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Melat Kiros sits on a Democratic island in Colorado

The 29-year-old democratic socialist has spent most of the campaign alone on the trail.

Election

Two days after her upset in the Democratic primary for Colorado&#x27;s 1st Congressional District, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Melat Kiros" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/02/progressive-challenger-kiros-tests-degette-primary" data-vars-content-id="0bb490e3-96aa-4cbb-b3a3-cc8cf07fc2bd" data-vars-headline="Melat Kiros sits on a Democratic island in Colorado" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/02/progressive-challenger-kiros-tests-degette-primary" target="_self">Melat Kiros</a> stood with party leaders behind a banner that read: &quot;Together We Win.&quot;<ul><li>Yes, but: Now she appears quite lonely.</li></ul>

Denver Public Schools starts year with sweeping phone ban

The personal communication device ban is one of the strictest in the state.

News

Denver Public School students return to class next Monday with a new rule: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="No mobile phones in class" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/09/05/colorado-school-districts-crackdown-cellphones-classrooms" data-vars-content-id="ebb9c759-56b7-4203-8e92-2cd5b3894758" data-vars-headline="Denver Public Schools starts year with sweeping phone ban" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/09/05/colorado-school-districts-crackdown-cellphones-classrooms" target="_self">No mobile phones in class</a> — at least not until the final bell rings. Why it matters: Colorado&#x27;s largest school district is adopting one of the state&#x27;s strictest personal device bans — part of a broader push by educators to keep students focused on whiteboards instead of pocket-size screens.

Bears make rare appearance in Denver neighborhood

Bears are roaming miles from the mountains in search of food this year.

A mother bear and her cub wandered into Denver&#x27;s Harvey Park neighborhood this week.Why it matters: Bears rarely venture into the city, but Colorado is seeing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="record bear activity" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/08/17/colorado-bear-activity-increasing-drought" data-vars-content-id="c05148d3-b96a-428a-be3a-e00eec7f3dae" data-vars-headline="Bears make rare appearance in Denver neighborhood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/08/17/colorado-bear-activity-increasing-drought" target="_self">record bear activity</a> this year as drought, wildfires and low snowpack send them searching farther for food before winter.

Who's hot (and who's not) in Colorado's beer scene

A pack of craft brewers is defying the industry's slide and rebounding in a tough market.

Food and Drink

The hottest brewery in Colorado right now is Tivoli, thanks to its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Outlaw Light" data-vars-click-url="https://outlawbeer.com/" data-vars-content-id="c1bbb458-ebe7-48d4-81a6-1d03144af375" data-vars-headline="Who&#x27;s hot (and who&#x27;s not) in Colorado&#x27;s beer scene" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://outlawbeer.com/" target="_blank">Outlaw Light</a> brand of light lager.Why it matters: The venerable brand&#x27;s growth leads a pack of brewers defying <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the craft industry&#x27;s downward slide" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/14/craft-beer-production-breweries-2025" data-vars-content-id="c1bbb458-ebe7-48d4-81a6-1d03144af375" data-vars-headline="Who&#x27;s hot (and who&#x27;s not) in Colorado&#x27;s beer scene" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/14/craft-beer-production-breweries-2025" target="_self">the craft industry&#x27;s downward slide</a> and rebounding in a tough market with increased production to meet demand, an exclusive Axios analysis finds.

Colorado puts new limits on sports betting as wagers soar

The rules aim to curb harmful gambling practices as sports betting reaches record highs.

A new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="state law" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/18/colorado-sports-betting-advertising-prop-bets-limits" data-vars-content-id="f45047fb-2d06-4ce1-a0f1-ebc4bde3aeee" data-vars-headline="Colorado puts new limits on sports betting as wagers soar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/18/colorado-sports-betting-advertising-prop-bets-limits" target="_self">state law</a> imposing a sweeping set of restrictions on Colorado&#x27;s booming sports betting industry takes effect Wednesday.Why it matters: Colorado is trying to curb the harms of a soaring sports betting industry while increasingly relying on the tax revenue it generates to fund water conservation projects.

