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Aurora voters reject tax hikes, back Democratic slate

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Aurora voters rejected tax hikes and supported a slate of Democratic candidates in the 2026 midterm election.

Adams County Colorado DeskNov 5, 2026

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Colorado secretary responds to Adams County DOJ request

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The Colorado secretary of state has responded to a Justice Department request involving election monitoring in Adams County.

Adams County Colorado DeskOct 31, 2026

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DOJ will not enter Adams County voting centers

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The Justice Department will stay out of Adams County voting centers after rejecting limits imposed by Colorado.

Adams County Colorado DeskOct 30, 2026

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DOJ election observers headed to Adams County

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Justice Department election observers are headed to Adams County, raising concerns among Republicans as well as others watching the process.

Adams County Colorado DeskOct 29, 2026

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Broomfield Town Square developer sues over city plan

Housing and development

The developer sued the city as officials consider revoking the Broomfield Town Square development plan.

Adams County Colorado DeskOct 28, 2026

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Aurora council to vote on data center moratorium

Local government

Aurora City Council is set to consider a data center moratorium after community pushback.

Adams County Colorado DeskOct 26, 2026

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17th District DA seeks third term from local voters

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The district attorney is asking voters in Adams County and Broomfield to return the officeholder for a third term.

Adams County Colorado DeskOct 23, 2026

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DOJ plans election monitors for Adams County

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The Justice Department plans to send federal election monitors to Adams County and says a notice naming Douglas County was issued in error.

Adams County Colorado DeskOct 23, 2026

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Littleton Pauses Amid Colorado Data Center Debate

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Littleton has joined Colorado cities putting data center growth on hold, according to a Hoodline report.

Adams County Colorado DeskOct 17, 2026

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Adams County deputies involved in I-76-area shooting

Police, fire and courts

Adams County deputies were involved in a shooting with a suspect near Interstate 76.

Adams County Colorado DeskOct 13, 2026

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Brighton approves moratorium blocking new data center

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Brighton officials approved a moratorium intended to prevent a new data center from moving forward.

Adams County Colorado DeskOct 8, 2026

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Adams County Fire Rescue unveils World Trade Center motor

Police, fire and courts

Adams County Fire Rescue unveiled a World Trade Center motor as part of a 9/11 remembrance.

Adams County Colorado DeskSep 12, 2026

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Adams County seeks 200 election workers by week’s end

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Adams County is recruiting 200 election workers and wants to fill the positions by the end of this week.

Adams County Colorado DeskSep 9, 2026