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Denver unveils $50M Sloan's Lake restoration plan

The goal, Mayor Mike Johnston joked, is to make Sloan's Lake "fall-in-able, if not swimmable."

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The days of Sloan&#x27;s Lake being gross and grimy enough to inspire Reddit posts asking, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Why is [this place] so smelly?" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reddit.com/r/Denver/comments/1ef9yok/why_is_sloans_lake_so_smelly/" data-vars-content-id="e12e0aa9-bac7-4b86-adad-685ae90533f1" data-vars-headline="Denver unveils $50M Sloan&#x27;s Lake restoration plan" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Denver/comments/1ef9yok/why_is_sloans_lake_so_smelly/" target="_blank">&quot;Why is [this place] so smelly?</a>&quot; could be numbered.Why it matters: Denver&#x27;s largest lake, which draws 2 million visitors a year, has become dramatically shallower, fueling <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="toxic algae blooms" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/05/algae-bloom/" data-vars-content-id="e12e0aa9-bac7-4b86-adad-685ae90533f1" data-vars-headline="Denver unveils $50M Sloan&#x27;s Lake restoration plan" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/05/algae-bloom/" target="_blank">toxic algae blooms</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fish kills" data-vars-click-url="https://www.denver7.com/news/environment/dead-fish-are-stinking-up-sloans-lake-in-denver-heres-why" data-vars-content-id="e12e0aa9-bac7-4b86-adad-685ae90533f1" data-vars-headline="Denver unveils $50M Sloan&#x27;s Lake restoration plan" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.denver7.com/news/environment/dead-fish-are-stinking-up-sloans-lake-in-denver-heres-why" target="_blank">fish kills</a> and warnings to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="keep dogs away" data-vars-click-url="https://kdvr.com/news/local/denver-animal-shelter-warns-of-deadly-algae-in-sloans-lake/" data-vars-content-id="e12e0aa9-bac7-4b86-adad-685ae90533f1" data-vars-headline="Denver unveils $50M Sloan&#x27;s Lake restoration plan" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://kdvr.com/news/local/denver-animal-shelter-warns-of-deadly-algae-in-sloans-lake/" target="_blank">keep dogs away</a>.

Gabe Evans spent big on taxpayer-funded "franking"

The messages helped the 8th District Republican build his name recognition.

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To promote his work in Congress, U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans spent more than $320,000 on taxpayer-funded advertising in his first term — steering more than $225,000 to his campaign consultant, an exclusive Axios analysis finds.Why it matters: The radio, mail, web and text messages helped the 8th District Republican raise his name recognition ahead of his reelection bid this November and at times blurred the line between campaign-style messaging and official congressional communication.

Denver will rely on 911 for gunfire reports as ShotSpotter ends

The city's contract with the gunshot detection technology firm ends in December.

Denver is preparing to go without gunshot detection technology after its contract with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ShotSpotter expires in December" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/08/21/denver-police-new-shotspotter-contract" data-vars-content-id="ced16574-47a3-48f5-a0ea-1d14b47b6952" data-vars-headline="Denver will rely on 911 for gunfire reports as ShotSpotter ends" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/08/21/denver-police-new-shotspotter-contract" target="_self">ShotSpotter expires in December</a>. Why it matters: The shift could change how police respond to shooting calls, placing a heavier responsibility on people to report gunfire while reigniting a longstanding debate over the controversial tool.

Colorado's 2026 ballot is packed with big policy fights

Colorado voters will decide more than a dozen ballot measures this November.

Colorado voters will decide more than a dozen ballot measures this November, from remaking the state&#x27;s tax system to banning gender-affirming surgery for minors.Why it matters: Beyond the candidates, voters will have a direct say on major changes to taxes, immigration, criminal justice and other hot-button issues.

Denver's fall drinks move beyond pumpkin spice

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Pumpkin spice isn&#x27;t the only flavor of fall this year.The big picture: Other seasonal standbys are gaining ground in Denver and beyond.

