Colorado Election 2026 · Vol. 44 No. 47
Barbwire Bob on three congressional races that rewrote the state’s map — from the Oct. 15 print election issue.
The 2026 L’Esprit de Noël Holiday Home Tour is the 50th edition of this popular fundraiser and one of Denver’s signature holiday events. This year’s tour takes place at the Denver Country Club on Friday and Saturday, November 20th and 21st. Five elegant and diverse homes in this
COLORADO’S CHANGING CONGRESSIONAL POWER After watching Colorado politics for more than six decades, I thought I had seen just about everything. This year’s congressional races have me reconsidering that conclusion. Three races, in particular, tell three very different stories abo
by State Representative Meg Froelich This year’s 2026 Ballot is the longest in Colorado history. Our all-mail balloting system allows for us to sit with our ballots, research them thoroughly and then vote from the comfort of our homes. The 2026 Ballot will be a test of voters’ sa
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In his Sept. 24 column, Bob Sweeney reflects on the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame honor he shares with Gerri—and the community that built the newspaper with them.
Centennial’s Sept. 12 Chalk Art Festival ’26 drew nearly 150 artists and about 7,000 visitors to The Streets at SouthGlenn.
The Hudson Gardens Halloween trail opens Friday, Sept. 18, and runs on select dates through Nov. 1, 2026.
Freda Miklin published Q&A answers from District 2 incumbent Jessica Campbell and challenger Carl Schuldies.
The Sept. 17 Villager printed questionnaire answers from District 4 incumbent Leslie Summey and Sonda “Sunny” Banka.
The Sept. 17 Villager listed the 2027 Le Bal de Ballet class after a University of Denver reception.
In the Sept. 17 Villager, Susan Maguire said she is running for Cherry Hills Village mayor.
The Nov. 3 Colorado ballot includes two directly competing state income-tax measures. Freda Miklin reports how Amendment 87 and Proposition 136 interact if both pass.
On Aug. 27, Phil Weiser and Greg Lopez took questions at a gubernatorial forum in Colorado Springs. Victor Marx declined the invitation.
Centennial’s Chalk Art Festival ’26 is Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Streets at SouthGlenn.
The Villager’s Sept. 10 issue promoted Art on the Green at Curtis Park in Greenwood Village on Sept. 19–20.
Cancer League of Colorado says Over the Edge is Sept. 16, 17 and 18 at the Kimpton Claret Hotel, with a $1,000 pledge minimum. The classified calendar in the same issue lists Sept. 17–19.
The Sept. 10 Villager invited readers to Wings of Hope’s Evening of Hope on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Denver Inverness.
Rockies President Walker Monfort and baseball-operations president Paul DePodesta met ticket-plan holders about The Climb, even as the club flirts with a fourth straight 100-loss season.
As students return to a school routine, Joneen Mackenzie writes that clearly articulated boundaries in classrooms and relationships are kind.
Dorothy Rosby’s humor column thanks the GPS voice that ended a lifetime of asking strangers for directions.
The Villager’s Sept. 10 issue invited readers to the Queen’s Tea on Sunday, Sept. 20, at Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Course, benefiting the Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant.
Douglas Whitmer Hershey of Sacramento, formerly of Aspen and the University of Colorado faculty, died July 18, 2026.
Freda Miklin’s Sept. 10 briefs cover Littleton Restaurant Week, In-N-Out’s Denver plans, a Greenwood Village hit-and-run arrest, FEMA disaster aid, and the CCA presidency.
In the Jan. 28, 2026 edition, The Villager named Greenwood Village Mayor George Lantz and Arapahoe County Commissioner Carrie Warren-Gully as Man and Woman of the Year. Full print feature interviews are forthcoming.
On Feb. 27, 2026, Greenwood Village published a newsflash that Mayor George Lantz had been named The Villager’s Man of the Year, pointing residents to the Jan. 28 feature.
By mid-August 2026, Centennial had placed a transportation tax on the Nov. 3 ballot, banned some of the fastest e-bikes from parks and trails, and Cherry Hills Village was in its petition window for mayor and three council districts.
Labor Day is Sept. 7 this year. Bob Sweeney writes that it should be more than another three-day holiday.
Joneen Mackenzie writes that the Lindsay Clancy trial has sparked a national conversation that should invite compassion, not judgment.
Freda Miklin reports the Colorado Connector passenger-train plan and a November sales-tax question printed as $0.33%, or 33 cents on every $100 spent.
Aurora City Council placed four November questions on the ballot, including three TABOR tax increases that together add 0.325% to city sales-tax rates.
Lynne Cottrell, a long-time Arapahoe County Republican and community activist, passed away early August 31, 2026.
Denny Dressman writes that when Cale Makar’s extension takes effect for 2027-28, he will become the NHL’s first-ever $20-million player.
Freda Miklin reports that Grace Chapel will replace Boot Barn at Orchard and I-25. Council voted 4-3 to retain the huge non-conforming Sheplers sign.
Cherry Hills Village plans a one-year municipal property-tax holiday in 2027 after staff said a strong fund balance can support one-time relief.
