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Republicans’ new strategy in Colorado: Tie every Democrat to Melat Kiros
While Kiros is expected to cruise to victory in November in Denver’s deep-blue 1st Congressional District, her leftist politics may pose problems for Color...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Aldi plans to open its first two Colorado locations in Denver's Central Park neighborhood and northeast Den...
Aldi plans to open its first two Colorado locations in Denver's Central Park neighborhood and northeast Denver, adding to a bustling retail landscape.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Moniak and Goodman power Rockies past Marlins 6-3 to stop 8-game skid against Miami
DENVER (AP) — Mickey Moniak finished a single shy of the cycle, Hunter Goodman hit a two-run homer to cap a four-run fifth inning and the Colorado Rockies...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Trump administration must give many Colorado ICE detainees bail hearings, appeals court rules
A federal appeals court in Denver has ruled the Trump administration must provide bond hearings for many of ICE's immigrant detainees who were arrested insid...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
How Colorado pitcher Julian Garcia broke through to MLB at 31 after a decade in minors, independent league
Julian Garcia, a Fossil Ridge and MSU Denver product, made his big-league debut for the Reds on June 23 in Cincinnati.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Gov. Jared Polis fires clemency board members who spoke out about Tina Peters decision
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis fired two members of his clemency advisory board Wednesday for publicly speaking against his decision to free Tina Peters after she...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Despite hefty dark-money spending, Colorado progressives notch big victories in statehouse primaries
Progressive statehouse candidates won in several Denver metro Democratic primary races Tuesday night, unseating two sitting lawmakers and overcoming millions...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Who is Melat Kiros? What to know about the 29-year-old democratic socialist who ousted U.S. Rep. Diana DeGe...
Melat Kiros pulled off a stunning win over U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in Tuesday's Democratic primary for the Denver-based seat in Congress. Here's a closer loo...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Left-wing insurgent ousts 15-term member of Congress in Colorado
Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, unseated Rep. Diana DeGette in a Democratic primary to represent the Denver area.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Bennet loses bid for Colorado governor as progressives keep momentum
Rep. Diana DeGette trailed attorney Melat Kiros in her Denver district, likely becoming the third incumbent to lose this year to a challenger to her left.
Jul 1, 2026Open source
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent in Colorado House primary
Twenty-nine-year-old beat representative Diana DeGette in deep-blue Denver district
Jul 1, 2026Open source
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Red Cross opens shelter for residents near Gold Mountain Fire On Friday, the American Red Cross of Western...
On Friday, the American Red Cross of Western Colorado announced it's reopening a shelter for those affected by the Gold Mountain Fire.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Visitors to Colorado's state parks may have a different experience this year This summer, visitors to Color...
This summer, visitors to Colorado's state parks may have a different experience than typical due to the drought and fire danger.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Explosive growth continues for Aspen Acres Fire, becomes 8th largest in state history The Aspen Acres Fire...
The Aspen Acres Fire continued to grow at an explosive rate on Friday. Estimates place it as the eighth largest wildfire in Colorado's history, accordin...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
CU Buffs opponent preview: Loveland grad Collin Klein takes over at Kansas State
Looking at Colorado Buffaloes football opponent Kansas State, now led by first-year head coach Collin Klein.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Colorado Springs Gazette
Often referred to as Ski Town USA, Steamboat Springs has a unique history as home to a pioneer in the ski industry and a rejuvenating hot spring that gave th...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Colorado Springs Gazette
New pre-evacuations related to the Aspen Acres are in place as of 1:23 p.m. Wednesday, according to a news release from officials in Pueblo County. Law enfor...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Colorado Springs Gazette
Construction is ramping up inside the City Auditorium this week to keep the historic venue on track to reopen around the start of 2027.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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