Denver's food service renaissance 

Some Denver-area restaurateurs are betting that more personal, "high-touch hospitality."

As soon as physical menus could return, Josh Wolkon ditched QR codes at his restaurants, Steuben&#x27;s and Ace Eat Serve. <ul><li>Wolkon tells us he &quot;hated&quot; the barcode, a pandemic-era staple. He was itching to bring back the human touch that had disappeared from the dining experience.</li></ul>

Union Station to host Premier League Mornings 

The world's most popular football league will film live from Denver Union Station.

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Grab your football kit: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Premier League" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/24/english-premier-league-team-guide" data-vars-content-id="93c39343-128e-4eb0-827b-c76df5a01bad" data-vars-headline="Union Station to host Premier League Mornings " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/24/english-premier-league-team-guide" target="_self">The Premier League</a> is coming to town. The big picture: Denver Union Station hosts the 13th Premier League Mornings Live fan festival on Oct. 10-11, bringing a match-day experience to aficionados of the world&#x27;s most popular sports league.

Colorado puts new limits on sports betting as wagers soar

The rules aim to curb harmful gambling practices as sports betting reaches record highs.

A new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="state law" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/18/colorado-sports-betting-advertising-prop-bets-limits" data-vars-content-id="f45047fb-2d06-4ce1-a0f1-ebc4bde3aeee" data-vars-headline="Colorado puts new limits on sports betting as wagers soar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/18/colorado-sports-betting-advertising-prop-bets-limits" target="_self">state law</a> imposing a sweeping set of restrictions on Colorado&#x27;s booming sports betting industry takes effect Wednesday.Why it matters: Colorado is trying to curb the harms of a soaring sports betting industry while increasingly relying on the tax revenue it generates to fund water conservation projects.

Vintage photos of September around Denver

Some things never change (like sitting in leaf-peeping traffic).

Local Brief

Some things never change: Back-to-school season, soaking up the last of warm days and bumper-to-bumper traffic on the way home from leaf-peeping.Here&#x27;s a look at how locals spent Septembers past:

The ultimate summer fun guide for Denver

From museums and festivals to sporting events, there's something for everyone locally this summer.

Summer has unofficially arrived. And so has a nearly endless parade of events, performances and other happenings throughout the city and beyond. 🎭 Arts<ul><li>Candlelight Concerts series will host multiple weekend shows, including tributes to Adele, &#x27;90s hip-hop, &quot;Lord of the Rings&quot; and Vivaldi&#x27;s &quot;The Four Seasons.&quot; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Starting at ~$35" data-vars-click-url="https://feverup.com/en/denver/candlelight?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=sc_nb&amp;utm_campaign=candlelightupper_den&amp;utm_content=805279116883&amp;utm_term=_a&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20975790405&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADGO9U-nNA9fwsbPV44-fn0-B1C2m&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwz9_QBhD_ARIsADnSCfBxGGaol_wOai9UO2vkfvAvZzxt6iJ_wg16vcVa-H_hI8C1d0uhHXIaAls_EALw_wcB" data-vars-content-id="4f927b2f-2648-44b9-9aac-ae8ee713f5e1" data-vars-headline="The ultimate summer fun guide for Denver" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://feverup.com/en/denver/candlelight?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=sc_nb&amp;utm_campaign=candlelightupper_den&amp;utm_content=805279116883&amp;utm_term=_a&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20975790405&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADGO9U-nNA9fwsbPV44-fn0-B1C2m&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwz9_QBhD_ARIsADnSCfBxGGaol_wOai9UO2vkfvAvZzxt6iJ_wg16vcVa-H_hI8C1d0uhHXIaAls_EALw_wcB" target="_blank">Starting at ~$35</a></li></ul>

Where doulas are covered by Medicaid

More than half of U.S. states now reimburse for doula care under Medicaid.

