Op-Eds, Opinion, & Editorials

Colorado voters casted their ballots in Tuesday's primary election, narrowing the field for several statewide and local races that will appear on the November general election ballot. While many contests were decided quickly, others remained too close to call as election officials continued counting ballots Wednesday. One of the night's closest races came in the Republican primary for governor, where State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer held a narrow lead over Victor Marx by roughly

For more than three decades, emergency calls across El Paso and Teller counties have been supported by a regional partnership designed to keep first responders connected, regardless of city or county lines. That partnership could soon look very different. The City of Colorado Springs has announced plans to withdraw from the El Paso-Teller County 911 Authority and establish its own city-run 911 authority beginning in 2027, a move city leaders say will allow more emergency comm

As Colorado prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday on Aug. 1, communities across the state are reflecting on the people, places and events that have defined the Centennial State for a century and a half. While Denver often takes center stage in Colorado's history, El Paso County has long played a pivotal role in shaping the state's identity. From the towering presence of Pikes Peak to the military installations that have become synonymous with national defense, El Paso Coun

As Colorado voters head to the polls for Primary Election Day today, many politically engaged Coloradans spent the weekend gathering in Castle Rock for the inaugural Rocky Mountain Voice Freedom Fest, a two-day event that brought together elected officials, media personalities, community members, and families for a variety of speakers, entertainment, and activities. Held June 26th-27th at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, the festival was organized by Rocky Mountain Voice as pa