THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1882, the first Denver & Rio Grande Railway (D&RG) train arrived in Grand Junction seven minutes before 5 p.m. The D&RG was built by William Jackson Palmer, a former Union cavalry general.  Today we’re highlighting where you can find cheap gas as Thanksgiving travel heats […]

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 2021, The Power of Horses exhibit opened at the History Colorado Center, showcasing the impact of horses on Colorado communities.  Today we’re covering Pepsi and Winkie, the Assistant Burrow Mascots at Colorado School of Mines. Cast your vote for your favorite Colorado mascot in our […]

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1932, Colorado State University’s fight song, the Aggie Fight Song, made its debut during a football game against the University of Utah.  Did you happen to see the mysterious string of lights in the sky over the weekend? The mystery is solved in our Top […]

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024 Good morning! On this date in 1939, American minimalist composer Tom Johnson was born in Greeley. His works include An Hour for Piano, The Four Note Opera, and Nine Bells.  Trump has tapped a Colorado-based CEO for Energy Secretary. Learn more in our Top Stories.  Learn more about today’s sponsor, Med-X, which […]

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1972, Denver officially withdrew its offer to host the 1976 Winter Olympics after Colorado voters rejected funding for the games in a statewide referendum. Mountain lions have flooded The Colorado Flyover today! Let’s see if you can spot all three items in today’s edition.  Did […]

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1976, the Natural Disaster Survey Report for the Big Thompson River flood was released. The Big Thompson River flood was one of the deadliest flash floods in Colorado’s history.  Explore iconic inventions that originated in the Centennial State, and find out which beloved Colorado restaurant is […]

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1869, the Denver Gas Company was officially incorporated. William N. Byers, owner of the Rocky Mountain News, along with Walter Scott Cheesman and other leading Coloradans, gathered in Denver and agreed to finance a local gas lighting company.  Last week’s big snowstorm has skiers in Colorado’s […]

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1880, a group of determined Buena Vista residents commandeered a locomotive to Granite to take back the county seat by forcibly removing county records and transporting them back to Buena Vista.  Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Colorado Flyover! From the Eastern Plains to […]

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1914, the first Colorado-based chapter of the American Red Cross was chartered. Today there are four chapters in Colorado that provide disaster relief, lifesaving skills, and support for military families.   Happy Veterans Day! Today we celebrate all of the brave men and women who served our […]

Monday, October 14, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 2019, the Virginia Women’s Monument was unveiled outside the state capitol. “Voices from the Garden” features life-size statues of historical figures and honors Commonwealth residents who broke ground on human rights, voting rights, education, and more. The Virginia Flyover is working to bring you news […]