Colorado Parks and Wildlife updates rules to allow ranchers to kill wolves that are attacking “working dogs”
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has updated its rules to allow ranchers to kill wolves that are actively attacking “working dogs.”
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Four years after completion, a RiNo office building is still empty
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The five-story, 170,000-square-foot building at 3600 Brighton Blvd. had no tenants when Haselden and his partners sold it to San Francisco-based Shorenstein Properties.
Interstate 70 closed between Parachute, Rifle for brush fire
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Interstate 70 is closed in both directions between Parachute and Rifle for a brush fire, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.
Rockies’ German Marquez placed on injured list with right elbow inflammation following first start of season
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After making his first start of the season on July 14 in New York in his return from Tommy John surgery, the Rockies placed the right-hander on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right elbow inflammation.
Five Weeknight Dishes: The (quick) dinners I wait all year to make
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Which foods make your summer? Mango with chile and lime? A tomato sandwich? Peach pie? Consider this a reminder to add bucket-list dishes to a dinner plan very soon.
More RTD “slow zones” added as summer repairs move forward
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Regional Transportation District officials will add 10 mph speed restrictions on several light rail lines as summer construction progresses, the agency said Monday.
As Trevor Story returns to Coors Field for first time since signing with Red Sox, injury-riddled shortstop remains confident he can regain old form
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Trevor Story is still waiting to show the Red Sox who he really is.
Keeler: Trevor Story returned to Denver, but it was Rockies fan, transplant survivor who rocked Coors Field
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For Williams, each day is better than the last, a chain of blessings that runs across three time zones, 25 years and two hearts.
Sam Hilliard’s clutch homer, Ezequiel Tovar’s walk-off send Rockies to win over Red Sox in 12 innings
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The Rockies won as a visitor in their own ballpark on Monday at Fenway Park West.
Philip Morris International picks Aurora for ZYN nicotine pouch plant
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Philip Morris International has selected Aurora for a new manufacturing plant making its popular ZYN nicotine pouches, a product marketed to people wanting to stop smoking and chewing tobacco.
Colorado high school and college players selected in 2024 MLB Draft
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There were 12 players with ties to Colorado high schools or colleges taken in the 2024 MLB Draft.
Broncos, RG Quinn Meinerz agree to four-year, $80 million extension with $45 million in guarantees, per sources
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Quinn Meinerz and the Broncos agreed to a massive four-year contract extension worth up to $80 million and including $45 million in guarantees, multiple sources confirmed to The Denver Post on Tuesday evening.
Nuggets Summer League impressions: Trey Alexander standing out, Jalen Pickett struggling
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Now that the first weekend of NBA Summer League is over, games throughout this week will probably feature less and less of the key rotation-caliber players.
Keeler: Derrick White proud to tick one box Chauncey Billups never did: repping Colorado, Denver at Summer Olympics
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While Chauncey Billups remains the standard here, forever the bar, it’s Derrick White who’ll bring Parker to Paris, quietly crafting a masterpiece of his own.
3 Massachusetts men indicted for armed robbery of cash courier transporting $430,000 for marijuana companies
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3 Massachusetts men indicted for armed robbery of cash courier transporting $430,000 for marijuana companies
Bucking the celebrity tequila fad, Boulder’s Suerte enlists a sharp-tongued rabbit comedian as its spokesanimal
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The tequila industry is saturated with celebrity-affiliated brands, and a bottle attached to a big name doesn’t necessarily equate to a quality product, said Suerte co-founder Laurence Spiewak.
Kroger-Albertsons merger could lead to sale of 91 stores across Colorado
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The stores that could close — mostly Safeways — are spread across the state, with several in metro Denver.
Man’s body found in John Martin Reservoir State Park in southeast Colorado
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff recovered a man’s body from John Martin Reservoir State Park in Bent County on Tuesday morning, the agency said in a news release.
Deion Sanders plans on “winning in every area” as coach, CU Buffs enter Big 12
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What makes coach Deion Sanders think the Buffs will improve? It starts with potential All-Americans in Shedeur Sanders, who could be the first quarterback taken in the 2025 draft, and two-way star Travis Hunter, a projected top-10 pick.
Castle Pines sued by landowner for stopping city’s first McDonald’s
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When McDonald’s was voted down, 5-2, just after midnight, the crowd cheered. But now the Cherry Pines City Council must deal with the legal fallout from its crowd-pleasing decision.
Mental health evaluation ordered in fatal Jeffco rock-throwing case after defense claims ADHD contributed to killing
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Joseph Koenig’s lawyers want to use evidence at his trial in the rock-throwing murder of Alexa Bartell that his ADHD contributed to his actions in the killing.
Advocacy leaders condemn reported hate speech directed at LGBTQ+ float at Montrose Fourth of July parade
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“That such behavior came from members of our own community is especially disheartening. This kind of conduct has no place in Montrose or anywhere else, and we condemn it in the strongest possible terms.”
Avett Brothers fan dies after “medical event” at Red Rocks show
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Bystanders started performing CPR before paramedics arrived to take the man to the hospital, but he did not survive, a sheriff’s office spokesperson said.
Kyle Freeland, Sam Hilliard lead Rockies to 6-5 win over Reds
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Veteran left-hander Kyle Freeland and center fielder Sam Hilliard power the Rockies’ 6-5 win over the Reds on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park.
