Agave plant enters dramatic ‘death bloom’ at Denver Botanic Gardens
The agave utahensis, also known as the Utah agave, is halfway through its first — and last — bloom in the Roads Water-Smart Garden.
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Today in History: May 10, Nazis burn books across Germany
Book burnings were held in 34 cities across Germany, targeting authors whose ideologies were in conflict with Nazism.
Telluride Bluegrass Festival has a rare treat in the lineup: opera and banjos
On June 19, soprano singer Renée Fleming joins banjo player Béla Fleck for a special performance of their new album, entitled “The Fiddle and The Drum.” Telluride Bluegrass Festival is one of just five places the duo plans to perform the album this year.
1 killed in northeast Denver shooting, police say
One person died overnight in a shooting in northeast Denver’s Montbello neighborhood, in the 19000 block of East 49th Avenue, police said.
Capitol updates: Lawmakers pass school funding, AI regulations — and fall short on workers’ comp spinoff
The Colorado legislature has fewer than two full days left in the 2026 session and convened Tuesday to take final action on remaining bills and send legislation to Gov. Jared Polis for his signature.
‘Gas station heroin’ can be deadly, but it’s just a mouse click away
Kratom is “highly addictive even for people who aren’t addicts,” said Dr. Joe Desanto. “It’s an evil drug. I’m scared for the general public.”
House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections
House Republicans unveiled a $95 billion plan focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules.
Balansama Kamara hoping to help boost Buffaloes’ pass rush
Albany transfer Balansama Kamara comes to the Colorado Buffaloes football team hoping to help the pass rush.
Today in History: May 20, white mob attacks Freedom Riders bus
A white mob attacked a bus carrying Freedom Riders in Montgomery, Alabama, prompting the federal government to send in U.S. Marshals to restore order.
Xcel Energy still facing pushback after cutting electric rate hike request
A proposal to cut 37% off the electric rate increase sought by Xcel Energy would still be the highest-ever jump in yearly revenue for a utility in Colorado, the state consumer advocate says.