Award-Winning Investigative Reporter Joins Colorado Sun to Cover State Politics and Policy Impact on Local Communities
The Colorado journalism landscape is getting a boost as veteran reporter Taylor Dolven joins The Colorado Sun's newsroom, bringing 13 years of investigative experience to cover how state politics and policy decisions affect Colorado families and communities.
A Colorado native who understands the unique challenges facing Front Range communities and mountain towns alike, Dolven brings impressive credentials to her new role, including awards for uncovering political dark money schemes and transportation infrastructure issues that directly impacted taxpayers.
Deep Colorado Roots Meet Investigative Excellence
Dolven's connection to Colorado runs deep, from navigating local ski slopes to experiencing Casa Bonita before its recent transformation. Her background combines local knowledge with national reporting experience, having covered transportation for The Boston Globe, tourism for The Miami Herald, and immigration for Vice News.
Her investigative achievements include:
- 2021 Journalist of the Year from the Society of Professional Journalists Florida
- 2021 Esserman-Knight Journalism Award
- 2020 Frances DeVore Award for Public Service from the Florida Press Club
Focus on Local Impact and Accountability
"I care deeply about our state and am looking forward to bringing you accountability journalism you can rely on," Dolven states in her introduction to Colorado readers. Her bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish will help serve Colorado's diverse communities.
"I'd love to hear from you about what needs digging into," Dolven says, emphasizing her commitment to community-driven journalism that serves Colorado families.
Connecting with Colorado Communities
As Colorado faces crucial policy decisions affecting everything from water rights to transportation infrastructure, Dolven's expertise in investigative reporting promises to bring increased transparency to state politics and policy-making. Colorado residents can connect with her directly at [email protected] to share tips and story ideas affecting local communities.
Most recently, Dolven completed a fellowship at the University of Colorado's Center for Environmental Journalism, positioning her to cover critical environmental issues affecting Colorado's outdoor recreation economy and natural resources.
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