Today in History: August 6, President Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, prohibiting racial discrimination in voting.
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This Denver tortilla factory only sells directly to the public 12 hours a week — and gained a cult following for it
Raquelitas Tortillas, a Denver tortilla factory in the RiNo Arts District, only sells to the public for 12 hours a week — and its store and tasting room have become a not-so-secret hidden gem among Denver Mexican food lovers.
CenturyLink moving Colorado landline phone customers to a wireless option, sooner or later
CenturyLink customers who relied on a fiber network now in the hands of AT&T for home phone service are being asked to switch to a wireless option.
Colorado 14ers remain busy, but total visitation was the lowest in a decade thanks to one closed peak
Visitation to Colorado’s 14,000-foot mountains in 2025 dropped to its lowest level in a decade, stymied by the closure of Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway, which leads to one of the state’s most popular peaks.
15 states now linked to iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak, CDC says
Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire and North Carolina were added to the list.
Travel booking company to lay off nearly 40% of its Denver-based workforce, citing AI changes
Travelport is laying off 42 employees in Denver as the travel booking company restructures operations following an AI partnership with Cognizant.
Denver councilwoman’s resignation takes effect, kicking off fast at-large vacancy election campaign
Denver City Councilwoman Sarah Parady formally resigned Wednesday, kicking off a fast-paced vacancy election that’s likely to be hotly contested. The special election will be on the November ballot.
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency
Dr. Erica Schwartz has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 54-year-old Schwartz becomes the 22nd leader of the Atlanta-based CDC, which is charged with protecting Americans from preventable health threats.
Gideon ESPN Lampron brings unusual moniker to CU Buffs
Linebacker Gideon ESPN Lampron brings a famous name and a desire to prove himself at the next level as he begins his final collegiate season with the Colorado Buffaloes.
Former Vice President Mike Pence to join Colorado Christian University as visiting faculty member
Former Vice President Mike Pence will join Colorado Christian University as a visiting faculty member for the coming academic year, the Lakewood college announced this week.