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Denver’s superintendent Alex Marrero is escalating his feud with the school board, calling the current situation “increasingly untenable” after board members allegedly overstepped into administrative roles. Marrero claims the board is dictating policy in ways that violate his contract, prompting a July 27 special meeting called by board president Xóchitl Gaytán at the request of concerned board me...

Von Miller’s Instagram tease of a Cowboys uniform might signal he’s open to more than just a Broncos reunion — but don’t count him out of Denver yet. The veteran pass rusher, still hungry for a championship and a Hall of Fame finish, could be testing the market while subtly reminding the Broncos time is running out. His proven impact in limited snaps makes him a tempting addition — but at what cos...

Denver’s launching a bold new sidewalk stamp contest—design your city’s footprint! Submit a durable, eye-catching design that shouts “Denver” in bold, uppercase letters (at least one inch tall) to be pressed into all new concrete sidewalks. Win $1,000 and the honor of seeing your art pave the city’s streets. Deadline: July 31. A panel of city builders and arts experts will pick five finalists this...

Casa Bonita’s performers are still locked in a tense standoff with management after over a year of union negotiations, with wages and safety concerns at the heart of the dispute. Despite a dramatic Halloween strike and high-profile support from industry leaders like Brooke Shields, the iconic Colorado restaurant — owned by South Park’s Trey Parker and Matt Stone — remains silent on contract talks....

Denver Public Schools paid former LAUSD superintendent Alberto Carvalho over $100K in executive coaching fees for their own superintendent, Alex Marrero — payments that escalated from $2K to $3K monthly — even as Carvalho faced a federal probe tied to an AI chatbot contract. Though the coaching ended when Carvalho was placed on leave in LA and later resigned, Denver defended the arrangement, citin...

Get ready for a weekend packed with fun: Denver’s Children’s Museum hosts Mess Fest with mud pits, foam, and paint days—kids get cleaned up at Kid Wash! In Aurora, “Music at the Movies” returns with free outdoor screenings and live music, including a Hamilton sing-along. City Park celebrates 40 years of the Colorado Black Arts Festival with over 100 performances, art, food, and a kids’ pavilion un...

Denver’s Ballpark District is getting a major upgrade as the historic 2100 Larimer building transforms into a full-blown hospitality hub—complete with bar, restaurant, boutique hotel, and rooftop lounge—all while preserving its iconic brick facade. Originally planned as a bar and office combo, the project pivoted to embrace the neighborhood’s vibe and honor the building’s past, including a speakea...

Colorado’s Aspen Acres fire has devastated over 190 homes and four businesses, with three concurrent blazes burning nearly 300 square miles—twice the size of Denver. Though a slight weather shift brought clouds and humidity, helping crews gain ground, thousands remain under mandatory evacuation orders. Containment for the Aspen Acres blaze has dropped to just 15%, with damage assessments revealing...

Colorado’s mountain biking scene is legendary, packed with trails that’ll thrill riders from beginners to pros. Buffalo Creek offers 50+ miles of Front Range paradise, home to the ultra-competitive Hundo lottery event. Crested Butte, birthplace of mountain biking, delivers jaw-dropping views and the iconic 401 Trail—especially magical when wildflowers bloom. The Arkansas Valley’s Salida and Monarc...

Colorado’s seen about ninety cyclospora cases this year — sounds alarming, but officials say it’s right in line with seasonal trends. Unlike some states with spikes, Colorado’s cases are mostly linked to travelers from tropical regions, not local outbreaks. The parasite spreads through contaminated food or water, especially uncooked produce, and while it’s not easily person-to-person, symptoms lik...

NBA Summer League is where dreams are made—or broken—and the Denver Nuggets are throwing their weight into the ring with a roster of raw talent. With no first-round picks in recent drafts, the focus shifts to second-rounders Trevon Brazile and Bryce Hopkins, plus veteran KJ Simpson, who’s back for his third Summer League to prove he deserves more than a bench role. Simpson brings steady leadership...

Donald Trump’s 2024 Republican nomination wasn’t a shock—it was the inevitable result of a party reshaped by decades of populist momentum, with local loyalists overriding elite concerns. His 2016 insurgent victory shattered the old model of elite-controlled nominations, proving voter passion can dictate party direction. Even after his electoral defeat and legal battles, Trump cemented control down...

