Friday, April 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, the town of Estes Park was incorporated. Today, the town is one of Colorado’s premier resort spots, acting as a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park and a basecamp for visitors exploring the Rockies. How old is the oldest object you own? Vote in our Poll to […]

Thursday, April 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1874, Alfred Packer, a prospector who claimed to know the route through the San Juan Mountains, emerged from the wilderness alone. Packer later confessed to cannibalizing his companions after harsh winter conditions left the party stranded and on the brink of starvation. The highest paved road in […]

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2019, Colorado Avalanche rookie Cale Makar scored a playoff goal in his NHL debut, contributing to the Avs’ 6-2 victory over the Calgary Flames and a 2-1 series lead in their first-round matchup. Colorado would go on to win the series. Did you lose a sword? […]

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, Colorado’s plains were engulfed by a massive black cloud of dust—one of the decade’s worst dust storms, or “black blizzards,” causing blackout conditions across seven states. The storm would later be known as Black Sunday. Is there a pothole problem where you live? Hit reply to […]

Monday, April 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1970, an oxygen tank exploded aboard Apollo 13, and Denver native Jack Swigert, the command module pilot, radioed: “OK, Houston, we’ve had a problem here.” The crew survived against the odds, splashing down safely four days later. From a major Rockies ownership investment to a […]

Friday, April 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2004, the Denver Pioneers won the NCAA Division I men’s hockey national championship, defeating Maine 1-0 in the Frozen Four for their first title in 35 years. Llamas are doing some of the dirtiest jobs in Rocky Mountain National Park, hauling waste from backcountry toilets on […]

Thursday, April 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1851, Hispano farmers established the town of San Luis. Now 175 years old, it’s considered Colorado’s oldest continuously occupied town. Colorado’s past is showing up in new ways—from hands-on history projects to a growing conservation effort on the northern prairie. You can find these stories and more […]

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1909, American novelist John Fante was born in Denver. Fante is best known for his 1939 novel Ask the Dust, which follows an Italian-American from Colorado struggling to make it as a writer in Depression-era Los Angeles. Colorado just picked CoCo as the name for its future Front Range […]

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2007, the Colorado Rapids played the first-ever match at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, opening their new home with a 2-1 win over visiting D.C. United. Colorado’s fastest-growing large county just leapfrogged a longtime rival, hinting at a shift in where people are settling. Get the full breakdown […]

Monday, April 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1860, Auraria and Denver merged into one town, forming what would ultimately become modern-day Denver. Colorado’s “mud season” is arriving early this year, and mountain towns are feeling it after a sluggish winter. As we report below, businesses are already bracing for a longer-than-usual spring […]