Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado

Jeannie Ritter, wife of Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter, participates in Delegate Service Day and speaks to volunteers who will pack supply boxes for U.S. Troops serving overseas, at Curtis Park in Denver, Colorado on August 27, 2008. (UPI Photo/Alexis C. Glenn)

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Leaders offer matchup views in key states

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Political leaders of three states key to the U.S. presidential election weighed in Sunday on how the two major-party candidates are perceived in their states.

Ritter: 'Personhood' measure goes too far

DENVER, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter, a self-described "pro-life" Catholic, says a measure that would define a fertilized egg as a person goes too far.

Colorado labor measures still on ballot

DENVER, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Business leaders said they could not strike a deal with organized labor over a ballot measure that would make Colorado a "right-to-work" state.

DNC gives shout-outs to Colorado, Denver

DENVER, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- The Democratic National Convention showed Colorado and Denver the love Thursday, passing resolutions honoring the Centennial State and the host city.

Feds to assess tornado damage in Colorado

GREELEY, Colo., May 23 (UPI) -- Federal disaster officials were in Colorado Friday to assess damage caused by a tornado that killed one as it ripped through Weld County.

Gaffe forces Senate candidate to pull ad

DENVER, May 15 (UPI) -- Former Rep. Bob Schaffer, R-Colo., yanked an ad for his U.S. Senate campaign because an image meant to show Pikes Peak actually showed Alaska's Mount McKinley.

Colorado right-to-work measure approved

DENVER, April 29 (UPI) -- A measure that would ban all-union workplaces in Colorado has been approved for the November ballot, the secretary of state said.

Colorado OKs Sunday liquor sales

DENVER, April 16 (UPI) -- Colorado residents will soon be able to buy liquor legally on Sundays.

Feds say blocked mine not a threat

LEADVILLE, Colo., Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Federal officials said Friday a blocked mine-drainage tunnel in Leadville, Colo., does not pose a danger to the historic Colorado town, it was reported.

Immigration agent faces trial in Denver

DENVER, Feb. 7 (UPI) -- A federal immigration agent faces trial in Denver on misdemeanor charges for allegedly gaining improper access to national crime data.