Friday, July 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1869, U.S. Army soldiers and Cheyenne warriors fought in the Battle of Summit Springs south of present-day Sterling. Backed by Pawnee scouts and scout Buffalo Bill Cody, the Army won a decisive victory, effectively ending the era of armed Cheyenne resistance on the Colorado Plains. […]

Thursday, July 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1992, ultrarunners competed in the inaugural Hardrock 100 Endurance Run, a 100-mile, high-elevation race in the San Juan Mountains. Speaking of high elevation, Colorado cyclists are coming together for a two-day fundraising bike tour through the Rockies. Check out the details in Et Cetera. We’re sponsored […]

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2009, Joe Sakic retired after 20 NHL seasons with the Nordiques and then the Avalanche. A two-time Stanley Cup winner, his No. 19 jersey was retired later that fall. After two years and $19 million in upgrades, Rocky Mountain National Park’s largest campground is back […]

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1882, the first construction train reached Silverton. The rails were still two miles short on July 4, but locals threw a celebration anyway. Passenger service kicked off July 11, with ore shipments following on July 13. Arapahoe County deputies are swapping their black wool cowboy […]

Monday, July 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, construction began on the Hoover Dam, built to harness the Colorado River for flood control, irrigation, and power across the American Southwest. Colorado was one of seven states that helped forge the 1922 Colorado River Compact—a crucial agreement that cleared the way for the […]

Friday, July 4, 2025 Happy Independence Day! On this day in 1869, the small town of Deer Trail made history by hosting the world’s first organized rodeo. Whether you’re chasing fireworks or diving into Colorado’s best swim spots, check out our roundup below to find a fun and patriotic celebration in your neck of the woods. […]

Thursday, July 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1906, Jack Earle, an actor and sideshow performer known as “the world’s tallest man,” was born in Denver. Keep an eye on the sky—pop-up storms could crash the party this holiday weekend, but there’s still plenty of sizzle in the forecast. Get the full Fourth […]

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1875, vigilantes murdered Judge Elias Dyer in his courtroom in Granite. His assassination marked the culmination of the Lake County War. If you’re planning on driving this holiday weekend, you’re in luck—Colorado’s gas prices are cheaper than last summer. Still, experts recommend filling up now […]

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1891, the Broadmoor Casino opened in Colorado Springs. Though a fire destroyed the casino in 1897, the site later became home to The Broadmoor, a luxury resort that opened in 1918 and remains one of Colorado’s most iconic destinations. An exotic, shiny green beetle has […]

Monday, June 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1942, construction began on the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, a U.S. Army chemical weapons plant built northeast of Denver in what is now Commerce City. The White House donated a portrait of President Trump to the Colorado Capitol, filling the gap left by a previous one […]