New mural celebrates history of Castle Rock

A new mural in downtown Castle Rock celebrates the history of the growing town.

• May 13

"We're still here": A bus carries the untold story of Colorado's Native peoples

The one-of-a-kind traveling exhibit will crisscross the state, featuring the work of Native youth.

• May 11

The Wonder View Tower reopens in Colorado after renovation

The claim that one could see six states from the top of the tower - Colorado, Kansas, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska and New Mexico - was published by Ripley's Believe it or Not in 1933.

• Apr 29

Leadville was going the way of the ghost towns, until Ken Chlouber's big idea

Some people though Ken Chlouber was crazy when he proposed holding an ultramarathon at 10,000 feet as a way to draw people to Leadville at a time when the city economy was struggling dramatically.

• Apr 28

Exhibit celebrates Thornton's 70th anniversary, traces its roots

Seventy years ago, a housing developer looked at an empty stretch of land north of Denver and saw the future. What Sam Hoffman built there became the city of Thornton — and a free public exhibit is now telling that story.

• Apr 20

This was a terrible winter for skiing in Colorado. But not the worst, some say.

In Breckenridge, the winter of 1980 to 1981 still stands as the benchmark for some of the worst skiing the town has ever seen.

• Apr 20

Palmer Divide exhibit explores past, future of growing region

As Colorado approaches its 150th anniversary of statehood and the United States' 250th birthday, an exhibit in Douglas County is exploring the Palmer Divide's history and its future.

• Apr 12

Celebrate Colorado's 150th year of statehood with events across the region

Communities across the state are organizing events to celebrate 150 years of Colorado statehood.

• Apr 10

Castle Rock Historical Society builds replicas of old buildings

As America celebrates 250 years as a nation this year, Colorado turns 150 as a state. Castle Rock offered grants to support efforts to commemorate the 150th anniversary.

• Apr 7

History Colorado exhibit explores Colorado's rocky road to statehood

"38th Star" tells the stories of Colorado's founding -- and the people whose voices shaped, or were silenced by, statehood.

• Apr 7

Inside Gaetano's: Mob stories, basement legends and ghost lore behind a Denver icon

From the outside, Gaetano's looks like your classic Italian neighborhood spot. But step inside, and you're stepping into one of Denver's most infamous stories, where good food met mob ties.

• Apr 5

Transformative Mighty Argo gondola project eyes completion in the mountains

The Mighty Argo Cable Car​ gondola project near the old Argo Gold Mine and Mill in Idaho Springs is nearing completion.

• Apr 1

How Black Colorado businessmen changed voting rights across the nation

Local Black businessmen organized in 1865 after learning about the language proposed for a Colorado constitution. They changed history far beyond the territory.

• Apr 1

Few landmarks capture the spirit of Colorado quite like Howelsen Hill

As Colorado approaches its 150th year, some of its history isn't just remembered, it's still being lived. In Steamboat Springs, that history runs straight through Howelsen Hill Ski Area.

• Mar 30

Postage stamp unveiled to celebrate Colorado's 150 years as a state

The U.S. Postal Service issued a new stamp that celebrates Colorado's 150 years of statehood.

• Jan 27

Planning to begin in Denver for American Indian Cultural Embassy

Denver will be the site of the United States' first-ever American Indian Cultural Embassy. Funding for the project was approved by Denver voters in November. The vision is for the embassy to welcome Native people back to Colorado.

• Jan 5