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Saturday, July 18, 2026

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Kate Hernandez, Media Relations, 720-450-7554

www.bouldercolorado.gov

Potentially Harmful Algae Bloom Observed in Boulder Reservoir

Swim beach temporarily closed and visitors asked to keep dogs out of water out of abundance of caution

BOULDER, Colo. – This morning, city staff observed what may be a harmful algae bloom in areas throughout the Boulder Reservoir. Samples have been collected for testing. Out of an abundance of caution, the swim beach is temporarily closed, and visitors are asked to keep dogs out of the water.

City staff will continue to monitor algae bloom tests overnight, and operational updates will be available tomorrow. Community members are encouraged to check the webpage BoulderRez.org or text the keyword “BPRReservoir” to 888-777 for operational updates.

The reservoir remains open for watercraft use via entry through the main gate. Watercraft users should avoid contact with the water in areas that look inhabited with potentially harmful algae and be cautious throughout the Reservoir until the bloom subsides. Harmful algae blooms can look like:

• Thick pea soup
• Spilled bluish-green paint on the water’s surface
• A thick mat of foam along the shoreline
• Short grass clippings

Boulder Reservoir is not currently being used by the city as a drinking water supply. Boulder Reservoir is only periodically used as a water source for the city and is not needed for drinking water at this time. The city is coordinating with Northern Water given the importance of the reservoir for water supply, irrigation, and recreation throughout the region.

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July 15, 2026

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Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) launches new program to reduce environmental impacts of the building sector

July 15, 2026 – DENVER – Power Ahead Colorado, a program of the Denver Regional Council of Governments, is now offering a heat pump rebate and free energy advising for homeowners and businesses across the region.

A heat pump uses electricity to efficiently heat and cool indoor spaces and can replace a furnace and air conditioner, including a window air conditioning unit. Eligible customers can receive $1,500 off the equipment price of an ENERGY STAR-rated, cold-climate heat pump installed by a verified Power Ahead Colorado contractor. The rebate can be combined with other available rebates and incentives.

To help residents combine savings and plan projects, Power Ahead Colorado also provides free energy advising for homeowners and businesses. Energy advisors are real people who are available by phone or email to answer questions about home electrification, heat pumps, and energy savings.

“We know the decision to switch to a heat pump can feel like a big one,” said Mac Prather, Power Ahead Colorado Rebates and Incentives Manager. “By lowering the upfront cost of a heat pump and by offering free energy advising, we want to make this decision as easy as possible for homeowners and businesses with aging heating and cooling systems.

It’s important to look at the whole home when switching to a heat pump, not just the equipment. Working with a verified Power Ahead Colorado contractor can help customers choose the right system to achieve the most efficiency and comfort.

“When it comes to heating and cooling, customers want options that are both practical and cost-effective. We’re focused on making it easier to choose energy solutions that work for all homes and budgets,” said Emmett Romine, vice president of Customer Energy and Transportation Solutions at Xcel Energy. “We’re excited to see Power Ahead Colorado launch a heat pump rebate that, when combined with Xcel Energy rebates and others, helps make upgrading to a heat pump more affordable.”

Over the next four years, Power Ahead Colorado will invest $40 million in making energy upgrades more affordable for homeowners and building owners across the Denver Metro region.

Learn more about the program at PowerAheadColorado.org. Learn more about Xcel Energy rebates at xcelenergy.com/HeatPumps.

The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) is a planning organization where local governments collaborate to establish guidelines, set policy, and allocate funding in the areas of transportation and personal mobility, growth and development, and aging and disability resources. DRCOG includes participating governments across ten counties in the Denver Metro Region, representing 3.3 million Colorado residents.

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For Immediate Release

Date: July 16, 2026

Contact: fws_press_r6@ios.doi.gov

Photo credit: Nathan Vargas/USFWS

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Finalizes Rule Downlisting the Razorback Sucker

This recovery milestone reflects more than 30 years of collaborative conservation across basin-wide recovery programs and partners.

DENVER –The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized a rule downlisting the razorback sucker from an endangered to a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The action is accompanied by a 4(d) rule that allows limited take of the fish for actions associated with the species’ conservation.

Listed as endangered in 1991, the razorback sucker is one of the largest suckers in North America. It is a unique freshwater fish native to warm-water portions of the Colorado River basin in the western United States. Recognizable by a bony keel behind its head, the razorback sucker can grow to more than three feet long and weigh up to ten pounds. The fish tolerates wide-ranging temperatures and flow conditions and is most common in low-velocity habitats such as backwaters, floodplains, flatwater river reaches, and reservoirs. It is found in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. Historically it was also found in Wyoming and the Mexican states of Baja and Sonora.

This recovery milestone is the result of more than three decades of cooperative work among the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program, San Juan River Basin Recovery Implementation Program, and Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program. It also reflects the contributions of many partners at state, regional, tribal, and federal organizations, as well as the private and nonprofit sectors.

Conservation measures, such as propagation and stocking, nonnative fish control, instream flow, research and monitoring, and habitat restoration, have improved conditions in many areas of the Colorado River basin that have historically supported populations. Razorback suckers are now found in eight populations; four of those populations can migrate and spawn in multiple locations. The largest population, located in the Green River of the upper Colorado River basin, now includes about 36,000 adults, up from roughly 100 wild fish in the late 1990s.

The accompanying final rule under section 4(d) of the ESA provides tailored protections for the razorback sucker and regulatory flexibility for activities associated with its conservation. Activities covered by the 4(d) rule include maintenance of refuge populations, exhibition for educational purposes, creation of nursery habitats, removal of nonnative fish, and development of catch-and-release fishing opportunities.

Despite the substantial progress, the razorback sucker faces several challenges in the foreseeable future and remains threatened under the Act. Ongoing threats to the species include altered river flows that limit nursery habitat, changes in water quality and quantity, persistent drought, and predation by nonnative species.

The final rule will publish in the Federal Register on July 17 at www.federalregister.gov. The proposed and final rules, post-delisting monitoring plan, supporting documents and public comments are available at https://www.regulations.gov under docket number FWS–R6–ES–2020–0057.

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EMERGENCY SHORTAGE: Donors needed now to stop alarming drop in Red Cross blood supply

Summer blood donations far lower than needed as hospitals work to protect patient care/

[Denver, Colo, July 13, 2026] — The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. Blood donors are urgently needed to give now to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care without delay. The shortage is especially serious for types O positive and B negative blood.

A steep decline in blood donations since the end of May has created a growing gap between supply and patient need. Currently, Red Cross distributions to hospitals are nearly 3,500 units higher per week than expected at a time when hospitals often see higher demand for blood products during the height of trauma season. On top of that, busy schedules and the seasonal loss of school blood drives are driving the decline which could put patient care at risk if not reversed.

The most important way to help end the blood shortage is to book an appointment to give blood now by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). As a thank-you, all who come to give July 13-31, 2026, will receive a Fandango Movie Ticket by email (up to $15 ticket price and fees). Additional details can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/July.  

Blood supply misconceptions

Every donation is critical to rebuilding the nation’s blood supply, yet many people may not realize the significant impact a single donation can have on patients in need. A recent Red Cross survey revealed a significant gap between public perception and the reality of the nation’s blood supply:

• Less than 1 in 5 respondents understood that blood cannot be stockpiled because it has a limited shelf life and must be continually replenished through volunteer donors.
• Only about half believed it was very likely that they or someone close to them would need blood one day — even though someone in the U.S. receives a blood transfusion every two seconds.

“A readily available blood supply serves as the backbone of modern medicine. Without it, lifesaving treatments and critical access points to care are not possible,” said Dr. Courtney Lawrence, medical director for the Red Cross. “Emergency departments, operating rooms, and labor and delivery units can’t support patients with the most urgent needs, and cancer patients must wait. We’re asking donors to give now before doctors are forced to make those difficult decisions.”

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.

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Jack Todd

Jack.Todd@ColoradoSOS.gov

China Scroggins

China.Scroggins@ColoradoSOS.gov

July 16, 2026

Statement from Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold following Trump Election Address

Denver, CO – Tonight, Donald Trump delivered an address to the nation regarding elections.

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has issued the following statement:

Donald Trump continues to spread election lies. In his second term, he has actively worked to undermine the nation’s elections and make them less secure. Now Trump is doubling down on the tactic he knows best: lying and misleading the public about American elections.

Trump will continue trying to exert power he doesn’t have, to affect elections he doesn’t control, to disenfranchise the American people who he doesn’t care about. He is laying the groundwork to undermine the 2026 Midterms – and we will stop him.

Following the 2020 election, Trump and allies filed more than 60 lawsuits contesting the results and challenging the voting certification process. Trump was unsuccessful in nearly every lawsuit. Members of Trump’s legal team have recanted testimony or acknowledged they were unaware of evidence of significant fraud, and Trump’s Attorney General confirmed there was no evidence of widespread fraud.

