Aurora’s East Colfax will be the first Colorado neighborhood to get a state-led environmental equity and cumulative-impact analysis, pairing local testimony with new data. The study could reshape future permitting and planning decisions.

A carjacking suspect was arrested in Douglas County following a high-speed chase and gunfire exchange, which left a deputy wounded and the suspect shot in the hand.

Douglas County named Daniel Reynaldo Tolentino in a Highlands Ranch carjacking that turned into a pursuit and officer‑involved shooting. Deputies returned fire; Tolentino faces multiple felony counts.

Som Dee Signature will bring a reservation-first tasting room to Larimer Square, promising a basement multi-course menu and a chef with Phuket experience. The owner estimates an August 2026 opening.

Vail Resorts says season-to-date skier visits are down 20% through Jan. 4 as Western snow fell far short of normal. The company warned the weak start could nudge earnings below prior guidance unless conditions improve.

Boulder County will close government offices, including courts, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day but assures essential services will remain operational. Online services are available during the closure.

Douglas County Government offices to close on Martin Luther King Jr. Day but online services remain available; Link on Demand service resumes January 20.

Colorado State Patrol reports an increase in winter crashes, emphasizing the need for prepared driving and stressing the perils of sudden moves on icy roads. They offer safety tips for navigating winter conditions.

Angelo's Taverna and Carboy Winery are opening a restaurant and rooftop tasting room at 7115 Commerce Center Drive in summer 2026, bringing oysters, pastas and events to northern Colorado Springs.

In his final State of the State, Gov. Jared Polis put affordability front‑and‑center and warned that negotiators must close roughly an $850 million budget gap.

Colorado Springs residents prefer improving existing parks and trails over developing new ones, as per a city report, with safety, amenities, and events also being high priorities.

The mayors of Colorado's three largest cities have united to address state legislative priorities, focusing on mental health, AI legislation, crime, and protection of voter-approved funding.

A new Global Entry Enrollment Center is set to open at Colorado Springs Airport on January 13, providing expedited customs clearance for approved travelers.