Nederland approves purchase of Eldora Ski Resort
Nederland approved the purchase agreement of Eldora Mountain on Tuesday night, but the sale isn’t complete just yet. According to reporting from 9News, the town of Nederland’s board of trustees unanimously voted on Tuesday night to approve the purchase of Eldora Mountain. The purchase will cost around $120 million....
Big events and new businesses fuel Pearl Street momentum
With a new leader and a pair of marquee events on the horizon, downtown Boulder is betting that national attention can help reenergize the Pearl Street Mall and reset its post-pandemic trajectory. Why it matters: As one of the city's most recognizable landmarks and a major economic engine, a thriving...
Movies and TV shows casting in Denver
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Leaders will take voters’ pulse before sending rail to ballot
State and regional transportation leaders are laying the groundwork for a potential ballot measure that could help fund intercity passenger rail along Colorado’s Front Range, including a long-awaited route from Denver to Longmont. Speaking on Thursday at the 17th annual Commuting Solutions Legislative Breakfast,...
Colorado leaders, activists demand answers after deadly ICE shooting
Leaders and activists in Colorado are demanding answers after 37-year-old Renee Good was shot and killed during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
CU Boulder adopts rare dinosaur-era tree
The University of Colorado Boulder is now in possession of a rare Cretaceous period pine tree — until recently believed to have gone extinct 2 million years ago. Why it matters: Wally the Wollemi pine is a living link to a long-ago era — even if right now, it sort of looks like Charlie Brown's Christmas tree.
Jackknifed semi spills vanilla extract on Colorado’s I-70
A jackknifed semi spilled vanilla extract on I-70 in Wheat Ridge, west of Denver early Friday morning.
Denver Auditor: Office of Social Equity and Innovation risks mismanaging, or losing, taxpayer money
Denver’s Office of Social Equity and Innovation has yet to implement half of the 14 recommendations made by auditors in 2024, leaving the city and the Colorado Youth Detention Continuum Program at risk of misusing small-dollar funds. A follow-up report released by City Auditor Tim O’Brien on Thursday notes...
“Open Your Eyes”: Golden Triangle Residents, Businesses Tired of Hosting Efforts to Solve Homelessness
More than a hundred residents and business owners from Denver’s Golden Triangle area poured out their frustrations regarding crime and homelessness during a January 7 community meeting with city officials tasked with trying to solve those problems. The crowd was an impassioned mix of young and old, renters and...
Councilmembers mull ICE face mask ban
Two Denver City Council members are proposing a bill to ban federal law enforcement agents from wearing face masks during local operations. The big picture: Councilmembers Flor Alvidrez and Shontel Lewis are considering introducing a bill modeled after a California law currently facing a court challenge. Why it...
