New additions to the Colorado Pumpkin Patch north of Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — If you're looking for a fun fall activity with the family, consider checking out the Colorado Pumpkin Patch in the Monument area! Click here for a map of other pumpkin patches in southern Colorado. The patch is...

Denver Hockey battle Air Force, blank Bentley to open season

The No. 5 University of Denver hockey team opened its 2025-26 season this past weekend with a two-game stretch against Air Force and Bentley. The Crimson and Gold tied Air Force, 1-1, on the road Friday night before returning home Saturday for a...

Here’s what Colorado’s gray wolves are up to as they establish territories across the Western Slope

Earlier this year, one of Colorado’s translocated female gray wolves was making broad movements across the Western Slope. Then, one day, she stopped exploring on a wide scale and settled into an area with high-quality wolf habitat — abundant prey,...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife takes first steps toward managing bison as wildlife

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has begun implementation of a new law aimed at protecting wild bison that migrate to Colorado. The law — which originated as a priority bill in the American Indian Affairs Interim Study Committee this year — allows...

Hottest Octobers in Colorado since 1895

Leena Robinson // Shutterstock In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in...

9Things to do in Colorado this weekend: Oct. 17-19

All signs point to Halloween with spooky fairs, festivals, parades and haunted houses in all corners of the Centennial State. DENVER — Colorado is ready for Halloween. This weekend offers dozens of Halloween and fall harvest events for kids and...

Bridging the red-blue divide on climate

Heather Reams, the president of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES), stepped onto the stage at Breckenridge’s Mountain Towns 2030 summit — a room full of progressives accustomed to negotiating with Republicans on climate policy. She...

Denver students learn drought-resistant landscaping to fight urban heat

DENVER — Students at DSST: Elevate Northeast High School in Denver spent part of their day after school learning how to plant drought-resistant, native landscaping as part of an effort introducing young people to careers in climate-related fields....

Giants know Denver’s defense ‘as good as it gets right now’

The New York Giants understand what they will be up against on Sunday when their under-manned offense lines up against the dominant Denver Broncos’ defense. “They’re as good as it gets right now,” said Giants head coach Brian Daboll. “Pressuring...

Comcast closing its West Division, cutting 302 jobs in Colorado

Comcast Corp., owner of the nation’s largest cable TV and broadband provider Xfinity, informed the state on Wednesday that it will eliminate 302 positions at its West Division office in Centennial, Colorado, at the end of the year. The company,...

Northern Colorado may benefit from La Niña, New Mexico gets some drought relief

The official statement for this winter is “La Niña conditions are present and favored to persist through December 2025-February 2026, with a transition to ENSO-neutral likely in January-March 2026 (55% chance),” from the Climate Prediction Center....

Finding Healing Where The Environment Does Half the Work: The 5 Most Beautiful States for Rehab

Healing thrives in places that remind you the world is still good and waiting for you to join it again. Some places just breathe peace into you. The air feels cleaner, your mind loosens its grip, and for a minute, everything feels possible again....

Air pollution from factory farms can be lethal – and secret

As the UK steps up its own scrutiny of farming emissions, a legal battle is unfolding in the United States, drawing attention to how air pollution from industrial agriculture can remain hidden from public view. Environmental and community groups...

State inspectors found trays of blood-caked surgical tools at University of Colorado Hospital

Staffing shortages in University of Colorado Hospital’s sterilization department were so acute this summer that state inspectors reported finding trays of surgical tools caked in blood and tissue that had been left sitting in rooms and a hallway...

The Colorado River needs compromise not reckless threats and hyperbole (Editorial)

Arizona and California’s chief water negotiators are coming for Colorado in a blistering public pressure campaign aimed at getting upper basin states to capitulate. In an interview with the L.A. Times, the negotiator for California accused the...

Hailey wins mountain town sustainability award

Hailey has been named the Community of the Year by Mountain Towns 2030, an organization that helps U.S. mountain towns plan for climate change and advocates for them to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. Hailey earned the award, announced on...

University of Denver Announces the 2025-2026 Public Impact Fellows

The Public Impact Fellows program helps faculty share their research with broader audiences—from the media to policymakers. Feature • News • October 17, 2025 The University of Denver is excited to welcome the eighth cohort of Public Impact...

A 3rd northern Colorado agency bows out of $2.7B project to build 2 dams, bring drinking water to the area

The Weld County city of Evans has become the latest member to back out of the $2.7 billion, two-dam Northern Integrated Supply Project, following departures of two other cities from the decades-long effort to bring drinking water to high-growth...

Deion Sanders helps Colorado players planning to hit the transfer portal

Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders offered a unique way to help out his player who aren't getting playing time. He held a bye week scrimmage, giving them a rare chance to perform in a mock gameday environment. However, Sanders had a clear...

Why National Retirement Security Month matters (Opinion)

By Andrew Roth Each October, National Retirement Security Month presents an opportunity to focus on a topic of critical importance to every Coloradan: the ability to retire with dignity and financial confidence. Colorado PERA, a public pension...