Colorado News
Colorado now has an indoor surfing spot and it’s basically the Topgolf of waves
Two words you never thought you’d hear together: surfing and Colorado. And yet, here we are. Surf Shack, a $3.8 million, 12,000-square-foot indoor surfing facility, is now open on the […]39 minutes ago
Your old Crocs can become a disc golf disc thanks to a Denver company
Two of the most Colorado things imaginable — Crocs and disc golf — have officially merged, and the result is exactly as wonderful as it sounds. Denver-based Trash Panda Disc […]49 minutes ago
A place in Colorado is going viral because you can legally shoot people with bows and arrows
If you’ve ever wanted to shoot your coworker, your sibling or that one friend who always talks during the movie, Colorado has a place where you can do it, legally, […]1 hour ago
The iconic Sheplers sign on I-25 is staying, but the western wear store behind it is long gone
If you’ve ever driven I-25 through south Denver, you know the Sheplers sign. It’s been sitting at the Orchard Road interchange since 1977, back when Sheplers Western Wear opened its […]2 hours ago
Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85
The man responsible for such iconic voices as Optimus Prime and “Winnie The Pooh’s” Eeyore, Peter Cullen, has passed away at the age of 85. Peter Cullen voiced Optimus Prime […]5 hours ago
Air Force and Colorado State both unveil new football uniforms — which Colorado program looks better?
Football season is almost here, and two of Colorado’s college programs are showing up in fresh threads. Air Force and Colorado State both unveiled new uniforms within days of each […]1 day ago
Dolly Parton’s stage costumes will come to Denver this fall
The world lost Dolly Parton on Tuesday. The queen of country music died peacefully in Nashville at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer, her family announced, and the […]1 day ago
Rockies unveil ‘Buffalo Chicken Donut’ at Coors Field
The Colorado Rockies may not be giving us a playoff run this September, but they are giving us something possibly more important: a buffalo chicken donut. The team unveiled the […]1 day ago
Grizzly Rose will host ‘Dress Up Like Dolly’ night August 27
If throwing on a blonde wig and possibly stuffing your shirt a bit helps with your grief, then the Grizzly Rose has the perfect event for you Thursday night. The […]1 day ago
Denver lawn watering ban starts October 1
As Denver, and Colorado as a whole, faces historic drought and high temperatures, Denver Water has announced that a lawn watering ban will go into effect on October 1. The […]1 day ago
Tim Curry, actor known for roles in ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ ‘It’ and ‘Clue,’ dies at 80
This one hurts. Tim Curry, the legendary British actor who gave us some of the most iconic characters in film history, has passed away at age 80. You know his […]1 day ago
Denver’s Los Dos Potrillos is cutting 100+ menu items to focus on family recipes — Here’s what stayed
If you walked into Los Dos Potrillos recently, opened the menu and thought “wait, where’d everything go?” — you’re not imagining things. The beloved Colorado Mexican restaurant just cut more […]2 days ago
Ian Munsick, Dylan Scott, Jordan Davis and more head to Colorado for 2026 Colorado State Fair
Summer’s not over until the Colorado State Fair says it’s over. The 2026 edition runs 11 days, from Friday, Aug. 28 through Labor Day, Sept. 7, and it’s bringing a […]2 days ago
United Airlines announces daily nonstop flights from Denver to Paris in 2027
Bonjour, cheap(er) flights to France. United Airlines announced its largest international network expansion in company history on Tuesday, and Denver is getting a shiny new daily nonstop to Paris starting […]2 days ago
These are the slang words Colorado is Googling the most in 2026
If you’ve overheard a teenager scream “SIX SEVEN!” while aggressively gesturing at nothing, congratulations, you’ve witnessed Colorado’s most-Googled slang word of 2026 in the wild. A new analysis of Google […]2 days ago
Disney releases Broncos collaboration
Looks like Maximus from Disney’s “Tangled” is ready to hit the field for the Denver Broncos, as a new collaboration between Disney and the NFL was released Tuesday. The Disney […]2 days ago
Dolly Parton, country music icon, dies at 80
Country music will never be the same after news broke Tuesday that Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80. The news was first announced by a video […]2 days ago
Dunkin’ will give away 1 million free drinks August 25
If you’ve ever wanted to see a million people sprint to their phones at the same time, today is your day. Dunkin’ announced it is giving away 1 million free […]2 days ago
