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What you need to know about the 2022 primary election in Colorado
The ballot should have arrived in the mail weeks ago, and it's probably still sitting on your kitchen table.
- We're here to help with the next part: making your choices.
What Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade reversal means for Colorado
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision Friday effectively repeals the right to an abortion for millions — but it won't have an immediate impact on Colorado.
Driving the news: "The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled; and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives," Justice Samuel Alito wrote in the 6-3 Dobbs v. Jackson ruling.
Colorado hosts the best women's soccer team in the world
The U.S. women's national soccer team will play Colombia Saturday in an exhibition game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City.
Why it matters: It's the first game the American team will play since a landmark equal pay agreement that guaranteed them the same prize money awarded to the far less successful men’s team.
Six can't-miss festivals to catch this weekend in Colorado
🏳️🌈 Denver PrideFest, hosted by the Center on Colfax, will take over Civic Center Park on Saturday and Sunday for a colorful celebration featuring more than 250 exhibitors, food trucks, a rally at the State Capitol and more.
🍺 Head to Evergreen on Saturday for the Hops Drops Evergreen Music and Beer Festival, showcasing over a dozen bands, including the California Honeydrops, and some of the state's best breweries.
Colorado COVID cases wane, but rates remain elevated
COVID cases in Colorado are beginning to fall, but how long this downturn will last remains anyone's guess.
Why it matters: Over two years into the pandemic, the disease continues to wreak havoc on the health of thousands of Coloradans.
1-minute voter guide: Republicans battle for chance to take a Democratic district
In the wake of U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter's decision to retire, Republicans see a moment to capture his district.
State of play: The rare open-seat race for Colorado's competitive 7th Congressional District could be a tossup, given the political winds of the midterm elections.
1-minute voter guide: GOP primary for U.S. Senate will speak volumes
Only two candidates from a massive field of contenders made the ballot in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, and they are staking out different turf.
Why it matters: Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet is one of the most vulnerable incumbents facing reelection in November, but the Republicans' odds of beating him depends on who they nominate.
1-minute voter guide: GOP governor candidates fight long odds
Two Republicans are competing for a chance to do the improbable: Defeat an incumbent with tens of millions to spend and become their party's first governor in Colorado in 15 years.
What to know: Heidi Ganahl, a University of Colorado regent, and Greg Lopez, a former Parker mayor, are the GOP's two options in the June primary election.