# Colorado Times Recorder > Colorado Times Recorder is an independent, progressive news outlet covering Colorado politics, elections, policy, and accountability journalism. ## Site - [Home](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/): Latest news across all topics - [RSS Feed](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/feed/): Full-text feed of all published articles - [Sitemap](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/sitemap.xml): Complete structured content index - [llms.txt](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/llms.txt): Curated site overview for AI systems ## Recent Articles - [Anti-LGBTQ Group's Nonprofit Originally Created to Attack Teachers Union](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/08/anti-lgbtq-groups-nonprofit-originally-created-to-attack-teachers-union/80981/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-08-14, Erik Maulbetsch, Jamie O'Rourke, News) - [Cartoon: Orange Chicken in the Food Cart](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/08/cartoon-orange-chicken-in-the-food-cart/81053/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-08-14, Clay Jones, Opinions) - [The Fight Against Flock Cameras Is Just the Beginning](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/08/the-fight-against-flock-cameras-is-just-the-beginning/81057/): As more communities wake up to the danger of mass surveillance, the solution isn’t trading one brand of camera for another. It’s regulating the whole industry. (2026-08-14, Farrah Hassen, Opinions) - [How the People of Glenwood Springs Helped the City Find Courage to Stand Up to ICE](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/08/how-the-people-of-glenwood-springs-helped-the-city-find-courage-to-stand-up-to-ice/80977/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-08-13, Jacob Richards, News) - [Colorado GOP Chair Says Party Officials Should Support Marx or Resign](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/08/colorado-gop-chair-says-party-officials-should-support-marx-or-resign/80983/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-08-13, Erik Maulbetsch, News) - [Is the Graduated Income Tax Fundamentally Un-American, As an Opponent Alleges?](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/08/is-the-graduated-income-fundamentally-un-american-as-an-opponent-alleges/80948/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-08-12, Finn Egan, News) - [Islamophobic Group Meeting with U.S. Attorney General Took Part in Western Conservative Summit](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/08/islamophobic-group-meeting-with-u-s-attorney-general-took-part-in-western-conservative-summit/80858/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-08-05, Sean Beedle, News) - [YIKES: Anschutz Businessman Chris Reen Replaces Journalist at Helm of Gazette](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/08/yikes-anschutz-businessman-chris-reen-replaces-journalist-at-helm-of-gazette/80733/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-08-05, Jason Salzman, News Analysis) - [In The Streets: 'People’s Hearing on the Hudson ICE Detention Center' and Other Political Events](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/08/in-the-streets-peoples-hearing-on-the-hudson-ice-detention-center-and-other-political-events/80800/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-08-04, Finn Egan, News) - [Former GOP Leader Says He’ll Dump Marx for Independent Governor Candidate](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/08/former-gop-leader-will-dump-marx/80751/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-08-04, Jamie O'Rourke, News) - [20 Days Before Opening, Douglas County's Newest Charter School Has No Occupancy Permit and 135 Empty Seats](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/08/20-days-before-opening-douglas-countys-newest-charter-school-has-no-occupancy-permit-and-135-empty-seats/80773/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-08-04, Suzie Glassman, News) - [DAVIS: Who Benefits From Nonpartisan Primaries?](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/08/davis-who-benefits-from-nonpartisan-primaries/80720/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-08-04, Logan M. Davis, Opinions) - ['Out of Reach' Housing Report Places Colorado as 12th Least Affordable State](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/08/out-of-reach-housing-report-places-colorado-as-12th-least-affordable-state/80643/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-08-03, Finn Egan, News) - [Republicans Condemn Populism, Infighting at Western Conservative Summit](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/08/republicans-condemn-populism-infighting-at-western-conservative-summit/80728/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-08-03, Sean Beedle, News) - [Don’t Want Explosive Diarrhea? Shop Local — and Regulate Big Food](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/dont-want-explosive-diarrhea-shop-local-and-regulate-big-food/80717/): Will the federal government have the guts to do what it takes to protect the American people’s guts? (2026-07-31, Sonali Kolhatkar, Opinions) - [Cartoon: COVID Criminal](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/cartoon-covid-criminal/80714/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-31, Clay Jones, Opinions) - [Last Year, Marx's Running Mate George Markert