In 2021, the National Intelligence Council published a declassified report determining that they had “no indications that any foreign actor attempted to alter any technical aspect of the voting process in the 2020 US election, including voter registration, casting ballots, vote tabulation, or reporting results.” The report does determine that there were foreign influence campaigns intended to undermine the candidacies of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump and influence public opinion. China, the report states, “did not deploy interference efforts and considered but did not deploy influence efforts intended to change the outcome of the US Presidential election.”

In September of 2025, in renewing a 2018 Executive Order, President Trump affirmed that “there has been no evidence of a foreign power altering the outcomes or vote tabulation in any United States election.”

Since the start of his second term, the Trump administration has sued more than two dozen states, including Colorado, for sensitive voter information; gutted funding and staffing for federal agencies that support states to secure elections; sent letters to election officials with threats of prosecution; fired and forced out the EAC commissioners; and attempted to circumvent the constitutional right of states to oversee free and fair elections with Executive Orders signed in 2025 and 2026. This is in addition to Trump’s failed attempt to undermine and thwart the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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www.bouldercolorado.gov

City of Boulder Unveils New Name for Downtown Park

City invites community members to join a park renaming celebration happening Thursday, July 23, from 4 to 6 p.m.

BOULDER, Colo. – The City of Boulder is excited to announce the renaming of the largest area of public land in downtown Boulder – Welcome to Boulder Creek Park.

The name applies to the parkland previously referred to as the Civic Area and Central Park, located between 9th and 13th St. and Canyon Boulevard and Arapahoe Avenue. Community members are invited to celebrate the park’s new identity with city staff and community partners on Thursday, July 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Wild Woods Discovery Area, the nature pop-up located near the Glen Huntington Bandshell. The event recognizes the community engagement process that helped shape the park’s new name and will include free family-friendly activities, desserts and live music from local performers, Jenn Cleary’s Music Trio.

“Boulder Creek Park” was one of eight proposed names that emerged from a series of community engagement sessions that involved students from Boulder High School’s Zonta Club, community partners Growing Up Boulder, RIOS Boulder and the University of Colorado students. Based on feedback gathered through a community-wide online form, city staff recommended the name Boulder Creek Park to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB), which approved the name last month.

“Boulder Creek has defined our city since its earliest days and has long provided a valuable place for our community to connect with each other and with nature,” says Ali Rhodes, Director of Parks and Recreation. “It is fitting that our largest downtown park be named for the creek that runs through it. As we prepare to invest in one of our oldest parks, we are so excited for it to have a name that affirms the important role Boulder Creek plays in our community.”

Boulder Creek Park Phase 2 designs, project information, and city staff will be available at the event to answer community questions. Phase 2 construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in late 2027. Additional project details will be updated on the project webpage.

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July 15, 2026 — The Adams County District Court sentenced Jazzmen La-Vone Gaskins to 9 years of incarceration and 3 years of parole supervision. The sentence is related to Gaskins’ 2026 guilty plea on one count of securities fraud, wherein Gaskins solicited investments from a Colorado investor through his company JG Capital Finance Corporation. Gaskins is currently incarcerated in Florida for a 15-year sentence for a federal charge of sex trafficking. His Colorado sentence for securities fraud was ordered to run concurrently with the federal sentence and included repayment of $116,675 in restitution.

Gaskins was originally indicted by a state grand jury on August 14, 2025, for securities fraud. According to the indictment, he solicited more than $100,000 from at least one Colorado investor through his company JG Capital Finance Corporation. The company issued promissory notes, and Gaskins made false promises of unsubstantiated high interest rates, a guarantee to repay the principal of the note, and use of proceeds for his business.

Gaskins failed to disclose that he would use the investment funds for personal expenses and misled the investor to believe her investments would be secured against a personal bank account containing over $4 million. In the course of the scheme to defraud, Gaskins also allegedly pretended to be an asset recovery lawyer who offered to assist the investor if she were to pre-pay legal fees.

The Colorado Division of Securities investigated this matter, and the Colorado Attorney General’s Criminal Justice/Financial Fraud Unit prosecuted the case.

About DORA and the Division of Securities

DORA is the state’s umbrella regulatory agency, charged with managing licensing and registration for multiple professions and businesses, implementing balanced regulation for Colorado industries, and protecting consumers. Our nearly 600 employees are dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and promoting a fair and competitive business environment throughout Colorado.

The Division of Securities exists to protect investors and maintain confidence in the securities market, while avoiding unreasonable burdens on the marketplace by licensing securities professionals, enforcing securities law violations, and helping Coloradans become more informed investors. Visit the Division of Securities’ website to learn more.

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Date: July 15, 2026

Contact: Office of Communications, fws_press_r6@ios.doi.gov

Attached Photo credit: Ryan Pennesi/USFS

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Revises Canada Lynx Critical Habitat Designation

The revised designation reflects current research and modeling on Canada lynx populations in the western United States.

DENVER — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has revised the critical habitat designation for the threatened Canada lynx distinct population segment in the lower 48 states. Listed as threatened in 2000, the lynx received its first critical habitat designation in 2006, followed by revisions in 2009 and 2014.

The Service proposed additional revisions in November 2024. This final rule narrows the designation to areas determined to be essential for the species’ conservation and excludes areas where the benefits of exclusion outweigh those of designation.

The revised final rule designates approximately 14,030 square miles of critical habitat across Colorado, Idaho, Montana and Washington. Key changes and characteristics of the designation include:

• A reduction of 7,733 square miles from the 2014 designation — a 32% decrease from the 2014 total.
• Approximately 99% of the revised designated lynx critical habitat occurs on federally managed lands.
• About 38% of the revised designation falls within wilderness areas.
• Critical habitat in the eastern part of the range (Maine and Minnesota) remains unchanged.
• Excludes tribal managed lands and certain state and private lands managed under voluntary conservation plans or commitments that benefit Canada lynx.

The biggest changes from the 2014 designation are in Colorado, which is receiving critical habitat for the first time, and in the Greater Yellowstone Area, where critical habitat will no longer be designated.

The revised designation is based on current research and modeling focused on Canada lynx populations in the western U.S. It identifies areas most critical to the species’ conservation and aligns with the 2024 recovery plan.

Critical habitat is a tool under the Endangered Species Act that supports the continued conservation of imperiled species by guiding cooperation within the federal government. Designations affect only federal agency actions or federally funded or permitted activities.

The final rule will publish in the Federal Register on Thursday, July 16. The proposed and final rules, supporting documents, and public comments are available at https://www.regulations.gov under docket number FWS–R6–ES–2024–0142.

For more information, visit https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/3652.

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July 16, 2026

Statewide Bipartisan Post-Election Audit Complete

Denver, CO – The post-election Risk Limiting Audit (RLA) for the June 30, 2026 Primary Election was successfully completed on July 15. The 2026 audit has confirmed that Coloradans’ ballots were counted accurately and that voting equipment worked as it should have.

“Colorado’s bipartisan risk-limiting audit is complete and has confirmed that the 2026 Primary Election results were counted accurately,” said Secretary Griswold. “Year after year, the RLA has shown that Colorado’s election model is accurate and secure.”

After every statewide election, the Department of State works with County Clerks to conduct the audit. The Risk Limiting Audit establishes a statistical level of certainty that ballots were counted according to voters’ intent and tabulating equipment worked correctly.

The Risk Limiting Audit has been conducted in every Colorado election since the 2017 Coordinated Election. The audit has never found a discrepancy that was a result of the voting system not working as intended.

The steps to certifying the 2026 Primary Election are:

• After Election Day, County Clerks continued processing and counting ballots until July 10.
• On July 13, the Department of State conducted the public meeting to establish the random seed number for the post-election audit – which was entered into a pseudo-random number generator to determine the ballots audited – to begin the audit.
• Colorado counties completed the statewide post-election audit on July 15.
• Each county canvass board will convene to approve the final tally of ballots cast and tabulated by July 22, and must upload those results to the Election Night Reporting system no later than July 23.
• Interested parties may request and file for a recount at their own expense through July 22. There are no races that require a mandatory recount in the June 30, 2026 Primary Election.

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Department of Revenue Waiving Penalties for Late Income Tax Extension Filings, Sales Tax Payments. 

DENVER – In response to several wildfires burning throughout Colorado, Governor Jared Polis and the Department of Revenue are offering help to people and businesses affected by the 2026 fires for which Governor Polis declared an emergency including the Aspen Acres, Ferris, Gold Mountain, Willow, Sharpe, Poitrey Canyon, Snyder, Green Ridge and Big Sheep Fires. This applies to all residents and businesses in Dolores, Montezuma, Lake, Mesa, Pueblo, Custer, Ouray, Las Animas, Baca, Routt, San Miguel and Huerfano counties. This list will expand based on any new emergency declarations from Governor Polis.

“No Coloradan should have to choose between rebuilding a life and meeting a tax deadline. By extending these deadlines for people and small businesses, we’re helping Coloradans impacted by wildfires get the time and space needed to recover, without the added pressure of late fees,” said Governor Polis.

