The Colorado Flyover Gov. Jared Polis has requested a major disaster declaration from President Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support ongoing flood recovery efforts in southwestern Colorado. ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ […]

Friday, November 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2009, an autumn snowstorm dumped 3-15 inches of snow across northeast and north-central Colorado. A NASA satellite captured this true-color image of snow blanketing the state’s northeastern quadrant. Speaking of snow, Uber is teaming up with Colorado-based Vail Resorts for a new winter-only in-app feature: […]

Thursday, November 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1858, Montezuma Fuller, a prominent Fort Collins architect, was born in Nova Scotia. Fuller designed several now-historic buildings in and around Fort Collins, including the Montezuma Fuller House. Aurora borealis lit up the skies across the state Tuesday night. Reply to let us know if […]

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2024, the very first edition of The Colorado Flyover landed in a few thousand inboxes. Thanks to all of you, we’ve grown to nearly 100,000 subscribers! Take a look back at our debut edition, and if you enjoy today’s issue, share it with your Colorado […]

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1911, a historic cold snap known as the Great Blue Norther of Nov. 11, 1911, or 11/11/11, struck the Central United States. In Colorado, temperatures plunged as much as 70 degrees in 24 hours, with Cripple Creek reporting a low of -12°. On this Veterans […]

Monday, November 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 into law, designating the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. As if sailing around the world wasn’t hard enough, a Jefferson County man is preparing to do it solo, without stopping, through one […]

Friday, November 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1882, the strongest earthquake in Colorado history struck north of Estes Park. Dubbed “The Big One,” the estimated 6.6-magnitude quake could be felt in five states and caused damage that would total roughly $30 billion today. Beginning today, the Federal Aviation Administration will cut flights […]

Thursday, November 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2012, Colorado voters passed Amendment 64, making Colorado and Washington the first two states to legalize recreational marijuana. You can find the results of Colorado’s 2025 elections in our Top Stories. Did you turn in a ballot this year? Let us know in our Poll. ✈️ […]

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2024, a slow-moving, four-day storm swept into the state, dropping historic amounts of snow on portions of the Eastern Plains. Colorado’s 2025 election took place yesterday, with voters weighing in on school meal funding, local mayoral races, and a range of community issues. See live election […]

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1916, Ruth Handler, toy industry magnate and inventor of the Barbie doll, was born in Denver. Today is Election Day in Colorado. Find out everything you need to know about this off-year election cycle in our Top Stories. A Gen Z worker’s request for time […]