Colorado
Colorado politicians at federal, state, and local levels react to Trump’s executive actions
President Donald Trump is wasting no time putting his agenda for a second term into place after his inauguration on Monday. Shortly after being sworn in, he announced pardons for 1,500 people convicted in the attack on the US Capitol in 2021 and signed roughly 200 executive actions, memoranda and proclamations.
Many of those focused on immigration – declaring a national emergency at the southern border, resuming construction of the border wall, ending birthright citizenship, and classifying drug cartels and certain gangs as foreign terrorist organizations subject to immediate arrest and deportation.
Colorado Congressman Gabe Evans, a Republican representing Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, says it’s about saving lives.
“And when we look at the death toll of Americans who have died as a result of things like fentanyl poisoning, it’s well in excess of the Americans who were killed in the attack on Sept. 11,” said Evans.
The President also restored an order withholding federal funds from local agencies that don’t cooperate with federal immigration agents.
In Aurora, where a Venezuelan gang has grabbed national attention, Mayor Mike Coffman welcomed the help.
“The City of Aurora has never been a sanctuary city which means we will fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities,” said Coffman.
But some worry federal agents won’t discern between criminals and non-criminals. Jennifer Piper works with the immigrant community in Colorado, “We’re seeing a record number of people sign up for our ‘know your rights’ and sign up for our rapid response network.”
Trump also signed a sweeping order to unleash American energy, directing federal agencies to simplify and expedite permits for drilling on federal lands and waters.
Colorado Congressman Jeff Hurd, a Republican for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, says it’s good for the Western Slope and for our climate.
“The best and most responsible way to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions is in the state of Colorado, in the third congressional district, is responsibly developing these resources that we’ve been blessed with,” said Hurd.
The president also abolished environmental justice and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs in federal agencies and restored a policy recognizing only male and female genders.
State Representative Matt Soper says Democrats in the state Legislature are sure to push back.
“So we can expect things like what’s on your driver’s license to change, certainly federal law can’t dictate what Colorado defines as accessible bathrooms,” said Soper. “So I’ll be curious what the Democrats present us to debate.”
Trump’s other executive actions included withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Treaty and World Health Organization, delaying a federal ban on TikTok, enacting a federal hiring freeze, renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America, and pausing disbursement of funds from the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment Act.
Some of his executive actions, like ending birthright citizenship, which is in the U.S. Constitution, are sure to result in legal challenges.
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LAKEWOOD — One of the most anticipated events in Colorado high school sports is back on the track.
The annual Colorado high school track and field state championship meet returns May 14-16 for the 2026 edition.
It kicks off May 14 as the Centennial State’s top leapers, runners, jumpers, sprinters, vaulters and throwers take over Lakewood’s JeffCo Stadium.
More than 100 Fort Collins-area athletes across four different classifications have qualified for the state meet.
Follow here for day one live state track & field updates from local athletes, plus some notable scores and results for Northern Colorado and statewide competitors.
This has the potential to be a massive state meet for the Fort Collins area.
Our top local sprinters and relay teams account for more than 40 top-two seeds in their events, while there are field contenders galore and several distance runners in the mix.
— Chris Abshire
It’s a busy year for Fort Collins-area athletes down at state track, with over 100 athletes qualifying from nine local schools.
Fort Collins High School leads the way with eighteen individual qualifiers and seven relay sqauds, but there’s plenty of representation across schools and events.
— Chris Abshire
Here are all the May 14 running finals at the 2026 Colorado state track & field championships:
- 8:20-8:35 a.m.: 5A boys/girls 3,200 meters
- 10:00-10:50 a.m.: 4A and 5A boys/girls 4×800 relays
- 11:00-11:30 a.m.: 4A/5A Special Olympics/Paralympics 100 dashes
- Noon: 4A/5A Special Olympics/Paralympic 200 dashes
- 2:20-2:45 p.m.: Special Olympics/Paralympic 3A/2A/1A 100 and 200 dashes
- 4:00-5:00 p.m.: 3A and 2A boys/girls 4×800 relays
- 5:00-5:35 p.m.: 1A boys/girls 3,200 meters
- 6:00-6:15 p.m.: 3A boys/girls 3200 meters
— Chris Abshire
Here are all the May 14 field finals at the 2026 Colorado state track & field championships:
8:30 A.M.
