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Anti-Semitic Incidents Remained at Near-Historic Levels in 2018

Denver, CO, April 30, 2019 … The number of reported anti-Semitic incidents declined slightly in 2018, but remained near-historic levels, according to new data released today by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League). There were 48 incidents of anti-Jewish harassment and vandalism reported in the three-state region of Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming, with 39 of those incidents taking place in Colorado.

ADL DISTURBED BY ANTI-SEMITIC FACEBOOK POST ON ALBUQUERQUE BUSINESS OWNER’S FACEBOOK PAGE

Albuquerque, NM, April 10, 2019 … The Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Region is deeply disturbed by reports of anti-Semitic comments allegedly posted online by an Albuquerque resident and business owner. Michael Palombo, the owner of V Roast Bistro in Nob Hill, is accused of posting the anti-Semitic comments on his personal Facebook page yesterday in response to an apparent tenant-landlord

ADL CONDEMNS SWASTIKA BURNED INTO ASPHALT AT DENVER SCHOOL

Denver, CO, April 10, 2019 … The Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Region, responding to reports of a swastika burned into the asphalt at a Denver elementary school, condemned the incident and commended Denver Public Schools and the Denver Police Department for their swift action to investigate the incident and ensure the safety of the school community. According to officials with

ADL CONDEMNS SWASTIKAS AT DENVER CHURCH, COMMENDS POLICE FOR INVESTIGATING AS POTENTIAL HATE CRIME

Denver, CO, April 3, 2019 … The Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Region, responding to reports of vandalism at Church in the City-Beth Abraham in Denver, condemned the incidents and applauded law enforcement for investigating the incidents as possible hate crimes. According to the Denver Police Department, two swastikas were spray painted Tuesday on the exterior of the building at 1580

WHITE SUPREMACIST PROPAGANDA AND EVENTS SOAR IN 2018

Colorado ranked third in the U.S. with 72 literature drops, three white supremacist events Denver, CO, March 5, 2019 … White supremacists dramatically stepped up their propaganda efforts targeting neighborhoods and campuses in 2018, far exceeding any previous annual distribution count for the United States. Colorado ranked third in the U.S., behind California and Texas, for the highest number of