Wellness Brief

More than half of U.S. states now reimburse for doula care under Medicaid — a dramatic shift from just a few years ago. By the numbers: 28 states and D.C. are actively reimbursing, according to the National Health Law Program. Before 2020, only Oregon and Minnesota did.

Doulas go mainstream

Research links doula support to lower cesarean rates and fewer preterm births.

Doula care is moving into the mainstream as major insurers expand coverage and more patients incorporate it into pregnancy care. Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Research has linked" data-vars-click-url="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(22)00261-9/fulltext" data-vars-content-id="2eed56a6-b721-4e8f-ab61-20309344d349" data-vars-headline="Doulas go mainstream" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(22)00261-9/fulltext" target="_blank">Research has linked</a> doula support to lower cesarean rates and fewer preterm births.

Broncos add 120 new food items at Empower Field

If you've got Broncos tickets this season, come hungry.

If you&#x27;ve got <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Broncos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/08/04/broncos-release-new-burnham-yard-renderings" data-vars-content-id="ba0c1be1-28b6-4977-aa03-1d9285871c26" data-vars-headline="Broncos add 120 new food items at Empower Field" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/08/04/broncos-release-new-burnham-yard-renderings" target="_self">Broncos</a> tickets this season, come hungry.The big picture: Empower Field at Mile High is adding 11 food vendors — nine of them local — and more than 120 new menu items, building what Broncos officials say is one of the NFL&#x27;s most diverse food programs.

Trump deportations ripple through Colorado's economy

The costs of the deportation push are reaching Colorado wallets and construction sites.

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President Trump&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mass-deportation campaign" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/15/ice-deportations-us-immigration-trump-biden-2025" data-vars-content-id="b57d620b-c796-4f92-83fa-bad12900438c" data-vars-headline="Trump deportations ripple through Colorado&#x27;s economy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/15/ice-deportations-us-immigration-trump-biden-2025" target="_self">mass-deportation campaign</a> is costing Colorado — straining taxpayers and construction workforce that&#x27;s already short on workers.Why it matters: The numbers reveal the immigration crackdown&#x27;s ripple effects reaching far beyond those directly targeted.

ICE's Colorado footprint is growing as scrutiny mounts

ICE's detention capacity in Colorado is nearly doubling as arrests surge and scrutiny mounts.

Federal <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="immigration" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/immigration" data-vars-content-id="9cd13b56-d7d0-4cd0-849b-f5b1655ec060" data-vars-headline="ICE&#x27;s Colorado footprint is growing as scrutiny mounts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/immigration" target="_self">immigration</a> enforcement is growing in Colorado, where detention capacity is poised to nearly double as the Trump administration ramps up deportations.Why it matters: The expansion comes as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ICE arrests surge" data-vars-click-url="https://www.npr.org/2026/08/29/nx-s1-5946880/ice-arrests-are-surging-as-the-administration-targets-more-immigrants" data-vars-content-id="9cd13b56-d7d0-4cd0-849b-f5b1655ec060" data-vars-headline="ICE&#x27;s Colorado footprint is growing as scrutiny mounts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.npr.org/2026/08/29/nx-s1-5946880/ice-arrests-are-surging-as-the-administration-targets-more-immigrants" target="_blank">ICE arrests surge</a> — and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="legal challenges" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradonewsline.com/2026/08/19/colorado-sues-ice-tuberculosis/" data-vars-content-id="9cd13b56-d7d0-4cd0-849b-f5b1655ec060" data-vars-headline="ICE&#x27;s Colorado footprint is growing as scrutiny mounts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradonewsline.com/2026/08/19/colorado-sues-ice-tuberculosis/" target="_blank">legal challenges</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="public resistance" data-vars-click-url="https://www.npr.org/2026/08/25/nx-s1-5936454/colorado-resort-town-suing-ices-landlord-over-detentions" data-vars-content-id="9cd13b56-d7d0-4cd0-849b-f5b1655ec060" data-vars-headline="ICE&#x27;s Colorado footprint is growing as scrutiny mounts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.npr.org/2026/08/25/nx-s1-5936454/colorado-resort-town-suing-ices-landlord-over-detentions" target="_blank">public resistance</a> intensify across the state.