“The Department of Revenue stands ready to help Coloradans affected by these wildfires,” said Taxation Division Senior Director Brendon Reese. “We hope that by waiving late filing penalties that impacted Coloradans can focus on rebuilding and recovering from these devastating fires. Please reach out to us so that we can help.”

More Time to File and Pay Taxes:

The Department of Revenue extended the deadlines for some state tax filings to December 31. This applies to:

• Income tax extensions that are otherwise due on October 15.
• Sales taxes that are otherwise due between July 20 and October 20.

Taxpayers can contact DOR to request penalty waivers for other taxes and fees due in October, including marijuana, fuel, and the retailer delivery fee. Taxpayers affected by the wildfires have until November 6, 2026, to file these taxes. This relief applies only to state taxes. The tax relief does not apply to municipal taxes collected by home-rule cities, such as Pueblo, Cortez, Durango and more.

For more information, please visit Tax.Colorado.gov/Wildfire_Tax_Relief.

How to Get Help: 

The Department will not automatically apply the tax deadline waiver. Eligible taxpayers must call to request an extended deadline after receiving a bill. To make a request, please call the Department of Revenue at:

• Phone Number: 303-238-SERV (7378)
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Contact: Raymundo Muñoz Alto, Gallery Director/Co-curator, ray@birdseedcollective.com, 720-579-2257

Join us at Alto Gallery (3773 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80216) on Friday, August 7, 2026 from 6 – 10 PM for the opening reception of LightWait, a duo exhibition by Denver-based artists Mindy Bray and Jessica Forrestal and guest curated by Drew Austin. This exhibition marks the first show at our new location on Walnut St. Free event and refreshments, open to the public. On view August 7 – 29.

CURATORIAL STATEMENT:

This collaborative exhibition from artists Jessica Forrestal and Mindy Bray explores the power of patience, deep looking, and dichotomous thinking. Derived from a play on words stemming from lightweight, a term that speaks to efficiency, low tolerance, or physical lightness, LightWait privileges slowness and intentional specificity through the act of looking and recontextualizing.

Though the work of Forrestal and Bray’s individual practices result in visually different work, there is a connecting thread that compounds when in close proximity: observation. Both artists exhibit a willingness to pause in their practice: from documenting waves lapping over and over again in a body of water to recognizing beauty within an instruction manual to inquiring into the interaction between human-created structures and the natural world within which those structures exist.

Through collaboration, these two artists bring to light the life that radiates all around us. The large-scale mural at the center of the exhibition blends both artistic styles flawlessly, harnessing the potential of shared community, the levity in a consumer culture, and the beauty of the everyday mundane that most overlook.

This exhibition asks the viewer to join the artists in the action of looking, thinking, pondering, and reflecting through the process of creation. Markmaking, abstraction of form, light, shadow, color, and lack thereof all take center stage in an exhibition about time, objects, organic structures, systems, and the way humans engage in all of the above, each and every day.

BIOS + STATEMENTS:

MINDY BRAY – BIO

Mindy Bray is a painter and muralist based in Denver, CO. Her work investigates the intersection of natural and built environments through pattern, reduction, and physical space. Mindy earned her Master of Fine Arts in Painting from the University of Iowa in 2005 and has taught drawing and foundations at the University of Denver and Metropolitan State University. Her work has been exhibited nationally at galleries including Goodwin Fine Art, Rule Gallery, Ironton, and the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art. She has been featured in New American Paintings, The Denver Post, Modern in Denver magazine, art ltd., and Luxe Interiors and Design. Mindy’s public commissions include permanent works at the Westin Hotel at Denver International Airport and the Colorado Convention Center, and her private commissions can be found in commercial and residential spaces throughout Denver. Mindy is a current member of Tank Studios, a board member of Tilt West, and an instructor for the Denver Art Museum’s Creative Classes.

MINDY BRAY – STATEMENT

My works on paper and on the wall examine the intersection of natural and built environments. Based on photographs of places such as city parks, urban waterways and residential landscapes, the works trace the complex relationship between people and their habitat. Beginning with photography, the images start as fields of flat visual information which are then manipulated both digitally and manually. The paintings arrive at a place where positive and negative spaces are fluidly balanced, reversed or canceled, allowing the work to hover between abstraction and representation.

https://www.mindybray.com/

JESSICA FORRESTAL – BIO

Jessica Forrestal is an artist based in Denver, Colorado. She holds an MFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, an MA from the University of Northern Colorado, and a BA from Colorado State University. Her studio practice is informed by her experience as an art educator and years of creating alongside young artists. Working primarily in black and white, she draws on the visual language of diagrams to investigate systems of communication, constructed environments, and the shifting relationship between order and ambiguity.

Forrestal was selected as the inaugural artist-in-residence for the Campus Commons Gallery at the University of Northern Colorado. Her additional residencies include PlatteForum in Denver, the Children’s Museum of Denver, and the Firehouse Art Center in Longmont, Colorado.

JESSICA FORRESTAL – STATEMENT

Using the authoritative language of diagrams and schematics, I investigate how we make sense of one another, the spaces we inhabit, and the systems we create. Composed in black and white, my drawings move between precision and ambiguity, where recognition meets estrangement. Objects are reimagined and recontextualized. Patterns become pathways. Building is inseparable from dismantling. My slow, labor-intensive process stands in contrast to a culture of efficiency and disposability. The drawings create a space for uncertainty, where understanding remains incomplete and new connections continue to emerge.

The works on the wall respond to the subjective experience of an architectural space, including the phenomena of light and shadow, scale, and movement. I find parallels between the lived experience of a built space and the surrounding natural environment, revealing connections between the site and the landscape. My imagery includes rivers, trees and foliage that are reduced and abstracted, creating fields of pattern that invite interpretation, with references as diverse as maps, microcosms, or the Milky Way.

https://www.jessicaforrestal.com/

DREW AUSTIN – BIO

Drew Austin (b.1996) is an interdisciplinary artist and curator living and working in Denver, CO. He grew up in Great Falls, Montana, and attended the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, in Denver, which he graduated from in 2017 with his BFA as Valedictorian.

Austin is the Curator and a Board Member for Leon Art Gallery, the Program Manager for The Wayfaring Band, as well as a contributing editor for The Thalweg. He previously worked as the Curator of Visual Arts at The Dairy Arts Center, Exhibitions Curator for ReCreative Denver, and put together independent curatorial projects in spaces such as Redline Denver, The Temple Artist Studios, The Denver Armory, Lane Meyer Projects, and Alto Gallery. Portrayed primarily through drawing, sculpture, and light-based installation, Austin’s work functions as a conduit for understanding and comprehension of everyday things—mundane situations, queer experience, domestic space, slow growth, and light—both large and small in a human-dominated world.

https://www.studiodrewaustin.com/

DATES

Exhibition: Friday, August 7 – Saturday, August 29, 2026

Opening Reception: Friday, August 7, 6 – 10 PM

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TRU Community Care Announces 50th Anniversary Gala Celebrating Five Decades of Compassionate Care

Community celebration will honor TRU’s legacy and support its continued service to individuals and families

LAFAYETTE, Colo., July 9, 2026 — TRU Community Care will celebrate 50 years of compassionate service across Colorado’s Front Range at its 50th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Tickets, tables and sponsorship opportunities are now available for the milestone celebration, which will bring together community supporters, healthcare partners, volunteers, employees and friends of TRU to honor the organization’s legacy and help ensure compassionate care remains available for generations to come.

The evening will include cocktails, dinner, dancing and a celebration of the people and community partnerships that have shaped TRU throughout its history. Proceeds from the gala will support TRU’s continued work with individuals and families navigating aging, serious illness, caregiving and loss.

“This anniversary belongs to everyone who has trusted, supported and strengthened TRU over the past 50 years,” said Samantha Black, Executive Vice President of TRU Community Care. “The gala is an opportunity to honor an extraordinary legacy of care while helping ensure that individuals and families continue to receive the dignity, compassion and support they deserve.”

Founded in 1976 as Boulder County Hospice, TRU Community Care was Colorado’s first hospice. The organization began when five visionary community leaders — Beau Bohart Rezendes, Kathryn Oakes, Karin Sobeck, Marcia Lattanzi-Licht and Dr. Alan Snyder — recognized the need for a more compassionate and supportive approach to end-of-life care.

What began as a small, volunteer-driven nonprofit grew from a simple but enduring belief: people facing serious illness and the end of life deserve care that honors their dignity, values and individual wishes while also supporting those who love and care for them.

Over the past five decades, TRU has expanded its services to meet the changing needs of the community. Today, the organization provides PACE, assisted living memory care, palliative care, hospice, grief services, community education and other programs designed to support individuals and families throughout aging, illness and loss.

While TRU’s services have grown, its commitment to compassionate, person-centered care remains unchanged.

“Fifty years ago, TRU’s founders saw a need in their community and chose to respond with courage and compassion,” Black said. “As we look toward the next 50 years, we remain committed to showing up for individuals and families during some of life’s most meaningful and difficult moments.”

