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1028 Acoma Street, a vacant business and parking lot in Denver's Golden Triangle neighborhood

Parks & Rec sees a new park in this vacant Golden Triangle credit union

By Sage KelleyJuly 10, 2026

From 2017 to 2024, the number of residents in the Golden Triangle more than doubled.

Firefighter crews battle the Aspen Acres fire in Pueblo County

Colorado wildfire update: Two record blazes, but containment progresses

By Thomas MitchellJuly 10, 2026

Over the last two weeks, five fires have burned around 230,000 acres.

Kenn Solomon watches as Rocky attempts a backward half-court shot.

Former Kroenke Sports employees expected to join ex-Nuggets mascot in class action lawsuit

By Sage KelleyJuly 9, 2026

24 employees are expected to be in the lawsuit, including Drake Solomon, who briefly succeeded his father as Rocky.

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Denver school board to hold special meeting to discuss superintendent’s concerns

Denver school board to hold special meeting to discuss superintendent’s concerns

By Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat ColoradoJuly 9, 2026

In a June email, Superintendent Alex Marrero alleged that the board has created an “increasingly untenable” situation.

No-mo drivers: Waymo will soon begin autonomous rides in Denver

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 8, 2026

The robotaxis will be self-driving through the city “in a matter of weeks.”

What happens if a wildfire reaches a Supermax prison?

What happens if a wildfire reaches a Supermax prison?

By Sage KelleyJuly 8, 2026

The 37-acre facility hosts some of the country’s most dangerous and notorious criminals.

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Aspen Acres fire burns

Aspen Acres fire leads to a sad (and growing) number of GoFundMe fundraisers

By Sage KelleyJuly 7, 2026

So far the fire has destroyed at least 263 homes in Custer and Pueblo counties.

Artificial resurrection: CU study used AI to chat with dead loved ones, to surprising results

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 7, 2026

“We originally thought it might feel very ‘Black Mirror’ creepy to people and make them uncomfortable.”

Hand in pocket holds a vape pen

Colorado marijuana regulators issue another vaporizer recall

By Thomas MitchellJuly 7, 2026

This was Colorado’s 14th cannabis recall in 2026, and the second one for vape products in just over a month.

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AfterHours church

Holy spirits: This Denver nomadic church prefers your neighborhood bar

By Sage KelleyJuly 7, 2026

“We’re not pew sitters,” an AfterHours coordinator says as they crank out 100 sandwiches for the homeless. “We get out.”

bright sun shines through clouds in the sky

A weekend heat wave is forecast for Denver

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 7, 2026

Some meteorologists have predicted consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures.

420 games participant sign

Cannabis calendar: Mile High Walk Club

By Thomas MitchellJuly 6, 2026

Relax or get after it, all with a little help from the plant.

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Hazy Denver skyline cover in smoke

What an ozone action alert day is, and what to do when the state issues them

By Catie CheshireJuly 6, 2026

Wildlife smoke particles contribute to ground-level ozone, but smoke isn’t always the main driver of these alerts.

Firearms for sale are displayed at the Centennial Gun Club in Centennial on June 12, 2026.

Colorado prepares overhaul of semiautomatic gun sales

By Sara Wilson, Colorado NewslineJuly 6, 2026

New training requirements will cover many popular types of firearms.

fireworks denver city hall

Boom and bust: Updates to Fourth of July fireworks laws and restrictions in Denver

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 4, 2026

Most are illegal statewide, but each city has its own rules as July 4 approaches and Colorado fights drought and wildfires.

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Razor-thin governor’s race reflects Colorado’s dysfunctional Republican Party

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 3, 2026

Victor Marx may soon claim victory, but the state GOP is far from united behind him.

Wheat Ridge police drone hovers over a cop car

A buzz above: How drones are rewiring the Fourth of July

By Sage KelleyJuly 3, 2026

From replacing fireworks shows to patrolling neighborhood and forest skies, drones are playing a larger role in summer holidays.

an ICE agent in a bullet-proof vest walks away

Boulder District Attorneys Office fights with ICE over “dramatic” homicide post

By Sage KelleyJuly 2, 2026

“Despite ICE’s dramatic claim, no one was actually shot.”

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Infinity Park

International rugby tournament comes to Denver, but not our rugby stadium

By Sage KelleyJuly 2, 2026

The World Rugby Nations Cup hits Colorado on July 4, but it won’t be at the state’s only stadium built for rugby. What gives?

A veo pedal e-bike parked in denver

13-year-old Denver boy killed in Veo e-bike crash

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 1, 2026

The fatal collision happened six days after Veo launched in the city.

Tina Peters poses with President Trump in the Oval Office

Colorado parolee Tina Peters appears in D.C. for White House victory lap

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 1, 2026

There are travel restrictions to her parole, but expect to see plenty more appearances out of state.

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‘Taking back our party’: Melat Kiros reinvigorates Denver Democrats

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 1, 2026

“Fun is an essential part of it. Community is an essential part of it.”

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