Tag: denver
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Colorado Cost of Living: New home builders offer route to more affordability
In a year when the housing market is struggling with affordability, home prices in Denver and some other Colorado areas are actually climbing again — at least marginally. And some real estate agents don’t expect that price picture to get much better for buyers. But it’s also a time when homebuilders are reaching out for…
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New summer camp near Colorado Springs aimed at lovers of horror genre
Horror is having a moment. For the first time since 2007, a horror novel, Daniel Kraus’ 2025 “Angel Down,” took home a 2026 Pulitzer Prize. And last year’s horror action film “Sinners” nabbed four Oscars in March. “That speaks to how much more seriously the genre is being taken,” said Amanda Shafer, founder of Broom…
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Freedom Plane national tour brings founding U.S. documents to Colorado
The Freedom Plane, a Boeing 737 carrying a collection of founding documents, has taken to the skies to celebrate a quarter-millennium of U.S. independence and will make stops in eight museums across the country, including History Colorado. “History Colorado is deeply honored to be one of only eight cultural institutions across the country selected by…
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Congressional panel probes Denver, Boulder over ICE cooperation limits
A congressional panel is reviewing Denver and Boulder’s policies, alleging that these cities, along with other “sanctuary” jurisdictions, are declining to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, the body announced Wednesday. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who chairs the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, issued letters to the district attorneys, sheriffs and police chiefs of Denver and Boulder,…
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Denver stops new data centers for 12 months
Denver just slammed on the brakes on new data centers Monday after members of the Denver City Council voted unanimously to impose a one-year moratorium on permits and site development plan applications for data centers as the proposed primary use. Close to 60 individuals signed up for the required public hearing preceding the vote. The moratorium will…
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Colorado Cost of Living: Moving closer to downtown Denver
As the mid-morning sun spills through a small window in Elizabeth Nagle’s small Denver apartment, her 12-year-old dog, Freya, gnaws intently on a small toy rabbit. On her table sits a retro, portable record player and a plate of small French pastries. Plastic moving boxes tucked in various corners of her living room quietly hint…
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Broncos QB Craig Morton, who led team to first Super Bowl appearance, dies at 83
A legendary Broncos player and member of the Ring of Fame has died. Ex-Broncos quarterback Craig Morton passed away Saturday, the team announced. He was 83. The family confirmed his death with the Broncos. The Denver Gazette chronicled Morton’s recent health struggles last fall from his home in Mill Valley, Calif. Morton endured serious back…
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DOJ sues Colorado over gun law banning ‘large-capacity’ magazines
The Trump administration on Wednesday sued Colorado over a state law prohibiting a gun magazine that can hold more than 15 rounds of ammunition. It’s the second lawsuit filed by the administration in two days targeting gun statutes in Colorado. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice also sued the city of Denver over its…
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Art exhibitions, guitar shows and a ukulele festival across Colorado this week
17TH ANNUAL DENVER UKEFEST: It’s a full day of ukulele-centered music, workshops and performances at Swallow Hill Music. Featuring artists such as Brittni Paiva, Cynthia Lin and Steven Espaniola, the event celebrates the versatility of the instrument, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, $63.25-$102.87; swallowhillmusic.org. THE COLORADO GUITAR SHOW…
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Cheyenne Mountain girls’ tennis set to defend team title against Kent Denver after semifinals win
And then there were two. They’re the same girls’ tennis squads that have captured each team championship since 2022 and a rematch of the 2025 finale. Top-seeded Cheyenne Mountain swept No. 4 Air Academy on Monday in the 4A semifinals to advance to next week’s team state championship round at Denver Tennis Park at 11:30…