Community members, businesses and organizations are invited to be part of the anniversary celebration by attending the gala, purchasing a table or becoming an event sponsor.

TRU Community Care 50th Anniversary Gala

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Cocktails: 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Dinner, program and dancing: 6:30–10 p.m.

Cocktail attire

To purchase tickets, reserve a table or learn about sponsorship opportunities, visit TRUcare.org/gala.

About TRU Community Care

Founded in 1976, TRU Community Care is a nonprofit organization serving individuals and families facing aging, advanced illness and loss across Colorado’s Front Range. TRU provides PACE, assisted living memory care, palliative care, hospice, grief services, community education and other programs, with a focus on comfort, dignity and honoring each person’s goals and values.

Learn more at TRUcare.org.

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Stanley Marketplace Celebrates 10 Years as a Community-Driven Hub in Aurora, Where More Than 50 Independent Businesses – and Nearly Half of Its Original Tenants – Reflect a Decade of Local Entrepreneurship and Connection

The 10-Year Anniversary Will Be Celebrated August 21-23 With its Main “Taste of Stanley” Event Taking Place on Saturday, August 22

AURORA, COLORADO – June 4, 2026 – As Stanley Marketplace marks its 10-year anniversary in 2026, it stands as a rare example of what sustained community investment can build: a thriving, ever-evolving hub of more than 50 independent Colorado businesses where connection, creativity and local entrepreneurship intersect. What began as a vision for a different kind of marketplace has grown into a true “third place” in Aurora – one shaped not by a single moment, but by a decade of entrepreneurs taking risks, neighbors showing up, and a community choosing to support local again and again.

In late 2016, Stanley Marketplace first opened its doors to the public with just four tenants: Stanley Beer Hall, Logan House Coffee, Cheluna Brewing Company and OPENair Academy. Over the next 12 months, it welcomed independent businesses spanning dining, retail, wellness, fitness and creative services – establishing the foundation for what Stanley is today. Now, 10 years later, over half of those original 50 tenants still call Stanley home – a powerful testament to the strength of its model and commitment to prioritizing people over scale.

More than just a marketplace, Stanley has become a neighborhood institution shaped as much by the local business owners behind its counters as the neighbors who continue to walk through its doors. For many loyal, repeat visitors, Stanley has become a central part of their lives.

“Stanley Marketplace has always been more than a place to visit – it’s a place to belong,” said founding partner Jonathan Alpert. “It’s a community that feels personal, and that sense of connection is the reason we’re still here ten years later.”

To mark this significant milestone, Stanley Marketplace invites the community to experience the energy, creativity and connection that have defined the space for the past decade through Stanley10, a series of events August 21-23. The celebrations will kick off Friday evening with live local music in the field, followed by the main “Taste of Stanley” on Saturday, where guests can explore and sample offerings from businesses throughout the building. The weekend wraps Sunday with a full day of programming including morning yoga, a silent disco, collaborations between businesses and more. Additional details of the weekend’s events will be announced over the coming months.

Looking ahead, Stanley will continue to be shaped and defined by the evolution of its businesses and community input. It remains committed to the same values that shaped its first decade supporting local entrepreneurs, fostering meaningful connections and evolving alongside the community it serves.

“Ten years in, Stanley is still evolving because it was never meant to stand still,” added Alpert. “What makes this place special is that it continues to be shaped by the people who show up: our tenants, our neighbors and anyone else who walks through our doors.”

About Stanley Marketplace

Stanley Marketplace is a vibrant third place community space housed in a repurposed 140,000 sq ft aviation manufacturing facility in Aurora, Colorado. Originally built in 1954 by aviation pioneer Bob Stanley, the building was once home to Stanley Aviation, the largest employer in Aurora during the 1950s and 60s. In 2016, the historic facility was reimagined as a collaborative marketplace grounded in community values and entrepreneurial spirit. Today, Stanley Marketplace is home to more than 50 independently owned businesses offering a unique mix of dining, shopping, fitness, wellness, creative studios, and community events. Guided by the “Stanifesto,” a vision for bringing people together and supporting positive change, Stanley has spent a decade proving that local businesses, authentic community, and shared spaces can thrive together. More information is at www.StanleyMarketplace.com. Engage with Stanley on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

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The New Local Presents Downtown First Fridays

BOULDER, Colo. — The New Local (TNL), a nonprofit gallery championing female and non-binary artists, designers, and makers, invites the community to Downtown First Fridays, a monthly art walk celebrating Boulder’s thriving creative spirit through galleries, small businesses, and public art activations along Pearl Street and beyond.

Downtown First Fridays begin at the TNL Annex on the west end of Pearl Street, with stops at TNL’s headquarters, where Women of the Living West, a juried group exhibition sponsored by the American 250 – Colorado 150 Commission, will open the evening. Set in an iconic historic landmark in the heart of downtown Boulder, the exhibition features local women artists and makers whose work reflects the innovation and creativity shaping Colorado today.

Attendees can pick up a map and head east to explore rotating exhibitions, art activations, and live performances hosted by participating galleries and businesses throughout downtown Boulder. Past activations have included custom hat steaming and shaping at Boulder Brim, an open mic night at Velvet Elk Lounge, permanent jewelry at Bohemi, and other creative collaborations unique to Boulder.

Downtown First Fridays take place on the first Friday of every month through September and are free and open to the public. Maps highlighting participating locations will be available at the TNL Annex and other stops along the route.

Event Details:

What: Downtown First Fridays

When: First Friday of every month from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. through September

Where: Starting at the TNL Annex, 713 Pearl St., with additional stops along Pearl Street and downtown Boulder

Cost: Free and open to the public

About The New Local: The New Local is a nonprofit arts hub in Boulder, Colorado, dedicated to championing female and non-binary artists, designers, and makers. Through exhibitions, programming, and community partnerships, TNL creates space for underrepresented voices in the arts to be seen, supported, and celebrated.

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Drivers risk registration suspension and criminal charges for using fraudulent results. 

DENVER — Monday, July 13, 2026 — The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Motor Vehicle Investigation Unit (MVIU) is alerting the public about a spike in fraudulent “print-on-demand” emissions test results being sold to unsuspecting drivers, warning that while these scams promise a passing result for a low fee, using them can lead to severe legal consequences including the immediate loss of vehicle registration and driving privileges.

As emissions compliance is a legal requirement for registration in many Colorado counties, scammers are exploiting drivers by offering fake certificates that bypass official testing.

“We understand that vehicle maintenance can be stressful, but these fake tests are a trap that isn’t worth the risk,” Benjamin Whittier, DMV’s Director of Vehicle Services, said. “The only way to ensure your test is valid and properly recorded in the state’s database is by using an official testing station.”

To combat the rise in fraudulent emissions tests, MVIU is investigating the production of these fake tests and seeking criminal prosecution where appropriate. These operations also focus on identifying and disabling websites that market illegal test results to ensure such products are permanently removed from the marketplace.

For 30 years, Air Care Colorado has served as the state’s trusted partner in providing accurate and cost-effective emissions testing. The DMV reminds residents that legitimate emissions tests can only be obtained through Air Care Colorado’s numerous testing stations or by driving through an official “Rapid Screen” roadside location. For diesel-fueled vehicles, visit a licensed diesel testing center.

Drivers are encouraged to verify their testing requirements and find official locations by visiting Air Care Colorado’s website.

This is the third installment of the DMV’s Summer Safety campaign. The previous installments covered registering and titling vehicles and fake temporary license plates. To learn more about the most common motor vehicle and driver scams and fraud, please click here.

About the Colorado DMV:

The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is committed to promoting public safety, trust, and confidence by providing customer-focused driver license and motor vehicle services. With a vision to enhance the quality of life for all Coloradans, the DMV strives to deliver exemplary service, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for every customer. Visit DMV.Colorado.gov to learn more.

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Recommendation for July 15 Planning Commission Discussion

Establishing the Commission’s Frame for the Joint Study Session

Recommendation. The Planning Commission should use its July 15 preparation discussion to establish its own good-governance framework for the joint session with Town Council.

The Commission should participate fully in the proposed discussions of Proposition 123, the Comprehensive Plan amendment, the Planning and Development work plan, and Commission responsibilities. It should not, however, enter the joint session merely as a respondent to initiatives and assumptions already selected by others.

The Commission’s responsibility is to provide independent, evidence-based advice about Erie’s long-term land-use decisions. The joint session should therefore begin with the following principle:

Our responsibility is not to defend the 2024 Comprehensive Plan or to overturn it. It is to establish, in a record the public can follow, where the Plan reflects residents’ priorities, where it does not, and which proposed corrections will actually improve Erie’s long-term well-being.

1. Establish the purpose of the joint session

The Commission should ask Council to clarify the intended outcome:

• Is Council requesting implementation of the adopted Comprehensive Plan?
• Is it requesting clarification of particular policies?
• Is it considering a substantive change in adopted goals?
• Is it asking the Commission to help diagnose whether the Plan or its implementation departed from public intent?
• What decisions or recommendations will be expected from the Commission afterward?

