The space that housed Blake Street Tavern will be revived as The Tavern on Blake Street under new owners, promising live music and big‑game watch parties near Coors Field.

Morning fog clears to sun and a fast warmup to near 73°F. Red Flag Warning and gusty, dry winds expected this afternoon.

NDHC will preserve 20 apartments and add 138 new units on North Pearl in Uptown, with the land deal closing this week and construction starting in April.

The Leeds business index slipped to 41.9 as Colorado firms cite the Iran conflict and energy volatility. Companies say they'll limit spending and diversify revenue.

Colorado leads the nation in home‑insurance hikes: Insurify and LendingTree data show averages headed above $4,000 in 2026 as storms, rebuild costs and reinsurance bite.

An Aurora mother is hospitalized in critical condition after a multi‑dog attack outside her home, and family says the injuries will be life‑altering. Local policy debates over breed rules may return to the fore.

Escalante Ranch, about 4,012 acres south of Grand Junction, has been added to the Dominguez‑Escalante NCA. Most land will open to the public while about 900 acres remain under lease.

Douglas County will match 50% of homeowner wildfire‑mitigation costs — up to $25,000 — with applications opening April 13 for one month.

A 1.2‑mile gondola will connect Idaho Springs' Argo Mill to a mountaintop plaza and amphitheater, bringing dining, concerts and trail access to the foothills.

Douglas County approved contracts to build the Zebulon Regional Sports Complex, a 46‑acre hub with rinks, courts and a 160,000‑sq‑ft covered dome.

Aurora police say a new bumper‑mounted tool called the Grappler stopped a stolen vehicle and led to an arrest. The department posted video of the deployment.

A Chatfield High student disclosed a plot to kill a teacher; school staff confiscated a 7‑inch butcher knife and deputies booked the 16‑year‑old into a youth detention center.

Bonanno Concepts will close Dumplin' in West Highland as the owners prepare to open Romyo, a larger Larimer Square restaurant. The move shifts the group's focus downtown.