10 family-friendly things to do in Colorado this fall

Here's your family-friendly fall bucket list.

Fall can feel like a sprint in Colorado.Why it matters: There&#x27;s only so much time for pumpkins, golden aspens and cider-filled weekends — especially this year, when experts say drought could <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shorten the leaf-peeping window" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/08/25/colorado-fall-colors-peak-2026" data-vars-content-id="7d03fcc5-e50f-49d0-85ea-0d4c63a9f68c" data-vars-headline="10 family-friendly things to do in Colorado this fall" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/08/25/colorado-fall-colors-peak-2026" target="_self">shorten the leaf-peeping window</a>.

Alterra to anchor Denver's outdoor industry push

The company behind the popular Ikon Pass will move its headquarters from RiNo.

Mayor Mike Johnston stood inside the former Denver Post building beaming Thursday as he announced <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="that Alterra Mountain Co." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/01/30/ski-resort-owner-climate-change-ksl-ikon-pass" data-vars-content-id="727f42ee-24fe-4f4b-b5cd-2d379ce22931" data-vars-headline="Alterra to anchor Denver&#x27;s outdoor industry push" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/01/30/ski-resort-owner-climate-change-ksl-ikon-pass" target="_self">that Alterra Mountain Co.</a> will relocate its headquarters from RiNo to downtown.Why it matters: The move — just under 3 miles — keeps a major employer in Denver while delivering a win for Johnston&#x27;s plan to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="revitalize the city&#x27;s core" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/05/28/downtown-denver-mike-johnston-mary-nguyen-axios-live" data-vars-content-id="727f42ee-24fe-4f4b-b5cd-2d379ce22931" data-vars-headline="Alterra to anchor Denver&#x27;s outdoor industry push" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/05/28/downtown-denver-mike-johnston-mary-nguyen-axios-live" target="_self">revitalize the city&#x27;s core</a>.

Denver among top Labor Day destinations

The city's among the top Labor Day destinations this year.

Labor Day travelers are in for near-record crowds at airports and on the road — plus higher prices — as they squeeze in one last summer getaway.Why it matters: Denver&#x27;s in the thick of it as the fourth most popular domestic destination this holiday weekend, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AAA booking data" data-vars-click-url="https://newsroom.acg.aaa.com/labor-day-travelers-face-higher-costs-and-heavy-traffic/" data-vars-content-id="1e68ca9c-b2cb-4844-92d1-35b66786382d" data-vars-headline="Denver among top Labor Day destinations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://newsroom.acg.aaa.com/labor-day-travelers-face-higher-costs-and-heavy-traffic/" target="_blank">AAA booking data</a>.

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Colorado's film industry sees an opening with Sundance

Local filmmakers hope the festival brings more productions and investment to Colorado.

The arrival of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sundance Film Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/07/31/boulder-sundance-2027-festival-dates-venues-programming" data-vars-content-id="b0e66038-286d-4fc3-83c9-308c89e17424" data-vars-headline="Colorado&#x27;s film industry sees an opening with Sundance" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/07/31/boulder-sundance-2027-festival-dates-venues-programming" target="_self">Sundance Film Festival</a> next year could help Colorado turn its growing indie-film scene into a bigger production hub.Why it matters: Local filmmakers hope Sundance won&#x27;t just make Colorado a place to watch movies — but a place to make them.

CU enters a pivotal Year 4 under Sanders

The Buffs have new coordinators, another remade roster and plenty to prove.

The hype has cooled, the roster has churned and the Colorado Buffaloes enter the 2026 season with something new for the Coach Prime era: Low expectations.Why it matters: Year 4 could reveal whether Sanders&#x27; nine-win 2024 season was the start of something real or the high-water mark of his CU tenure.

Trump loses ground among Latinos in competitive Colorado district

Latino voters in the state's most competitive district are shifting away from Trump.

