. Thorn, a speakeasy basement concept that will feature live DJ sets in a lounge space, will open in August or September, O’Brien said. “We made a decision to go first with a rooftop pool bar because…

A Denver judge appeared unpersuaded Monday that a federal subpoena referencing child abuse gave Gov. Jared Polis the latitude to side-step Colorado law and turn over personal information about undocumented children and their sponsors to immigration authorities. “It’s one of those instances where — am I going to believe you, or am I going to believe my own lying eyes?” District Judge A. Bruce Jones told Thomas Rogers III, a private attorney representing Polis in a lawsuit filed by a state employee. The lawsuit contends that Polis’ directive to comply with the subpoena violates state law. In his comments during…

A former coach for a Colorado youth ski team is once again accused of sexually assaulting a preteen skier during a team trip to New Mexico in March, according to New Mexico prosecutors. Jared Hedges, 48, was originally arrested on March 21 at Taos Ski Valley and was charged with sexually assaulting a member of Team Summit Colorado, a youth ski club at Copper Mountain that focuses on developing young athletes. The team had been visiting the ski area and several team members were staying in cabins with coaches. The preteen skier, whom The Denver Post is not identifying, said…

Aurora police are seeking help from federal agencies in the search for a missing 14-year-old girl, police said Monday. UPDATE: June 23 – 4:30p – Erica is still missing. Our detectives continue to work diligently, following up on every lead, but we still don’t know where she is. Erica’s family is now offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that helps bring her home. We are partnering… pic.twitter.com/XJrv5FujUG — Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) June 23, 2025 Erica Long, 14, has been missing since June 15 and was last seen in southeast Aurora. Police have enlisted the FBI and…

A 29-year-old Colorado man died Saturday after he was struck by lightning while standing in the ocean under blue skies at New Smyrna Beach in Florida. The man, who has not been publicly identified, was visiting Florida for his honeymoon and was standing in ankle-deep water on the beach when he was struck by lightning just before 12:30 p.m. Friday, said Tammy Malphurs, director of Volusia County Beach Safety. He was immediately treated and taken to a hospital, but died on Saturday, she said. Malphurs did not know where in Colorado the man lived. No one else was hurt in…

Gutting of vaccine panel is tragic, political mistake Re: “RFK Jr. ousts entire vaccine advisory committee,” June 10 news story Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy Jr.’s decision to fire all the experts on the ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) will be a tragic, political mistake. They are excellent, ethical scientists. Our data has shown that every time a new approved vaccine has been introduced into Colorado, the incidence of severe infectious diseases affecting our children has dramatically decreased. The current measles outbreak in the U.S. is a clear example of the lack of adequate measles vaccination.…

Moon Alert: Caution! Avoid shopping or important decisions after 4 a.m. EDT today (1 a.m. PDT). The Moon is in GEMINI. Happy Birthday for Monday, June 23, 2025: You’re intuitive, sensitive and willing to help others because you care. Your relationships are important to you. In fact, this year, relationships will be a strong focus for you. Concentrate on your needs and what brings you happiness. Slow down and take time to rejuvenate your energy. ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★You might be involved with family discussions today, especially with a parent or an older relative. Nevertheless, things are tricky. Your…