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A Colorado dental office administrator claims $4,000 was withdrawn from his account after he applied for business funding from Goldman Financial (which is not connected to Goldman Sachs).

He filed complaints with the FBI as Denver7 Investigates reviews merchant cash advance practices.

Denver debuts its first Porchfest in Baker with nearly 200 local bands on 86 porches over 250 acres; the volunteer-run nonprofit event accepts suggested $20 tickets to support art therapy for children with autism — a community boost.

Aurora teacher Viviana Martinez was announced as one of eight Colorado Teacher of the Year finalists during a surprise ceremony in her Vista Peak classroom on Sept.

3. She teaches English, Spanish and Latino history while leading programs that connect bilingual families with their heritage.

Adams 12 Five Star Schools recommended closing five elementary schools and one middle school due to a drop of 6,000 students since 2018; the district will expand one magnet school and open a new K-8 campus for 2027–28 — affecting 1,586 students and 341 staff while saving $5 million annually.

Gov. Polis and Rep. Neguse have urged the federal government to stop using helicopters to round up wild horses in Colorado.

The next roundup will begin Sept. 10 outside Craig as they call for a more inclusive management process.

Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora reported a 184% increase in e-bike injuries for kids from 2024 to 2025 — officials urge parents to enforce helmet use to help reduce risk, noting that devices exceeding set limits are classified as e-motorcycles with added legal requirements.