Broncos release new Burnham Yard renderings

The team still isn't releasing renderings for the proposed stadium itself.

The Denver Broncos are giving fans the latest sneak preview of their potential new home <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="at Burnham Yard" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/02/13/broncos-unveil-preliminary-framework-new-stadium" data-vars-content-id="285299fa-7b0d-4312-9878-4f1d8bca95ca" data-vars-headline="Broncos release new Burnham Yard renderings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/02/13/broncos-unveil-preliminary-framework-new-stadium" target="_self">at Burnham Yard</a>.Why it matters: Updated master plan renderings of the team&#x27;s preferred stadium site incorporate <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="public feedback" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/05/05/byca-new-broncos-stadium" data-vars-content-id="285299fa-7b0d-4312-9878-4f1d8bca95ca" data-vars-headline="Broncos release new Burnham Yard renderings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/05/05/byca-new-broncos-stadium" target="_self">public feedback</a>, a critical step toward building support — and excitement — in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Colorado Rockies quietly reach major milestone

The Rox eclipsed their dismal 43-win total from last season.

Sports

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Colorado Rockies" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/02/colorado-rockies-2026-season-preview" data-vars-content-id="c4ae3ddd-651a-4d04-84fc-51f10aba4c83" data-vars-headline="Colorado Rockies quietly reach major milestone" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/02/colorado-rockies-2026-season-preview" target="_self">The Colorado Rockies</a> are finally winning. Sort of.Why it matters: The Rox quietly eclipsed their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dismal 43-win total" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/08/21/colorado-rockies-could-avoid-historically-bad-season" data-vars-content-id="c4ae3ddd-651a-4d04-84fc-51f10aba4c83" data-vars-headline="Colorado Rockies quietly reach major milestone" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/08/21/colorado-rockies-could-avoid-historically-bad-season" target="_self">dismal 43-win total</a> from last season after sweeping the Kansas City Royals this past weekend, a promising sign for a franchise attempting to emerge from MLB&#x27;s basement.

"The Baseball Spy" gets caught at Coors Field

Who knew a matchup between two of baseball's worst teams could deliver one of the season's strangest stories?

The Colorado Rockies&#x27; series against the Los Angeles Angels last month had an unexpected subplot, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new reporting from The Athletic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7459490/2026/07/21/angels-scout-fired-rockies-film-baseball-spy/?nl=the-morning&amp;segment_id=223438" data-vars-content-id="f8c45efe-f82d-4e8e-bf3d-0842060518f3" data-vars-headline="&quot;The Baseball Spy&quot; gets caught at Coors Field" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7459490/2026/07/21/angels-scout-fired-rockies-film-baseball-spy/?nl=the-morning&amp;segment_id=223438" target="_blank">new reporting from The Athletic</a> reveals.<ul><li>An Angels scout — who calls himself &quot;The Baseball Spy&quot; — was spotted filming Rockies coaches on his phone from the stands at Coors Field.</li></ul>

Rapids celebrate downtown World Cup surge

Roughly 40,000 total people visited the park starting on June 11 to watch the men's tournament.

Colorado Rapids president Pádraig Smith said the environment created by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the FIFA World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/06/04/world-cup-watch-parties-denver" data-vars-content-id="74f18671-6f15-41e9-ae87-e8633a3366e0" data-vars-headline="Rapids celebrate downtown World Cup surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/06/04/world-cup-watch-parties-denver" target="_self">the FIFA World Cup</a> showcases everything good about the sport in the U.S.Why it matters: Denver didn&#x27;t host any games. But the official viewing experience, sponsored by the Rapids at Skyline Park, and numerous other watch parties injected a badly needed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="jolt to local businesses" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/17/denver-restaurants-inflation-opinion-carman/" data-vars-content-id="74f18671-6f15-41e9-ae87-e8633a3366e0" data-vars-headline="Rapids celebrate downtown World Cup surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/17/denver-restaurants-inflation-opinion-carman/" target="_blank">jolt to local businesses</a>.