Said He Agreed With Everything Trump Had Done So Far](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/last-year-marxs-running-mate-george-markert-said-he-agreed-with-everything-trump-had-done-so-far/80703/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-31, Jason Salzman, News) - [Birthday of Medicaid Marked by Rally Denouncing Gabe Evans for Slashing the Program](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/birthday-of-medicaid-marked-by-rally-denouncing-gabe-evans-for-slashing-the-program/80681/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-30, Jason Salzman, News) - [The Moral Panic Behind the Elizabeth School District's Suppression of Books](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/the-moral-panic-behind-the-elizabeth-school-districts-suppression-of-books/80662/): The Heritage Foundation claims that books in Elizabeth School District were suppressed due to being "sexually explicit." But that is just not true of some of the books. (2026-07-30, Ari Armstrong, Opinions) - [Flock Blowback, Tea Parties, and the Groundswell Against Big Tech](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/flock-blowback-tea-parties-and-the-groundswell-against-big-tech/80635/): The growing grassroots movement against Flock cameras has entered a new phase. (2026-07-29, Jacob Richards, Opinions) - [Behind the Upset: The Team That Helped Melat Kiros to Her Historic Victory](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/behind-the-upset-the-team-that-helped-melat-kiros-to-her-historic-victory/80586/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-29, Logan M. Davis, Feature) - [In The Streets: Medicare Birthday Rally and Other Political Events](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/in-the-streets-the-business-of-deportation-and-other-political-events/80583/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-28, Finn Egan, News) - [CO Springs Planning Commissioners Reject Activists' Attempt to Stop Data Center](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/co-springs-planning-commissioners-reject-activists-attempt-to-stop-data-center/80588/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-28, Sean Beedle, News) - [​He Fled Gang Violence. Now This Honduran, Jailed by ICE in Aurora, Tries To Avoid Deportation](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/he-fled-gang-violence-now-this-honduran-jailed-by-ice-in-aurora-tries-to-avoid-deportation/80581/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-27, Lindsey Toomer, News) - [Gabe Evans Promised Medicaid Cuts Wouldn't Affect 'People Who Need It Most,' But They're Putting Hospitals at Risk](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/gabe-evans-promised-medicaid-cuts-wouldnt-affect-people-who-need-it-most-but-theyre-putting-hospitals-at-risk/80528/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-27, Jason Salzman, News) - [Dougco Petition Effort to Add Two County Commissioners Turns In Nearly 23,000 Signatures](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/dougco-petition-effort-to-add-two-county-commissioners-turns-in-nearly-23000-signatures/80547/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-24, Suzie Glassman, News) - [For the Record: Republican Activist Says Cutting Health Care Is 'What Jesus Would Point Us To Do'](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/for-the-record-republican-activist-says-cutting-health-care-is-what-jesus-would-point-us-to-do/80548/): Deborah Flora, a longtime Republican activist and occasional candidate for office in Colorado, recently said on a right-wing radio show that kicking large amounts of people off of government healthcare would be supported by Jesus, because it would help “take care of the most needy.” (2026-07-24, Jamie O'Rourke, News) - [Cartoon: Putts of Death](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/cartoon-putts-of-death/80538/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-24, Clay Jones, Opinions) - [Naked Fossil Fuel Corruption](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/naked-fossil-fuel-corruption/80532/): While states are trying to hold Big Oil accountable for climate disasters, some fossil fuel-funded lawmakers in Congress are trying to shield them. (2026-07-24, Basav Sen, Opinions) - [High School Journalism Advisor 'Totally Unprepared' for Reassignment](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/high-school-journalism-advisor-totally-unprepared-for-reassignment/80524/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-24, Sharon Sullivan, News) - [National 'Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now' Campaign Launches in Colorado](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/national-sick-of-it-fix-health-care-now-campaign-launches-in-colorado/80510/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-23, Finn Egan, News) - [In The Streets: 'End ICE Flights' and More Upcoming Political Events](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/in-the-streets-end-ice-flights-and-more-upcoming-political-events/80484/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-22, Finn Egan, News) - [Boulder Police Pray with Anti-Abortion Activists Amid Rising Tensions](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/boulder-police-pray-with-anti-abortion-activists-amid-rising-tensions/80489/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-22, Sean Beedle, News) - [DougCo Senator Laments 