The session should not assume that “realignment,” “restoring the base vision,” or correcting a mistranslation is already necessary. Those are legitimate possibilities, but they should remain conclusions to be tested.

A suitable opening agreement would be:

Previous statements by commissioners, councilmembers, staff, consultants, or members of the public concerning mistranslation, realignment, staff control, infrastructure failure, density, or small-town character will be treated as hypotheses to be evaluated against the public record, current conditions, and the consequences of available alternatives.

No participant would be asked to withdraw a concern. All participants would agree to let their concerns be tested by the same standard.

2. Request a Comprehensive Plan Perception-and-Performance Assessment

Before major amendments or UDC changes described as “realignment” proceed, the Commission should request a documented assessment comparing:

1. What residents said during development of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan.
2. How that input was translated into goals, maps, policies, and implementation actions.
3. What Council expressly directed and ultimately adopted.
4. What has and has not been implemented since adoption.
5. What the August 2025 survey shows about resident preferences and experiences.
6. What the survey cannot establish about causation or institutional responsibility.
7. Current transportation, safety, water, fiscal, housing, and infrastructure conditions.
8. Assumptions that have materially changed since October 2024.
9. The effects and tradeoffs of retaining, modifying, or reversing existing policies.

The purpose would not be to delay every ordinary planning activity. It would be to prevent major policy reversals from being based on an untested diagnosis.

3. Define “small-town character” in measurable terms

The Commission should ask Council which components of small-town character it wants public policy to preserve.

• neighborliness and community identity;
• responsive and accessible government;
• neighborhood scale and building transitions;
• parks, trails, open land, and nearby nature;
• local businesses and a viable town center;
• manageable and reliable travel;
• safe streets for children and older residents;
• infrastructure readiness;
• fiscal stability;
• housing choices that allow different generations to remain in Erie.

These values should be respected, but their conflicts should also be acknowledged. For example, preserving open land may require concentrating some growth, while supporting local businesses may require nearby customers. Safe, quiet streets may sometimes conflict with maximizing vehicle speed and throughput.

The joint session should ask:

What observable conditions would show five years from now that Erie successfully preserved its small-town character?

4. Apply clear tests to the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment

Before discussing whether the new residential categories or Future Land Use Map changes are desirable, the Commission should request:

• the exact 2024 Plan provisions being changed;
• the parcels or areas affected;
• the documented reason for each change;
• whether each change implements, clarifies, or reverses the adopted Plan;
• the public input supporting it;
• transportation, water, infrastructure, fiscal, housing, and open-space effects;
• alternatives considered;
• the measurable outcome expected from the amendment.

A side-by-side comparison of density categories is useful background, but it does not establish why a change is needed or what consequences it will produce.

5. Define “infrastructure before growth”

The Commission should ask Council and staff to convert this general principle into system-specific standards.

For each system – water, wastewater, transportation, emergency response, parks, schools, and other public facilities – the Town should distinguish:

• existing capacity;
• funded capacity;
• planned but unfunded capacity;
• developer-provided improvements;
• regional or outside-agency responsibilities;
• current deficiencies;
• projected deficiencies;
• perceptions that still require measurement.

The Commission should ask what event must occur before development may proceed: construction, funding, an executed agreement, demonstrated capacity, or completion of a particular improvement.

Without those definitions, “infrastructure first” may express a widely shared value but remain too indefinite to guide consistent decisions.

6. Evaluate Proposition 123 fast-track review through objective standards

The Commission should ask:

• What does “fast track” change in practice?
• Which review stages would be shortened and which substantive standards would remain unchanged?
• What legal or funding consequences follow from participation or nonparticipation?
• Which projects qualify?
• What level and duration of affordability is required?
• What infrastructure, design, fiscal, and public-notice standards continue to apply?
• How will processing speed, affordability production, project quality, and public participation be measured?
• What provisions should be reconsidered if the process does not produce the intended result?

The discussion should distinguish speeding administrative review from weakening substantive standards. A faster process can be appropriate where expectations are known, objective, and applied consistently.

7. Sequence the Planning and Development work plan

The Commission should ask Council to identify dependencies among:

• Comprehensive Plan amendments;
• growth-management planning;
• the UDC update;
• the Town Center PD update;
• Old Town visioning;
• the ADU incentive program;
• affordable-housing procedures;
• short-term-rental regulations.

The policy diagnosis should ordinarily precede the regulatory remedy. The Town should avoid completing a UDC “alignment” project before establishing precisely what adopted policy is being implemented or changed.

For each work-plan project, the joint session should identify:

• the problem statement;
• its authority and relationship to the Comprehensive Plan;
• the intended decision maker;
• required evidence;
• public-engagement points;
• dependencies on other projects;
• expected completion and performance measures.

8. Discuss Commission authority together with accountability

Any expansion of Planning Commission responsibility should identify:

• the specific decisions involved;
• whether the role is advisory or final;
• the standards the Commission would apply;
• public-notice and hearing requirements;
• appeal or Council-review procedures;
• training and staff support;
• treatment of ex parte communications;
• effects on elected accountability and administrative efficiency.

The objective should not be greater authority for its own sake. It should be placing each decision with the body best positioned to develop a complete record, apply adopted policy consistently, obtain public input, and remain accountable for the result.

The Commission should also request a meaningful role in setting the questions and evidence for matters on which Council later expects its advice.

9. Agree on concrete joint-session deliverables

The Commission should seek agreement with Council on the following outputs:

1. An engagement-to-policy decision trace.
2. A full interpretation of the August 2025 survey, including methodology, open-response coding, and available cross-tabs.
3. A perception-to-evidence matrix for major resident concerns.
4. A Comprehensive Plan implementation report.
5. A register of assumptions that changed after adoption.
6. A coordinated fiscal, water, transportation, safety, housing, and infrastructure assessment.
7. A list of conflicts among adopted goals requiring elected policy choices.
8. Clearly identified targeted amendment options.
9. A public annual performance dashboard.
10. A plain-language explanation of what was found and who is responsible for each future decision.

Recommended Commission consensus on July 15

Because the preparation item is brief, the Commission should at minimum reach consensus on three points:

1. The Commission will enter the joint session with its own independent advisory frame.
2. Prior interpretations of public intent and current conditions will be treated as testable hypotheses.
3. The Commission will ask Council to authorize a traceable perception-and-performancecassessment before major “realignment” changes are treated as established policy direction.

This approach does not presume that the 2024 Comprehensive Plan was correct. It also does not presume that it was distorted. It gives Council, the Commission, staff, and residents a fair process for determining what occurred, what conditions now require attention, and which remedies are most likely to work.

Matthew Logan

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Exchange4 Creativity Fundraising Gala

Vehicle Vault Museum – 18301 Lincoln Meadows Parkway, Parker, CO 80134

July 25, 2026, 8 PM- 11 PM, 21+, Cocktail/ Creative Gala Night

Our Mission

Exchange4 Creativity is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing art supplies, sensory resources, and creative opportunities to teachers, children, and families in need throughout our community.

Since our founding, we have operated from a rented and temporary storage facility. Through the support of our community, the first Exchange4 Creativity Fundraising Gala will be held at the Vehicle Vault Museum in Parker, Colorado. We hope to take the next step in our journey-moving from a storage facility to a permanent brick-and-mortar location where creativity, inclusion, and hope can flourish.

A permanent home will allow us to:

• Expand access to free art and sensory supplies
• Host workshops and community events
• Serve more teachers, children, and families in need
• Create a welcoming space where creativity inspires motivation, confidence, and resilience for brighter futures

Together, we can build a lasting home in exchange for creativity.

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CoCo Comes to Life: Colorado’s Future Passenger Train Unveils Bold New Brand

Nearly 26,000 Coloradans helped choose the name. Now CoCo has a look and personality all its own.

Photo Courtesy of Front Range Passenger Rail District.

DENVER (July 12, 2026) – Meet CoCo.

The Front Range Passenger Rail District unveiled the new brand for the Colorado Connector, or “CoCo,” giving Colorado’s future express intercity passenger train a bold, recognizable personality as the project advances toward service in 2029.

Trustworthy and purposeful, yet fun, lighthearted and full of personality, CoCo is designed to reflect the culture, character and communities of Colorado’s Front Range. The new brand gives Coloradans their first look at the personality behind the future passenger train they helped name.

“Nearly 26,000 Coloradans gave us more than a name. They gave this train a personality,” said Sal Pace, general manager of the Front Range Passenger Rail District. “CoCo is approachable and full of life, while reflecting the serious purpose behind what we are building. It gives Coloradans a brand they can recognize, make their own and grow with as we create a new way to connect our state.”

CoCo’s new brand made its public debut Sunday at a launch event bringing together community partners, elected officials, and supporters. Confident and trustworthy, with a fun, lighthearted spirit, CoCo draws its personality from the people, places, and unmistakable character of Colorado’s Front Range.