Doug Tisdale is running again for Cherry Hills Village mayor. The same issue lists council-roster changes for November 3.
Joneen Mackenzie writes that ordinary courtesy has become rare enough to be valuable, and announces a middle-school masterclass starting October 5.
Denny Dressman writes that a 20-yard Nix-to-Harvey score and a new white horse stole the show in a 33-13 preseason loss. The horse is unnamed until Sept. 20.
Patricia Culhane Upton, beloved mother, grandmother and aunt, died on August 14th, at the age of 96.
Freda Miklin reports Cherry Hills Village applied its motorized-vehicle trail ban to e-bikes in 2021 and will restudy it in 2027.
The Aug. 20 Villager reviewed Ash and Agave at Cherry Creek mall, with ceviche, tacos and a wood-fired grill still waiting.
In the Aug. 20 Villager, Bob Sweeney writes that Colorado should build trains and still remember Broncos parking and tailgating.
Freda Miklin reports Centennial’s Aug. 11 vote to place a 1% sales-and-use tax increase on the November ballot.
Greenwood Village’s Aug. 3 council meeting approved the annual SRO IGA 6-2 after a fight over school-district communication.
Freda Miklin reports another collision at Belleview and Franklin while Greenwood Village, Cherry Hills Village and CDOT remain at a standoff.
The Aug. 6 Villager reported Greg Lopez, former Parker mayor, certified as an independent candidate for Colorado governor.
Freda Miklin reports a July 16 interview with state demographer Neal Marquez on migration, births and aging.
Joneen Mackenzie writes that undisclosed debt can feel like betrayal, and that couples need a shared third identity: us.
The July 30 Villager reported unaffiliated congressional qualifiers including Samir Ezzeldin Witta and Joe Krzeczkowski.
The July 30 Villager invited readers to the Aurora Police Foundation’s Aug. 27 tournament at Meadow Hills.
Joneen Mackenzie uses the CDC handwashing campaign to argue that relationship skills have to be taught, not wished.
The July 23 Villager cover pointed to Bob Sweeney’s page 4 commentary after Sunday’s World Cup.
The July 23 Villager reported the second year of the JA and Colorado Golf Association caddie partnership.
The July 23 Villager’s photo package covered VOA Colorado’s SPIRIT dinner and festival.
Joneen Mackenzie writes that success depends on the pain people will endure, not the rewards they want.
Freda Miklin reports Aspen Academy at Orchard and University was sold to UK-based International Schools Partnership.
The July 16 Villager’s Barbwire Bob column praised Jay Davidson and independently owned community banks.
Joneen Mackenzie reports the National Alliance for Relationship and Marriage Education summit.
Joneen Mackenzie writes that self-confidence is quiet assurance, not arrogance, and that it is built, not born.
The July 9 Villager’s opinion page marked America’s 250th and Colorado’s sesquicentennial with a newspaper defense.
The July 2 Villager printed Tuesday-night preliminary results from Colorado’s June 30 primary.
Joneen Mackenzie writes that the difference between optimism and despair is whether people believe problems can be solved.
Bob Sweeney’s July 2 column walks Main Street in Central City and the mountain-town lodges still open.
The June 25 Villager cover reported the Village at Landmark groundbreaking with Mayor George Lantz and Century Communities.
In the June 25 Villager, Bob Sweeney calls the Village at Landmark groundbreaking a victory after Save Our Village.
Joneen Mackenzie writes that the hardest part of aging can be letting go of a house full of memories.
Freda Miklin reports Arapahoe County finished a detention-center expansion paid with American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Common Sense Institute’s June 9 panel, reported in the June 25 Villager, put a Republican and a Democrat on the 2026 session.
Freda Miklin’s June 25 briefs cover water-tax grants, Centennial Stadium, the FirstBank-PNC change, and obituaries.
Freda Miklin reports Phil Weiser and Michael Bennet on housing, Project 2025, and unaffiliated voters.
The June 18 Villager humor column marks Shrey Parikh’s Scripps National Spelling Bee win.
Bob Sweeney’s June 18 column ties America’s 250th to the postal reports a weekly newspaper still files.
The June 18 Villager cover featured the 2026 Le Bal class and pointed to Scottie Iverson’s inside spread.
Freda Miklin reports Greenwood Village’s May trash-policy vote and the Landmark condo exclusion fight.
The June 11 Villager reported Barbara Kirkmeyer, Scott Bottoms and Victor Marx at a 9News gubernatorial forum.
Joneen Mackenzie writes that the Success Sequence, not redistribution alone, changes poverty odds.
Bob Sweeney’s June 11 column marks the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in the anniversary year.
The June 11 Villager cover marked Cancer Survivor Month and pointed to Cancer League Hope Ball pages.
Joneen Mackenzie writes that adulting is not having all the answers; it is showing up when the Wi-Fi dies.
Bob Sweeney’s June 4 column marks a Denver showing of founding documents during America’s 250th year.
The June 4 Villager announced VOA Colorado’s June 20 Spirit Colorado festival in RiNo.