Riot House Legal Brawl Fizzles as Denver Developers Walk, LoDo Hot Spot Still Dark
A long-simmering lawsuit over unpaid work at the shuttered Riot House bar in Denver's LoDo ended quietly on July 17, when a judge dismissed the case and effectively cleared the developers named in the complaint of liability. The Market Street party spot is still closed, the building still empty, and the future of the h
Colorado seniors who missed July’s property-tax exemption can file late through August 15
Colorado homeowners who qualify for the senior homestead property tax exemption but failed to submit their applications by July 15 still have a narrow window to act. Late filings are accepted from July 16 through August 15 under deadlines set by Senate Bill 26-046, which aligned the regular and late application dates i
Every opening and closing this week: Two new sushi spots surface
It was a slow week on the openings-and-closings front, but not an uneventful one, with the biggest news coming from McGregor Square as Carmine’s says “arrivederci” to downtown. But it’s also nice to see a shuttered Colfax establishment refilled with new tenants so quickly. Here’s all...
This Cozy Pizza Joint in Colorado Will Make You Forget All About the Chains
The best neighborhood pizzerias have a way of making you feel like a regular, even on your first visit. Amici’s Pizzeria & Italian in Wheat Ridge has earned that reputation by serving handcrafted pizzas, hearty Italian classics, and homemade desserts in a warm, family-friendly setting where comfort comes naturally.
You can hold tarantulas at Colorado’s Butterfly Pavilion again — just not Rosie
For 30 years, the deal was simple: You go to the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, you walk through the tropical conservatory, you look at the butterflies, and then — if […]
RTD budget proposals could eliminate most transit service in Broomfield
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — The Regional Transportation District’s effort to close a looming budget gap could eliminate much of Broomfield’s already limited public transportation network, affecting residents who rely on it to reach jobs, medical appointments, shopping and housing. The same budget proposals have drawn attention
Denver moved people indoors. Now it needs to move them forward
Walk through downtown Denver today and the change from just a few years ago is hard to miss. The large homeless encampments that once dominated sidewalks, parks and underpasses have largely disappeared. Blocks that were once filled with tents, trash and disorder are clearer and more usable. For a city...
Golden’s Clear Creek draws crowds despite low water levels this summer
Clear Creek in Golden is packed despite low water levels. Here's what visitors need to know before heading out to beat the heat.
This Colorado Farm Grows Huge Sunflower Fields You Can Visit, And All It Asks...
Your camera roll needs new material, and your soul could use some sunshine. A Colorado farm has quietly solved both problems in one golden swoop. Every summer, its fields erupt into thousands of sunflowers standing taller than you. The rows stretch out with mountain views photobombing in the best way.
Today, Saturday! Foothills Animal Shelter 50th Birthday Bash: Free Lunch, Tours & Half-Off Adoptions
For five decades, Foothills Animal Shelter has proudly stood as Jefferson County’s only full-service animal shelter, serving thousands of pets and people every year. On Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the community is invited to the annual Shelter Showcase. This year, it celebrates the 50th anniversary

