Tim Tebow returns to Denver Saturday as a speaker…not a quarterback
Love him or hate him, Tim Tebow will always have a special spot in Denver Broncos’ history…now he’s coming back to the Mile High City. The former Broncos quarterback will […]3 days ago
Stella Lefty called Denver her favorite city, and she’s headed back to play the Fillmore in February
If you were at the sold-out KYGO Fan Jam at the Bluebird Theater on Aug. 20, you already know: Stella Lefty absolutely crushed it. The Illinois-born, LA-based pop-country star tore […]3 days ago
You can drive a Ferrari or Lamborghini on a racetrack near Denver this October
You’ve admired them on Instagram. You’ve pointed at them in Cherry Creek. You’ve maybe even sat in one at the auto show and pretended you were about to buy it. […]3 days ago
Two Colorado cities rank among the 10 safest places to drive in America
If you’ve watched someone weave in and out of traffic at 95 MPH on I-25 and wondered whether Colorado drivers are actually any good, Allstate just settled the debate, and […]3 days ago
Fifth annual RexRun for PAWSitivity | Tracy & Fizz
Fifth annual RexRun for PAWSitivity 5K run/walk, benefiting Back The Blue K-9 Force! Saturday, August 29, 2026 Arapahoe County Fairgrounds 8:00 a.m. – noon Whether you’re an avid runner, a […]3 days ago
National Park Service celebrates 110th anniversary by offering free entry to national parks August 25
The National Park Service is celebrating its 110th anniversary on August 25, and you’ll be able to enjoy free entry to celebrate along! On their website, they say the National […]3 days ago
Drought is revealing entire towns at the bottom of Colorado’s biggest reservoirs
Forget those cute old mining camps with the gift shops and the fool’s gold. Colorado’s actual ghost towns are way more interesting, they’re sitting at the bottom of our reservoirs. […]6 days ago
Tyler Farr to perform for great cause at Number Thirty Eight’s Make-A-Wish concert in Denver for $15
The Make-A-Wish Colorado Summer Concert Series at Number Thirty Eight keeps rolling Saturday, when Tyler Farr takes the stage in RiNo for a night of country music and a cause […]6 days ago
Denver’s Meow Wolf adds new room to celebrate fifth anniversary
Five years ago, Denver had no idea what to do with that enigmatic “sleepy pizza” building off I-25. Then Meow Wolf opened Convergence Station, sold 35,000 tickets in the first […]6 days ago
Airbnb names Colorado city in top 10 fall destinations in America
Airbnb just dropped its Fall Travel Trends Report, and Colorado made the cut. Glenwood Springs landed at No. 6 on the list of the top trending weekend trip destinations in […]6 days ago
LOOK – Colorado castle on 40 acres for sale for under $1 million
If you’ve ever driven through southern Colorado and thought, “You know what this place needs? A castle,” someone already beat you to it, and now it can be yours for […]7 days ago
Denver Botanic Gardens adds new wedding venue as demand pushes waitlists to 2028
If you’ve ever tried to book a wedding at Denver Botanic Gardens and been told the next available Saturday is sometime two years away, you are not alone. The Gardens […]7 days ago
New Colorado company will rent out phone chargers when patrons’ phones die at bars
We’ve all been there. It’s 11 p.m., you’re three drinks into a Saturday night, and your phone is at 4 percent. No Uber. No Venmo. No way to text the […]7 days ago
CU Boulder ranks among top 25 party schools in the country
In news that will surprise absolutely no one who has ever set foot on the Hill, the University of Colorado Boulder has landed at No. 17 on USA Today’s ranking […]7 days ago
Two Denver restaurants named among best Mexican food in America by New York Times
The New York Times just dropped its list of “41 of the Greatest Mexican Restaurants Across the United States,” and Denver didn’t just show up, it showed up twice. La […]8 days ago
‘Casa BOOnita’ returns to Casa Bonita this fall with Halloween and Día de los Muertos celebrations
Just when you thought cliff divers in a landlocked Mexican restaurant was peak weird, Casa Bonita said “hold my sopapilla.” Casa BOOnita, the Halloween and Día de los Muertos takeover […]8 days ago
ZZ Top slated to perform at Pikes Peak Center two days after legendary drummer, Frank Beard, died at 77
ZZ Top was supposed to take the stage at the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs on Wednesday night. Instead, Colorado fans are mourning alongside the rest of the rock […]8 days ago
Denver Nuggets announce revamped broadcast team
For the first time in over two decades, Nuggets fans will turn on the TV this fall and hear unfamiliar voices calling Jokic’s triple-doubles. The team’s new broadcast lineup for […]8 days ago
