Colorado diesel has reached a record $6.04/gallon, up from $3.58 a year ago. Regular gasoline is $4.37, up from $3.24. In just one year: 🚛 Diesel: up nearly 69% ⛽ Regular gas: up about 35% The Iran war and disruption to global oil supplies have contributed to sharply higher fuel prices. Crude oil is around $100/barrel, and continued disruption around the Strait of Hormuz is keeping pressure on energy markets. And $6 diesel affects far more than truck drivers. Diesel powers m

This endorsement is especially meaningful. Congressman Joe Neguse grew up in Highlands Ranch and attended ThunderRidge High School in the Douglas County School District. He knows our schools, our neighborhoods, and our community firsthand. I’m honored to have his endorsement for Colorado State Senate District 30. But endorsements alone won’t win this election. People will—and I need your help. 🚪 Join Me Canvassing This Saturday! 📅 Saturday, September 19 • 10:00 AM 📍 Highla

Colorado has a proud labor history. Generations of working people helped build our state and fought for safer workplaces, fair pay, reasonable hours, and the dignity that comes from an honest day’s work. Today, I’m grateful to spend time listening to and learning from South Metro Professional Firefighters, Douglas County Teachers, and working people across Colorado, including members of the Colorado AFL-CIO, SEIU Local 105, and Colorado Professional Fire Fighters. Here in #Do

Honored to join Douglas County School District Board President Susan Meek, Director Brad Geiger, educators, families, and community members for today’s Topping Out & Beam Signing Ceremony for Elementary School 51. Funded by the voter-approved 2024 DCSD Bond, the new school will have capacity for up to 750 students and is scheduled to open for the 2027–28 school year. This school will give Sterling Ranch families a neighborhood option close to home, helping students spend less

If the air looks hazy or smells smoky, you’re not imagining it. Smoke from multiple wildfires, combined with elevated ozone levels, has significantly reduced air quality across the Front Range. Colorado is currently managing about half a dozen major active wildfires that have burned more than 161,000 acres. On Monday, Denver ranked as the most polluted major city in the U.S. in IQAir’s rankings. On July 6, Denver’s AQI peaked at 129 (Code Orange). The forecast for July 7 rema

If you live in Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Sterling Ranch, Roxborough Park, or the Village at Castle Pines, your State Senate District 30 ballot should be arriving this week. The latest economic data is concerning. Inflation has risen to 4.2%, energy prices are up 23.5%, food prices continue to climb, and housing costs remain a challenge for many families. These aren’t just numbers. They affect the cost of groceries, gas, healthcare, housing, and retirement. As

As my service on the STEM School Highlands Ranch (STEM) Board comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on a journey that began long before I joined the Board. My connection to STEM dates back to 2008, when I served on the Douglas County School District Accountability Committee. I was part of the team that reviewed and recommended approval of STEM’s original application. Years later, as a Douglas County School Board Director, I also had the opportunity to participate in revie

As Douglas County leaders weigh public safety decisions ahead of the July 4 holiday, including whether professional fireworks displays are appropriate under current conditions, another important drought-related issue is coming before local government. Colorado is experiencing one of its driest starts to the year in recent memory. Historically low snowpack, worsening drought conditions, dry vegetation, and elevated wildfire risk have prompted state and local agencies to take a

Most of us love celebrating the 4th of July. Fireworks are part of a long American tradition that brings families and communities together. But Douglas County also knows firsthand how quickly conditions can turn dangerous during drought season. Less than a year ago, a fireworks-related fire near Stonegate showed how rapidly dry vegetation can ignite after a fireworks malfunction: https://youtu.be/JWp5F1jrMu8?si=tRPYpwMvibtjgI4B Douglas County currently remains under Stage 1 F

The latest report shows United States inflation climbed to 3.8% in April 2026, the highest level in nearly 3 years. Rising gasoline and energy costs tied to the Iran conflict are major drivers. As of May 2026, national average gas prices have climbed to about $4.55/gallon — up from roughly $3.12 on Inauguration Day in January 2025. Today, the average Colorado household is estimated to spend more than $20,000 more per year on necessities compared to pre-COVID levels. Colorado