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Michael Allen confronts Trump in bid for Colorado attorney general

Colorado's attorney general contest is expected to be one of the closest statewide races.

Election

President Trump is a fight Democrat Jena Griswold&#x27;s eager to pick and political baggage Republican Michael Allen is trying to shed.Why it matters: Colorado&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="attorney general contest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/10/15/attorney-general-race-jena-griswold-michael-allen-voting-guide" data-vars-content-id="38fb16ba-49b1-49a5-b8a0-a1b9a701c49f" data-vars-headline="Michael Allen confronts Trump in bid for Colorado attorney general" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/10/15/attorney-general-race-jena-griswold-michael-allen-voting-guide" target="_self">attorney general contest</a> — expected to be one of the closest statewide races — will determine who directs the state&#x27;s legal resistance to the Trump administration and how aggressively.

12 Halloween weekend events in Colorado Springs

The goblins and ghouls emerge this Halloweekend.

Things to Do

The goblins and ghouls emerge this Halloweekend, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in the Springs area.<ul><li>Take a look at these 12 events.</li></ul>

Colorado Springs mayor on the cost of staying independent

Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade has no party line to toe in the 2026 election.

Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade has no party line to toe in this election — and no party to watch his back.Why it matters: Political independence gives Mobolade freedom from political loyalties, but little protection from partisan attacks.

3 races to watch in Colorado Springs in the 2026 election

Republicans have more than seats on the line in El Paso County this election.

Republicans have more than seats on the line in El Paso County this election — they&#x27;re fighting to preserve a congressional stronghold and a half-century lock on the county commission.Why it matters: The local races in Tuesday&#x27;s election could help Democrats shift control of the U.S. House, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reach a supermajority" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dlcc.org/news/press/target-race-launch-dlcc-announces-slate-of-targets-in-colorado/" data-vars-content-id="d8a2c0a8-388f-489d-8251-f6eb6272dbe4" data-vars-headline="3 races to watch in Colorado Springs in the 2026 election" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dlcc.org/news/press/target-race-launch-dlcc-announces-slate-of-targets-in-colorado/" target="_blank">reach a supermajority</a> at the Colorado Capitol and get a voice in county government.

Colorado Stampede unveil colors, bison logo for new UFL team

Our hot take: The brown and orange colors look like a 1970s sofa.

Sports

The United Football League unveiled the name and logo for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colorado Springs&#x27; new pro team" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/colorado-springs/2026/09/23/ufl-football-colorado-springs-2027" data-vars-content-id="daf92338-89ed-4b7d-8f71-d0d77535903a" data-vars-headline="Colorado Stampede unveil colors, bison logo for new UFL team" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/colorado-springs/2026/09/23/ufl-football-colorado-springs-2027" target="_self">Colorado Springs&#x27; new pro team</a>: a charging bison for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colorado Stampede" data-vars-click-url="https://www.theufl.com/teams/colorado" data-vars-content-id="daf92338-89ed-4b7d-8f71-d0d77535903a" data-vars-headline="Colorado Stampede unveil colors, bison logo for new UFL team" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.theufl.com/teams/colorado" target="_blank">Colorado Stampede</a>.Yes, but: The colors look like a 1970s sofa. And the Springs didn&#x27;t even make the name — unlike the home cities of every other <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="UFL team" data-vars-click-url="https://www.theufl.com/teams" data-vars-content-id="daf92338-89ed-4b7d-8f71-d0d77535903a" data-vars-headline="Colorado Stampede unveil colors, bison logo for new UFL team" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.theufl.com/teams" target="_blank">UFL team</a>.

UFL team coming to Colorado Springs in 2027

It serves as a test of the UFL's smaller-venue strategy.

News

Colorado Springs is getting its own professional United Football League team.Why it matters: The UFL&#x27;s arrival gives southern Colorado its first pro football team — and puts the league&#x27;s bet on smaller, fuller stadiums to the test.

CU Buffs football kicks off in the Springs

Coach Deion Sanders and the Buffs will practice at Fountain-Fort Carson High School.

The University of Colorado football team will start its training camp in Colorado Springs on Aug. 2.State of play: Coach Deion Sanders and the Buffs will practice at Fountain-Fort Carson High School for the first week of camp and return to Boulder on Aug. 8.<ul><li>The team will stay at the UCCS campus.</li></ul>

Colorado ski giant shifts to premium experience

New bougie perks — from rentals to dining — aim to make ski trips smoother.

After a disappointing 2025-26 ski season <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dented visits and sales" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/15/vail-resorts-pass-sales-2/" data-vars-content-id="6d774b2e-f420-48b9-ab7a-3c122abf376c" data-vars-headline="Colorado ski giant shifts to premium experience" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/15/vail-resorts-pass-sales-2/" target="_blank">dented visits and sales</a>, Vail Resorts is betting better service will bring back visitors.Driving the news: The Broomfield-based company says its next chapter won&#x27;t come from buying more resorts or selling more season passes.

Where to watch the 2026 World Cup in Colorado Springs

From pubs to breweries, here's where fans can catch every match.

For Colorado Springs soccer fans, the road to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2026 FIFA World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/10/2026-world-cup-casual-fan-guide" data-vars-content-id="02ebb3f0-ca2c-434c-b68c-aec525524ea9" data-vars-headline="Where to watch the 2026 World Cup in Colorado Springs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/10/2026-world-cup-casual-fan-guide" target="_self">2026 FIFA World Cup</a> won&#x27;t start at kickoff — first you&#x27;ve got to decide where to watch.State of play: Local bars, pubs and breweries are gearing up for packed watch parties, early-morning kickoffs and plenty of celebrations.

Colorado Springs Paralympian goes for gold

The snowboarder says he's driven to inspire the next generation.

Olympics

Colorado Springs&#x27; Noah Elliott made his hometown proud Sunday, capturing silver in the men&#x27;s snowboard cross SB-LL1 at the Milan Cortina Paralympics — and he&#x27;s not done yet.Why it matters: Competing in his third Paralympic Games, Elliott says he&#x27;s driven by more than medals. He tells Axios he wants to give back to the sport and to Team USA — the team that inspired him as a teenager battling the cancer that cost him his leg.

Swag auction marks the end of Rocky Mountain Vibes

All that remained of the minor league baseball franchise was auctioned off at the Vibes' old stadium on Feb. 15.

The end of professional baseball in Colorado Springs became all the more final in mid-February as the remnants of the Rocky Mountain Vibes were sold at auction.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Vibes&#x27; departure" data-vars-click-url="https://gazette.com/2025/10/29/report-rocky-mountain-vibes-closing-operations-leaving-city-without-professional-baseball/" data-vars-content-id="1b8330fa-e2d6-4116-b751-21f5eefd8bea" data-vars-headline="Swag auction marks the end of Rocky Mountain Vibes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://gazette.com/2025/10/29/report-rocky-mountain-vibes-closing-operations-leaving-city-without-professional-baseball/" target="_blank">Vibes&#x27; departure</a> leaves the city without a pro baseball team and closes a 37-year chapter of minor league baseball in the community.

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