@JonMurray

Senior editor for public affairs @DenverPost. Into politics, cities, transportation and running. Also: https://xitter.cf/t.co/MPkn5GmiaS, https://xitter.cf/t.co/sH9JXxLVFL.

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A Reporter Who Saw Covid Coming Has Died nytimes.com/2026/10/17/healt… via @NYTimes

A Reporter Who Saw Covid Coming Has Died

Helen Branswell recognized the threat of the pandemic ahead of the vast majority of journalists and even medical experts. She was 69.

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Who is Bob Chew, the deep-pocketed independent U.S. Senate candidate in Colorado? denverpost.com/2026/10/17/bo…

Who is Bob Chew, the deep-pocketed independent U.S. Senate candidate in Colorado?

In a campaign ad last month, a grinning Bob Chew-as-rebel-pilot zoomed away from a giant, spherical pile of $100 bills labeled the “Debt Star.” Here’s what to know about the Senate candidate.

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Jobs are supposedly plentiful. Why are they so hard to find in Colorado? denverpost.com/2026/10/12/jo… via @AldoSvaldi

Jobs are supposedly plentiful. Why are they so hard to find in Colorado?

Older professional workers with honed skills describe an unexpectedly tough time trying to find new employment.

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Have you voted yet? Here's everything you need to make an informed decision on Colorado ballot measures. denverpost.com/2026/10/03/co…

Colorado voter guide: Stories, explainers and editorials for the 2026 election

The Denver Post voter guide rounds up our explainers, stories, candidate Q&As and editorials for the 2026 election.

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U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse, 42, is seeking his fifth term in Congress in the deep-blue 2nd Congressional District, which includes Boulder and Fort Collins along the Front Range, as well as Vail and Steamboat Springs. denverpost.com/2026/10/16/jo…

Joe Neguse vows to ‘fight and protect and defend’ Colorado if reelected to 2nd Congressional...

U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse, 42, is seeking his fifth term in Congress in the deep-blue 2nd Congressional District, which includes Boulder and Fort Collins along the Front Range, as well as Vail and...

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Despite being dubbed “America’s emptiest downtown” by the Wall Street Journal, Downtown Denver has made strides in its post-pandemic recovery. Sustaining that will take more than bringing back more office workers, according to a new report denverpost.com/2026/10/16/do…

Downtown Denver’s revival requires more than bringing workers back, new report says

Housing, new developments and office conversions are expected to play a central role in downtown Denver’s future.

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Caitlyn Kim@caitlynkimOct 16
From exorcisms to campaign finance violations, @BenteBirkeland, @JesseAPaul & @SethKlamann unpack the Colorado governor’s race in the latest Putplish. Listen here podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… or wherever you get your podcasts. #copolitics #cogov

From exorcisms to campaign finance violations, unpacking Colorado’s 2026 race for Governor

Podcast Episode · Purplish · October 16 · 33m

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History Colorado Center has changed its name to better reflect the museum’s “straightforward” mission and bring clarity to visitors who may not be familiar with it, leaders said Thursday. denverpost.com/2026/10/15/co…

History Colorado Center changes its name — but don’t call it a rebrand

History Colorado Center has changed its name to better reflect the museum’s “straightforward” mission and bring clarity to visitors who may not be familiar with it, leaders said.

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Tamara Dunn@tamaraddunnOct 15
Passes for the first Boulder-hosted Sundance Film Festival are on sale now: denverpost.com/2026/10/14/su… by Ella Cobb and @johnwenzel

Sundance Film Festival passes on sale tomorrow, Oct. 15

The lineup hasn’t been announced yet, though, so purchasers have to take a leap of faith.

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On Wednesday, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser’s campaign announced the backing of 16 current and former elected Republicans. denverpost.com/2026/10/15/ph…

Democrat Phil Weiser wins unlikely endorsements from prominent Republicans, statewide police union

On Wednesday, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser’s campaign announced the backing of 16 current and former elected Republicans.

