Monday, August 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1995, Dearfield, a ghost town east of Greeley, was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Admission to all 43 of our state’s parks is free of charge today in honor of Colorado’s 149th birthday. With so many to choose from, we’re curious: which […]

Friday, August 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1876, Colorado entered the Union, becoming the 38th U.S. state. Colorado is known as the Centennial State because it achieved statehood 100 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Looking for a way to celebrate Colorado’s 149th birthday? Here’s a list of things […]

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1909, American novelist John Fante was born in Denver. Fante is best known for his 1939 novel Ask the Dust, which follows an Italian-American from Colorado—Fante’s alter ego—struggling to make it as a writer in Depression-era Los Angeles. Ski season is just about wrapping up, […]

Monday, April 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2007, the Colorado Rapids debuted, playing their first-ever game at the newly opened Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and securing a 2-1 victory over the visiting D.C. United. After the April snowstorm that put a damper on the Rockies’ home opener, we’re in store for some […]

Friday, January 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1999, the Denver Broncos won Super Bowl XXXIII, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-19 in John Elway’s MVP farewell game. The 1998 Broncos, one of the franchise’s best teams, went 14-2, with Terrell Davis rushing for over 2,000 yards.   We’ve got some big wins in […]

Thursday, January 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1956, Denver’s first public television station, KRMA-TV, began broadcasting. It was the 18th educational television station in the United States. The first “live” 15-minute program was Thimble Theatre, hosted by Earl Reum, a teacher, and his puppet friends.   With snow in the forecast for the southern […]

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1877, Routt County was created out of the western portion of Grand County. It was named in honor of John Long Routt, the last territorial and first state governor of Colorado.  The 2025 Colorado Brewer’s Cup medals have been awarded. Explore the winners in our Top […]

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1940, after two years of planning and construction, Winter Park opened as Colorado’s largest ski area, featuring the state’s first T-bar. The grand opening drew a crowd of over 10,000 people, with Governor Ralph Carr delivering a speech and Denver Mayor Ben Stapleton also in attendance.  […]

Monday, January 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2022, the Denver Broncos hired Nathaniel Hackett, the Green Bay Packers’ offensive coordinator, to replace head coach Vic Fangio. Hackett’s tenure lasted just 15 games, making it the shortest of any non-interim head coach in franchise history. Don’t miss today’s Et Cetera section, where Colorado […]

Friday, January 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1884, the Jokerville Mine in Crested Butte experienced a methane gas explosion that killed 59 miners, becoming the third-deadliest mine disaster in Colorado history.  Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton has launched Sutton Sours—candy inspired by his love for sour sweets. Learn more in Business. Plus, […]