Highlands Ranch Herald · Parker, CO
In a tight Douglas County commissioner race between Irene Bonham, the Democratic candidate, and Jake Bockenfeld, the Republican candidate, the leads have switched as ballots continue to be counted throughout the night on Nov. 3. As of 5:16 p.m., Nov. 5., Bockenfeld is leading Bonham in the pursuit to represent District 1. With about 208,000 ballots returned, according to the Douglas County Elections page, the early results offer an indication of how voters are weighing the candidates’ views on the county’s future. A majority of the ballots returned have come from Parker residents (56,497). Throughout the campaign season, Bonham pointed to her fresh and different approach to county government as qualities that would make her the ideal candidate, while Bockenfeld looked to his lifetime exposure to politics and years in the private sector to set him apart. As previously reported by Colorado Community Media, each candidate spoke about multiple issues they would focus on if elected.
Madison County Eagle · Foxfield, CO
Nearby: Foxfield, COTwo doors from the Foxfield racetrack in Albemarle County, a family is interested in hosting agricultural workshops at their farm. Their neighbors aren't thrilled.
Highlands Ranch Herald · Castle Pines, CO
Nearby: Castle Pines, COVehicle used to flee from Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in January 2026. Courtesy of 23rd Judicial District A Douglas County judge has sentenced a man to five years in the Colorado Department of Corrections after the defendant pleaded guilty to felony eluding a peace officer in connection with a high-speed pursuit throughout Douglas County and parts of Littleton. The incident occurred in late January of this year, starting when Zakary Hirschfield, 24, was stopped by a deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in a residential neighborhood at night on suspicion of speeding in Castle Pines. Zakary Hirschfield sentenced by a Douglas County judge for eluding a peace officer. Courtesy of 23rd Judicial District As seen in dashcam videos shared with Colorado Community Media, just seconds after the deputy approached the driver’s-side window, Hirschfield suddenly accelerated, nearly hitting the deputy.
Highlands Ranch Herald · Highlands Ranch, CO
Nearby: Highlands Ranch, CODr. Jay Albright (left) and Suzy Jaeger are joined by Denver Broncos cheerleaders for the grand opening of the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center in Highlands Ranch. Haley Lena Whether it’s a young athlete recovering from an injury or a child facing a more complex orthopedic condition, Children’s Hospital Colorado is bringing expanded specialized care closer to families in the south metro area, helping children improve mobility and get back to doing what they love. Designed to be a one-stop shop for growing, active children, the hospital’s newest Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center in Highlands Ranch combines nationally recognized pediatric orthopedic, sports medicine and sports performance programs and specialties. “Growing bones, muscles and joints require specialized care,” Dr. Jay Albright, surgical director of Sports Medicine at Children’s Hospital Colorado, said.
Sentinel Colorado · Aurora, CO
Nearby: Aurora, COIt could have started anywhere, but you know it just had to start in Aurora, what I’ve long called the best news town in the nation. On Sept. 19, 2019, Republican Lauren Boebert got her first claim to fame on the steps of Aurora City Hall. After seven long and exquisitely painful years of her promotion to the public eye and Congress, however, it’s finally lights out for the country’s weirdest carpetbagger. National news outlets this week called Boebert’s 4th Congressional race against Democratic challenger Eileen Laubacher a loss for the three-term wonder. Bless those most-conservative voters in the state who turned out in the 4th Congressional District to finally right one of Colorado’s most infamous wrongs. Few American humans in the past few years have shown the astonishing disregard for truth, honesty, compassion, integrity and intelligence as has Boebert. She has rivaled other recent hateful delinquents such as Donald Trump, Steven Miller, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz.
Sentinel Colorado · Aurora, CO
Nearby: Aurora, COAURORA | The city named three finalists for the manager of the newly created Office of Public Safety Accountability with plans to host a community meet and greet with the candidates on Monday. John Hummel, Shenandoah Titus and Eric Williams are the finalists to lead the independent division that will monitor the city’s police, fire, detention and 911 departments. The finalists are set for another round of interviews with city staff and elected officials, as well as the community meet and greet. A meet and greet is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. Nov. 16 at the large community room at the Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway. Members of the public can also submit questions online at EngageAurora.org/AccountabilityManager by noon Nov. 15 to be considered for the candidate interview process. The recorded interviews will be available on the same website on Monday before the meet and greet. Candidate biographies are also online for review. Hummel is an attorney with Franklin D.
