Friday, June 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2006, Luis Jiménez, creator of Denver International Airport’s Blue Mustang sculpture—often nicknamed “Blucifer”—died in his studio when a section of the sculpture came loose and pinned him, severing an artery in his leg. From the rodeo to the Renaissance Festival, there’s plenty to do this […]

Thursday, June 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2023, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in five games to secure the franchise’s first-ever NBA championship. With its Wild West history, it’s no surprise that Colorado is the final resting place of multiple famous criminals. Read about the buried outlaws and where you can […]

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2013, the Royal Gorge Fire began near Cañon City. Though the fire burned over 3,200 acres and destroyed 48 of the 52 buildings in the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, the iconic suspension bridge remained mostly unscathed—only 32 wooden planks were damaged. You probably remember […]

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1996, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Florida Panthers in a four-game sweep to win their first-ever Stanley Cup. It may feel like summer, but Colorado’s homegrown summer produce isn’t quite ready. Find out when it will hit the shelves in our Top Stories. Which state […]

Monday, June 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2012, evacuations began as the High Park Fire spread rapidly west of Fort Collins, becoming one of the most destructive wildfires in state history. Speaking of wildfires, Boulder is curbing fire risk with the help of an unlikely ally: local cattle. Read more in our […]

Friday, June 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, the Jefferson Territory—a legally unrecognized, provisional territory in the Pikes Peak mining region—officially disbanded, ending its two-year existence by yielding to the new Colorado Territory. From late-season skiing and free fishing to the Taste of Fort Collins and Denver’s Greek Festival, there’s plenty to […]

Thursday, June 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1911, lawmakers adopted the official state flag of Colorado. The colors are said to symbolize Colorado’s landscape: blue for the sky, white for the snow-capped Rockies, gold for the sunshine, and red for the earth. A Colorado Springs family is asking the public to help […]

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2004, Marvin Heemeyer, a disgruntled muffler shop owner in Granby, went on a rampage with a self-modified armored bulldozer. He demolished 13 buildings, including the town hall, a concrete plant, and local businesses, in what became known as the Killdozer rampage. Expert Colorado kayakers went […]

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1921, a cloudburst in Pueblo led to the worst flood in city history. Intense, days-long rain caused the Arkansas River to swell as high as 24.5 feet, inundating the city’s downtown and leaving between 150 and 250 people dead. The Justice Department has filed a […]

Monday, June 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1997, a Denver jury found Timothy McVeigh guilty of all 11 charges in the Oklahoma City Bombing. What’s in a name? People named Ryan are joining forces to break a world record at Coors Field. Meanwhile, Denver’s RiNo district is asking the public to help […]