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The Aspen Acres fire in Colorado has grown to over 100,000 acres with containment reaching 61% as of Saturday. Huerfano County eased evacuation orders in the Libre area, while new Hotshot crews were deployed to protect the community of Rye.
Colorado fire officials say drought conditions have not hindered water access for fighting the Aspen Acres fire, which has destroyed over 850 structures and burned 99,500 acres with 36% containment. Three other major fires are also burning across the state.
Supporters of Initiative 195, which would replace Colorado's flat income tax with a graduated rate on top earners, rallied canvassers in Denver for a final signature push. More than a dozen Democratic lawmakers endorsed the effort, with State Rep. Lorena Garcia warning of cuts to services if the measure fails.
This commentary argues that Colorado homeowners face unsustainable increases in insurance premiums, citing a reader's quintupled rate. It suggests that state grants for fortified roofs, as part of a new law, could help mitigate costs, though it notes skepticism about the adequacy of such grants.
A woman was injured in a shooting near an ICE detention facility in Aurora, Colorado, on Thursday night. The incident occurred after a weekly protest outside the facility. A man has been detained as a potential suspect, and the woman's injuries are not life-threatening.
Supporters of Proposition NN, a Colorado ballot measure to raise school funding, launched a statewide 'yes' campaign on Friday. The measure would increase teacher salaries, reduce class sizes, and invest in career education. It is the fifth attempt in a decade to pass such a measure.
Containment of the Aspen Acres fire in Colorado increased to 48% as of Friday morning, up from 35% on Thursday. Crews are prioritizing the southwestern flank to protect Rye and San Isabel, building defensive lines near Saint Charles Peak.
This commentary argues that Colorado's Opportunity Now Tax Credit, which funds training infrastructure rather than wages or tuition, is a strategic investment in durable industry capacity. The author contends that such physical infrastructure creates lasting economic anchors, unlike mobile headquarters or missions, using the Catalyst Campus expansion as evidence.
A new Colorado Health Foundation poll finds 76% of Coloradans worry about affording to live in the state, up from 70% last year. 85% said housing costs are extremely or very serious, and 82% said the same of healthcare costs. 17% skipped meals, 48% delayed medical care, and 32% fear losing their home.