The unveiling comes as Colorado builds momentum toward passenger train service through an approach unlike any other in the country. For the first time in the nation, Amtrak, BNSF Railway, Union Pacific Railroad, the Regional Transportation District and state leaders have come together behind a groundbreaking approach to delivering intercity passenger train service.

By doing the hard work upfront, forging critical partnerships, using existing tracks and advancing service in phases, Colorado is building the foundation for delivery before construction begins. It is a first-of-its-kind model designed to move passenger train service from decades of discussion to reality.

CoCo is on track to launch its first phase of service in 2029, connecting Denver and Fort Collins with stops in Westminster, Broomfield, Louisville, Boulder, Longmont and Loveland. With additional funding, service is planned to expand south to Pueblo within five years, ultimately connecting 12 communities along the Front Range.

As the project advances, the new CoCo brand will begin appearing across digital platforms, public materials, community events and future passenger communications, giving Colorado’s future passenger train a recognizable identity well before the first train leaves the station.

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**PRESS BRIEFING**

Bipartisan Bill to Expand Radiation Compensation Introduced on Trinity Test Anniversary, Atomic Veterans Day, Rocky Flats, Cotter Mill, and Nuclear Testing Downwinders

Register HERE to attend the virtual briefing

Featured photo: Tina Cordova and Laura Greenwood of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium. Courtesy Save RECA.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tens of thousands of veterans, miners, downwinders, and uranium workers around the United States have been exposed to harmful radiation by the U.S. government’s nuclear weapons program. Through events like the Trinity test (July 16, 1945), the Church Rock uranium mill spill (July 16, 1979), and other nuclear tests and incidents, these workers and communities have suffered devastating health consequences, including cancers and other chronic illnesses. While last year’s expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) provided long-overdue relief to some, many survivors and their families continue to be denied justice.

On July 16—the anniversary of both the Trinity test and the Church Rock spill, as well as National Atomic Veterans Day—lawmakers, alongside impacted community members and RECA expansion advocates, will announce new bipartisan legislation to address the critical gaps in the program. This legislation would expand RECA compensation eligibility to three exposed communities in Colorado:

• Rocky Flats as a Manhattan Project Waste site
• Cotter Mill in Cañon City as a Manhattan Project Waste site
• the entire state of Colorado as a nuclear testing Downwind area.

The proposed bill will extend eligibility for additional qualifying illnesses, include atomic cleanup veterans, allow the parents of radiation victims to apply, and support Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program clinics. Crucially, the bill also expands geographic eligibility:

• Expanded Downwinder coverage: Broadens eligibility beyond Idaho, New Mexico, Utah, and select counties to fully cover Arizona, Colorado, Guam, Montana, and Nevada.
• New communities added: Covers individuals exposed to Manhattan Project waste in or near St. Louis (MO), the Hanford Site (WA), the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant (OH), the Rocky Flats Plant (CO), and the Cañon City Mill (CO).

WHAT: Virtual press briefing with Members of Congress and impacted individuals on a new bipartisan effort to expand compensation for radiation-exposed communities

WHEN: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. ET

WHERE: Zoom (Register Here)

WHO:

• Congressman James Moylan (R-Guam)
• Tina Cordova, co-founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium and Trinity Test survivor
• Robert Celestial, Sgt. U.S. Army (Ret.), president of the Pacific Association for Radiation Survivors, and Enewetak Atoll cleanup veteran
• Additional speakers to be announced

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• SaveRECA.org
• Department of Justice RECA claims information by state

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Pearl Street Arts Fest Celebrates 49 Years in Downtown Boulder

The region’s premier fine arts festival brings more than 100 artists to the Pearl Street Mall July 17–19, 2026.

Boulder, CO [July 10, 2026] – Downtown Boulder will once again transform into a vibrant outdoor visual art gallery as the annual Pearl Street Arts Fest returns for its 49th year, July 17–19, 2026. The juried festival will feature more than 100 artists from 22 states, showcasing original works across 13 different disciplines, including painting, photography, digital art, woodworking, sculpture, and more.

Visitors can stroll the Pearl Street Mall and along 14th Street to experience and purchase original artwork and meet the artists. New this year, artists will be featured on the Boulder County Courthouse lawn, where hand-painted Adirondack-style chairs will also be displayed. The chairs will be up for auction on Saturday, July 11, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 19, at 2:00 p.m., to raise funds for Downtown Boulder’s 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2027. Additional information is available at PearlStreetArtsFest.com.

Festival Hours:

• Friday, July 17 | 3:00 – 8:00 pm
• Saturday, July 18 | 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Sunday, July 19 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Pearl Street Arts Fest began in 1978 and was the first community event held on the Pearl Street Mall. It is one of the oldest festivals in Colorado and has grown into one of Boulder’s most iconic events, showcasing the community’s love for the arts.

“The Pearl Street Arts Fest has been a downtown tradition for nearly 50 years,” said Anna Salim, VP of Operations & Programming for Downtown Boulder. “We are so excited to host the event yet again and share the creativity and talent of artists from all over the country.

This year’s commemorative poster, “Something in the Heart” by Mallory Cash, will be available to purchase in 16 x 20 ($50). Pick up your high-quality prints while supplies last at Art Source International (1237 Pearl Street) or at the artist’s booth (#1215). You can also purchase previous year’s commemorative posters at Art Source International.

In 2024, the Pearl Street Arts Fest launched the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Artist Invitation with the purpose of promoting equality and diversity in the arts. This year, Joseph Graves Jr., Aishwarya Kishore Puthran, Alexa Mosley, Butchi Indira Muddu, and Charlotte Sellam were selected to showcase their work at the festival, showing off a range of mediums and artistic styles.

In addition to booths, Open Studios Mobile Art Lab will provide free creative instruction and inspiration for kids of all ages on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm on the Courthouse Lawn. RestART Art Therapy will be on the lawn throughout the weekend with Community Wish Weaving, a collaborative art activity inviting attendees to write a hope, wish, prayer, or personal intention on a strip of fabric and weave it into a shared community textile. This interactive art ritual fosters reflection, connection, and shared healing as individual wishes come together to form a unified community tapestry. Bank of America is providing a color-by-number mural and coupon cards for cardboard robot puzzles, redeemable at local Bank of America financial centers.

Admission to the festival itself is free. Every Saturday and Sunday, City of Boulder Parking Garages at 10th & Walnut, 11th & Walnut, 15th & Pearl, and 14th and Walnut are free. More information about how to get to the festival can be found online at PearlStreetArtsFest.com.

The 2026 Pearl Street Arts Fest is presented by Bank of America and produced by Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives (DBCI). Sponsors include: City of Boulder, Eldorado Natural Spring Water, Three Leaf Concepts, The Camera, KUNC, and Boulder Magazine.

For More Information: 303-449-3774 | events@downtownboulder.org

About Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives (DBCI)

Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2017. DBCI’s mission is to engage both visitors and locals through arts, culture, innovation, and inclusive, community-driven experiences in downtown Boulder. Learn more at DBCIBoulder.org. DBCI operates under the umbrella of the Downtown Boulder Partnership, alongside the Downtown Boulder Business Improvement District.

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For Immediate Release

July 10, 2026

Boulder, CO

What: KGNU’s Mountain Fam Jam, featuring Tim O’Brien and Jan Fabricius, Taylor Sims Band and Lucy Moore.

When: Sunday, July 19th   noon – 5:00 p.m., Doors open at 11:30 am

Where:  Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St, Boulder, CO 80302

Contact: Dave Ashton, Dave@kgnu.org

KGNU continues its nearly four-decade tradition on Sunday, July 19th, when yet another musical line-up extraordinaire takes the stage in the Gold Hill Inn’s side yard for its Mountain Fam Jam.

Formerly known as The Charles Sawtelle Memorial Mountain Jam, the rechristened Mountain Fam Jam continues the tradition started by the beloved Hot Rize guitarist and staunch KGNU advocate Charles Sawtelle, who cofounded the event in 1989.

Now celebrating its 38th anniversary, The Mountain Fam Jam is a family-friendly mini-festival of al fresco Bluegrass and Americana music for discerning listeners who relish the experience of a picturesque mountain setting that only the rustic, former mining town can provide. Poster artist Rachel Faller captured that vibe perfectly with her folk-art poster depicting the quaint log cabin charm of the Gold Hill Inn.

This year’s lineup is unquestionably another blockbuster headlined by roots music icon Tim O’Brien, alongside his wife, Jan Fabricius. After moving to Colorado in the 70s, O’Brien immersed himself in Boulder’s acoustic music community, honing his multi-instrumentalist and songwriting skills. His biggest success came with the cofounding of Hot Rize with Sawtelle and Pete Wernick. Nick Forster joined a short time later. Bluegrass musicians often credit Hot Rize for modernizing bluegrass while respecting its time-honored tradition. Hot Rize’s contributions were honored when the band was inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2021 and the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2025.

