Friday, March 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1876, Colorado’s constitutional convention finished drafting the Colorado Constitution. The document, which took 87 days to complete, went into effect on Aug. 1, 1876, when Colorado became the 38th state. St. Patrick’s Day is on Monday, but celebrations start as early as tomorrow morning, with […]

Thursday, March 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2019, Winter Storm Ulmer underwent bombogenesis—a process of storm intensification— as it ripped across Colorado. The cyclone blizzard set all-time records for low barometric pressure readings across the state. Spring break is on the way, and Denver International Airport is bracing for a seasonal travel […]

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2020, a promising Colorado Eagles hockey season came to an abrupt end with the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’ve ever gotten a ticket, you’ve probably been asked the question: “Do you know why I pulled you over?” In Colorado, that question could soon […]

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, Black Hawk Point was incorporated as the City of Black Hawk, becoming the Colorado Territory’s second incorporated city after Denver. First established as a mining camp during the Pikes Peak gold rush, Black Hawk would later undergo a “second gold rush” in the 1990s […]

Monday, March 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1922, Colorado’s first commercial radio broadcasting station was born. The station, KLZ, broadcast news bulletins, weather forecasts, children’s bedtime stories, and Sunday sermons. Later rebranded as “KLZ Radio,” it can be heard today on 560 AM. It’s not every day that you can find armadillos […]

Friday, March 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1859, Gold Hill miners established the Colorado territory’s first mining district in what is now Boulder County. Gold had been discovered months earlier in a nearby streambed, leading to a population boom that turned Gold Hill into Colorado’s first permanent mining town. Daylight saving time […]

Thursday, March 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, Colorado’s first recorded avalanche fatality occurred southwest of Georgetown. Avalanches would come to pose a serious threat during the late 19th century as mining towns became more numerous in the mountains. Today, we’re featuring two Colorado castles—the 16-story, roadside-wonder Bishop Castle in San Isabel National […]

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, John Evans signed a charter creating the Colorado Seminary. Founded just six years after the founding of Denver, the seminary would grow in tandem with the city to eventually become the University of Denver. Today marks the 10th annual Colorado Pint Day, a tradition […]

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2024, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of President Trump in Trump v. Anderson, reversing the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to exclude Trump from the presidential ballot and holding that states cannot determine eligibility for federal office. Skijoring originated as a mode of travel in […]

Monday, March 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2009, Coloradoans began celebrating 303 Day. Named after Denver’s old 303 area code, the unofficial holiday is celebrated every Mar. 3 in honor of Colorado’s vibrant culture and history. Denver International Airport turned 30 years old on Friday. Check out Et Cetera to peruse 30 photos documenting […]