Although airfare is up 26 percent nationally, Denver is number one city in America for cheap flights
Airfare across the country has gone absolutely haywire. Prices are up 26 percent from last year, they’ve climbed for eight straight months, and Thanksgiving fares are already tracking 19 percent […]8 days ago
Denver Police will begin targeting drivers with expired tags
If you’re driving with expired temporary license plates, you’ll want to get that taken care of soon, because Denver Police are going to begin cracking down on expired tags and […]8 days ago
MTV names country nominees for 2026 Video Music Awards
For years, the MTV Video Music Awards didn’t want to create a category just for country music until they created one a year ago, since country music continues to rule […]9 days ago
Colorado’s Rock Bottom Brewery closes two more locations, only one remains
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery was pouring house-brewed ambers on the 16th Street Mall before most of Denver’s 300-plus breweries even existed. Now, the chain that started it all is […]9 days ago
A Colorado man just found out he was switched at birth 38 years ago and now he’s suing the hospital
Jeremy Morrison grew up loved. He played sports, did well in school, and built a good life. He’s now a welding inspector for a wind energy company living in Colorado […]9 days ago
Colorado beaches named one of the least safe in America, which is hilarious for a State 1,000 miles from the ocean
Congratulations, Colorado. We don’t have an ocean. We don’t have salt water. We don’t have tides or sea turtles. But we do, apparently, have one of the 10 least safe […]9 days ago
96-year-old ‘Grandma Joy’ and her grandson bring their viral National Parks story to Tattered Cover in Denver
Joy Ryan didn’t get her first passport until she was 91. She’d never seen a mountain until she was 85. Now she’s 96 years old, she’s visited every single U.S. […]9 days ago
McGregor Square to host Mario Kart on the Big Screen
If you’ve ever dreamed of throwing a red shell at your friend on a screen the size of a small building, McGregor Square just made it happen. The downtown Denver […]10 days ago
Von Miller signs with Cowboys, ending bid to come home to Denver
For months, Von Miller said all the right things. He called Denver home. He said the mountains still felt like his. He met with the front office. He kept Von’s […]10 days ago
The Premier League Trophy will be in Denver Friday, because we’re a soccer city now
Five years ago, if you told someone the Premier League trophy was making a stop in Denver, they’d have asked you what the heck that even was. Now? This city […]10 days ago
Pindustry announces second Colorado location to north side of Denver metro
If you’ve ever driven past Pindustry in Greenwood Village and thought “this is great, but I wish I didn’t have to go halfway to New Mexico for it,” your wish […]10 days ago
LOOK – Englewood calls in snow plow to clear roads after hail storm
If you drove through Colorado’s Front Range on Saturday and thought you’d somehow timetraveled to January, you weren’t alone. A severe thunderstorm dumped so much hail on Englewood that the […]10 days ago
City of Denver to reopen online portal for parking ticket disputes
Got a bogus Denver parking ticket? Good news, online disputes are coming back. If you’ve tried to fight a Denver parking ticket lately, you know the struggle. Last fall, budget […]10 days ago
Interview I Comedian Dov Davidoff learns about Savannah Bananas
Comedian Dov Davidoff stopped by Big Mic’s Open Mic ahead of his Comedy Works South at Landmark and gets updated on what Savannah Bananas is and Zach Bryan, who are […]13 days ago
Anderson Farms runs annual U-Pick Sunflowers event through August 23
Every August, Colorado’s sunflower fields go viral, and every August, somebody drives a Honda Civic into a farmer’s crop to get the perfect shot. The sunflower fields near Denver International […]14 days ago
Denver’s CandyLand-themed pop-up bar will wrap up its run August 22
Somewhere between “I need a cocktail” and “I miss being eight years old,” there exists a bar in Denver that is currently decorated like a lifesized CandyLand board game, but […]14 days ago
Madden simulation sends Broncos to Super Bowl, names Bo Nix MVP
Look, I know a Madden simulation is about as scientifically reliable as a Magic 8-Ball, but when the video game says the Denver Broncos are going to the Super Bowl, […]14 days ago
Passengers forced to deplane after live bullet found on plane at DIA
