Ernest House Jr. will guide planning for Denver’s $20M American Indian Cultural Embassy near Peña Boulevard. The appointment puts a longtime tribal leader in charge of design and community outreach.

New BEA figures show Colorado’s outdoor recreation growth cooled in 2024 despite a still‑large ski economy. Industry groups warn margins are tight and call for public‑lands investment.

A basement fire in west Denver displaced a family and prompted an arson investigation; Denver Fire and the Red Cross assisted residents.

A man wanted for failing to register as a sex offender was arrested in Pueblo after a multi‑agency sweep. Authorities identified him as Robert Hartsock.

Denver police say a person designated a sexually violent predator is living in Cheesman Park; the department named the man and gave contact numbers for neighbors.

La Diabla’s Pambazo de Carnitas made The MICHELIN Guide’s list of North America’s best sandwiches, sparking higher orders and fresh attention on Denver’s casual Mexican scene.

Vista closed financing for Highline Vista, a 172‑unit Class A community at 16 W. Dry Creek Circle in Littleton, with first units expected mid‑2027.

A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 78 months and ordered to repay about $2.58M after pleading guilty to multi‑state COVID relief and romance‑scam frauds.

Aurora’s draft 10-year capital plan lists roughly $1.9 billion in repairs and projects across roads, parks and public safety as Build Up Aurora moves into ranking sessions. City staff are sorting priorities and funding options ahead of any ballot measure.

Parker officers say a traffic stop led to the seizure of more than 100 blue pills suspected to be fentanyl; one person was arrested and taken to the Douglas County Justice Center.

Major deals and deposit shifts are shrinking Colorado’s bank roster. Some mid‑market firms may gain access to larger, faster loans while others face fewer local options.

Curtis Fentress sold 421 and 433 Broadway to Magnetic Capital and Integra Land Co.; buyers say the site will host roughly 280 apartments, per public records.

Denver police are asking for help locating Vincent Flournoy, wanted on attempted first-degree murder and aggravated robbery charges. Tips to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720‑913‑STOP.