What was once the home of Colorado’s longest-running daily newspapers could soon become a central location for the state’s ski resort and outdoor companies. At least, that’s what city and state leaders hope for it to be.
Alterra Mountain Co. is moving its headquarters to Upper Downtown after considering leaving Colorado for Salt Lake City and sparking city and state leaders to give the company millions in incentives to stay in Denver, according to several media reports citing unnamed sources.Alterra and the mayor’s office did not respond for comment.
The ski company behind the Ikon Pass is set to move from the River North Art District into the city-owned building once home to the Denver Post at 101 W. Colfax Ave., across the street from the historic Civic Center Park. Mayor Mike Johnston and Gov. Jared Polis are set to make an announcement on the “future of the outdoor recreation economy in Colorado” at the building Thursday morning, according to a news release…