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Jeff Bridges wins Democratic nomination in Colorado treasurer's race

The three-way Democratic contest for state treasurer is now a one-candidate race.

Election

The three-way Democratic contest for state treasurer is now a one-candidate race.State of play: State Sen. Jeff Bridges (D-Greenwood Village) won 44% of the vote at the Democratic Party assembly Saturday in Pueblo.

Colorado lawmakers propose shrinking RTD's board

The bill sponsors' goal is to improve accountability and accelerate decision-making.

News

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) board of directors could shrink by nearly half under a new proposal from state lawmakers aiming to overhaul the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="troubled agency." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/08/05/colorado-state-audit-rtd-financial-problems" data-vars-content-id="941fc7eb-7758-4a0f-afba-9837e5810998" data-vars-headline="Colorado lawmakers propose shrinking RTD&#x27;s board" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/08/05/colorado-state-audit-rtd-financial-problems" target="_self">troubled agency.</a>Why it matters: RTD has struggled for years with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="safety concerns" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/12/03/rtd-study-reducing-drug-use-transit-stations" data-vars-content-id="941fc7eb-7758-4a0f-afba-9837e5810998" data-vars-headline="Colorado lawmakers propose shrinking RTD&#x27;s board" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/12/03/rtd-study-reducing-drug-use-transit-stations" target="_self">safety concerns</a>,<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" slumping ridership" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/08/13/rtd-ridership-decline" data-vars-content-id="941fc7eb-7758-4a0f-afba-9837e5810998" data-vars-headline="Colorado lawmakers propose shrinking RTD&#x27;s board" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/08/13/rtd-ridership-decline" target="_self"> slumping ridership</a> and unreliable service across the eight Front Range counties it serves — and lawmakers argue its 15-member board is too large to fix those problems efficiently or effectively.

Colorado's Artemis moment

Colorado companies are playing an outsize role in this week's Artemis II mission.

Colorado&#x27;s aerospace industry is playing an outsize role in Wednesday&#x27;s Artemis II mission — a high-stakes crewed test flight for NASA&#x27;s return to the Moon.Why it matters: Florida may get the glory for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hosting the launch" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/03/30/mosi-to-host-artemis-ii-watch-party" data-vars-content-id="2e63651c-09ea-4d62-bb5b-f96cb50de6e1" data-vars-headline="Colorado&#x27;s Artemis moment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/03/30/mosi-to-host-artemis-ii-watch-party" target="_self">hosting the launch</a>, but Colorado&#x27;s status as a hub for space innovation stands to get a boost from the mission&#x27;s ripple effects.

Colorado AG primary remains tight after party assembly

Democrats hold the advantage in Colorado entering the 2026 election.

The Democratic primary for attorney general remains a four-way, competitive contest after two high-profile candidates qualified at Saturday&#x27;s party assembly in Pueblo.Why it matters: Democrats <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hold the advantage" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/11/15/colorado-democrat-2024-election-polls" data-vars-content-id="4766bc9c-d4d9-4b3e-a215-81420febff68" data-vars-headline="Colorado AG primary remains tight after party assembly" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/11/15/colorado-democrat-2024-election-polls" target="_self">hold the advantage</a> in Colorado entering the 2026 election, and the winner of the party primary will start as the frontrunner for the November election.

The Colorado Rockies might be bad again

Hitting rock bottom means there's only one way but up, right?

Sports

There&#x27;s no way to sugarcoat it: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Colorado Rockies" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/08/21/colorado-rockies-could-avoid-historically-bad-season" data-vars-content-id="4e542a40-22c1-45d8-8d11-b72234252550" data-vars-headline="The Colorado Rockies might be bad again" 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">The Colorado Rockies</a> were baseball&#x27;s worst club last season. But hitting rock bottom means there&#x27;s nowhere to go but up, right?Why it matters: The Rox (2-4) return to the finely manicured green at Coors Field on Friday seeking a signature home debut victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, a playoff contender last season.

Colorado ski resorts close early amid rising temps and low snowpack

This past winter ranks among the shortest seasons in recent memory.

Climate

Despite this week&#x27;s snowstorms, Colorado ski areas are closing early after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a record-warm winter" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/23/the-west-s-record-breaking-warm-winter-mapped" data-vars-content-id="ce8449f1-85a7-44c8-bc18-4b64b369445e" data-vars-headline="Colorado ski resorts close early amid rising temps and low snowpack" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/23/the-west-s-record-breaking-warm-winter-mapped" target="_self">a record-warm winter</a> left slopes unusually high and dry.State of play: This winter ranks among the shortest seasons in recent memory.

