Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1901, Alfred Packer, the “Colorado Cannibal,” was paroled after 18 years in prison. He was the sole survivor of a deadly 1874 Rocky Mountain expedition, where he admitted to cannibalism under disputed circumstances. From a Winter Park lawsuit to a driver ending up on a Keystone […]

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1865, the Battle of Julesburg took place. Around 60 U.S. cavalry soldiers were ambushed by around 1,000 Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Lakota warriors in response to the Sand Creek Massacre of Nov. 29, 1864.  Steer clear! The National Western Stock Show Parade will hit the streets […]

Monday, January 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1942, the U.S. Army announced the selection of Colorado Springs as the site for a major Army base. Initially designated as Camp Carson a few weeks later, it was renamed Fort Carson in 1954. We’re headed into a wintry Monday with a pep in our […]

Friday, January 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this date in 1904, Colorado Gov. James Hamilton Peabody declared martial law in Telluride in response to labor disputes and unrest in the mining industry.   Three moose spar in a Routt County backyard, a baby sloth debuts at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and don’t miss our moose-inspired […]

Thursday, January 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1949, one of the most severe blizzards on record struck northern Colorado. The storm raged from Jan. 2 to Jan. 5, creating massive snow drifts that paralyzed much of the region. What topped the wish lists of Colorado homebuyers in 2024? We’ve got the inside […]

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Happy New Year! On this day in 1916, statewide prohibition of alcohol went into effect in Colorado—four years before the federal Volstead Act, which instituted prohibition nationwide.  As you revel in the onset of a fresh new year, please enjoy this special New Year’s Day edition of The Colorado Flyover as we […]

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1997, Michael Kennedy, the 39-year-old son of the late U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, was killed in a skiing accident at Aspen Mountain Ski Resort.  Are you making any New Year’s resolutions? Let us know in our poll or email us! Did you know that […]

Monday, December 30, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 2021, the Marshall Fire became the most costly wildfire in Colorado’s history. Fueled by strong winds, the blaze escalated within an hour from a grass fire to a devastating suburban firestorm. Strong winds and elevated fire danger are in today’s forecast—get the details in our […]

Friday, December 27, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1962, U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, accompanied by his wife, Ethel, two of their seven children, and two other children, arrived at Denver’s Stapleton Airport en route to an Aspen ski vacation. See the historical photo here.   This weekend is all about Colorado […]

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! On this day in 1858, approximately fifty settlers, including General William Larimer, gathered to celebrate Denver’s first Christmas with songs, speeches, and a feast of wild game.  Our team at The Colorado Flyover hopes you’re having a happy and fulfilling Christmas day. Our edition today and through the […]