Latinos in what&#x27;s arguably Colorado&#x27;s most <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="competitive U.S. House district" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/08/25/voters-talk-colorados-8th-congressional-district" data-vars-content-id="46ecd203-4c5a-4e4d-9612-b08388146b12" data-vars-headline="Trump loses ground among Latinos in competitive Colorado district" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/08/25/voters-talk-colorados-8th-congressional-district" target="_self">competitive U.S. House district</a> are souring on President Trump, a poll released Tuesday shows. Why it matters: Its findings could spell trouble for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/02/02/gabe-evans-fundraising-rutinel-bird-munsing-2026" data-vars-content-id="46ecd203-4c5a-4e4d-9612-b08388146b12" data-vars-headline="Trump loses ground among Latinos in competitive Colorado district" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/02/02/gabe-evans-fundraising-rutinel-bird-munsing-2026" target="_self">Republican U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans</a>, whose ties to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/19/gabe-evans-donald-trump-colorado-8th-district/" data-vars-content-id="46ecd203-4c5a-4e4d-9612-b08388146b12" data-vars-headline="Trump loses ground among Latinos in competitive Colorado district" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/19/gabe-evans-donald-trump-colorado-8th-district/" target="_blank">Trump</a> could hurt his reelection bid in Colorado&#x27;s 8th District, where Latinos make up nearly 40% of its population.

Scoop: Nancy Pelosi to headline Jason Crow's CrowFest

Crowfest drew more than 700 people and raised nearly $200,000 last year.

Before <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="she retires" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/06/nancy-pelosi-retire-congress-speaker-california" data-vars-content-id="bf3125f8-6ec0-494f-b1b7-0da341eb2743" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Nancy Pelosi to headline Jason Crow&#x27;s CrowFest" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/06/nancy-pelosi-retire-congress-speaker-california" target="_self">she retires</a>, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hitting the campaign trail" data-vars-click-url="https://spectrumlocalnews.com/ca/bay-area/politics/2026/02/25/we-have-to-win---in-final-campaign--pelosi-seeks-to--flip--the-house" data-vars-content-id="bf3125f8-6ec0-494f-b1b7-0da341eb2743" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Nancy Pelosi to headline Jason Crow&#x27;s CrowFest" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://spectrumlocalnews.com/ca/bay-area/politics/2026/02/25/we-have-to-win---in-final-campaign--pelosi-seeks-to--flip--the-house" target="_blank">hitting the campaign trail</a> to help Democrats retake the U.S. House — a path that&#x27;ll bring her to Colorado later this month.State of play: Pelosi headlines U.S. Rep. Jason Crow&#x27;s fifth annual CrowFest, one of Colorado&#x27;s largest political events of the year, Axios has learned.

Colorado Springs

GOP candidates try to blame state Dems for affordability crisis

Five weeks before ballots go to Colorado voters, the political blame game is taking a turn.

Five weeks before ballots go out to Colorado voters, the political blame game is taking a turn.The intrigue: For Democrats, President Trump is the source of nearly all economic problems.

Jewish leaders press Kiros over antisemitism claims

The congressional frontrunner says she wants to continue working with the Jewish community.

Some Jewish leaders in Colorado are calling for more engagement from congressional candidate Melat Kiros as she goes from political <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="newcomer to frontrunner" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/07/07/denver-dsa-biggest-win-melat-kiros" data-vars-content-id="23dbf6ea-b301-4ff0-9bdb-0ca7cf9d13c2" data-vars-headline="Jewish leaders press Kiros over antisemitism claims" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/07/07/denver-dsa-biggest-win-melat-kiros" target="_self">newcomer to frontrunner</a> in the 1st District race.Why it matters: The tensions arrive amid heightened concern <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="over antisemitic hate crimes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/06/02/antisemitic-violence-colorado" data-vars-content-id="23dbf6ea-b301-4ff0-9bdb-0ca7cf9d13c2" data-vars-headline="Jewish leaders press Kiros over antisemitism claims" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/06/02/antisemitic-violence-colorado" target="_self">over antisemitic hate crimes</a> locally and nationwide, as well as broader debate over where criticism of Israel ends and antisemitism begins.

