Friday, February 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1894, the Western Federation of Miners began a five-month strike in what became known as the Cripple Creek miners’ strike. It resulted in a union victory, and is notable for being the only time in U.S. history a state militia was deployed in support of […]

Thursday, February 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1874, Greenwood County was dissolved, and its territory was divided between Elbert and Bent Counties. At the time, Bent County encompassed a significant portion of southeastern Colorado. In 1889, Bent County attained its current borders after being partitioned to create Cheyenne, Lincoln, Kiowa, Otero, and Prowers […]

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1880, The Fairplay Flume, a Park County newspaper founded in 1879, reported rumors of “rich discoveries of placer and gold quartz diggings” in the Blue Mountains, about 170 miles southwest of Rico.  Colorado lawmakers have introduced a bill aiming to raise the minimum legal age to purchase […]

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1889, the Lafayette Post Office was established in a town of just 400 people. Originally located in the 400 block of East Simpson Street, it served the community for decades before home delivery began in 1956 when the population reached 2,000.  Check out the four […]

Monday, February 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1873, Fort Collins was incorporated. It was named after Lt. Colonel William O. Collins, who led the 6th Ohio Cavalry along the Overland Trail. The town grew into a prosperous agricultural community, driven by irrigation, railroads, and the establishment of the State Agricultural College—now Colorado […]

Friday, January 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1999, the Denver Broncos won Super Bowl XXXIII, defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-19 in John Elway’s MVP farewell game. The 1998 Broncos, one of the franchise’s best teams, went 14-2, with Terrell Davis rushing for over 2,000 yards.   We’ve got some big wins in […]

Thursday, January 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1956, Denver’s first public television station, KRMA-TV, began broadcasting. It was the 18th educational television station in the United States. The first “live” 15-minute program was Thimble Theatre, hosted by Earl Reum, a teacher, and his puppet friends.   With snow in the forecast for the southern […]

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1877, Routt County was created out of the western portion of Grand County. It was named in honor of John Long Routt, the last territorial and first state governor of Colorado.  The 2025 Colorado Brewer’s Cup medals have been awarded. Explore the winners in our Top […]

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1940, after two years of planning and construction, Winter Park opened as Colorado’s largest ski area, featuring the state’s first T-bar. The grand opening drew a crowd of over 10,000 people, with Governor Ralph Carr delivering a speech and Denver Mayor Ben Stapleton also in attendance.  […]

Monday, January 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2022, the Denver Broncos hired Nathaniel Hackett, the Green Bay Packers’ offensive coordinator, to replace head coach Vic Fangio. Hackett’s tenure lasted just 15 games, making it the shortest of any non-interim head coach in franchise history. Don’t miss today’s Et Cetera section, where Colorado […]