- 5A girls pole vault and discus
- 5A boys long jump
- 4A girls high jump and shot put
- 4A boys triple jump
11/11:30 A.M.
- 5A boys pole vault and discus
- 5A girls long jump
- 4A boys high jump and shot put
- 4A girls triple jump
1:30/2:00/2:30 P.M.
- 3A boys triple jump
- 3A girls pole vault and discus
- 2A boys high jump
- 2A girls long jump and shot put
4/5 P.M.
- 3A boys high jump
- 3A girls triple jump
- 1A girls pole vault and discus
- 1A boys long jump and shot put
— Chris Abshire
Since the calendar hit 2000, there have been many remarkable achievements from local athletes at the Colorado state track & field meet.
From throws domination to Ray Bozmans’ sprint sweep or multiple sister acts, here are 15 of the best Fort Collins-area performances in the new millennium.
Chris Abshire covers high school and community sports for the Coloradoan.
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Efforts are underway to bring more homes to Colorado Springs, just days after housing advocates pointed out some shortfalls. The Pikes Peak Housing Network says El Paso County has a housing deficit of between 13,000 and 27,000 homes right now. The organization says affordable housing remains a big need, but Colorado Springs officials say the community is pushing back on some developments.
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade said housing “Will continue to be a crisis, but it’s also an opportunity.”
“Homes have risen far more in price than income; three times more,” said Pikes Peak Housing Network Executive Director Jill Gaebler.
Gaebler presented to the Colorado Springs City Council on Monday and said El Paso County is not building enough homes that the average person can afford right now. She said the median home price in the county currently sits around $500,000.
“The average age of the first-time homebuyer has increased to 40 years old. Just a decade ago, it was 31 years old,” said Gaebler, “we’re renting longer, getting that nest egg ready to purchase a home and put down a deposit.”
In Colorado Springs, Mayor Mobolade says the city is working on the issue.
“We’ve invested $230 million in affordable housing projects… But what I’m really proud of is 3000 homes since I got into office, affordable homes,” said Mobolade.
City of Colorado Springs Media Relations Manager Max D’Onofrio said in a statement to FOX21 the city is working to advance several initiatives, including “developing a Housing Action Plan; investing in new affordable and attainable housing through federal funds and private‑activity bonds; supporting rehabilitation programs for low‑income seniors; providing tenant‑based rental assistance; strengthening partnerships with the Colorado Springs Housing Authority; and maintaining the City’s eligibility for Proposition 123 to keep more projects moving forward.”
“We will continue to ensure that every money from the federal government that passes through the city and every money from the state that passes through the city will be prioritized for housing that targets the area median income that our residents need,” said Mobolade.
Gaebler says her organization helps builders who construct all types of homes connect with decision makers when seeking project approval. But she and the mayor say affordable housing often gets pushback from the community.
“It’s getting harder and harder for those projects to get approved because community members fight and oppose a lot of these housing developments,” said Gaebler.
“We’re seeing a pushback from our community on just about every affordable housing project,” said Mobolade, “I know people get hung up on that term. We’re not talking about Section 8 lower-income homes, not that that doesn’t matter, that matters. We’re talking about teachers, nurses, firefighters, police officers, military members that can’t afford to live in this city.”
D’Onofrio also stated, while the city focuses on affordable rentals and attainable homeownership, it is also aiming to preserve neighborhood character and protect quality of life.
The city did not give a date on when it is aiming to complete the Housing Action Plan, which it says is currently in the works.
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