A United Airlines flight at Denver International Airport was delayed Thursday after crew members discovered a live bullet on the airplane during routine pre-departure checks, forcing all passengers to deplane, […]14 days ago
Krispy Kreme and Pokemon collab to offer limited-edition donuts starting August 18
One of the most popular trading card/show/movie franchises is teaming with one of the most popular donut franchises! To celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary, Krispy Kreme is collabing with Pokemon […]14 days ago
Denver cemetery hosts free car show Sunday
File this under “events that sound made up but are actually amazing:” this Sunday, more than 500 classic and vintage cars will park among the headstones at one of Denver’s […]15 days ago
Denver Broncos release 2026 uniform schedule — Orange Crush throwbacks return twice
I’ll just say it: when the Broncos released their 2026 uniform schedule Wednesday, I got more excited than I did for the actual game schedule back in May. And judging […]15 days ago
Colorado’s own Ziggi’s Coffee releases everything bagel-flavored latte
Leave it to a Colorado coffee company to look at an everything bagel schmeared with cream cheese and think, “What if we made that a latte?” Ziggi’s Coffee, the Longmont-born chain […]15 days ago
Former Denver Nugget Russell Westbrook announces retirement
After 18 seasons in the NBA, Russell Westbrook announced his retirement on his social media accounts. Russell Westbrook played for the Denver Nuggets during the 2024-2025 season before moving on […]15 days ago
Luke Combs teases something big at Empower Field – it has to be a show, right?
The last time Luke Combs played in Denver was May 21, 2022…more than four years ago! But it sure looks like that is finally about to change! Empower Field at […]15 days ago
Interview: Comedian Tom Papa recording Netflix special in Denver
Comedian Tom Papa caught up with Big Mic to talk about his comedy tour, The Grateful Bread Tour, which will filming his next Netflix special at The Paramount Theatre October […]15 days ago
Both Nuggets and Broncos are set to play on Christmas Day
When the NFL schedule came out, it was official that the Denver Broncos will host the Buffalo Bills on Christmas Day. This will be the rematch of the Bo Nix […]16 days ago
Boulder restaurant named best ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ spot in Colorado
Guy Fieri’s Camaro has pulled up to a lot of Colorado restaurants over the years. Some of them are still standing. Some of them aren’t. But only one got crowned […]16 days ago
Fifth grader gets thrown in handcuffs for refusing back-to-school photo
Every parent of a fifth-grader knows the struggle. The chalkboard sign is ready. The backpack is new. The kid wants absolutely nothing to do with any of it. But one […]16 days ago
‘World’s Largest Bounce House,’ Big Bounce America, to come to Denver
Somewhere between “I’m too old for this” and “absolutely nobody is stopping me,” there exists the “World’s Largest Bounce House,” and it’s landing at the Denver Coliseum on Aug. 22-23 […]16 days ago
Denver’s own Spencer Crandall kicks off Make-A-Wish concert series at Number 38 on Aug. 14
A Denver kid who picked up a guitar for a high school project and turned a shoulder injury into a country music career is coming home Friday for a very […]16 days ago
Ideal Colorado locations and times to watch Perseid meteor shower on August 12
Wednesday night, many people in Colorado will get to enjoy quite the sight as the Perseid meteor shower’s peak viewing will take place. Currently, the upcoming monsoon moisture making its […]16 days ago
Greek basketball owner makes attempt to buy Nikola Jokic out of final year of Nuggets contract
Somewhere in Athens, a Greek businessman is plotting his next move. Somewhere in Denver, the Nuggets are laughing. Dimitrios Giannakopoulos, the owner of Greek basketball club Panathinaikos, revealed on the […]17 days ago
Denver is in the top five most expensive cities in America to raise a kid, beating out LA and New York
If you’re a Denver parent currently staring at a back-to-school supply list that reads like a mortgage application, congratulations, a new national ranking just confirmed what your bank account has […]17 days ago
Savannah Bananas players to serve coffee at Denver-area Dunkin’ locations before Coors Field games
The Savannah Bananas – the backflipping, kilt-wearing, TikTok-famous baseball team with more followers than every MLB franchise – are bringing their Banana Ball World Tour to Coors Field on Aug. […]17 days ago
Denver Broncos’ horse Thunder’s owner, rider and handler retire after 33 years, but a white horse will still run
Before you panic, Broncos Country: there will still be a white horse running after every Denver touchdown. Deep breaths. Now, here’s the emotional part. After 33 years, the entire team […]17 days ago
