
The Mercury Cafe is closing at the end of the month
The Pearl, a continuation of the Capitol Hill queer speakeasy Pearl Divers, will take over the space.

The Punk In The Park festival returns to Denver in a massive way
The outdoor festival will feature 40 punk rock bands and craft beer tastings.

Listen: Thousands join protest at state Capitol as immigration authorities operate around Denver
The 50 States Protest happened to coincide with raids from ICE and other federal agents at multiple apartments on Wednesday.

Goodbye tannenbaum: How to recycle your Christmas tree in 2025
Christmas 2024 is in the books. Here’s how to keep your tree out of the landfill.


New owners thought they were saving the Mercury Cafe. Now a labor fight is tearing it apart
The Mercury Cafe Union called a boycott in October. Employees are divided, and Danny Newman is thinking about a big change.

Listen: Goats paraded through Barnum — to celebrate someone every neighborhood needs
“Barnum’s goat guy” was a community builder who cared about his neighbors.


Colorado’s Board of Regents election and candidates, explained
Eight candidates are vying for three seats, including the only statewide race on the ballot this fall.

University of Colorado Regents: At-large election
Republican Eric Rinard faces Democrat Elliot Hood. Plus, minor party candidates.

University of Colorado Board of Regents: Congressional District 5
A recent UCCS grad is challenging the incumbent for this Colorado Springs-based seat.

University of Colorado Board of Regents: Congressional District 3
Republican Ray Scott and Democrat Robert Logan are competing for this open seat.

Crews responding to fire burning on Pawnee National Grasslands
Forest Service officials estimate the fire to be at about 1,300 acres.

American Indian Affairs committee sends bills on bison protections, law enforcement to full state legislature
This is the first time lawmakers have formed an interim committee to discuss Indigenous affairs.

Truck driver in I-70 crash that killed newlyweds won’t face criminal charges, Wheat Ridge police say
Data from the truck indicated that the driver was traveling within the speed limit at the time of the crash, police said.

The Stanley Hotel will host an ‘immersive scare experience’ for one weekend in October
Film studio Blumhouse and streaming platform Peacock are teaming up for the event in Estes Park.

Colorado has a new ‘I voted’ sticker, but you’ll have to figure out how to make it stick
Cosmo Bell’s winning design was inspired by Garden of the Gods and Colorado’s arid shrubbery.

Pearl fire evacuations lifted as crews reach 90 percent containment
Officials said cooler and wetter conditions will help firefighters complete any remaining work on containment lines.