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Giddyup! Stock Show Shenanigans and More Things to Do in Denver This Week

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Colorado Ranchers and Consumers Can Team Up to Make Beef Supply Chains More Sustainable
Business

Colorado Ranchers and Consumers Can Team Up to Make Beef Supply Chains More Sustainable

By Jordan Kraft Lambert, Jennifer Martin, Kim Stackhouse-Lawson and Sara PlaceJanuary 17, 2026

Future Cowboy at CSU Spur during the Stock Show will show people how.

a mini brown cow
Denver Life

Taking Stock of the 120th National Western Stock Show

By Patricia Calhoun and OthersJanuary 13, 2026

Your ultimate guide to changes, updates and can’t-miss attractions at the National Western Stock Show.

A baby kangaroo
Denver Life

Ten Unique Yoga Classes in Denver: Kangaroos, Nudity, Puppies and More

By Shannon TuckerJanuary 12, 2026

From naked yoga to kangaroo yoga, there’s something for even the most skeptical yogi.

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An Amur tiger at the Denver Zoo
Health

When COVID Jumped the Fence at the Denver Zoo, Researchers Seized the Opportunity

By Brendan Joel KelleyJanuary 12, 2026

A new Colorado-led study traces how the virus moved through tigers, lions and hyenas in 2021.

plum blossom
Opinion | Community Voice

The Case for Hiking Alone

By R.L. MaizesJanuary 2, 2026

“There’s nowhere I hear my thoughts as clearly as alone in the woods without cell service.”

A tamandua perches on a branch
Denver Life

Denver Zoo’s Much Anticipated Baby Anteater Born Prematurely, Dies

By Kristen FioreDecember 30, 2025

“Our Animal Care and Veterinary Medicine teams immediately jumped into action and worked tirelessly over the weekend to try to stabilize the baby.”

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Dodge, an adoptable dog, pictured inside the Denver Animal Shelter office, shared via Facebook in January 2025.
Politics & Government

Denver Animal Shelter Saw a Record Number of Pets Surrendered in 2025

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 22, 2025

Over 2,800 pets were left at the pound by their owners this year — the most surrenders in at least two decades.

A golden retriever with snowflakes on its head.
Weather

See a Pet Left Out in the Cold in Denver? Here’s What to Do.

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 4, 2025

Owners who fail to shelter animals from the cold can face large fines and even jail time.

Two ant eaters holding ultrasound scans
Denver Life

Great Expectations: Denver Zoo Prepares for First Tamandua Birth in More Than a Decade

By Kristen FioreDecember 1, 2025

“We’ve taken a lot of videos and pictures. We threw confetti.”

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fat scary orange cat
Education

Did a Colorado School Really Lock Down After Mistaking a Fat Orange Cat for a Mountain Lion?

By Thomas MitchellNovember 26, 2025

If your principal did this, you would never forget it — and neither have social media parasites.

Aedes aegypti mosquito on a human's arm
Health

Newly Arrived Mosquito, Kissing Bugs Bring New Disease Threats to Colorado

By Michael RobertsNovember 20, 2025

A new mosquito species in Colorado is capable of carrying dengue, yellow fever and Zika, while kissing bugs can now carry parasites that cause Chagas disease.

Courts

Sick of Your Neighbor’s Barking Dog? Good Luck Getting a Citation in Denver.

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 18, 2025

Denver hasn’t issued a single citation for barking this year. Are all of the dogs good boys, or is the city’s process too ruff?

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road in mountains
Transportation

Colorado Scenic Drive Named Most Distracting Road in U.S.

By Brendan Joel KelleyOctober 21, 2025

This state’s highways have no shortage of scenery, but does that make them hazardous?

Business

Denver Man Honored by ASPCA for Rescuing Dozens of Senior Dogs

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 16, 2025

“I want this part of their life to be the best part,” says Steve Greig, who’s amassed over 1.2 million followers on Instagram.

Crime & Police

Arvada Man Accused of Killing, Abusing Puppies and Kittens

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 10, 2025

Police are also investigating Tyler Willbanks for his involvement in a fatal hit-and-run.

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Politics & Government

Take a Rest, Good Boy: Longtime Colorado Arson Dog Retires

By Thomas MitchellOctober 8, 2025

K9 ROTC helped investigate nearly 200 fires over five years with an impressive accuracy rate. Now it’s K9 Waffle’s time.

emerald ash borer bug on tree stump
Environment

Bug Watch: Nation’s Most Destructive Forest Pest Found in Four Denver Neighborhoods

By Hannah MetzgerOctober 8, 2025

The emerald ash borer’s spread has been “significantly slowed” by proactive city efforts.

Politics & Government

Colorado Prison to End Wild Horse Rehabilitation Program

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 27, 2025

The BLM decided not to renew its Colorado facility contract after the White House reportedly cut funds for wild horse management.

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Yappy Hour! Dogmata Unleashed Returns After 21 Years
Denver Life

Yappy Hour! Dogmata Unleashed Returns After 21 Years

By Teague BohlenSeptember 25, 2025

The event is a day of art, dogs and giving back.

Wilson Phillips at Pepper 'Em With Love Fundraising Gala
Denver Life

Pepper’s Senior Dog Sanctuary Gala Shows Love with Wilson Phillips and Billy Baldwin

By Kastle WasermanSeptember 22, 2025

People wore red to help support senior dogs’ “good days, bad days and last days.”

Politics & Government

Denver Council Bans Pet Store Sales of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 18, 2025

There aren’t any pet-selling shops in the city, but supporters call the ban a “proactive” move against breeding mills.

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A big hairy spider
Denver Life

Respiderment: Rosie the Tarantula Has Retired From Meet-and-Greets at the Butterfly Pavilion

By Kristen FioreSeptember 8, 2025

Even though guests won’t be able to hold Rosie anymore, there will still be plenty of opportunities to learn about and interact with invertebrates.

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