Denver International Airport reinstates four murals that helped fuel conspiracy theories
The Illuminati can finally exhale. The murals are coming home. Denver International Airport announced Monday that four iconic and deeply unsettling pieces of artwork are returning to the Jeppesen Terminal […]17 days ago
Denver’s minimum wage will go up another 55 cents, nearing $20 per hour
Great news for Denver workers: starting in 2027, you’ll be making an extra 55 cents an hour. That’s almost enough to cover the sales tax on a single Coors Light […]20 days ago
Denver Broncos mascot, Miles, is now Hall of Famer
Move over, Elway. Move over, Peyton. There’s a new Broncos Hall of Famer, and he has an orange mane, wears Crocs and climbs a scoreboard for a living. Miles the […]20 days ago
Waymo confirms all of its vehicles in Denver are now driverless
If you’ve been doing double-takes at those white Jaguars with the spinning sensors on top, here’s the update that will either thrill you or keep you up at night: there’s […]20 days ago
Farmers’ Almanac announces winter prediction for Colorado
It’s 102 degrees outside and your car’s steering wheel could fry an egg, so naturally it’s time to talk about winter. The Farmers’ Almanac released its 2026-2027 winter forecast this […]20 days ago
WATCH – Country star Ashley McBryde puts Greeley on blast
I was born and raised in Greeley, Colorado, so I am used to the town getting smacked around a bit by all the other towns in Colorado. But I think […]21 days ago
Despite being on sale for over a week, some Garth Brooks Denver tickets are still available
If you’ve been kicking yourself for missing out on Garth Brooks tickets, did you know you actually aren’t too late? There are still seats available for the country legend’s Blame […]21 days ago
Colorado police warn public to display front license plate to avoid getting car impounded
Listen up, Colorado. That front license plate sitting in your glove box, your garage or that drawer where dreams go to die? It’s time to drill some holes and mount […]21 days ago
Legendary Broncos tailgate bus ‘The Orange Crush’ is up for sale
If you’ve ever tailgated at Empower Field at Mile High, there’s a decent chance you’ve seen it — or heard it, or smelled the grill smoke billowing from it. The […]21 days ago
World Population Review ranks moose as Colorado’s most dangerous animal
Congratulations, Colorado. Of all the toothy, venomous and clawed creatures roaming the Centennial State, the one most likely to ruin your day is a gangly, 1,500-pound herbivore — the moose. […]21 days ago
Interview: Comedian Beth Stelling talks Comedy Works shows this weekend
Comedian Beth Stelling talks with Big Mic about her upcoming shows at Comedy Works Downtown this weekend, how stand up prepared her for writing for big projects like Rick & […]21 days ago
American Girl announces doll collab with Megan Moroney
Megan Moroney just landed a collab with American Girl, and honestly, this one’s as sweet as it gets. Mattel dropped the news and here’s the rundown: American Girl is rolling […]21 days ago
Grand Theft Auto VI extended look to come to Netflix
Following a record-setting presale, we will get our next look at what Grand Theft Auto VI will look like on one of the biggest streaming platforms, Netflix. On August 27 […]21 days ago
Rockies lock up fan-favorite Mickey Moniak, keeping him at Coors Field through 2028
Rockies fans can breathe easy — Mickey Moniak isn’t going anywhere. Just days after trade deadline buzz had some wondering if the popular outfielder might be headed out of town, […]22 days ago
PopUp Bagels makes the move to Colorado
If you’ve scrolled social media in the last couple of years and wondered what all the bagel fuss was about, get ready — it’s heading to Colorado. PopUp Bagels, the […]22 days ago
Colorado seeks submissions from residents for time capsule in Loveland
Quick: If you had to explain Colorado in 2026 to someone in 2076, what would you put in the box? A Palisade peach? A photo of your $4,200-a-month one-bedroom? A […]22 days ago
AMC Theatres opens two Premium Large Format experiences in Denver metro area
Going to the movies in Denver used to mean picking between stadium seating or the sticky-floored discount theater. Now your choices include getting misted with water while your chair bucks […]22 days ago
Colorado man gets slapped with restraining order from entire Kardashian-Jenner family
Of all the ways for Colorado to make national headlines, “local man allegedly tries to propose to Kylie Jenner and gets restrained from all seven Kardashian-Jenners” was probably not on […]22 days ago