'Political Animosity' at Chamber Luncheon](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/dougco-senator-who-called-cops-on-gun-activist-laments-political-animosity/80471/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-22, Sean Beedle, News) - [Right-Winger's Beef: Let's Focus on 'Serious' Issues, Not Whether Democrat Was a Vegan in College](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/right-wingers-beef-lets-focus-on-serious-issues-not-whether-democrat-was-a-vegan-in-college/80461/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-21, Jason Salzman, News) - [DAVIS: ICE's New Landlord Might be Your Landlord Too](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/davis-ices-new-landlord-might-be-your-landlord-too/80421/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-21, Logan M. Davis, News) - [Congressman Crank Joins Victor Marx Unity Rally: 'We Have to Stick Together'](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/congressman-crank-joins-victor-marx-unity-rally-we-have-to-stick-together/80431/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-20, Erik Maulbetsch, News) - [Capt. B's Earthship Log: Gatherings for Artists, Poets, & Fungophiles](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/capt-bs-earthship-log-gatherings-for-artists-poets-fungophiles/80432/): The arts in Colorado had their annual statewide get-together in Trinidad last month, under the auspices of Colorado Creative Industries – artists, writers, poets, dancers, administrators, state bureaucrats. (2026-07-20, Art Goodtimes, Opinions) - [Proponents Make Final Push To Get Graduated-Income-Tax on Ballot](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/proponents-make-final-push-to-get-graduated-income-tax-on-ballot/80408/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-18, Jason Salzman, News) - [Employee at ICE Jail In Aurora Arrested for Attempting to Murder a Protester](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/employee-at-ice-jail-in-aurora-arrested-for-attempting-to-murder-a-protester/80405/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-18, Chase Woodruff, News) - [I’m a Jewish Coloradan. Melat Kiros Gets It Right.](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/im-a-jewish-coloradan-melat-kiros-gets-it-right/80396/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-17, Ian Zuckerman, Colorado Newsline, Opinions) - [Cartoon: Death to Smoochy](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/cartoon-death-to-smoochy/80393/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-17, Clay Jones, Opinions) - [In The Streets: 'Final Push' To Get a Graduated Income Tax on the Ballot and Other Political Events](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/in-the-streets-final-push-to-get-a-graduated-income-tax-on-the-ballot-and-other-political-events/80357/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-16, Jason Salzman, News) - ['Moral Stain:' Community Members Urge Rural Town Council To Oppose ICE Jail](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/moral-stain-community-members-urge-rural-town-council-to-oppose-ice-jail/80369/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-16, O.G. Swallow, News) - [Third-Place GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Says He’s Praying About a Potential Write-In Campaign](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/third-place-gop-gubernatorial-candidate-says-hes-praying-about-a-potential-write-in-campaign/80347/): Scott Bottoms, who placed a distant third in Colorado's GOP gubernatorial primary election, has not ruled out the possibility of a write-in campaign in the general election. He says he expects both the Democratic and Republican nominees might be indicted before November. (2026-07-15, Jamie O'Rourke, News) - [Questions & Transphobia Linger as New Information Comes to Light in Grand Junction Police Shooting of Trans Person](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/questions-transphobia-linger-as-new-information-comes-to-light-in-grand-junction-police-shooting-of-trans-person/80282/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-15, Jacob Richards, News) - [Colorado’s Milestone of 53% Renewables](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/colorados-milestone-of-53-renewables/80338/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-15, Allen Best, Opinions) - [Evans Backs Marx, Even As Other Republicans Dump the GOP Nominee for Governor](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/evans-backs-marx-even-as-other-republicans-dump-the-gop-nominee-for-governor/80288/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-14, Jason Salzman, News) - [Right-wing Rally for Anti-LGBTQ Coffee Shop Draws Protesters, Brass Band](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/right-wing-rally-for-anti-lgbtq-coffee-shop-draws-protesters-brass-band/80259/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-13, Erik Maulbetsch, News) - [NEW: ICE Awards $529 Million Contract to Open New Colorado Detention Center](https://coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/07/new-ice-awards-529-million-contract-to-open-new-colorado-detention-center/80275/): According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) received $5,000 in donations from the political action committee tied to the congressman at the heart of a growing domestic violence scandal.  (2026-07-13, Logan M. Davis, News)