Monday, March 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1814, John Evans, Colorado’s second territorial governor, was born in Waynesville, Ohio. A March storm dumped more than 20 inches of snow in parts of the high country. See the totals in our Top Stories. Did you get any snow where you live? Vote in […]

Friday, March 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, Colorado Territory’s first recorded avalanche fatality occurred southwest of Georgetown. Avalanches would come to pose a serious threat during the late 19th century as mining towns became more numerous in the mountains. Today in Top Stories, we examine how Palantir Technologies’ departure from Denver […]

Thursday, March 5, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, John Evans signed a charter creating the Colorado Seminary, a school that would eventually become the University of Denver. Early risers, amateur astronomers, and photographers across the state were treated to a total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon, in the predawn hours of […]

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2024, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of President Trump in Trump v. Anderson, reversing the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to exclude him from the presidential ballot and holding that states cannot disqualify federal candidates under the 14th Amendment. Have you ever been falsely accused of […]

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2009, Coloradans began celebrating 303 Day. Named after the 303 area code, which originally covered the entire state, the unofficial holiday is held every March 3 to honor Colorado’s culture and community pride. Big announcement: We’re launching The California Flyover on April 1! We’ve had our […]

Monday, March 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1933, President Herbert Hoover designated Black Canyon of the Gunnison as a national monument. The canyon is among the steepest, deepest, and narrowest in America, making it one of Colorado’s most distinctive natural wonders. A data-driven list of the 10 ugliest buildings in the U.S. ranks […]

Friday, February 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2009, Colorado’s oldest newspaper, Rocky Mountain News, published its final edition just 55 days shy of the paper’s 150th anniversary. Every winter, in a tradition dating to 1949, horsemen charge down Leadville’s historic Harrison Avenue, towing skiers through a high-speed obstacle course to vie for the best […]

Thursday, February 26, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1928, the Moffat Tunnel—a 6.2-mile-long railroad tunnel cutting through the heart of the Rocky Mountains—welcomed its first train. Envisioned by pioneer David Moffat in 1902, the tunnel provided a more direct route west from Denver, helping connect the city to Salt Lake City by overcoming the longstanding […]

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, the San Luis Valley became the site of Colorado’s newest post offices. Today, those same post offices are some of the state’s oldest. Human-bear conflicts saw another uptick in 2025, according to state wildlife officials, who warn that unsecured trash remains the leading cause of the run-ins. […]

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1879, the Denver Telephone Dispatch Company opened for business, becoming the city’s first telephone service just three years after Alexander Graham Bell patented the device. Did you know that the team that makes The Colorado Flyover also produces a national publication called The Flyover? Click here to sign up […]