5 Colorado cabins to rent this fall

Sweater weather calls for an escape to the woods.

Fall calls for cozying up in a Colorado cabin.Here are five great getaways with a little something special — like history, hot springs and seriously stunning scenery.

A quick guide to the Colorado State Fair 

The fair runs Aug. 28–Sept. 7 in Pueblo.

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<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Colorado State Fair" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradostatefair.com/" data-vars-content-id="f76b2d06-dbd7-4ba0-b741-c73c6627bb79" data-vars-headline="A quick guide to the Colorado State Fair " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradostatefair.com/" target="_blank">The Colorado State Fair</a> gets underway Friday in Pueblo to start an 11-day extravaganza. 🥳 Why it matters: This year&#x27;s fair doubles as a celebration of two milestone birthdays: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colorado&#x27;s 150th" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/douglas/2026/07/30/colorado-birthday-150-belonging" data-vars-content-id="f76b2d06-dbd7-4ba0-b741-c73c6627bb79" data-vars-headline="A quick guide to the Colorado State Fair " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/douglas/2026/07/30/colorado-birthday-150-belonging" target="_self">Colorado&#x27;s 150th</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="America&#x27;s 250th" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/12/america-250-birthday-polling" data-vars-content-id="f76b2d06-dbd7-4ba0-b741-c73c6627bb79" data-vars-headline="A quick guide to the Colorado State Fair " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/12/america-250-birthday-polling" target="_self">America&#x27;s 250th</a>.

Colorado's national parks waive fees Tuesday

If you're looking for an excuse to play hooky Tuesday, Uncle Sam's got you covered.

If you&#x27;re looking for an excuse to play hooky Tuesday, Uncle Sam&#x27;s got you covered.The big picture: Entrance fees at national parks, monuments and historic sites will be waived for the day to celebrate the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="National Park Service&#x27;s 110th birthday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/nps-birthday.htm" data-vars-content-id="8059b2fd-83cd-469a-b5ab-4e59521669da" data-vars-headline="Colorado&#x27;s national parks waive fees Tuesday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/nps-birthday.htm" target="_blank">National Park Service&#x27;s 110th birthday</a>.

Denver science museum to unveil $20M makeover 

A free grand opening celebration will be held Sept. 1.

The Denver Museum of Nature &amp; Science is ready to reveal its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$20 million makeover" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/03/17/denver-museum-of-nature-science-renovation-dmns" data-vars-content-id="57a9e096-5bb6-49f9-ae7d-7933ed281fce" data-vars-headline="Denver science museum to unveil $20M makeover " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/03/17/denver-museum-of-nature-science-renovation-dmns" target="_self">$20 million makeover</a>.The big picture: Renovations to the Sturm Family Wing, which began in April 2025, transformed the space&#x27;s theater, lobby and plaza. It opens to the public on Sept. 1.

Must-buy dog toys, ponchos, collars and more

These personally tested gear picks make playtime, hiking and camping better for the whole fam.

Dog owners love to spoil their pups, and these personally tested gear picks make playtime, hikes and camping better for the whole fam.🐿️ <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tall Tails&#x27; Stuffless Squirrel Squeaker Dog Toy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.talltailsdog.com/stuffless-squirrel-squeaker-dog-toy.html" data-vars-content-id="ee5e44b5-18ea-46f2-b773-8a19b2673c4b" data-vars-headline="Must-buy dog toys, ponchos, collars and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.talltailsdog.com/stuffless-squirrel-squeaker-dog-toy.html" target="_blank">Tall Tails&#x27; Stuffless Squirrel Squeaker Dog Toy</a>: This is our favorite new toy for our pup, Lindy. It&#x27;s soft, it crinkles and it squeaks — and, thankfully, it&#x27;s built to last.