Sentinel Colorado · Aurora, CO
Nearby: Aurora, COAURORA | A community nonprofit group received a $2.8 million grant from a state affordable housing fund to build 152 units of housing in northwest Aurora. The East Colfax Community Collective received the grant to acquire land at 1310-1380 Yosemite Street, also known as the Ambience site. Acquisition of the land by the community group marks a turnaround from previous plans for the property, which included luxury townhomes starting at $600,000. The collective has protested against the plans for a few years because of concerns over displacement. In a press release announcing the grant, the collective said it’s looking forward to transforming the 1.34 acre lot into affordable housing and a community space. The state’s grant says the project expects to bring 152 units to the site. “Over the next few years, EC3 will work closely with community members to define the most important needs for the area, and will push forward a project on the site to meet those needs,” the release said.
Thousand Oaks Acorn · Aurora, CO
Nearby: Aurora, COHEALING TOGETHER—A pair of women look out over the Healing Garden at Conejo Creek North Park during the NOV. 7 Borderline Day of Remembrance. MICHAEL COONS/Acorn Newspapers Voiced memories and reflections mingled with the quiet activity around the Conejo Creek Park North Lakeside Pavilion Nov. 7 as friends and family honored those who were lost at the 2018 Borderline Bar and Grill shooting. Ducks on the nearby pond paddled past the 12 water jets dedicated to those lost, while a child hopped from rock to rock nearby. It was an ordinary scene unfolding alongside remembrance of an extraordinary loss—and an unintended reminder of a message shared by speakers at the eighth anniversary memorial: Life goes on, and what we do with it matters. About 100 people gathered at Conejo Creek Park North to remember the 12 people killed in the Nov. 7, 2018 mass shooting in Thousand Oaks.
Englewood Herald · Englewood, CO
Nearby: Englewood, COTracy Csavina, who works with Englewood on the city’s native-plants efforts, demonstrates how to break up the root ball of a liberty apple tree at an Oct. 3 ColoRADscape training event at Depot Park. While the liberty apple is not native to Colorado, it has adapted to Colorado conditions, and the tree was planted in what Csavina calls the park’s “food forest” that was funded by a city Neighborhood Improvement Grant.
Sentinel Colorado · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, CODENVER | When Democrats started planning a post-midterms conference in Denver months ago, political consultant Stephanie Valencia figured it would be more of the same — a bunch of strategists poring over the latest results and plotting a path forward in a country dominated by President Donald Trump. She never expected that her party would still be celebrating what they consider a dream election, where they won virtually every contested race, flipped U.S. Senate seats in Mississippi and South Carolina, turned Texas blue and won big majorities in Congress. “I did not expect to be coming here with so much hope,” said Valencia, the co-founder of Equis, which researches Latino voters. “For the first time we can see the outlines of a post-Trump era.” Democrats spent two days chewing over their future at the What’s Next conference and trying to deal with the fact that it looks, for a moment at least, quite bright.
Eagle Valley Enterprise · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, COVail Christian stayed alive in 2A as Battle Mountain got sent home in 4A on Day 2 of the Colorado state volleyball tournament Friday in Denver. The Huskies received the unlucky consequences of a first-round upset. Because No. 8 Timnath took down Lewis-Palmer on Thursday, the No. 1-seeded Rangers wound up in the elimination bracket against No. 10 Battle Mountain on Friday. Lewis-Palmer went on to defeat Battle Mountain 25-19, 25-20, 25-17. The Huskies finished their season 19-7 overall and 10-0 in the Western Slope, where they claimed their third-straight league title. No. 3 Vail Christian went up against No. 12 Sedgwick County on Friday afternoon in the first round of the elimination bracket. The Saints took the first set 25-20 before dropping the next one 19-25. The third set went to Vail Christian again (25-18). Mary McClarrinon’s kill made it 23-21 late in the back-and-forth fourth, forcing Sedgwick County into a timeout.
