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Colorado
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news.google.comscience8 hrs ago
Green Gentian Wildflowers Enter Superbloom in Colorado Alpine Meadows
NPR reported a major superbloom of green gentian wildflowers in Colorado's Rocky Mountain meadows. Researcher David Inouye discussed the event in an interview aired July 5, 2026.
slate.compolitics1 day ago
Colorado Candidate Links Israel Actions to Attacks on Jewish People
A Democratic congressional candidate in Colorado said Israel's conduct in the Middle East is endangering Jewish communities abroad. The remarks came during a Wednesday interview after a June 2025 firebombing in Boulder.
world2 days ago
Aspen Acres Fire Destroys Over 160 Structures, Forces Evacuations as Dozens of Large Blazes Burn Across West
The wildfire southwest of Denver expanded to nearly 105 square miles with zero containment by Friday. It prompted evacuations across two counties and the deployment of National Guard troops. The blaze is one of about 40 large uncontained fires burning in the West.
joemygod.compolitics3 days ago
Colorado Governor Fires Two Clemency Board Members After They Disclosed Votes on Tina Peters Application
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis dismissed Azra Taslimi and Hannah Seigel Proff from the state clemency board on Wednesday after they opposed his commutation of Tina Peters’s sentence. The board members had disclosed that the panel twice voted unanimously to reject the application.
nbcnews.comworld3 days ago
Candidate defeats incumbent in Colorado Democratic primary
Melat Kiros won the Democratic primary for Colorado's 1st District on June 30, 2026. She defeated the three-decade incumbent by emphasizing criticism of U.S. foreign policy and social issues.
nbcnews.compolitics3 days ago
Anti-establishment candidates win several Democratic primaries in Colorado
Voters in Colorado selected several progressive candidates over longer-serving office-holders in Tuesday's Democratic primaries. The results come as the party prepares for November midterm elections.
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politics4 days ago
Anti-establishment candidates defeat incumbents in Colorado Democratic primaries
Voters in Colorado's Democratic primaries backed several challengers over long-serving officeholders on Tuesday. Results showed wins for candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America in Denver and the 8th Congressional District.
cnbc.compolitics4 days agoUpdated
Mamdani-Backed Slate Wins New York City Democratic Primaries
Candidates endorsed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America defeated several incumbents in competitive congressional primaries across the city. The results follow similar challenger victories reported earlier in Colorado.
dailykos.comworld4 days ago
Colorado Democrats nominate attorney general for governor, reject senator
Colorado Democrats selected their attorney general as the nominee for governor over a sitting U.S. senator. In Denver, an incumbent representative trailed a challenger backed by the Democratic Socialists of America.
Washington Examinerpolitics4 days agoUpdated
Phil Weiser defeats Michael Bennet in Colorado Democratic primary for governor
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday, defeating U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet by roughly 55 percent to 45 percent. The nominees will face each other in the November general election.
zerohedge.comfinance4 days ago
Colorado Democrats Hold Primaries Tuesday for Governor, House, Senate Seats
Voters decide contests for governor and two U.S. House seats plus one state Senate seat. Several races feature challenges from candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America.
nbcnews.compolitics4 days agoUpdated
Democratic socialist defeats longtime House incumbent in Colorado primary
Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old first-time candidate, won the Democratic nomination for Colorado's 1st Congressional District on June 30, 2026, defeating U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette. The result adds to recent progressive primary victories in New York.
world5 days ago
Wildfires Spread Across Tens of Thousands of Acres in Colorado
New wildfires have rapidly expanded in Colorado, burning tens of thousands of acres and prompting evacuations. Several buildings have been destroyed.
politics4 days agoUpdated
Colorado Democrats Choose Between Bennet and Weiser for Governor Nominee on Tuesday
Sen. Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser compete in the Democratic primary to succeed term-limited Gov. Jared Polis. The race has tightened from Bennet's earlier lead, with polls closing at 9 p.m. EDT.
thegatewaypundit.compolitics5 days ago
Colorado Democrats hold primaries for governor, House and Senate seats
Voters decide nominees Tuesday in several Democratic contests, including the governor's race and a Denver-area House primary. The outcomes will set the party's candidates for November in a state that has favored Democrats in recent presidential elections.
politics5 days ago
Colorado Democratic primary pits Hispanic progressive against white moderate
Voters in a northern Denver suburbs district will choose between State Rep. Manny Rutinel and former state Rep. Shannon Bird on Tuesday. The contest has drawn attention over candidate background and electability in a Latino-plurality area.
politics5 days ago
Colorado Supreme Court Strikes Down Both Parties’ Redistricting Ballot Initiatives
The Colorado Supreme Court on June 29 rejected multiple ballot initiatives seeking new U.S. House district maps for the 2028 and 2030 elections. The court ruled that both Democratic-backed measures and Republican counter-initiatives violated the state constitution's single-subjec…
news.sky.comworld5 days agoUpdated
Three Firefighters Die, Two Injured in Colorado Wildfire; Crew Had Deployed Shelters
Three members of a Helitack crew died Saturday west of Grand Junction, Colorado, while using fire shelters during a wildfire that has burned 44 square miles. Two other crew members were injured in the incident.
