Scoop: Harris picks up thousands of volunteers in Colorado

• More than 550 people joined a virtual campaign call hosted by Colorado's top Democrats earlier this week, per the campaign.

Why it matters: It signals a "groundswell of support" in the Centennial State, spokesperson Raul Contreras tells us, and offers an example of the momentum Harris has gained in a short amount of time.

The big picture: Harris has built a solid base of support in the state, particularly among women, that dates back to her 2020 run for the White House.

State of play: The Harris campaign has hired Serena Woods as senior adviser to its state team in Colorado.

• Woods now holds the highest-ranking Colorado campaign position, tasked with steering its strategy on a tight deadline.

Zoom in: Woods, who was born and raised in Evergreen, brings nearly two decades of experience as a strategic communications and campaign strategist.

• Her most recent positions were as the senior adviser of strategy and communication for Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and as the communications director for the secretary of state.
• She was also the deputy campaign manager and led communications for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cary Kennedy in 2018.

What's next: Harris' state team is ramping up hiring with plans to announce a Colorado state director and more staff in the coming days, Contreras tells us.