Denver Summit shatters NWSL attendance record at Empower Field

More than 63,000 people packed inside the vaunted stadium.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Denver Summit ended" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/27/denver-summit-home-debut-empower-field" data-vars-content-id="4c10f847-a23e-401e-a711-4adcceaeec7e" data-vars-headline="Denver Summit shatters NWSL attendance record 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/2026/03/27/denver-summit-home-debut-empower-field" target="_self">Denver Summit ended</a> their home debut Saturday in a scoreless draw against Washington Spirit, but the eruption of applause from 63,004 people inside Empower Field when the final whistle blew made it feel like a victory.Why it matters: Saturday&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="attendance figures" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/denversummitfc/status/2037971405229138204" data-vars-content-id="4c10f847-a23e-401e-a711-4adcceaeec7e" data-vars-headline="Denver Summit shatters NWSL attendance record at Empower Field" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/denversummitfc/status/2037971405229138204" target="_blank">attendance figures</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shatter" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/08/25/bay-fc-nwsl-womens-sports-attendence-record-oracle-park" data-vars-content-id="4c10f847-a23e-401e-a711-4adcceaeec7e" data-vars-headline="Denver Summit shatters NWSL attendance record 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/san-francisco/2025/08/25/bay-fc-nwsl-womens-sports-attendence-record-oracle-park" target="_self">shatter</a> the National Women&#x27;s Soccer League (NWSL) record, providing a boisterous welcome for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mile High City&#x27;s newest franchise" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/02/23/summit-fc-first-home-jersey" data-vars-content-id="4c10f847-a23e-401e-a711-4adcceaeec7e" data-vars-headline="Denver Summit shatters NWSL attendance record 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/2026/02/23/summit-fc-first-home-jersey" target="_self">Mile High City&#x27;s newest franchise</a> — and marking a major feat for women&#x27;s sports.

Denver Summit set for potentially record-breaking home debut

The team is looking to win back-to-back games after notching its first win.

A new era for women&#x27;s sports kicks off Saturday as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Denver Summit makes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/02/23/summit-fc-first-home-jersey" data-vars-content-id="7b275dee-5876-4331-9364-377a68e32634" data-vars-headline="Denver Summit set for potentially record-breaking home debut" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/02/23/summit-fc-first-home-jersey" target="_self">Denver Summit makes</a> its home debut, likely before a record-breaking crowd.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="near-instant popularity" data-vars-click-url="https://www.9news.com/article/sports/soccer/denver-summit-fc-sells-out-season-tickets-tickets/73-c99308f3-2c95-40c7-b18f-3db5863c7929" data-vars-content-id="7b275dee-5876-4331-9364-377a68e32634" data-vars-headline="Denver Summit set for potentially record-breaking home debut" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.9news.com/article/sports/soccer/denver-summit-fc-sells-out-season-tickets-tickets/73-c99308f3-2c95-40c7-b18f-3db5863c7929" target="_blank">near-instant popularity</a> of Denver&#x27;s professional women&#x27;s soccer team<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" " data-vars-click-url="https://www.9news.com/article/sports/soccer/denver-summit-fc-sells-out-season-tickets-tickets/73-c99308f3-2c95-40c7-b18f-3db5863c7929" data-vars-content-id="7b275dee-5876-4331-9364-377a68e32634" data-vars-headline="Denver Summit set for potentially record-breaking home debut" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.9news.com/article/sports/soccer/denver-summit-fc-sells-out-season-tickets-tickets/73-c99308f3-2c95-40c7-b18f-3db5863c7929" target="_blank"> </a>capitalizes on a genuine <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fervor for women&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/08/12/a-new-sporting-era" data-vars-content-id="7b275dee-5876-4331-9364-377a68e32634" data-vars-headline="Denver Summit set for potentially record-breaking home debut" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/08/12/a-new-sporting-era" target="_self">fervor for women&#x27;s</a> sports, as the nascent club joins a local sports pantheon with a championship pedigree.

USWNT star Lindsey Heaps launches sports show

The show will debut in the "Men In Blazers" network.

Future Denver Summit FC star and current U.S. women&#x27;s soccer <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="team captain Lindsey Heaps" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/01/12/denver-summit-fc-lindsey-heaps-womens-soccer" data-vars-content-id="15358187-6fe7-4d85-85b3-1f8a5ba65f7b" data-vars-headline="USWNT star Lindsey Heaps launches sports show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/01/12/denver-summit-fc-lindsey-heaps-womens-soccer" target="_self">team captain Lindsey Heaps</a> is teaming up with the largest independent soccer network in the U.S. Zoom in: Heaps, who will <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="join Denver Summit FC" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/12/23/denver-womens-soccer-stadium-approved" data-vars-content-id="15358187-6fe7-4d85-85b3-1f8a5ba65f7b" data-vars-headline="USWNT star Lindsey Heaps launches sports show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/12/23/denver-womens-soccer-stadium-approved" target="_self">join Denver Summit FC</a> in June, will star in a monthly show called &quot; The Captain with Lindsey Heaps&quot; starting Wednesday.

