SM Energy agreed to sell roughly $950 million in South Texas acreage and wells to Caturus Energy, freeing cash to reduce debt and refocus the company’s portfolio. The deal covers about 61,000 acres and 260 wells.

Leven Supply in Wash Park was seized by the State of Colorado after a posted notice said the location owes just over $140,000 in back taxes and wage withholding. The deli's flagship remains open while owners work with state and city officials.

A new 9NEWS investigation found many items sold at Denver International Airport were substantially marked up compared with local prices, prompting scrutiny and a proposed state bill.

State testing found banned mold and Aspergillus in Sweetwater Cannabis flower, prompting a voluntary recall that affects 31 dispensaries across Colorado.

Romano's Macaroni Grill's Church Ranch location closed after city collection action over unpaid sales taxes, leaving employees abruptly out of work.

Crate & Barrel will open inside Macy’s Furniture Gallery at Cherry Creek Shopping Center while Macy’s consolidates its furniture floor into the main store by April.

Colorado staple Applejack Wine & Spirits has been acquired by Florida chain ABC Fine Wine & Spirits. The three stores will operate as Applejack by ABC while remodels and humidors are planned.

Denver-born Birdcall signed a five-unit franchise deal with Littleton partners to bring the chicken chain into Southwest Denver, with the first location expected in about 18 months.

Shareholders at Denver’s SM Energy and Civitas approved a $12.8B all‑stock merger, clearing the way for a combined, Denver‑headquartered oil-and-gas company. The deal carries a planned leadership transition and an expected Jan. 30 close.

RedBird Farms pulled nearly 2,000 pounds of teriyaki chicken from King Soopers and City Market after discovering undeclared sesame oil. Stores will accept returns.

A condemned 1940s fortune-cookie plant in Denver’s Baker neighborhood has been reborn as the Cookie Factory: a privately funded, free contemporary art space with rotating site-specific shows.

Jeppesen ForeFlight cut a large share of its Arapahoe County staff this week; employees and pilots reacted as the company disputed the scale and promised support.

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.