The Latest Breaking News from Colorado

Colorado Mayor Sleeps in a Homeless Shelter Every Friday. Here's Why

Most elected officials end their workweek by heading home. Aurora, Colorado, Mayor Mike Coffman grabs a sleeping bag and heads to a homeless shelter.

Latin Times · Jul 1

Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats veteran Colorado incumbent in major primary upset

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The Independent UK · Jul 1

U.S. Supreme Court upholds legality of Mississippi's absentee ballot return law

Welcome to the Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jul 1

Colorado firefighter deaths raise questions over Trump wildfire policy

The administration’s focus on ‘full suppression’ of new fires marks a sharp reversal from a decades-long trend toward embracing flames as a tool

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Establishment Democrats Have Suffered Heavy Blows In Recent Primaries. They Fear It Could Happen Again In Colorado.

Veteran Rep. Diana DeGette is fighting to hold off progressive challenger Melat Kiros in a race that has become part of a trend of a divide in the Democratic Party between its establishment and more left-wing factions.

International Business Times · Jun 30

Silicon Valley donations make Colorado Democratic primary one of state’s most expensive

Manny Rutinel’s House campaign draws millions from big tech as pro- and anti-AI factions spar over regulation

The Guardian - US · Jun 30

Can Melat Kiros take down a Dem lifer?

Rep. Diana DeGette, a 15-term incumbent, is facing her most serious primary challenge yet

Salon · Jun 30

This year’s criminal justice ballot measures continue trend toward increasing criminal penalties and bail restrictions

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jun 30

At the Races: Rocky Mountain High Stakes

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari Colorado takes…

Roll Call · Jun 30

Echoes of deadly Arizona wildfire with 3 firefighters killed in Colorado-Utah blaze

A wildfire that has killed three firefighters along the Colorado-Utah border is one of the deadliest for firefighters since an Arizona wildfire 13 years ago

The Independent UK · Jun 29