Governor Jared Polis sparked controversy by commuting Tina Peters’ sentence, prompting the removal of two clemency board members who had voted against it — a move critics say oversteps executive power, especially given disputed claims about her sentence duration. Meanwhile, Polis’ push for a pricey pedestrian bridge, funded by corporate sponsors, was derailed by public backlash — drawing compariso...

A grandchild on the brink of college gets a life-changing inheritance—but the money comes with emotional baggage from a grandfather who sees their identity as a phase. The family wrestles with whether to accept the gift, knowing cash alone won’t heal rifts, while another sibling group faces a messy split of assets. The key? Clear communication, shared intentions, and stepping back from being the d...

The French Alps are set to debut freeride skiing and snowboarding at the 2030 Winter Olympics, a high-octane sport born from decades of big-mountain thrills. With the IOC’s official green light and FIS’s recent takeover of the Freeride World Tour, this adrenaline-fueled discipline—judged on style, control, and daring stunts—is poised to become a global spectacle. Think steep couloirs, cliff drops,...

New research is rewriting Colorado’s moose history—far from being a 1978 reintroduction, these majestic beasts may have roamed the Rockies for thousands of years. Led by Boulder archaeologists, the study blends rare bones, tribal oral histories, old newspapers, and journals to reveal moose were once native and widespread. Their recent population boom now threatens wetland ecosystems by overeating...

Colorado’s February snowstorm turned into a high-stakes avalanche warning saga, with record snowfall and wind creating dangerous conditions—especially as Presidents Day weekend loomed. Despite a deadly avalanche in California that killed nine, Colorado avoided any fatalities for the first time in 22 years, ending the season with just one death. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center credits the...

Outdoor participation is surging—with over 30 million more Americans hitting trails and parks since the pandemic, including 12 million seniors and 22 million kids. But frequency is down: annual trips dropped from 87 to 65, especially among young adults. The industry welcomes newcomers but worries about shrinking core participants, down 4% this year. Popular activities like hiking and camping remai...

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The Aspen Acres Fire tore through Colorado in a matter of hours, leaving thousands homeless and heartbroken—many with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Fueled by brutal winds and overwhelming intensity, the blaze outpaced even the best fire mitigation efforts, swallowing homes, workshops, and cherished memories in an instant. Families are reeling from unimaginable loss, grappling with numbne...

Behind every smooth flight is a hidden hero: Denver’s Ramp Tower. While most travelers never see it, this critical hub between concourses orchestrates the final leg of every journey—guiding planes from gates to runways. Controllers like Rick Graves, with 30 years on the job, turn chaos into order, juggling weather, deicing, and last-minute changes like a high-stakes game of Snake. No two days are...

Maine Democrats are in chaos after Senate candidate Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and populist primary winner, abruptly dropped out amid mounting sexual misconduct allegations — including claims of assault and stealthing — that he denies. Facing pressure from the party and allies, Platner suspended his campaign, leaving Democrats with just days to pick a replacement before July 27th. His exit,...

HBO Max’s “Hacks” shatters records with 24 Emmy nominations, leading the comedy field, while “The Pitt” dominates drama with 25 nods. “Heated Rivalry” misses the Primetime Emmys due to international production but shines at Canadian Screen Awards. Stars like Jason Bateman (4 nods) and Quinta Brunson (3) are in the spotlight. The 78th Emmys air live on NBC September 14, hosted by Mariska Hargitay —...

A federal judge has ordered the release of $5 million plus interest awarded to E. Jean Carroll after a 2023 jury found Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation — a judgment Trump’s team has tried to delay for years. Despite filing an emergency appeal and seeking a stay, the appeals court swiftly rejected the request, and the Supreme Court’s recent refusal to hear Trump’s appeal only int...

Domingo Acevedo, a rising pitcher for the Rockies’ Triple-A affiliate, faces an 80-game suspension after testing positive for the banned steroid Stanozolol — a move that underscores MLB’s zero-tolerance stance on PEDs and follows a wave of similar suspensions this season, including those of Jurickson Profar and Max Kepler. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/d...