Renck: The Sanders brothers look to live up to the hype
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Interviewing Shedeur Sanders and Shilo Sanders together at Wednesday’s Big 12 media day was equal parts informative and comedic. They definitely are brothers, even if Shilo made them seem more like the Wayans.
Quiz: How’s your Independence Day history?
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Test your knowledge of Independence Day history.
Westminster man secures posthumous Purple Heart in tribute to WWII veteran father
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“There was mention of everything else, like the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Force medals,” said Dick Olson, Richard’s son.
Opinion: This Fourth of July, let’s pledge to safeguard Coloradans’ liberties
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“The measures from within the state Capitol have begun to alienate Coloradans outside the Front Range creating a system of taxation without representation for my constituents.” — Ty Winter
Denver weather: Mostly clear skies ahead for Independence Day, slight chance of evening storms
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The Denver metro will see sunny skies for the Fourth of July with a slight chance of evening thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service at Boulder.
Denver airport to close some parking for maintenance
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Denver International Airport will close parts of the West Garage in phases between July 15 and Aug. 11, officials said in a news release Wednesday.
Letters: This Fourth of July, remember Juneteenth — the day all Americans were finally free
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“On this June 19, we honored the fight for equal rights for all … it should be important to all of us, as supporters of the freedom that we all enjoy together.” — Jim Welker, Loveland
Pilot lost engine before fatal Steamboat Springs crash
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Dan Dunn, 67-year-old pilot who died when his plane crashed in Steamboat Springs on June 17, was attempting to make an emergency landing after one of the plane’s engines failed, according to a preliminary NTSB report.
Colorado wildfire: Oak Ridge fire 25% contained, officials say
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Firefighters made significant progress containing the 1,191-acre Oak Ridge, which was sparked by lightning June 22 about three miles northwest of Beulah, but were bracing for hot and dry conditions, officials said Thursday.
Driver arrested in fatal hit-and-run at Colfax and Speer, police say
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The pedestrian, a woman who has not been publicly identified, was struck and killed around Speer Boulevard and Colfax Avenue, according to Denver police.
Who are you calling rudderless? Massachusetts cannabis regulator defends work on $7B industry
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The legal marijuana industry in Massachusetts made $7 billion in sales last year, and $1 billion of that came back to the Bay State in the form of taxes and fees.
These Denver neighborhoods have attracted cannabis businesses in a big way, but not much else
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In Denver neighborhoods that have a high concentration of cannabis businesses, it’s a struggle to secure other investments, including grocery stores, recreation centers and amenities like splash pads.
Trio of Avalanche stars among players added to 2025 4 Nations Face-Off rosters
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Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Mikko Rantanen were among the players named Friday morning to preliminary rosters for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off.
Odesza at Folsom Field ushers in a new concert era for CU Boulder
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“I think this is the start of something big,” Gottlieb said, noting that CU staff is excited to see what will happen in the next few summers.
Video of Colorado Springs police shooting shows suspect hitting woman with gun
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The man shot by Colorado Springs police officers while fleeing on foot earlier this month struck a woman across the face with a gun in the city’s downtown area, police said Thursday.
Vehicle fire shuts down eastbound I-70 near Floyd Hill
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Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed for a vehicle fire near Floyd Hill, Colorado Department of Transportation officials said.
Robert Kenney: Drier weather, changing climate make Xcel’s wildfire plan for Colorado worth the investment
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We look forward to working with the Commission and our communities as we continue this important wildfire mitigation work and appreciate the effort that will go into reviewing and evaluating this plan to protect our customers and communities.
Oak Ridge fire grows to 1,100 acres on U.S. Forest Service land in Pueblo County
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The lightning-sparked Oak Ridge fire in Pueblo County is burning on more than 1,100 acres of U.S. Forest Service land Friday morning.
3 more states could see marijuana legalization on November ballots
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The destigmatizing of marijuana use has advanced so far that even some conservative states have legalized it through legislative action.
Inspector General: ‘Urgent need’ for receiver to run Cannabis Control Commission
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Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro urged House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka to act before the end of this legislative session, after determining that “the agency’s statute lacks a clear leadership hierarchy with defined duties and responsibilities.”
Avalanche Journal: Assessing potential options for Colorado’s No. 24 pick, an “unreal asset”
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Avs need to leave Las Vegas with a potential impact player or immediate help
Colorado mountain lake with ties to Chief Niwot selling for $12.5 million
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Gold Lake has also served as a mining camp, girl’s camp, resort and mentoring center for young men since the 1800s.
“Chicken Window Happy Hours” a way for Denver neighbors to form bonds through urban farming
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Chickens, ducks, pygmy goats and bees are allowed in Denver backyards
Pro-charter PAC pours nearly $1 million into single Colorado State Board of Education primary
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The pro-charter political action committee has spent more than 20 times as much supporting Marisol Lynda Rodriguez as a union-backed group has put toward its opposition to Rodriguez.
Real estate shortage: Metro Denver has more than 70,000 “missing households”
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Even if population growth in metro Denver came to a screeching halt, the region would still need to add tens of thousands of new homes to cover a deficit that built up after a decade of under construction, according to an analysis from Zillow.
Colorado weather: 90-degree heat returns to Denver, afternoon thunderstorms over the plains
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A prolonged heatwave is moving in on Colorado as 90-degree weather returns Saturday and the potential for 100-degree weather emerges Monday.
