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environment21 hours ago•6 min saved

Aerial analysis suggests Aspen Acres fire destroyed 780 structures, outpacing official tallies

A private aerial-imagery firm estimated that the Aspen Acres wildfire destroyed about 780 structures across Pueblo and Custer counties—well above the 192 homes and four commercial buildings confirmed by officials. The blaze has burned more than 96,000 acres and ranks as Colorado’s seventh-largest on record. The analysis, using high-resolution fixed-wing imagery and AI, excludes buildings built after Sept. 1, 2024 and may miss damage in smoke-obscured areas; officials say damage tallies currently focus on homes, with other structures potentially still being counted.

via The Colorado Sun|

#aerialimagery #aspenacres #beulah

colorado-politics1 day ago•6 min saved

Victor Marx clinches Colorado GOP gubernatorial primary in a razor-thin win

Victor Marx, a first-time candidate, narrowly defeated state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer in Colorado’s three-way Republican gubernatorial primary, earning a November showdown against Attorney General Phil Weiser. The victory, aided by Marx’s national social media following and unconventional campaign style, comes amid questions about his fitness for office and Kirkmeyer’s fundraising challenges, with no GOP statewide win in Colorado since 2016 and the general election a high-stakes matchup for the party.

via The Colorado Sun|

#2026-election #barbara-kirkmeyer #colorado

politics1 day ago•189 min saved

Controversial humanitarian Victor Marx clinches Colorado GOP gubernatorial nomination, CNN projects

CNN projects that Victor Marx, a Marine veteran who leads a anti-human trafficking nonprofit and has made extraordinary claims about his life, has won the Republican nomination for Colorado governor, defeating Barb Kirkmeyer and Scott Bottoms. Marx will face Democrat Phil Weiser in November in a state that has not elected a GOP governor in more than two decades; his campaign has drawn both grassroots support and skepticism over his sensational life story, while opponents argued he is unfit or deceptive. The general election appears challenging for Marx in a state leaning Democratic in statewide races.

via CNN|

#colorado #elections #gop

podcasts3 days ago•31 min saved

DSA surges in NY and Colorado primaries, teeing up a 2028 bid

DSA-backed candidates pulled off major primary wins in New York and Colorado, boosting the movement’s profile as mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements boost its reach. In a wide-ranging discussion, DSA co-chair Megan Romer explains the group’s push for a long-term, populist economic agenda (universal childcare, Medicare for All, debt relief) while addressing criticisms over borders and policing, vetting of anti-establishment candidates, and Israel/Palestine policy. The interview also revisits the AOC endorsement controversy and signals possible 2028 presidential ambitions to keep DSA’s voice in national debates.

via vox.com|

#2028 #colorado #democratic-socialists-of-america

environment4 days ago•8 min saved

Colorado Wildfire Toll Rises as Aspen Acres Destroys 263 Homes

The Aspen Acres fire has destroyed 263 homes and four commercial buildings in Pueblo and Custer counties, with residents being notified, many evacuated, and only limited returns possible as containment sits around 12%. Drones are surveying damage and more footage is expected, while crews continue to guard communities against shifting winds. The region also contends with Ferris, Gold Mountain, Willow and Snyder fires, each with varying containment and progress.

via The Colorado Sun|

#colorado #containment #environment

news6 days ago•7 min saved

Aspen Acres Fire Surges to 85,585 Acres Ahead of Fourth of July

Colorado’s Aspen Acres wildfire near Pueblo grew overnight to about 85,585 acres and remains 0% contained with 498 firefighters, prompting evacuations of roughly 3,800 homes affecting about 11,000 people and destroying more than 180 structures. It ranks among the state’s largest fires, with hot, dry winds and potential post‑sunset storms threatening further growth as the July Fourth holiday approaches; officials urge avoiding fireworks and other fire sources amid multiple major wildfires.

via The Colorado Sun|

#colorado #evacuations #firefighting

us-news7 days ago•12 min saved

Denver-area wildfires trigger mass evacuations, destroying 160+ structures

A wildfire southwest of Denver forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed more than 160 structures, as crews battled blazes including the Aspen Acres Fire near Colorado City and the Snyder Fire along the Colorado River near Mack.

via AP News|

#colorado #denver-area #evacuations

environment7 days ago•2 min saved

Aspen Acres Fire Triggers Mass Evacuations as Western Fires Intensify

A fast-moving Colorado wildfire near Denver grew to about 272 square kilometres, prompting evacuations for around 2,200 people and destroying more than 160 structures, as crews battle the Aspen Acres Fire and other Western blazes amid hot, dry, windy conditions tied to climate change. National Guard support and air operations are part of the response, with officials warning of continued fire danger and the potential for flash floods in recently burned areas.

