Our Vision in Action
Every Coloradan should have access to strong local news. News that is fair and accurate, that informs and educates, that holds power to account and illuminates the life of a local community. COLab exists to help make that access a statewide reality through collaborative journalism, authentic community engagement and innovative business models.
better news
Serving Coloradans Through Collaborative Journalism
The Civic Information Project
Helping people make sense of public life in Colorado, from elections to every day
Immigration in Colorado
A continuing conversation
Voter Voices 2024
Election coverage that puts voters first
Diagnosis: Debt Colorado
Examining the scale, impact and consequences of medical debt in Colorado
Undisciplined
Rogue cops still licensed to work despite government reforms
Last Resort
The schools that take Colorado’s “most vulnerable” students are disappearing. Can they be saved? Should they?
Chasing Progress
Examining socio-economic and health equity among Black and Latino Coloradans over the last decade
On Edge: Mental Health in Colorado
Our investigation into Colorado’s safety net system. And our profiles of Coloradans facing challenges in a time of crisis.
MORE TRUST
Building Stronger Relationships with Community
Free Press, Free Country: Bringing People and Information Together
A celebration of Colorado communities, their stories — and the people who make trustworthy local information possible
Amplify Colorado
An online guide to help newsrooms find diverse sources and community members to find local reporters
The Voices Initiative
How do we transform local news so that it’s more inclusive and better serves all?
Media News for Everyone
Information to help Coloradans think critically about news
FASTER EVOLUTION
Helping Newsrooms Innovate and Thrive
MATCH Lab
Collaborating for Stronger Local News
State of News: Colorado
Tracking trends, anticipating challenges and spotting opportunities to make Colorado’s news ecosystem ever stronger
Colorado Journalism Investment Group
Moving toward a unique model of community ownership
Colorado News Conservancy
A first-in-the-nation effort to keep newspapers locally owned and thriving