Summit Daily News · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, COLast week, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office gave courtesy rides to a woman who got out of a car after arguing with a friend and a man who was walking along Interstate 70 to get to Denver, helped people who got stuck in snow while off-roading and responded to a reportedly wall-shaking roommate fight. The following incidents occurred between Monday, Nov. 2, and Sunday, Nov. 8. Deputies responded Nov. 3 to a call from a motorist who picked up a woman after seeing her get dropped off on the side of the road with her luggage between Keystone Resort and Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. The driver took her to Arapahoe Basin and waited with her for deputies to arrive. Deputies found her to be clearly intoxicated, and she said she had gotten out of the car because she did not feel safe following a heated discussion with a friend. After a full interview, deputies found nothing criminal and gave the woman a courtesy ride to Silverthorne, where another friend picked her up.
VOX · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, COThe 2026 United States midterms will go down in the history books as one of the most monumental elections. The country experienced an enormous blue wave that swept elections nationwide, with a record number of Democratic politicians elected and now controlling both the House of Representatives and the Senate. “Whenever I saw that blue wave, I said, ‘Yo, we’re on the come up!’” said Valerie Davis, a junior at Kennesaw State University. “This is the American Dream to me.” Democrats will hold the majority of governorships when they are sworn in next year, after flipping at least five gubernatorial seats. 75% of Americans will have a Democratic governor, and in the 14 most populous states, Democrats will hold the governor’s office in 13, according to CNN. Not only have many individual politicians set new precedents, but this election has also seen a record voter turnout. Georgia saw the second-highest voter turnout rate in the state’s history since 1914, behind the 2018 midterm elections.
Denver Westword · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, CODenver LifeFree things to do in Denver (and beyond) this weekend, Nov. 13-15 Get crafty, bookish and musical around Denver this week. By Kristen FioreNovember 13, 2026 There are a couple of free bookish events happening around Denver this week. Photo by Damian Santos / Pexels Add Westwordas a preferred source on Google Audio By Carbonatix Wherever We're Needed. We're There. From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Denver one of a kind, Westword is there. Help us raise $50,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. SUPPORT US TODAY Progress to goal $6,861 $50,000 You don’t have to spend money to have fun in Denver. From clothing swaps to books, there’s something for everyone. This list is updated multiple times every week with free events going on around the Mile High City. Free events in Denver this week Denver Police Department Self-Defense ClassSaturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.Scheitler Recreation Center, 5031 W.
Denver Westword · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, COFinn’s Studio is the second gallery from local pop artist Finn Taylor and the latest addition to the Denver Pavilions on 16th Street.
Concord Monitor · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, COBert Pousma, Jr. Concord, NH – Bert Pousma Jr., 90, of Concord, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026, at his home. His calm and intelligent presence will be missed and remembered with love by his wife Joan and their extended family.Bert was born in Denver, Colorado, to Irene and Bert Pousma Sr. and spent his early childhood in New Mexico, where his father worked with the Navajo Nation. In the 1940s the family moved to a close-knit Dutch community in south Denver, near Platt Park. They attended the Christian Reformed Church and Bert went to the church’s private school.Bert’s life wasn’t always easy. When Bert was young, his father left the family. Bert recalled that his mother didn’t want to use his father’s name, so she would always call Bert “son,” and for many years he considered that his name. Bert studied architectural engineering at the University of Colorado, then worked for an architecture firm in Denver.
Cortez Journal · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, CODENVER (AP) — Fresh off the best electoral performance in half a century, Democratic officials and strategists converged on Denver Thursday to plot a further course for the party and revel in their gains. The two-day What’s Next conference, hosted by a new group called Majority Democrats, was put on politicos’ calendars months ago as another stepping stone as the party charted its way out of its post-2024 political wilderness. Now Democrats will have to figure out what to do with majorities in both chambers of Congress and control of at least 12 new state legislative chambers. “The fever has broken. The fog has lifted,” said Mitch Landrieu, the former Democratic mayor of New Orleans. “And now it falls upon us to rebuild the foundation of this great nation and to fulfill the promise of America.” Barely a week after voters repudiated President Donald Trump and his Republican Party, Texas Sen.-elect James Talarico said Democrats must work with him.
