This story was originally published by Grist and is part of State of Emergency, a series exploring how climate disasters impact voting and politics. It was published with support from the CO2 Foundation. As the one-year anniversary of the 2021 Marshall fire approached, Kyle Brown was serving as a city councilman in Louisville, a Denver suburb … Read more
As Colorado’s universal preschool program moves into its second school year this month, officials are hoping to leave its rocky rollout in the rearview mirror. By the end of July, more than 31,000 4-year-olds matched with state-funded preschool providers for the coming year, according to the most recent data for the core program from the Colorado … Read more
Colorado teems with peaks including 58 fourteeners, more than 600 thirteeners, and 32 ski areas — it can be hard to remember that nearly half of the state is flatter and undulating. Born and raised here, that’s certainly been the case for me. But skirting either side of the rugged Rocky Mountains, the Centennial State … Read more
Colorado is more than beautiful mountains, windswept prairies, and arid deserts. It’s the stories of the people who came before us, of the triumphs and tragedies of life in the rugged frontier, of a state and nation going through growing pains. Life in the West was often a struggle, and some places represent our ingenuity … Read more
National parks are federally protected places for a reason — they’re beyond incredible. Colorado preserves some majorly captivating sites while offering an exciting line-up of recreational activities. Many guests are content with low-key offerings such as hiking, biking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and scenic driving. Some of us crave more. Thrill-seekers, read on. Time saver: A … Read more
Happy hour deals are like Batman signals to downtown Denver offices in the summer. On a Friday afternoon, when the sun is beaming down, and you’ve sent those last few emails at work, it’s easy to convince yourself that 3 p.m. is the new 5 p.m. Especially if you’re headed out to happy hour with … Read more
Jim Pittenger pulled up to Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs on his 10-year-old Harley Davidson last Tuesday, parked and walked through the front door. But instead of the usual exchange of greetings with employees, he said he felt “like a stranger in his own home.” Two weeks earlier, the 66-year-old announced on Facebook that he was … Read more
For a while there, it was touch and go for the buffet. While rumors of its death may have been greatly exaggerated, the past few years haven’t exactly been a boon for the more-is-more, AYCE category. (If you don’t know that that stands for all-you-can-eat, well, grab yourself some stretchy pants and head to Cinzetti’s, … Read more
The past 12 months have been an exciting time for skywatchers and stargazers. In October 2023, the path of a “ring of fire” eclipse clipped southern Colorado, visible from Mesa Verde National Park and its neighbors. Next came the April solar eclipse, which revved up enthusiasm for astrotourism even more despite Colorado not being among … Read more
LEFT: State Rep. Mike Weissman, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for an Aurora state senate seat, left, talks with Casey Henderson while canvassing in Aurora on Thursday, June 20, 2024. RIGHT: Idris Keith, Democratic candidate for the Colorado Senate, right, hands a flyer to Jason Fulton over Fulton’s dog Louis while canvassing in Aurora … Read more
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