Colorado Rockies quietly reach major milestone

The Rox eclipsed their dismal 43-win total from last season.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Colorado Rockies" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/02/colorado-rockies-2026-season-preview" data-vars-content-id="c4ae3ddd-651a-4d04-84fc-51f10aba4c83" data-vars-headline="Colorado Rockies quietly reach major milestone" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/02/colorado-rockies-2026-season-preview" target="_self">The Colorado Rockies</a> are finally winning. Sort of.Why it matters: The Rox quietly eclipsed their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dismal 43-win total" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/08/21/colorado-rockies-could-avoid-historically-bad-season" data-vars-content-id="c4ae3ddd-651a-4d04-84fc-51f10aba4c83" data-vars-headline="Colorado Rockies quietly reach major milestone" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/08/21/colorado-rockies-could-avoid-historically-bad-season" target="_self">dismal 43-win total</a> from last season after sweeping the Kansas City Royals this past weekend, a promising sign for a franchise attempting to emerge from MLB&#x27;s basement.

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Lawsuit challenges Aurora police reforms

A federal lawsuit alleges mandated reforms failed to change policing.

Rajon Belt-Stubblefield&#x27;s family will publicly address a new federal <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="civil rights lawsuit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.denverpost.com/2026/09/01/belt-stubblefield-lawsuit-aurora-police-neely/" data-vars-content-id="7407eaa5-59d6-487f-936f-a41ac011af40" data-vars-headline="Lawsuit challenges Aurora police reforms" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.denverpost.com/2026/09/01/belt-stubblefield-lawsuit-aurora-police-neely/" target="_blank">civil rights lawsuit</a> Wednesday that raises fresh questions about whether years of court-ordered reforms have changed policing in Aurora.Why it matters: The lawsuit comes as Aurora <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="works to exit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.auroragov.org/residents/public_safety/commitment_to_progress/consent_decree_progress" data-vars-content-id="7407eaa5-59d6-487f-936f-a41ac011af40" data-vars-headline="Lawsuit challenges Aurora police reforms" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.auroragov.org/residents/public_safety/commitment_to_progress/consent_decree_progress" target="_blank">works to exit</a> a consent decree imposed after state investigators <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="found" data-vars-click-url="https://coag.gov/press-releases/9-15-21/" data-vars-content-id="7407eaa5-59d6-487f-936f-a41ac011af40" data-vars-headline="Lawsuit challenges Aurora police reforms" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coag.gov/press-releases/9-15-21/" target="_blank">found</a> a pattern of excessive force and racially biased policing.

Meet the candidates for Denver's open council seat 

Here's who wants the open seat and what to know about the race.

Denver voters will pick from 10 candidates in a rare fall City Council election to fill a vacant <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="at-large seat" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/08/05/special-election-denver-city-council-seat" data-vars-content-id="25f1ea66-ed99-4e44-98f9-df15ba3af0be" data-vars-headline="Meet the candidates for Denver&#x27;s open council seat " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/08/05/special-election-denver-city-council-seat" target="_self">at-large seat</a>.Why it matters: The race falls on the same Nov. 3 ballot as the midterms, thrusting a crowded council contest in front of potentially <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="thousands more voters" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2023/03/14/denver-municipal-election-voter-turnout-2023" data-vars-content-id="25f1ea66-ed99-4e44-98f9-df15ba3af0be" data-vars-headline="Meet the candidates for Denver&#x27;s open council seat " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2023/03/14/denver-municipal-election-voter-turnout-2023" target="_self">thousands more voters</a> than a typical city election.

Now's your chance to be Colorado's "governor for a day"

The winner will shadow Polis at the state Capitol and get a behind-the-scenes look at a day in his life.

If your teenager thinks they&#x27;re the smartest person in the room, now is their moment to prove it.State of play: Gov. Jared Polis is offering one seventh- or eighth-grader in Colorado the chance to be &quot;governor for a day.&quot;

What Canadian tariffs mean for Colorado

Canada is Colorado's largest trading partner with $6.9 billion in trade last year.

