# Melat Kiros gets a challenge from the middle, new requirements for ‘assault weapons,’ where did the Lace House go?

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Podcast: [Colorado Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/colorado-today-7218682)
Published: 2026-08-03T11:00:00+00:00
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Independent Shimon Blau has gathered enough signatures to be on the ballot to represent Denver in Congress, running against surprise Democratic primary winner Melat Kiros. What are his policies, and why did he enter the race? Then, new requirements for people buying high-powered rifles and shotguns took effect over the weekend, but what do they mean for Coloradans? Plus, we track down what happened to one of the oldest structures in Colorado. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org . Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members . Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Stina Sieg on the procession to honor Nathan Matthews CPR’s Ryan Warner’s interview with Shimone Blau CPR’s Elaine Tassy on what happened to the Lace House This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Rae Solomon, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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