Colorado lawmakers want to rein in sports betting

The legislation acknowledges an increase in problem gambling since the state legalized it in May 2020.

Politics

Colorado lawmakers advanced new restrictions Tuesday on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sports betting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/07/missouri-sports-betting-vote-draftkings-fanduel" data-vars-content-id="ebee815e-8894-4e31-901a-2b49ae649ac6" data-vars-headline="Colorado lawmakers want to rein in sports betting" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/07/missouri-sports-betting-vote-draftkings-fanduel" target="_self">sports betting</a> to limit what the bill sponsor calls &quot;a culture that normalizes constant gambling.&quot;Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The legislation" data-vars-click-url="https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb26-131" data-vars-content-id="ebee815e-8894-4e31-901a-2b49ae649ac6" data-vars-headline="Colorado lawmakers want to rein in sports betting" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb26-131" target="_blank">The legislation</a> acknowledges <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="an increase in problem gambling" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/02/05/colorado-mental-health-care-providers-team-up-to-tackle-problem-gambling" data-vars-content-id="ebee815e-8894-4e31-901a-2b49ae649ac6" data-vars-headline="Colorado lawmakers want to rein in sports betting" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/02/05/colorado-mental-health-care-providers-team-up-to-tackle-problem-gambling" target="_self">an increase in problem gambling</a> since the state legalized it in May 2020, even as opponents suggest it will lead to more black-market bets and potentially cost jobs.

The Denver Nuggets hit crisis mode

The team is an anemic 4-6 since the All-Star break

Things aren&#x27;t looking good <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="for the Denver Nuggets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/02/13/nuggets-two-nba-all-stars" data-vars-content-id="5eb2eda5-c793-421b-baeb-cae24dc78b20" data-vars-headline="The Denver Nuggets hit crisis mode" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/02/13/nuggets-two-nba-all-stars" target="_self">for the Denver Nuggets</a>.Zoom in: The team is in a free-fall in the Western Conference, limping to a 4-6 record since the All-Star break while losing to the conference&#x27;s top contenders.

Meet some of the Coloradan Paralympians in Milan Cortina

Here are five athletes with local ties to keep an eye on.

Team USA&#x27;s Paralympic roster includes multiple athletes with Colorado connections — including a defending Olympic champion. The big picture: The United States is sending <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="72 competitors" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/usopc-names-full-2026-milan-cortina-paralympics-roster" data-vars-content-id="2dc351ec-d459-4050-a7d6-c206970227dc" data-vars-headline="Meet some of the Coloradan Paralympians in Milan Cortina" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/usopc-names-full-2026-milan-cortina-paralympics-roster" target="_blank">72 competitors</a> to Italy, five more than it did for the 2022 Games in Beijing.

Avs return to ice as NHL's top dogs

Six Avs return as medalists from the Winter Olympics.

The Colorado Avalanche resume NHL play Wednesday, welcoming eight players back from the Winter Olympics, including<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" champion Brock Nelson." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/02/23/nelson-wins-hockey-gold-with-team-usa" data-vars-content-id="e8d6cbf8-9788-4bcb-b505-b9d596ea2ae7" data-vars-headline="Avs return to ice as NHL&#x27;s top dogs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/02/23/nelson-wins-hockey-gold-with-team-usa" target="_self"> champion Brock Nelson.</a>State of play: Six Avs return as medalists, highlighted by Nelson&#x27;s gold for the U.S., and silver for Canadians Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews.

Summit FC unveils first home jersey

The understated Nike jersey  will make its debut next month.

Summit FC&#x27;s will take the field next <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="month for its inaugural game" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/11/04/mile-high-stage-set-for-summit-fc" data-vars-content-id="557e2bce-f131-4b70-bfe8-4179be4bc775" data-vars-headline="Summit FC unveils first home jersey" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/11/04/mile-high-stage-set-for-summit-fc" target="_self">month for its inaugural game</a> sporting a forest-green hue reminiscent of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colorado&#x27;s towering pines" data-vars-click-url="https://csfs.colostate.edu/forests-trees/colorados-major-tree-species/" data-vars-content-id="557e2bce-f131-4b70-bfe8-4179be4bc775" data-vars-headline="Summit FC unveils first home jersey" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://csfs.colostate.edu/forests-trees/colorados-major-tree-species/" target="_blank">Colorado&#x27;s towering pines</a>.The big picture: The National Women&#x27;s Soccer League team on Monday unveiled its first home jersey, dubbed its &quot;Evergreen&quot; kit, which the club says is intended as a love letter to Colorado.

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