cnbc.compolitics6 days ago
Colorado Democrats hold primary for governor Tuesday
Voters in Colorado will choose the Democratic nominee for governor in a primary election on Tuesday. The contest has centered on candidates' records opposing federal policies associated with President Trump.
axios.compolitics6 days ago
RNC Sues Colorado Secretary of State Over Voter Registration Guidance
The Republican National Committee filed suit Friday in Denver District Court against Secretary of State Jena Griswold. The complaint alleges her UOCAVA guidance conflicts with Colorado’s constitutional residency requirement for voting.
politics6 days ago
Denver Democratic Primary Tests Incumbent Against Socialist-Backed Challenger
Voters in Colorado's 1st Congressional District will choose between a 15-term incumbent and two challengers in Tuesday's Democratic primary. The race has drawn outside spending and attention over candidate positions on Israel and congressional tenure.
news.sky.comworld6 days agoUpdated
Three Firefighters Die Fighting Wildfires Near Colorado-Utah Border
Three firefighters died and two others sustained burn injuries Saturday while responding to wildfires near the Colorado-Utah border. The blazes, started by lightning, have burned tens of thousands of acres and prompted evacuations and air quality alerts.
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nbcnews.compolitics7 days ago
Diana DeGette Faces Primary Challenge from 29-Year-Old Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros in Colorado’s 1st District
A 29-year-old democratic socialist is running against the 15-term incumbent in Tuesday's Democratic primary. The contest follows progressive wins in New York and coincides with other challenges to longtime officeholders in the state.
The Independentworld11 days ago
Former Colorado analyst pleads guilty to four felonies in DNA testing case
A former forensic analyst with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation pleaded guilty Tuesday to four felony counts. The plea resolves accusations that she altered and omitted data in DNA testing, affecting hundreds of criminal cases.
winnipegfreepress.comworld18 days ago
Gun Dealers Sue Colorado Governor Over Law Allowing Warrantless Inspections of Sales Records
An alliance of firearms dealers filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Colorado law that permits warrantless searches of gun store records. The measure, signed June 2, takes effect in January 2027.
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Fox Newspolitics19 days ago
Colorado Ends Attorney Certification Requirement for Court E-Filing System
Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 26-1276 last week, eliminating a rule that required attorneys to certify they would not share court information with federal immigration enforcement. The change followed objections from attorneys and outside groups.
The Hillscience33 days ago
NSF Reassigns NCAR Supercomputer to New Operator; Judge Temporarily Blocks Move
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking the transfer of a supercomputer used for climate and weather research. The ruling preserves operations at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder pending further review.
ABC Newspolitics34 days ago
Tina Peters Released From Prison After Governor Commutes Portion of Sentence
Tina Peters, 70, left state custody Monday after Democratic Gov. Jared Polis commuted her nine-year sentence for election-system breach. She had served less than one-quarter of the term.
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pakistantoday.com.pkworld37 days ago
Supreme Court Rules 8-1 on Colorado Conversion Therapy Law
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an 8-1 decision in Chiles v. Salazar concerning a Colorado statute on conversion therapy. The ruling addressed whether the state law regulating the practice violates constitutional protections.
nationalpost.comworld38 days ago
Colorado Governor Faces Party Censure After Sentence Reduction
Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis received criticism after a photo from an internal party call circulated online. The image showed him with duct tape over his mouth during the call.
Washington Examinerpolitics46 days ago
Colorado Coroner Releases Autopsy Report on 2025 Death After Abortion
An 18-year-old Colorado woman died in February 2025 from blood clotting complications after a second-trimester abortion at a Planned Parenthood clinic. The Larimer County Coroner’s report was released Tuesday following a court order.
nbcnews.compolitics48 days ago
Colorado Governor Commutes Former County Clerk's Prison Sentence
The governor reduced the sentence of a former Mesa County clerk convicted of election-related offenses. The decision followed a state appeals court ruling that part of the original sentence considered protected speech.
New York Postpolitics50 days ago
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Commutes Sentence of Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, Convicted in Election Machine Security Breach
Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commuted the sentence of Tina Peters on May 15, 2026. Peters, convicted in connection with a 2021 security breach of election voting machines, had been serving a nine-year term with a mandatory release date in 2033. She is now set for parole o…
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foxnews.compolitics58 days ago
Suspect Pleads Guilty to Murder in Colorado Firebombing of Jewish Hostage Supporters
Mohamed Sabry Soliman pleaded guilty Thursday to 101 charges including murder and was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the June 1, 2025 attack in Boulder that killed one woman and injured others. He threw Molotov cocktails at a group of mostly elderly demonstrators…
New York Postpolitics62 days ago
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Colorado's Exclusion of Catholic Schools from Preschool Program
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a case challenging Colorado's policy that excludes Catholic schools from its universal preschool program unless they alter faith-based admissions practices. The state requires participating schools to not limit admissions based on suppo…
catholicnewsagency.compolitics72 days ago
Supreme Court to Review Colorado's Exclusion of Catholic Preschools from Funding Program
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging Colorado's decision to exclude certain Catholic preschools from a universal preschool funding program due to their faith-based policies. The case involves allegations of violations of the Free Exercise Clause. Arguments…
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