Lake County War Claims the Life of a Probate Judge in Court in 1874
After an 1874 water rights dispute led to murder, vigilantes assassinated probate Judge Elias Dyer in a swift show of mob justice in a Granite courtroom.
Former Colorado Governor and Attorney Dick Lamm Dies at 85
While Dick Lamm contributed to several enduring laws, his political career remains in a controversial shadow.
‘Freedom Riders’ Lead the Way Toward Equal Rights Movement in Colorado
CORE’s 1943 Colorado demonstration was one of the first successful protests for the group in the region but it wasn’t until larger court cases like Keyes v. School District 1 that real changes to state laws began happening.
‘The Devil’s Right-Hand Man’ and Self-Professed Colorado Serial Killer
While Browne’s already serving a life sentence for one murder, investigators remain fascinated by his motivations and claims to have killed more.
2020 Arrest Made for ‘Cop Shooter’ and Two-time Prison Escapee Luis Archuleta
Luis Archleta, also known as Larry Pusateri and Ramon Montoya, was detained one year ago for escaping from a Colorado prison in 1974.
Colorado’s First Steps Toward Equality, a Continuing Effort
The CRA joined several other civil rights laws on the books, but the state made little progress toward equality until the 1960s and '70s.
The History Behind Colorado’s ‘Limited Loading Buffer Zone’
While Colorado's law drew criticism from protestors, it stood up to the First Amendment claim leveled in Hill v. Thomas in 1999.
Bonny Baker’s 2021 Cold Case Arrest Five Months Shy of 23rd Anniversary
Denver Police made another cold case arrest in January, charging Crespin Nene-Perez for the murder of Bonny Baker in June 1998.
The Lawyer-Turned-Legislator Who First Tackled Racial Discrimination in Colorado
Joseph H. Stuart was the first Black legislator in Colorado and introduced a bill to ensure equal access to public places for all.
Lawless Order: The Murder of Alan Berg
While most Coloradans knew Berg for his radio show, some may know he previously served as a lawyer in Chicago.