As a solo artist, O’Brien isn’t confined to just bluegrass. His 19 solo albums have blended traditional bluegrass, folk, Americana, Irish, and country genres with singer-songwriter material. With his fruitful career spanning over half a century, O’Brien is a revered songwriter and is cited as a major influence by artists such as Sarah Jarosz and Chris Thile.

Making it’s the Mountain Fam Jam debut will be the Taylor Sims Band, a powerful string aggregation that will play new material from Sims’s upcoming album. Helping to fuel the fire will be Dylan McCarthy (mandolin), Chris Elliott (banjo) and Bradley Moss (doghouse bass).

The Fam Jam concept couldn’t be any more evident with this year’s line-up. O’Brien’s niece, Lucy Moore, will perform’ tweener sets, spotlighting her stellar vocals, guitar and accordion playing.

Also, in line with the family theme will be kids’ activities (beanbag toss, mask-making and more!) in the tent on the south meadow area of the Gold Hill Inn.

We’ll have food, soft drinks, beer and wine available for purchase. No outside alcohol or coolers permitted. Low-backed lawn chairs recommended, please. La-Z-Boy Rockers. No pets.

This event benefits KGNU Community Radio.  KGNU is an independent community-powered, listener-supported Community Radio Station, broadcasting since 1978. Listen at 88.5 FM in Boulder and Denver, 1390 AM in Denver, 93.7 FM Nederland, 98.7 FM in Fort Collins, 99.1 FM in Central Denver, online at kgnu.org, and from our mobile app for Android or iPhone/iPad.

Tickets:

• $45 Advance Tickets Online until midnight, July 18 2026
• $50 at the door
• Children under 12 free

Tickets and more information available at kgnu.org

For questions: contact Dave Ashton | dave@kgnu.org – 303-825-5468

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The Signature Event From Art Students League of Denver Acts as a Platform for Emerging and Established Artists From Across the State.

DENVER – July 8, 2026 – Now in its 33rd year, the Summer Art Market from Art Students League of Denver (ASLD) features nearly 200 Colorado artists working across a range of mediums, including painting, ceramics, photography, sculpture, fiber art, metalsmithing and more. The event provides an opportunity for up-and-coming and early-career artists to exhibit and sell their work directly to the public, alongside more established artists: many participants are first-time sellers, while others return annually, and all works are original.

For emerging artists like Red Castro, who has been taking classes at Art Students League since January, the market provides a valuable launching point for what may eventually become a full-time career.

“I’m really looking forward to being around all the other artists, and being surrounded by people who love creation and appreciate beauty, “ Castro said. “As a beginner, I view the Summer Art Market as my first look into what ‘could be.’ This is a foray, a beginning, into the future life I see for myself and a realization of my potential.”

Known for its friendly and down-to-earth atmosphere, the Summer Art Market fosters relationships between artists, enthusiasts and collectors from across the state. A variety of mediums, works, styles and price points make the event accessible for newcomers and a favorite destination for longtime art lovers and curators. It is also an opportunity for artists to strengthen bonds and gain insight from within their own community.

“The Summer Art Market brings people together in a hands-on, face-to-face way,” said ASLD Executive Director Rachel Basye. “Each artist may be taking individual classes or working in their personal studio, but when everyone is here together at the market, it’s fun to feel that communal atmosphere; connecting not only with collectors and neighbors but also with other artists.”

The market takes place this August 22 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day between E. 1st Ave., Sherman St., E. 4th Ave. and Logan St. In addition to artist booths, the event includes a hands-on KidArt area, as well as food and drink vendors.

Art Students League of Denver is a Denver-based nonprofit empowering people to experience the joy of art in their own way since 1987. Ticket sales from the Summer Art Market support its year-round programming, including classes and workshops, rotating art exhibits, artist residency programs, community engagement, summer camps and more. Summer Art Market artists keep 100% of their profits.

Tickets, $7 in advance or $10 day of (ages 12 and under free), can be purchased online beginning August 1 or at any entrance during the event (cash sales encouraged) and are valid for the entire weekend.

About Art Students League of Denver:

The Art Students League of Denver provides an inclusive art community that empowers people to experience the joy of art in their own way. ASLD first opened its doors in 1987 with a handful of recognized artists teaching 100 students in its first year. Today, located in the historic Sherman School at 200 Grant St. in Denver, ASLD directly connects with over 62,000 art lovers in seven counties of the Denver metro area. More than 14,000 students attend classes, workshops, teen studios and summer camps, and more than 130 professional, noted artists teach visual arts classes in a wide range of media throughout the year. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, ASLD is supported by private donations, tuition, foundation grants, corporate sponsorship and the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. For more information, visit ASLD.org or engage on Facebook or Instagram. Watch this video to learn more about ASLD and its offerings.

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FT. COLLINS, Colo. — “Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing” will conclude its U.S. tour at the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art at Colorado State University. The exhibition, on view Aug. 26-Dec. 13, includes a catalog of 149 original artworks spanning 60 years, tracing the 90-year-old’s artistic practice from his early years as a student to his political illustrations, social commentary and activism.

Sketchbooks, magazines, personal photographs and handwritten notes paint a deeply personal picture of Steadman’s works and highlight his ties to Colorado. The state is closely connected to Steadman’s legacy through his collaboration with journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson, who worked and lived in Woody Creek, Colorado. More than 30 years have passed since Steadman’s original works were last shown in Colorado.

“Colorado holds such an important place in Ralph Steadman’s memories of his time with Hunter S. Thompson. It makes Colorado an especially fitting final stop on this monumental tour. Hunter lived just outside of Aspen — where Ralph visited him many times — and he was fiercely proud of the state he made his home,” said Sadie Williams, director of the Ralph Steadman Art Collection.

During the nearly 40 years that Thompson lived on Owl Farm in Woody Creek, Steadman and his wife Anna visited dozens of times. The atmosphere sometimes bred tomfoolery, as Anna Steadman noted in her personal journals:

“Then he [Hunter] remembered the fireworks. He put them in a brown paper bag and, standing by the open back door, lit the bag! Thank God the fireworks has been dampened by whatever had spilled in his bag. He stood, cheating danger, holding the blazing bag — it seemed like ages! Then he threw it onto the lawn where it continued to burn and then suddenly gave a half a dozen loud bangs. Then he dashed inside. ‘If it’s the police don’t answer the door! Put out the lights. Stop the music!’ So we sat for half an hour in the dark while, presumably, the residents of W. Aspen continued to sleep soundly in their comfortable beds.”

Steadman’s The Book of Jones: A Tribute to the Mercurial, Manic, and Utterly Seductive Cat is based on the many moods of Thompson’s cat, Jones. Steadman also worked on other projects while in Colorado, including The Curse of Lono, a collaboration with Thompson about the Hawaii gubernatorial election.

Steadman’s legendary work with Thompson changed media. In their way of storytelling, dubbed Gonzo journalism by Boston Globe journalist Bill Cardoso, the topic becomes almost secondary to the personalities of the artists and works. This new form of journalism debuted in 1970 with the June publication of Steadman and Thompson’s first joint effort, “The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved,” in Scanlan’s Monthly. Gonzo journalism remains prominent in today’s online news sources, editorial pieces, social media, videos, political punditry and podcasts.

“As the region’s leading teaching museum, the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art is honored to bring Ralph Steadman’s work to Colorado, a place that holds a special connection to his life and legacy through his friendship and collaborations with Hunter S. Thompson. As the final stop of this landmark U.S. tour, the exhibition offers a last opportunity for audiences in Colorado and beyond to experience these remarkable works firsthand,” said Xinran Yuan, managing director of the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art. “Steadman’s work is instantly recognizable, but its enduring power lies in its ability to challenge, provoke and inspire. We look forward to sparking learning, dialogue and connections through a range of partnerships, educational initiatives and community programs.”

While “And Another Thing” pays tribute to Thompson and Steadman’s future-defining meeting and their famed collaborations on projects such as Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, the exhibition leads viewers on a journey that is much more than a Gonzo exploration.??Visitors will also see his illustrated editions of literary classics such as Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland and Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island; Kurt Baumann’s Dozy & Hawkeye; and the inventive books he authored such as I, Leonardo, The Big I Am, The Little Red Computer and That’s My Dad.

“We hope that Coloradans will enjoy the Gonzo-esque pieces but also discover how much more there is to Ralph’s career and legacy. In particular, the works from the Gonzovation Trilogy might be favorites in a state so dedicated to and protective of its landscape,” said Williams.

Like Thompson, Steadman has long been an advocate for environmental issues. The exhibition showcases Steadman’s passion for conservation through illustrations that appeared in the books Extinct Boids (2012), Nextinction (2015) and Critical Critters (2017), which focus on endangered animals. These works — created with author, conservationist and filmmaker Ceri Levy — gave birth to the Gonzovation Movement. The three books together are known as The Gonzovation Trilogy.

The books also demonstrate Steadman’s mantra, which is always to experiment. He used his environmentally conscious method of dirty water to create drawings for Critical Critters.