Denver Westword · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, COSome of the biggest names in the Democratic Party are in Denver to discuss what's next after the election.
Eagle Valley Enterprise · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, CODENVER — Fresh off the best electoral performance in half a century, Democratic officials and strategists converged on Denver Thursday to plot a further course for the party and revel in their gains. The two-day What’s Next conference, hosted by a new group called Majority Democrats, was put on politicos’ calendars months ago as another stepping stone as the party charted its way out of its post-2024 political wilderness. Now Democrats will have to figure out what to do with majorities in both chambers of Congress and control of at least 12 new state legislative chambers. “The fever has broken. The fog has lifted,” said Mitch Landrieu, the former Democratic mayor of New Orleans. “And now it falls upon us to rebuild the foundation of this great nation and to fulfill the promise of America.” Barely a week after voters repudiated President Donald Trump and his Republican Party, Texas Sen.-elect James Talarico said Democrats must work with him.
Denver Westword · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, CORestaurantsTwo Denver establishments win Eater Awards The list includes one Denver restaurant and one Denver bar. By Antony BrunoNovember 12, 2026 Rougarou's opening was a bright spot in 2025. Valeria Moonch Photography Add Westwordas a preferred source on Google Audio By Carbonatix Wherever We're Needed. We're There. From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Denver one of a kind, Westword is there. Help us raise $50,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. SUPPORT US TODAY Progress to goal $6,705 $50,000 As 2026 slowly fades into oblivion, nearly every media platform covering food and drink will release their annual lists of best this or newest that (Westword included… stay tuned). The latest is Eater, the national online food publication that in 2019 effectively stopped covering Denver outside of the occasional list update like An Eater’s Guide to Denver or maps listing The 38 Best Restaurants in Denver.
Denver Westword · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, COThis time around, we're opening the 2027 Best Of cover illustration search to artists of all ages who live in or around Denver.
Denver Westword · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, COWilliam Lang designed over 250 buildings in Denver, including St. Mark’s Parish, Castle Marne and the home of a famous Titanic survivor.
Tyler Morning Telegraph · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, COUT Tyler will tip off the Doug Karleskint era on Friday in Denver, Colorado. The Patriots will take on Regis on its home court at 7 p.m. Friday and will then face Westminster at 5 p.m. Saturday. Karleskint was hired in March as the sixth head men’s basketball coach in UT Tyler history. “It started years ago when I got a phone call when I was at Central Missouri that this job came open, and they said I needed to take a look at the UT Tyler job,” Karleskint said. “They said it’s an unbelievable location and conference, and the school is definitely on the rise. And that started years ago. I’ve always kept an eye on it because at Central Missouri we lost a couple of kids in the recruiting battle to UT Tyler. “When I got to Abilene Christian and our assistant AD (Sam Ferguson) got the job here, with our relationship, I kept tabs of how basketball and all the sports were doing.
Denver Westword · Denver, CO
Nearby: Denver, CORestaurantsWhere to get Thanksgiving dinner to go in Denver Pre-order complete holiday meals or individual items from these local establishments. By Keith McBrayerNovember 12, 2026 Denver is spoiled for choice with Thanksgiving takeout options, like this feast from Steuben's. Provided by Steuben’s Add Westwordas a preferred source on Google Audio By Carbonatix Wherever We're Needed. We're There. From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Denver one of a kind, Westword is there. Help us raise $50,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. SUPPORT US TODAY Progress to goal $6,705 $50,000 For those who prefer not to cook, there are plenty of restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving Day. But if you like the idea of outsourcing the holiday cooking while still celebrating in the comfort of your own home, then the following list of Thanksgiving to-go meals is for you.