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Castle Rock unveils Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space

New trails will give hikers access to a long-restricted property.

Environment

Two years after Castle Rock and its partners preserved Lost Canyon Ranch from potential development, the 681-acre site is going public next month.Why it matters: Visitors will soon have free access to terrain that&#x27;s largely been hidden behind private gates.

How Parker's Colorado Foxes helped shape U.S. soccer

Social description: A championship club in Parker helped shape soccer's future in America.

Sports

Before the Colorado Rapids and Major League Soccer, one of America&#x27;s best pro soccer teams briefly called Parker home.Why it matters: The Colorado Foxes won two national championships, trained on a Stroh Ranch field, beat an English Premier League team and nearly positioned Parker at the center of professional soccer&#x27;s growth in the U.S.

Dem AG candidates clash over experience, leadership, Trump

The candidates traded attacks over qualifications and management records.

Politics

Democratic hopefuls for Colorado attorney general sparred in Parker on Thursday night over who has the experience — and temperament — to serve as the state&#x27;s top law enforcement officer during the second half of President Trump&#x27;s term.Why it matters: All eyes were on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/01/23/jena-griswold-colorado-democratic-attorney-general-race-2026" data-vars-content-id="1d4efdf7-0c2e-4f68-b1f4-28836e1622bd" data-vars-headline="Dem AG candidates clash over experience, leadership, Trump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/01/23/jena-griswold-colorado-democratic-attorney-general-race-2026" target="_self">Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold</a>, who has skipped more candidate forums and debates than her lesser-known rivals.

Lone Tree rises after decades of planning

New parks, housing and retail are pushing RidgeGate into its next era.

Business

After 25 years of planning, Lone Tree is seeing major development across <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="RidgeGate" data-vars-click-url="https://ridgegate.com/" data-vars-content-id="0a102223-4def-402c-934b-02b32d2b833b" data-vars-headline="Lone Tree rises after decades of planning" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ridgegate.com/" target="_blank">RidgeGate</a> — the massive mixed-use district that city leaders hope will become the south metro&#x27;s next urban center. Why it matters: Hundreds of acres surrounding RidgeGate&#x27;s light rail stations are now primed for offices, housing, hotels and entertainment projects — giving Lone Tree one of the region&#x27;s largest remaining transit-oriented development corridors.

Douglas County schools brace for pivotal summer decisions

Funding, growth and policy shifts will shape DCSD's future.

Education

Douglas County School District superintendent Erin Kane heads into a consequential summer with decisions that will shape 2026-27 and beyond.State of play: As the academic year winds down, Kane is juggling school consolidations, new construction and a potential tax ask — all against a shifting political landscape. The next few months could determine how the district is structured, staffed and funded long-term.

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Poll: Colorado women say financial gaps are widening compared to men

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A bar chart that shows the top challenges cited by Colorado women in an April 27-May 4 survey of 725 registered voters. Economic inequity and the pay gap lead at 29%, followed by political and rights-based concerns at 16% and child care access at 14%.

The top challenges Colorado women say they face

Data: Women's Foundation of Colorado; Note: Respondents' open-ended answers were grouped by category; Chart: John Frank/Axios

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoes bills to regulate tech industry

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Rutinel and Bird take a negative race face-to-face

Mortuary reform aims to stop abuse

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Poll: Colorado women say financial gaps are widening compared to men

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoes bills to regulate tech industry

Dem AG candidates clash over experience, leadership, Trump

Rutinel and Bird take a negative race face-to-face

Mortuary reform aims to stop abuse