Sen. Lucia Guzman

Senator Lucia Guzman reads a newspaper article about her father's murder. She said his death inspired her to try to repeal the death penalty.

An Effort To Repeal Colorado's Death Penalty Fails

Bente Birkeland

In the last decade, Democrats have attempted to repeal Colorado's death penalty four times. Their latest attempt on Feb. 15 was amid contentious debate....

Capitol Coverage & State

Senate Judiciary Committee to hear measure to repeal Colorado's death penalty

Lawmakers serving on the Senate Judiciary Committee will hear a measure to repeal Colorado's death penalty Wednesday. Democrats have tried three times in…

Capitol Coverage & State

Colorado's upcoming session- Sen. Guzman

Democratic Sen. Lucia Guzman, representing Denver, is the only legislative leader returning to her role, but it’s something she didn’t expect.She thought…