Canada is Colorado&#x27;s largest trading partner, with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$6.9 billion in trade" data-vars-click-url="https://canada-in-usa.com/wp-content/fact-sheets/co.pdf?t=1787928979" data-vars-content-id="d663034c-79ea-4629-98dd-c3acd96e55d0" data-vars-headline="What Canadian tariffs mean for Colorado" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://canada-in-usa.com/wp-content/fact-sheets/co.pdf?t=1787928979" target="_blank">$6.9 billion in trade</a> last year, more than double the state&#x27;s trade with No. 2 Mexico.Why it matters: President Trump&#x27;s new tariffs on Canadian goods — and Canada&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="retaliatory tariffs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.denverpost.com/2026/08/25/trump-lake-ontario-lake-america-trade-war/" data-vars-content-id="d663034c-79ea-4629-98dd-c3acd96e55d0" data-vars-headline="What Canadian tariffs mean for Colorado" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.denverpost.com/2026/08/25/trump-lake-ontario-lake-america-trade-war/" target="_blank">retaliatory tariffs</a> — are hitting Colorado&#x27;s biggest trading relationship.

Denver mayor's popularity slips as city leans further left

The city's socialist shift could complicate Johnston's reelection campaign.

Denver&#x27;s becoming even bluer just as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mayor Mike Johnston" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/01/08/denver-mayor-mike-johnston-2026-agenda" data-vars-content-id="7afe68d2-f90f-4c21-b37a-552e9a2d3c5b" data-vars-headline="Denver mayor&#x27;s popularity slips as city leans further left" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/01/08/denver-mayor-mike-johnston-2026-agenda" target="_self">Mayor Mike Johnston</a> begins his pitch for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a second term" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/07/22/mike-johnston-universal-child-care-affordability-state-of-the-city" data-vars-content-id="7afe68d2-f90f-4c21-b37a-552e9a2d3c5b" data-vars-headline="Denver mayor&#x27;s popularity slips as city leans further left" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/07/22/mike-johnston-universal-child-care-affordability-state-of-the-city" target="_self">a second term</a>, and a new poll suggests he&#x27;ll have some convincing to do.Why it matters: Johnston&#x27;s popularity is slipping even as nearly 60% of voters say he&#x27;s making progress on Denver&#x27;s biggest challenges — a disconnect that could complicate his 2027 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reelection bid" data-vars-click-url="https://www.denverpost.com/2026/08/12/denver-mayor-mike-johnston-second-term/" data-vars-content-id="7afe68d2-f90f-4c21-b37a-552e9a2d3c5b" data-vars-headline="Denver mayor&#x27;s popularity slips as city leans further left" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.denverpost.com/2026/08/12/denver-mayor-mike-johnston-second-term/" target="_blank">reelection bid</a>.

Why Latino economic pressures in Denver could shape national politics

"When the Latino community prospers, the country prospers," says UnidosUS president and CEO Janet Murguía.

Seven years ago, Ivonne Bringas could stock her Westwood restaurant for a busy weekend with about $300. Today, the owner of Las Hijas de La Chilanga says it takes more than $1,000 — and sometimes that&#x27;s still not enough.Why it matters: Bringas&#x27; story reflects a broader tension: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Latino-owned entrepreneurs&#x27; economic power is growing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.brookings.edu/events/sustaining-momentum-latino-entrepreneurs-and-the-future-of-us-economic-growth/" data-vars-content-id="32a21127-91f8-4ef3-b2ed-1d07ed861f77" data-vars-headline="Why Latino economic pressures in Denver could shape national politics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.brookings.edu/events/sustaining-momentum-latino-entrepreneurs-and-the-future-of-us-economic-growth/" target="_blank">Latino-owned entrepreneurs&#x27; economic power is growing</a>, even as rising costs threaten their progress.

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