Voters surprised the entire country on November 8, and upsets piled up in Colorado as well. The Colorado Times Recorder interviewed two Democratic state House candidates — widely considered the deepest of underdogs — about their unexpected wins.
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Will Congress Protect Elections, Dreamers, Ukraine, & More Before the GOP Gains Power?
With Congress back in session this week and Democrats keeping Senate control but losing the House by a narrow margin, they have a long lame-duck to-do list in order to insulate against the worst excesses of a Republican majority in the lower chamber.
Ebola Monitoring Underway in Colorado and the U.S. for Some Travelers Arriving from Africa
An expanding Ebola outbreak in Uganda has prompted U.S. officials to be on guard against the deadly virus and to screen some people arriving from Africa.
Look at Some of the Campaign Ads Sponsored by Boebert and Frisch
Here’s a sampling of the political ads that were sponsored by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and her Democratic opponent Adam Frisch. The two are locked in a super close race to represent a congressional district located in vast parts of southern and western Colorado, with Boebert currently leading by over 1,000 votes.
Viruses Are Hitting With a Vengeance. Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season
Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 infections all are skyrocketing just as we’re gearing up for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
Activists Call on Pueblo City Council To Stop Abortion Clinic
Anti-abortion activists used the public comment period during last night’s Pueblo City Council meeting to voice opposition to a CARE [Clinics for Abortion and Reproductive Excellence] clinic that recently purchased property in Pueblo. Activists called on the council to take action to prevent the clinic from opening.
CO Coalition Urges Phase-out of New Oil and Gas Permits by 2030
Safe & Healthy Colorado, self-described as a grassroots, volunteer-led coalition of Coloradans working toward a safer and healthier future, announced a campaign to decrease the state’s production of oil and gas.
Varela Resigns as Chávez Huerta Board President
During last week’s meeting of Chávez Huerta Preparatory Academy’s (CHPA) board of directors, interim president Angela Giron announced the resignation of Stephen Varela.
Pueblo Republican Who’s Recruiting Poll Watchers for Boebert Race Is an Election Denier
In a race that may determine control of the U.S. House of Representatives, election workers across Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District are still counting votes to determine if dark horse Democrat Adam Frisch will upset Congresswoman Lauren Boebert.
GOP on Track To Control U.S. House, But Dozens of Races Still Undecided
Republicans remained on pace to likely wrest control of the U.S. House, even as Democrats picked up a few more victories in close races late Wednesday and into the day Thursday.