Nov. 27, 2025: From astronaut to artist, Ed Dwight reflects on a journey making history as he turns 92
A remarkable Coloradan – and an American pioneer – celebrated his 92nd birthday in September. Ed Dwight was the first Black man to be selected for astronaut training more than 60 years ago. And six decades later, he became the oldest person to go to space. Dwight’s history-making didn’t stop there. He went on to become a celebrated artist, sculpting important monuments to Black legends. His body of work appears in Denver and at memorials across the country, and in museums like the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.
The 2025 Carol Countdown is heating up! See who will claim victory and cast your vote in the semifinals
The year’s closest race so far was in Round 3. Vote now to see which carols will move on to the finals next week.
Colorado complies with Trump administration’s request for data on immigrants who received emergency Medicaid services
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ‘has threatened to withhold more than $18 million in federal funding if the state does not comply.’
Could your wine’s tasting notes include wattage? A researcher in Western Colorado is working on it
State Viticulturist Horst Caspari now oversees the largest agrivoltaics installation of its kind in North America.
The Alpine Ski World Cup is in Colorado today: We talked to a few local skiers not named Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin.
The circuit comes to Colorado’s Copper Mountain this weekend and Beaver Creek next week.
Colorado state senator killed in multi-vehicle crash south of Denver
Faith Winter, a Broomfield Democrat, was a fierce advocate for transit. She was entering her 12th and final year as a state lawmaker.
Woman who hit and killed Junior National Team cyclist Magnus White could be moved to halfway house
Yeva Smilianska was convicted and sentenced to four years in prison and three years of mandatory parole after the 2023 death.
Kids and teens go full throttle for e-bikes as federal oversight stalls
States – including Colorado – counties and schools have stepped in to improve safety amid an uptick in e-bike injuries, while federal regulatory efforts stagnate.
Colorado Springs City Council approves 2026 budget, cuts included
Most departments will see reductions, including a decrease of nearly $2 million for the parks department.
Santa & Mrs. Claus Experience & Socks for Santa at The Shops
Celebrate the season with a magical visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus at The Promenade Shops at Briargate.
Some families are ‘adopting’ turkeys for Thanksgiving instead of eating them
At Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary in Colorado, a $25 donation comes with a certificate, photo and either a virtual or in-person visit.
The Local 303: Colorado artists we’re featuring for December 2025
As we close out the year, we’re spotlighting six standout Colorado artists in December’s Local 303, celebrating our state’s eclectic music scene.
Nov. 26, 2025: When the world believed Martians were real
For “Turn the Page with Colorado Matters,” former NPR science reporter David Baron, of Boulder, talks about his new book, “The Martians: The True Story of an Alien Craze That Captured Turn-Of-the-Century America.” Listen to a captivating conversation in front of an audience at Library 21c in Colorado Springs.
Nov. 26, 2025: ICE lawsuit ruling, airport mustang’s needed updates, car insurance costs, World Cup skiing at Copper
First, an update on the federal lawsuit over ICE’s detention practices. Then, Colorado’s most iconic sculpture — the one at DIA — just underwent some much needed maintenance.
In Colorado, the loss of Farmers’ Almanac marks the end of an era where local anecdotes and tips kept farms healthy
The print publication is coming to an end after more than 200 years in circulation.