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NEW: Two favorites in Denver’s council vacancy race have an unusual challenge: ensuring voters don’t mix them up. The candidates say the overlap in their names has caused some confusion for voters. #copolitics denverpost.com/2026/10/15/de…

Two favorites in Denver’s council vacancy race have an unusual challenge: ensuring voters don’t mix...

The Denver women are both favorites in the crowded election to take over a vacant council seat. But most of all — and most problematic for their campaigns — their names sound somewhat similar.

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The Know@thknwcoOct 15
Nina Zhang, the co-owner of Noodles by Nina in Denver, thought English speakers needed a more enticing name for her Egg custard buns. So, she turned to ChatGPT. denverpost.com/2026/10/15/re…

A Denver Chinese restaurant owner wanted a better name for a bun. So she turned to ChatGPT.

Denver area restaurant owners are using AI for inventory, menus, fliers and even firing employees.

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A Line hadn’t pulled away from the airport yet and it was already sardine-full! People were walking away rather than trying to cram in further. Needs 3-car trains and/or more frequent evening service, otherwise people get burned. On a Wednesday as well!!
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Robert Tann@RobTannOct 15
Jena Griswold and Michael Allen clash over experience, Trump in Colorado attorney general debate denverpost.com/2026/10/14/at…

Jena Griswold and Michael Allen clash over experience, Trump in Colorado attorney general debate

Secretary of State Jena Griswold, a Democrat, is taking on Colorado Springs-area District Attorney Michael Allen, a Republican, in the race to succeed term-limited Attorney General Phil Weiser.

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Notable list of Republicans out today endorsing Weiser, including former state GOP chair Ken Buck. The even more eye-popping endorsement came yesterday, when the Fraternal Order of Police came out in favor of Weiser.
John Frank@ByJohnFrankOct 14
WATCH: Former GOP Congressman (and former Colorado GOP Chair) Ken Buck endorses Democrat Phil Weiser for governor: youtube.com/watch?v=lKTVVQZ0… #COpolitics #COgov #COleg

Congressman Ken Buck Endorses Phil Weiser for Governor

Congressman Ken Buck endorses Phil Weiser for governor.

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The state released its investigation into the cause of the massive Aspen Acres fire. But it did not address liability, which is being argued in lawsuits. denverpost.com/2026/10/14/as…

Colorado’s massive Aspen Acres fire sparked by tree falling on power lines, investigators conclude

Sparks from electrical arcing caught fire in grass, pine needles and other low-lying foliage, slowly burning about one acre before exploding into southern Colorado’s massive Aspen Acres fire.

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Remarkable detail in this story that Democratic groups have spent zero dollars defending Rep. Bob Marshall, who holds a swing Douglas County seat and has repeatedly run afoul of (now-departing) House leadership because he's raised concerns about transparency and misconduct.
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Colorado Democrats’ first legislative supermajority is within reach. They’re not spending like they want it. coloradosun.com/2026/10/14/r…

Colorado Democrats’ first legislative supermajority is within reach. They’re not spending like they...

Republican groups are outspending Democrats in Highlands Ranch, Pueblo and Loveland by more than four to one

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Caitlyn Kim@caitlynkimOct 14
Also last week Trump's No Going Back PAC spent $4478.50 on text messages opposing #CO05 Jessica Killin & same amount to support Jeff Crank. And $68,174 on mailers opposing Killin & supporting Crank. Total invested in that race is $1,941,559. #copolitics
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Councilmembers argued that the program often provides inaccurate information and eliminates jobs that humans should have. denverpost.com/2026/10/14/de…

Denver’s AI chatbot ‘Sunny’ may sunset after council rejects contract

Councilmembers argued that the program often provides inaccurate information and eliminates jobs that humans should have.

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Caitlyn Kim@caitlynkimOct 14
Blue Dog PAC endorses #CO04 candidate Eileen Laubacher & #CO03 candidate Dwayne Romero. The Blue Dog Coalition are centrist Dems focused on fiscal responsibility & commonsense solutions. Former CO Blue Dog members were John Salazar and Betsy Marky. #copolitics
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