Colorado law
Coverage of Colorado law in the Nexus archive.
- 17-year-old girl charged in connection with two shootings in El Paso County
A 17-year-old girl has been arrested by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office in connection with two separate shootings at a residence in Cheyenne Mountain Estates. The incidents occurred a day apart, with the suspect allegedly firing rounds toward the home and vehicles, then returning later to shoot again. The girl faces multiple charges including attempted murder and criminal mischief.
- Aurora lifts fire ban to allow for purchase and use of fireworks through Fourth of July
Aurora Fire Rescue temporarily lifted the city's Stage 1 Fire Restriction to permit the sale and use of ground fireworks from June 15 through July 4. The decision followed an assessment of three fire risk metrics, with only one exceeding thresholds. Only ground fireworks like sparklers are allowed, while aerial or explosive fireworks remain illegal.
- Study finds 1 in 5 youths is using AI chatbots for mental health advice
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found 20% of youths aged 12 to 21 use AI chatbots for mental health advice, with 92% finding it helpful. Experts warn chatbots lack the ability to challenge users or identify concerning behaviors, and a new Colorado law aims to regulate chatbots to prevent harmful interactions with minors.