Friday, February 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1883, Mesa County was created from a portion of Gunnison County. The new county was named for the many broad, flat-topped mountains, or mesas, found within its borders—including Grand Mesa, the largest flat-top mountain in the world. In today’s edition, we’re looking at the unique […]

Thursday, February 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1982, authorities apprehended serial killer Tom Luther in the town of Breckenridge. Released in 1993, he would go on to commit a string of violent crimes before being captured a second time and sentenced to 48 years in prison for second-degree murder. A mid-February storm […]

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1837, renowned painter Thomas Moran was born. Famous for his stunning depictions of Western landscapes—like Chasm of the Colorado—Moran is prominently featured in the Rocky Mountain School of Art. In today’s Top Stories, we’re diving into upcoming construction and detours for travelers leaving Denver International […]

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1870, the Colorado Territory passed its first wildlife protection laws, codifying its commitment to preserving native fish and birds. President Trump says he has directed the U.S. Treasury to halt penny production, citing costs that now exceed their value—a decision that would affect the Denver Mint, […]

Monday, February 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1859, a group of prospectors established the Boulder City Town Company after discovering gold in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The settlement, which was named for the high number of boulders found in local streams, would later become the city of Boulder. In today’s […]

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 […]