Zamorano’s First Collegiate Goal Nets A Game-Winner
Colorado opened the 2026 season with a 2-1 home win against in-state rival Colorado State on Wednesday, overcoming rainy conditions at Prentup Field.
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Coloradans consider potential social media bans for teens
The debate about teenagers on social media has intensified over the last few years across the globe. Australia was the first country to ban social media accounts for children under 16, while France recently approved a ban for children under 15. In the U.S., Florida was the first state to require social media platforms to prohibit minors under 14 from creating accounts, requiring parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds to be able to join these platforms.
Though there are currently no proposal...
Though there are currently no proposal...
Colorado xeriscaping: Trading grass for rocks and drought-resistant plants
Standing in front of a suburban house in Thornton, Colo., it’s easy to notice what is missing. Instead of a traditional grass lawn, the front yard is covered with rocks, mulch and drought-resistant plants.
The yard is an example of xeriscaping, a water-wise landscaping approach that is gaining attention as Colorado faces another dry year. For homeowners such as Damien Cordoba, replacing grass is one way to conserve water without leaving the yard bare.
“We keep seeing the symptoms of global war...
The yard is an example of xeriscaping, a water-wise landscaping approach that is gaining attention as Colorado faces another dry year. For homeowners such as Damien Cordoba, replacing grass is one way to conserve water without leaving the yard bare.
“We keep seeing the symptoms of global war...
Anythink Nature Library in Thornton set to open Aug. 8
Brass engravings of Colorado wildlife stretch across the floor as sunlight pours through the windows of the 33,000-square-foot building. The new library’s nature-inspired design and unique details offer visitors an experience that Anythink hopes will be unlike that of any other library in the country.
“There are a few nature libraries across the country,” said Maria Mayo-Peaseley, branch manager at Anythink Libraries. “But none quite like this.”
The Anythink Nature Library is the organizatio...
“There are a few nature libraries across the country,” said Maria Mayo-Peaseley, branch manager at Anythink Libraries. “But none quite like this.”
The Anythink Nature Library is the organizatio...
Local musicians struggle to keep up with rising costs
The lights dimmed Wednesday, June 10, at Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club in Denver. Piano, bass and drums filled the room as the crowd watched the musicians work through the set. For upright bassist Matt Smiley, the music still resonates deeply. But when the last song ends and the applause fades, the realities of making a living as an artist in Colorado return quickly.
“It’s especially difficult since you’re getting paid less and at the same time, everything is more expensive in Colorado,” he said....
“It’s especially difficult since you’re getting paid less and at the same time, everything is more expensive in Colorado,” he said....
World Cup watch parties draw Colorado’s international communities
On Thursday, June 11, more than 2,500 people gathered at McGregor Square in downtown Denver to watch the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on a 66-foot wide by 20-foot high outdoor screen. As Mexico and South Africa took the field, fans from both countries erupted in cheers, transforming the plaza into a celebration of the tournament’s global reach.
“I was trying to get together with some friends, and I saw that McGregor Square announced that they were going to have some FIFA World Cup...
“I was trying to get together with some friends, and I saw that McGregor Square announced that they were going to have some FIFA World Cup...
Colorado chess school molds the next generation of players
On the afternoon of May 26, the library at Van Arsdale Elementary School in Arvada was filled with children calling out moves, discussing strategy and announcing checkmates as Summit School of Chess held its after-school program. Jesse Cohen, a national chess master, stood in the middle of the room, proudly watching his students apply his teachings during their games.
“So many other people out there, they just do a nine-to-five, and the job is just a job,” said Cohen, a three-time Colorado sta...
“So many other people out there, they just do a nine-to-five, and the job is just a job,” said Cohen, a three-time Colorado sta...
Denver Community Film Festival spotlights local journalism at Elitch Theatre
Over a hundred people filled the historic Elitch Theatre on May 21 for the second annual Denver Community Film Festival, where local journalism became the night’s main character.
Presented by Denver Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation, Bucket List Community News, the Colorado News Collaborative and the University of Denver, the event included a screening of “This is South Broadway,” by Denver’s Lucky District 7, and “Truth Be Told,” a documentary by Brian Malone about the work of journalists acros...
Presented by Denver Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation, Bucket List Community News, the Colorado News Collaborative and the University of Denver, the event included a screening of “This is South Broadway,” by Denver’s Lucky District 7, and “Truth Be Told,” a documentary by Brian Malone about the work of journalists acros...
How Colorado’s indie music stores are surviving the Amazon age
The sounds of famous — and occasionally out of tune — guitar riffs drift through the store as customers shuffle between the hundreds of available musical instruments at Gravity Music Gear, a shop on Federal Boulevard in Denver. Behind the counter, music store employees connect musicians to their ideal instrument.
“To me, the most fulfilling part has always been kind of matching people to the gear that they don’t know they need or want,” said David Garland, an employee at the shop. “It’s the fun...
“To me, the most fulfilling part has always been kind of matching people to the gear that they don’t know they need or want,” said David Garland, an employee at the shop. “It’s the fun...
Interviewing Broncos fans for Mile High Brasil
Showing the gameday experience to Broncos fans in Brazil.
Thornton vs. Frederick — A One-sided Affair
Short documentary about a high school football game in Colorado
Video Story About Breckenridge Food Bank
The rebuild: How the Thornton High School football team looks to overcome a 17-game losing streak
After decades of losing seasons, Thornton decided to start fresh with a new coaching staff, who aim to implement a winning culture for the football team.
