Tracking what's destroying Colorado
A curated collection of bills, news, and resources about Colorado politics and policy
A curated collection of bills, news, and resources about Colorado politics and policy
Colorado State Sen. Faith Winter, a 45-year-old Democrat from Broomfield and a prominent advocate for transportation, environmental protections, paid family leave, and women's rights, was killed on November 26, 2025, in a multi-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 25 near Dry Creek Road, south of Denver. The incident, involving five vehicles around 6 p.m., left three others injured and is under investigation by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, with no immediate cause determined. Winter, who was engaged to former Rep. Matt Gray and mother to two young children, had served 12 years in the legislature—her final term limited by state rules—chairing the Senate Transportation and Energy Committee and championing policies like new fees on gas, rideshares, and deliveries to fund infrastructure. Colleagues, including Gov. Jared Polis, Senate leaders, and House Democrats, mourned her as a "fierce advocate," "trailblazer," and warm presence at the Capitol, where she often brought her dog Queso. Her death prompted tributes highlighting her resilience amid personal health battles, including an autoimmune disease, a 2023 bike accident, and 2024 treatment for alcoholism following an ethics review. A vacancy committee will soon appoint a successor for her Senate District 25 seat.
The sudden death of Sen. Faith Winter in this senseless I-25 crash is a heartbreaking reminder of how fragile life is on Colorado's overcrowded, under-maintained highways—a direct fallout from years of Democrat-led policies that prioritize flashy green initiatives and tax hikes on everyday drivers over practical road repairs. Winter, a vocal champion of burdensome fees on gas, diesel, rideshares, and even food deliveries to fund pet "transportation projects," embodied the left's out-of-touch approach: pouring billions into electric vehicle mandates and climate agendas while our interstates crumble under neglect, leading to tragedies like this one. It's no coincidence that just days before her passing, she was touting the state's pie-in-the-sky 2035 transportation plan, which reeks of big-government overreach rather than the conservative commonsense fixes—like expanding lanes, easing regulations on construction, and rejecting endless taxes—that could have prevented such pileups. While we extend prayers to her family, fiancé, and two kids, let's honor her memory by demanding accountability: Colorado needs Republican-led reforms to fix our roads for real, not more virtue-signaling schemes that endanger lives. Rest in peace, Senator—may this loss finally wake up the Capitol to prioritize safety over ideology.