5 can't-miss Colorado Avalanche games

The Avs play a regular season NHL game in September for the first time in history.

The Colorado Avalanche return to the ice this fall with the same mission as every year: returning Lord Stanley to its rightful home in Denver. State of play: The team released its 84-game NHL schedule on Thursday, with the upcoming season featuring the most games in a season since 1993-94.

Rapids defender makes World Cup roster

Lucas Herrington is the club's lone player in the tournament.

Colorado Rapids defender Lucas Herrington&#x27;s 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="4aedcb34-2b22-447c-acee-f1ff5a15d62d" data-vars-headline="Rapids defender makes World Cup roster" 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> started fewer than three months ago. Zoom in: The 18-year-old from Brisbane earned a spot on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Australian national team&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.coloradorapids.com/news/colorado-rapids-defender-lucas-herrington-named-to-australia-s-2026-fifa-world-cup-squad" data-vars-content-id="4aedcb34-2b22-447c-acee-f1ff5a15d62d" data-vars-headline="Rapids defender makes World Cup roster" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.coloradorapids.com/news/colorado-rapids-defender-lucas-herrington-named-to-australia-s-2026-fifa-world-cup-squad" target="_blank">the Australian national team&#x27;s</a> 26-man roster after making his debut with the squad on March 27.

How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup

This year's edition is the biggest in tournament history.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="FIFA World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/10/2026-world-cup-casual-fan-guide" data-vars-content-id="02149be0-d0d6-49b7-8ae2-58333f347af0" data-vars-headline="How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup" 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">FIFA World Cup</a> starts this week with its biggest edition in history. Zoom in: Canada, Mexico and the U.S. co-host the 2026 men&#x27;s tournament, with the largest field in the tournament&#x27;s 96-year history.

Where to watch FIFA World Cup games in Denver

The tournament kicks off in Mexico on June 11.

Soccer stars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo won&#x27;t be taking the pitch in Denver when the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="FIFA World Cup kick off" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/08/world-cup-2026-tickets-prices-fifa-resale" data-vars-content-id="eb326cd1-26ce-4b43-bdcf-1cb440b74bbd" data-vars-headline="Where to watch FIFA World Cup games in Denver" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/08/world-cup-2026-tickets-prices-fifa-resale" target="_self">FIFA World Cup kick off</a> next Thursday — but that doesn&#x27;t mean the Mile High City will be sitting on the sidelines.Why it matters: Local bars, restaurants and public spaces are gearing up and trying their hardest to bring a little World Cup magic to fans here at home.

Meet the Colorado company supplying FIFA's World Cup turf

The Littleton-based company's grass was sent to Atlanta, Dallas and Houston.

Joe Wilkins III will soon see his life&#x27;s work on the world&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="grandest sports stage" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2026/05/12/houston-world-cup-grass-pitch" data-vars-content-id="dfa87123-718e-4822-9dc2-e9916e82c754" data-vars-headline="Meet the Colorado company supplying FIFA&#x27;s World Cup turf" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2026/05/12/houston-world-cup-grass-pitch" target="_self">grandest sports stage</a>.State of play: Wilkins owns Littleton-based Green Valley Turf Co., which is among the companies picked to supply turf for U.S. stadiums hosting <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the FIFA World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/09/world-cup-us-soccer-growth" data-vars-content-id="dfa87123-718e-4822-9dc2-e9916e82c754" data-vars-headline="Meet the Colorado company supplying FIFA&#x27;s World Cup turf" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/09/world-cup-us-soccer-growth" target="_self">the FIFA World Cup</a> men&#x27;s soccer tournament starting next month.

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