Man sentenced for fatal shooting at Wheat Ridge cemetery in 2024
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — A man will spend nearly two decades in prison for a shooting in a Wheat Ridge cemetery that killed another man in 2024. Ryan Trujillo-Falcon, 24, was sentenced on Friday to 16 years in the Department of Corrections. He pleaded guilty to second-degree assault that caused injury with a deadly...
Rockies Eclipse Outlook 2026: High Elevation Favors “Blood Moon”
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Denver, CO – Skywatchers across the Rocky Mountain region will be among the better-positioned Americans to watch the most dramatic eclipse of 2026, with higher elevation and typically clearer skies giving...
Reader: Aldi Coming Is Amazing News for Colorado!
After many hungry years in this state, Trader Joe’s finally came to Colorado in 2014…but it has never had an Aldi, the global discount grocery-store chain that’s popular in the Midwest and Southeast. That will soon change: The company has announced plans to open more than 180...
The 7 Best Sandwich Shops in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder is a sandwich lover’s paradise. Whether you’re craving classic deli flavors, creative subs, or fresh organic options, this vibrant Colorado town delivers big on lunchtime satisfaction. After reviewing the latest local reviews, food guides, and community favorites, here are the top 7 sandwich shops in Boulder...
Denver/Boulder Weather: Light Snow Tonight into Early Monday Across Colorado
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Denver, Colo. — A period of light winter weather is expected across portions of northern Colorado tonight into early Monday, according to the National Weather Service Denver/Boulder. Bands of mainly light...
Boulder’s Best Pizza for Every Type of Pizza Lover
Friday night in Boulder doesn’t belong to just one kind of pizza. Some people want a fast slice and a walk through downtown. Others want a wood-fired pie, a late-night classic, or a relaxed place to sit and talk. Boulder’s pizza scene works because it doesn’t force one definition of “best.” Instead, it offers...
Denver’s venerable Florence Crittenton school: A goal of healthy, self-sufficient futures
For a first-time visitor, there is a lot to process at 96 South Zuni Street in Denver. The seemingly omnipresent kinetic energy and stimulation can best be described as electric. On this particular mid-December Thursday, there are no fewer than 20 volunteers from the American Waterworks Association – many of...
As upgrades to Broomfield’s water systems continue, some residents remain critical a year after...
Nearly a year after Broomfielders saw a 50% increase in their water bills, the city continues to work toward updating its infrastructure, but some residents are concerned about more increases with “no end in sight.”. The 50% increase that took effect January 2025 was alarming for some residents and...
CenturyLink says copper theft led to southeast Denver phone outages
Some residents and businesses in southeast Denver were without landline phone service for more than a week, leaving many frustrated by what they described as a lack of communication from service provider CenturyLink.
5 Cars That Work at Denver Altitude vs 5 That Lose Power Noticeably
Denver is famous for two things: beautiful mountain scenery and thin air. That thin air is not just a fun trivia fact, it actually affects how your car performs every day. Denver sits around 5,280 feet above sea level, and as you go higher into the Rockies, elevation climbs quickly. At these altitudes, there is less...

















