Author: Spencer McKee
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First 3 shows of 2026 announced for Colorado Springs’ 8,000-person venue with mountain view
With 2026 right around the corner, many of Colorado’s venues are starting to announce their schedules for next year – including 66 shows already on the calendar for Red Rocks. Located in a different metro area, however, is Ford Amphitheater, standing tall on the northern side of Colorado Springs. With a seating capacity of about…
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Wildlife officials expect spike of deadly ‘avian flu’ in Colorado this winter
Colorado Parks and Wildlife expects cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to spike this winter, with the agency issuing a reminder to the public to avoid contact with sick animals. A factor in this spike is the annual migration of several bird populations through the state. According to a press release on the matter,…
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Dry days incoming – here’s when to expect more snow in Colorado
By now it’s no secret that big snow hit Colorado in recent days, with more than two feet landing in multiple areas and the statewide snowpack jumping from about 56 percent of the norm to about 72 percent of what’s typical by December 10. That said, a dry period is set to hit the state…
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Coloradans spend the 3rd-most on alcohol in U.S. – here’s how much booze the average adult buys
In a state where there’s no shortage of craft breweries and whiskey distilleries, it probably doesn’t come as much of a surprise that Coloradans spend more money on alcohol compared to residents of nearly every other American state. After all, booze has worked its way into Colorado’s culture in a big way, from people grabbing…
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How long does it take to acclimate to Colorado’s high elevation?
With an average elevation of about 6,800 feet above sea level, Colorado has the highest mean elevation in the country. As locals know too well, that elevation can have an impact on daily life, especially apparent when out-of-staters come to town for a visit. A key reason why this elevation tends to impact tourists to…
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Hiker faces deadly scenario after getting caught in quicksand at national park
As many adventurous children who have grown up to hit trails around the world have discovered, quicksand isn’t exactly the imminent threat that it was made out to be in cartoons from the 80s and 90s. That said, encountering quicksand in America is a very real possibility and it can pose a risk, as was…
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Report claims this is the ‘best diner’ in Colorado – do you agree?
A recent report from food publication ChowHound sought to track down the ‘best diner’ in every American state. “There’s something timeless and comforting about a great diner, whether it’s a neon-lit classic serving bottomless coffee or a modern twist on the greasy spoon,” wrote the publication. “Across the United States, diners capture the spirit of…
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Wind gusts of 90 MPH expected in Colorado with NWS warning of downed trees and power lines
Strong winds are blasting Colorado on Tuesday morning, with ‘high wind warnings’ put in effect by the National Weather Service expected to stretch until midnight. Northern and central Colorado are expected to get the gustiest. The strong winds are already having an impact, too, with a large stretch of Highway 285 closed in both directions…
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How much snow did Colorado get last weekend? One spot got 33 inches
After big snowfall last weekend, the National Weather Service has published their breakdown of which areas got the highest totals. Here’s a look at the 25 spots that got the deepest snow, per the official snowfall report: Editor’s Note: While many places report total snowfall, all spots don’t. Some places may not be included on…
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Denver cop arrested after allegedly driving 102 mph and eluding traffic stop
An off-duty Denver police officer was taken into custody for allegedly driving 102 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone and then failing to stop when a Colorado State Patrol trooper attempted a traffic stop. According to a report from Colorado State Patrol, the situation started to unfold at about 11:27 p.m. on the…