via Al Jazeera|

#aspen-acres-fire #climate-change #colorado

politics7 days ago•17 min saved

Colorado GOP ties Democrats to Melat Kiros in swing-district messaging

Colorado Republicans roll out a strategy to tie every Democrat to Melat Kiros, the Democratic Socialist who won Denver’s 1st District primary, arguing her left-leaning platform could jeopardize swing districts; Democrats push back that Kiros doesn’t represent the party, though some Democrats show concern about messaging in tossup districts as campaigns heat up.

via The Colorado Sun|

#colorado #democrats #election-2026

environment8 days ago•11 min saved

Colorado battles six wildfires as 127,000 acres burn under extreme fire weather

Six large wildfires are scorching Colorado, totaling about 127,000 acres with the Aspen Acres blaze as the largest at roughly 47,953 acres and 0% containment. Dangerous, dry conditions and strong winds have spurred evacuations in Rye, Beulah and Wetmore, and firefighting teams—supported by air tankers and hundreds of engines, including 100 from California—are racing to gain the upper hand. An Alaska-based incident management team has taken command of the Aspen Acres response. Other active fires include Snyder (30,193 acres, 49% contained), Gold Mountain (18,005 acres), Ferris (27,382 acres), Willow (2,207 acres) and Big Sheep (1,153 acres). Officials warn growth is likely without relief, though moisture—and winds—are expected to shift by the weekend.

via The Colorado Sun|

#aspen-acres #colorado #drought

politics8 days ago•9 min saved

Kiros Upsets DeGette in Denver-centered District as Gonzales Falters in Statewide Bid

Melat Kiros defeated long-time Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado’s 1st District, buoyed by organized progressive backing (Denver’s DSA and Justice Democrats). Julie Gonzales, despite insurgent credentials, lost her statewide bid to Sen. John Hickenlooper, hampered by a late start, a smaller fundraising haul (~$869k for Gonzales vs ~$610k for Kiros) and less statewide exposure, while Hickenlooper’s incumbency and broader appeal carried him across the state. The 1st District’s Denver-centered electorate (about 477k active voters) made a district race more manageable than the statewide contest (about 4.1M voters).

via The Colorado Sun|

#colorado #diana-degette #john-hickenlooper

us-news9 days ago•26 min saved

Colorado bust ends month-long manhunt for Penn State student Billy Schmidt's killer

A 16-year-old murder suspect, Azzubair Outen-Fleming, was captured in Colorado Springs by the US Marshals Service after a nearly month-long manhunt for the ambush shooting death of Penn State student Billy Schmidt in South Philadelphia; his co-suspect Kaiseem Smith remains at large, and Schmidt’s stepfather Donte Abdulmalik was arrested for aiding the escape. Both teens face murder-related charges.

via New York Post|

#colorado #murder #philadelphia

politics9 days ago•185 min saved

Colorado Governor Fires Clemency Board Members After Peters Controversy

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis fired two clemency board members after they publicly criticized his decision to grant clemency to Tina Peters, an election denier whose sentence was cut in May; the board reportedly voted unanimously against Peters in closed sessions. Polis says the firings were due to breaches of confidentiality, while the two dismissed members argue the move undermines transparency and was influenced by political pressure surrounding Peters. Peters was released in June amid a broader Trump administration push on Colorado’s clemency decisions.

via CNN|

#clemency #colorado #jared-polis

politics9 days ago•5 min saved

Marx Leads Kirkmeyer Narrowly as Colorado GOP Governor Primary Remains Too Close to Call

Victor Marx holds a slim 39.9% to 39.5% lead over Barbara Kirkmeyer in Colorado’s Republican gubernatorial primary as of 5 p.m. Wednesday, with the result too close to call and possibly decided after several more days of counting. Marx has momentum through his national following and narrative, while Kirkmeyer faced fundraising hurdles despite establishment endorsements; the winner will face Democrat Phil Weiser in November.

via The Colorado Sun|

#barbara-kirkmeyer #colorado #colorado-governor-race

politics9 days ago•9 min saved

Dark-money push to back moderates in Colorado primaries yields 2 wins in 8

Dark-money groups spent about $2.5 million to back more moderate Democrats in eight Colorado statehouse primaries but won only two races (HD42 and HD19). Losses included HD6 Camacho and the SD34 contest where Garcia Irlando defeated Andrés Carrera, among others. Spending flowed through non-disclosing nonprofits (One Main Street Colorado, Fair Economy for Coloradans, Colorado Affordability Project), while unions via Colorado Labor Action backed candidates like Halpern, Garcia Irlando, Nguyen and Jackson and won those races. The results tilt the Colorado Legislature leftward next year and mark a rebuke of corporate-money influence in primaries.

via The Colorado Sun|

#colorado #dark-money #elections-2026