Colorado’s 2025 Election Results

Coloradans voted in support of Propositions LL and MM, meaning the state will continue to fund free public school meals while increasing taxes on wealthy households to shore up the program’s revenue.

Denver’s flavored tobacco ban survived with strong voter support, as did the $950 million Vibrant Denver bond package, which included five measures that all passed by a wide margin.

As of Wednesday, a proposed 0.25% sales tax to boost child care funding in Garfield, Pitkin, and part of Eagle counties was winning decisively, while several lodging tax hikes on the Western Slope had mixed results.

Here are live results for the Front Range. To find more local results by county, click here.

Englewood Officer Arrested for Assault

A former Englewood police officer is facing second-degree assault and other charges for allegedly tasing and putting a man in a chokehold during an Oct. 8 traffic stop.

According to an arrest affidavit, Ryan Vasina pulled over Carlos Jose Rangel-Rincones, a Venezuelan national, for allegedly running a stop sign. The driver spoke little English, leading to some confusion.

Prosecutors say Vasina, frustrated by the language barrier, used excessive force on the driver despite his compliance, then arrested him on charges that were later dismissed.

Vasina, who has since been fired, turned himself in to Denver police on Monday. If convicted of felony assault, he faces a two- to eight-year sentence.

55-Foot Christmas Tree Arrives in Castle Rock

A massive, freshly cut Christmas tree has arrived at the Outlets at Castle Rock, setting the stage for the shopping mall’s annual Christmas tree lighting.

A flatbed truck hauled the 55-foot white fir all the way from Mount Shasta in Northern California, delivering it yesterday morning. See a video here.

The Outlets says it takes over a week to trim the tree, which is then decorated with more than 8,000 lights and 5,000 ornaments. Here’s what it’s looked like in the past.

The mall’s tree lighting event takes place Saturday, Nov. 15, with live music, a Santa Claus appearance, and fireworks. The tree will stay up the rest of the year.

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➤ Statewide: Flags in Colorado and nationwide were lowered to half-staff Tuesday to honor former Vice President Dick Cheney and will remain lowered until his interment. (More)

➤ Durango: Fort Lewis College’s student senate denied recognition of a proposed Turning Point USA chapter, sparking backlash and debates over free speech and campus politics. (See Details)

➤ Colorado Springs: Six people sustained minor injuries when an SUV crashed into a local King Soopers on Tuesday. Police say the crash appears to have been accidental. (More)

➤ Western Colorado: Authorities are searching for a missing 9-year-old California girl seen on Oct. 9 near the Colorado-Utah border during a road trip with her mother. (More)

➤ Weld County: The sheriff’s office is warning drivers about a scam involving “ghost cars”—vehicles that use cloned license plates to bypass tolls and leave victims with the bills. (See Details)

➤ DIA: Denver International Airport is inviting the public to take a survey about Peña Boulevard as it moves ahead with a five-year study of how to improve the congested corridor. (See Survey)

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➤ The Denver Broncos face off against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High tonight at 6:15 p.m. for Thursday Night Football. The Broncos are currently on a six-game winning streak, tied for the longest in the NFL this season. (How to Watch)

➤ Colorado football will start freshman quarterback Julian Lewis this weekend against West Virginia. When asked why he made the switch, head coach Deion Sanders simply replied, “Common sense.” (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Sanders was able to flip four-star football prospect Alex Ward from Alabama to the Buffs on Tuesday, the same day he lost a commitment from another four-star prospect, Emanuel Ruffin. (More)

➤ The Broncos reportedly reached out to the Miami Dolphins about acquiring wide receiver Jaylen Waddle before the trade deadline, but Miami’s asking price was “simply too high.” (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NBA | NHL | Soccer | NCAAF | NCAAM | NCAAW

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➤ The Mighty Argo Cable Car, a new gondola linking downtown Idaho Springs to the summit of Virginia Canyon Mountain Park, is on track to open in spring 2026. Specialists began splicing cables for the project on Monday. (See Video)

➤ The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about Centennial Medical Supplies after dozens of people reported receiving fraudulent bills. (See Details)

➤ Denver Water has approved spending $53 million to relocate some of its buildings from Burnham Yard, the future site of the new Broncos stadium. The Broncos have agreed to cover all costs associated with the relocation. (More)

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➤ Water World released a rendering of Summit Canyon, a new, outdoors-themed area of the park opening in the summer of 2026. (See Rendering)

➤ Polaris Elementary, a small school in downtown Denver, is the No. 1 elementary school in the state, according to a list by U.S. News & World Report. Schools in Lakewood, Aurora, Parker, and Fort Collins fill out the top five. (See List)

➤ The Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club is hosting ski movie screenings tonight, as well as on Nov. 13 and Nov. 21, in both Aspen and Carbondale to fundraise for the club’s youth programs. (See Details)

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Did you vote in this year’s coordinated election?

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2. No

Yesterday’s Results:

When does the Christmas season start?

1. After Thanksgiving: 29%
2. Dec. 1: 15%
3. Nov. 1: 14%
4. Mid-December: 14%
5. First snow: 14%
6. Other: 14%

What unforeseen obstacle halted construction on Peña Boulevard for several months in 1992?

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