Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1925, a fire in the remote town of Marble tore through the Marble Mill, destroying half the structure. At the time, it was one of the largest marble finishing mills in the country, supplying stone for projects like the Colorado State Capitol, Denver’s Union Station, and the […]

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, an act of Congress authorized a U.S. Mint facility in Denver. Although it didn’t begin producing coins until 1906, the mint is now one of the largest coin producers in the world. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case over whether Colorado violated […]

Monday, April 20, 2026 Good Morning. On this day in 1999, students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold opened fire on fellow students, teachers, and staff at Columbine High School in Jefferson County, killing 14 people and wounding 21 others before taking their own lives. The search for a hunter who went missing in the Chaffee […]

Friday, April 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, the town of Estes Park was incorporated. Today, the town is one of Colorado’s premier resort spots, acting as a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park and a basecamp for visitors exploring the Rockies. How old is the oldest object you own? Vote in our Poll to […]

Thursday, April 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1874, Alfred Packer, a prospector who claimed to know the route through the San Juan Mountains, emerged from the wilderness alone. Packer later confessed to cannibalizing his companions after harsh winter conditions left the party stranded and on the brink of starvation. The highest paved road in […]

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2019, Colorado Avalanche rookie Cale Makar scored a playoff goal in his NHL debut, contributing to the Avs’ 6-2 victory over the Calgary Flames and a 2-1 series lead in their first-round matchup. Colorado would go on to win the series. Did you lose a sword? […]

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, Colorado’s plains were engulfed by a massive black cloud of dust—one of the decade’s worst dust storms, or “black blizzards,” causing blackout conditions across seven states. The storm would later be known as Black Sunday. Is there a pothole problem where you live? Hit reply to […]

Monday, April 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1970, an oxygen tank exploded aboard Apollo 13, and Denver native Jack Swigert, the command module pilot, radioed: “OK, Houston, we’ve had a problem here.” The crew survived against the odds, splashing down safely four days later. From a major Rockies ownership investment to a […]

Friday, April 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2004, the Denver Pioneers won the NCAA Division I men’s hockey national championship, defeating Maine 1-0 in the Frozen Four for their first title in 35 years. Llamas are doing some of the dirtiest jobs in Rocky Mountain National Park, hauling waste from backcountry toilets on […]

Thursday, April 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1851, Hispano farmers established the town of San Luis. Now 175 years old, it’s considered Colorado’s oldest continuously occupied town. Colorado’s past is showing up in new ways—from hands-on history projects to a growing conservation effort on the northern prairie. You can find these stories and more […]