Denver weather: Dense fog advisory and rain showers Monday
It’s sweater weather! More gloomy, fall weather with stormy skies and chilly temperatures are expected Monday. A dense fog advisory is in effect from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. MDT from Denver to southern Weld County and parts of I-70 east, particularly near DIA, the weather service said in a post on X. Areas of […]
Museum of Art Fort Collins opens new exhibition focusing on financially accessible fine art
“Every artist needs a cheap line,” said Lynn Boland, executive director of the Museum of Art Fort Collins, quoting artist John Baldessari. Boland, alongside curator and art appraiser Katherine McQueen, curated the Art and Access: New Directions in Prints and Multiples exhibition with the goal of emphasizing the accessibility of contemporary art. The exhibition, which will be open until Jan. 3, 2027, displays prints and multiples in a variety of mediums by world-famous artists, including Banksy,
Denver tiny home community switches to ‘substance-free’ model
From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Denver one of a kind, Westword is there. Help us raise $50,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. Big changes are in store for the La Paz micro-community in the shelter’s...
Colorado Open Enrollment Nov. 1: Denver Residents Face 10% Average 2027 Health Insurance Increase
DENVER — Open enrollment for 2027 health insurance begins Sunday, Nov. 1, giving Colorado residents an opportunity to compare plans, review premiums and determine whether they qualify for financial assistance.
Colorado Winter Weather Advisory Nov. 2: Up to 8 Inches of Snow
Denver, CO – A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of Colorado's high country Monday, November 2, as an approaching storm system brings accumulating snowfall, gusty winds and potentially hazardous travel conditions across mountain passes through late Monday night.
No driver, no ticket: Denver looks to close Waymo loophole
A driverless car can run a stop sign, speed or enter a closed street in Denver without receiving a traffic ticket — a loophole city officials are exploring how to close as autonomous vehicles begin navigating the city’s streets. Not so for motorists behind the wheel of vehicles equipped with automated driving technology, such as […]
Potatopalooza giveaway in Denver works to cut down on food waste and cost
Nonprofit We Don’t Waste is inviting the public to pickup 80,000 pounds of potatoes for free. A spokesperson for the nonprofit tells Denver7 they’re trying to cut down on food waste and food costs for families ahead of the holidays.
Colorado is considering a sheriff’s proposal to lead backcountry search and rescue
The plan for Colorado Parks and Wildlife to take a larger role in backcountry search and rescue has been paused to consider a new proposal that would put a county sheriff in charge of coordinating large-scale, multiagency missions. When Colorado Parks and Wildlife in March announced an overhaul of the...
PSD Board of Education votes to close 4 schools, consolidate 2 alternative high schools
The Poudre School District Board of Education approved a list of school closures and consolidations last week, all of which will take place over the course of the 2027-28 and 2028-29 school years. Some school closures were delayed via amendments, and PSD’s mountain schools were completely removed from the list.
Rescuers help couple stranded after vehicle gets stuck in mud
A couple was rescued after their vehicle became stuck in mud on 6.3 Road near Gateway on Oct. 21. According to Mesa County Search and Rescue (MCSAR), after becoming stranded, the couple had begun to walk toward the highway with steady rain falling and temperatures in the mid-40s. Mesa County Search and Rescue members went […]