“I throw dirty water — from the water I wash my brushes in — down onto pure white paper and wait three days, at least, for it to dry,” Steadman explained. “Probably when the drawing or painting is nearing completion, then I do something spontaneous, and I either succeed or it’s buggered! The surprising results and effects encourage me to use my inventive aptitude, and it challenges me to draw something that simply would not be there before. There is nothing more challenging than a white sheet of paper.”

The beautiful works from The Gonzovation Trilogy sit alongside his more experimental collections such as Paranoids, caricatures of notable figures from history, entertainment and politics that Steadman created by reworking Polaroid photographs.

Visitors also get a glimpse into the icon’s imaginative process that has fueled his nonstop creative passion and collaborations. Steadman’s perspective about cartooning reveals a deeper purpose beyond his illustrations.

“Cartooning wasn’t just making a little picture and putting a caption underneath. It’s also something else — a vehicle for expression of some sort, protests or it’s actually a way of saying something which you cannot necessarily say in words,” Steadman said.

The exhibition also spotlights both the artist’s spontaneity and his intense devotion to his craft.

“Steadman is well known for his direct and visceral drawing style and for changing and amplifying the face of satire through his illustrations,” said Andrea Lee Harris, the exhibition co-curator. “His art challenges us, teaches us and alters how we see the world. Showcasing Steadman’s genius, skill and imagination, the exhibition offers viewers a glimpse into the artist’s creative force. He has given us all a great gift and raised the bar for the generations following in his footsteps. Steadman’s inspired exhibition will delight diehard fans and uninitiated audiences eager to learn more.”

“Vintage Dr. Gonzo,” a life-size bronze sculpture by Jud Bergeron, inspired by Steadman’s drawings of Thompson, is also touring with the exhibition.

“Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing” is accompanied by a full-color, 207-page publication of the same name, edited by Holly Craven and cover design by Rikard Österlund. Special hardcover and softcover editions are available.

“Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing” is organized by the Ralph Steadman Art Collection. The exhibition is co-curated by Sadie Williams, director of the Ralph Steadman Art Collection, and Andrea Lee Harris, curatorial and exhibitions coordinator of the Ralph Steadman Art Collection. This exhibition is sponsored, in part, by United Therapeutics and Flying Dog.

A curator talk, featuring Sadie Williams, and opening reception will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 4:30-8 p.m. The event is free and open to all.

About the Artist
Ralph Steadman was born in Wallasey, England in 1936 and is one of his generation’s most prolific and provocative artists. His long collaboration with Hunter S. Thompson redefined journalism with far-reaching and indelible changes in how news is presented. He has illustrated numerous award-winning books, including Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland,” “The Grapes of Ralph” and “Untrodden Grapes” as well as “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” in collaboration with Thompson, which spawned two film adaptations and contributed to Steadman’s cult status. He also authored inventive books such as “I, Leonardo” and “The Big I Am.” He is an active artist today and continues to influence artists from around the globe.

About the Ralph Steadman Art Collection
The Ralph Steadman Art Collection (RSAC) was founded in 2010 to promote the work of iconic British artist Ralph Steadman. RSAC ensures Steadman’s work is exhibited and reproduced to the highest standard, working closely with the artist on exhibitions, collaborative licensing and design projects. RSAC has enjoyed partnerships with Alexander McQueen couture fashion house, urban fashion brands Vans and Supreme and the Royal Shakespeare Company, among others. As one of his generation’s most highly regarded cartoonists and illustrators, Steadman continues to influence artists worldwide. For more information, visit?ralphsteadman.com.

About the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art at Colorado State University
Gregory Allicar Museum of Art invites individuals to engage with art and each other to inspire fresh perspectives and wonder. Always free and open to all, the museum is a catalyst for visual literacy and critical thinking that instills a passion for learning. With a growing and diverse collection of more than 5,000 works of art and dynamic programming, the museum is a cornerstone of Colorado State University’s arts initiatives and a link to alumni, Fort Collins, and the region. The museum is dedicated to educational vitality, embracing all audiences and to honoring a diversity of art-making across time periods, geographies and cultures. For updated museum information, visit artmuseum.colostate.edu.

About Colorado State University
Colorado State University (CSU) is a public research university that serves more than 34,000 students. Founded in 1870 as Colorado’s land-grant institution, CSU ensures that students with the talent and desire for a college degree have access to world-class faculty, research and academic excellence. CSU has leading programs in veterinary medicine, occupational therapy and atmospheric sciences, and excels in areas ranging from infectious disease to clean energy to business. CSU is rooted in the Fort Collins community, has a presence in every county in Colorado and its academic excellence and innovation impact the nation and the world.

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

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City of Boulder launches pilot program to help nonprofits prepare for power outages

New Resiliency Hub Pilot Program will provide funding and technical support for battery backup systems

BOULDER, Colo. – The City of Boulder is launching the Resiliency Hub Pilot Program to help nonprofit organizations prepare for extended power outages by installing battery backup systems that can support critical community services.

Through the pilot program, qualifying nonprofits can receive up to $50,000 toward a battery storage system or a battery-plus-solar system, along with support from an energy advisor to help evaluate options and guide organizations through the process.

Recent Public Safety Power Shutoffs, extreme weather events, and infrastructure challenges have highlighted the need to better prepare for longer outages and understand how local resources can support community needs. Through this effort, the city will explore how community-based energy solutions can help with access to essential resources during outages while learning what approaches can best support future resilience efforts.

“Boulder has experienced a shift in how we think about and prepare for power outages,” said Carolyn Elam, Sustainability Senior Manager with the City of Boulder. “While improvements to the electric grid remain an essential part of this work, this pilot recognizes the important role community organizations play in helping prepare for and respond to disruptions.”

Many nonprofit and community organizations already provide essential services during emergencies, but the cost of backup power systems can be a significant barrier. The Resiliency Hub Pilot Program is designed to help organizations invest in these resources while providing the city with valuable information about how different models can support different community needs.

Funding for the Resiliency Hub Pilot Program comes from taxes collected on solar and battery storage systems, made possible through ordinance changes approved by City Council earlier this year.

Interested organizations are invited to attend a conversational workshop on Monday, July 27, to learn more, connect with like-minded organizations, and explore broader community resilience needs with city staff.

Applications are open and must be submitted by Aug. 14, 2026.

For more information about the Resiliency Hub Pilot Program, visit our website.

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Come Celebrate America in the 20th Century with Pre-Chautauqua Events

GREELEY, Colo. — As Centennial Village Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, the Greeley Historic Preservation Commission invites the public to a free History Hour event and a walking tour in July, both at the museum, located at 1475 A Street in Greeley.

On Thursday, July 23 at noon, Young Chautaquans will perform at Centennial Village Museum in the Weld Centennial Church for the monthly History Hour series. Young Chautauquans research a person from the past, write and memorize a first-person monologue about their lives, present it and answer questions as that person. Come watch and support Greeley’s youth!

Then, on July 27, City Historic Preservation Planner Betsy Kellums and City of Greeley Museums’ staff will co-lead a walking tour of Centennial Village in honor of the 50th anniversary of the village, which was created in 1976 in honor of the 100th anniversary of Colorado becoming a state. The tour will meet at the entrance to the museum at 5:30 p.m. This is a pre-High Plains Chautauqua walking tour. Wear walking shoes, bring a water bottle and join us!

These events are free and open to the public and no reservations are required.

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Sunday, August 30, 2026, Arapahoe Community College Campus Tickets on sale now.

LITTLETON, CO — Each summer, with the same anticipatory energy usually found outside a concert venue, a line of people gathers on the campus of Arapahoe Community College (ACC). The crowd isn’t waiting to get the best seats for their favorite musician—these fans are there for the first chance at acquiring artwork by their favorite fine artist—some worth thousands of dollars—for $150 or less. The Affordable Arts Festival, back for its 15th year, happens one day only, Sunday, August 30, 2026, 9-3 p.m. at ACC, 5900 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, Colorado, 80120. Admission is $12, and tickets are on sale now on the website and will be available at the entrance. Plenty of free parking with RTD and light rail stops also nearby.

While the word affordable is not always equated with high-end fine art by well-known artists, this show breaks that mold and provides a unique opportunity to acquire sought-after pieces by over 160 artists at highly discounted prices. The works include both large and small, 3-D and 2-D, prints and originals, jewelry, glass art, fiber, leather, wood, photography, paintings and more, all created by professionals. Constantly ranked as one of the top five art shows in the country, it draws artist vendors from both Colorado and across the United States.

The festival is set up like a typical art fair, with well-designed booths showcasing artists’ work. The difference is the palpable excitement it generates for new attendees and seasoned art lovers as they vie for works by their favorite creators or discover new styles and genres at budget prices. The pricing allows art lovers to fill a home, refresh a space or fulfill gift lists.

The festival was founded by photographer Jim DeLutes, who still enthusiastically owns and operates it. “I invite those who have yet to attend or are new to the Denver metro area to join the fun,” says DeLutes. “It’s a delight to watch people connect with fine art and discover that they can actually afford to acquire it! Despite the budget pricing, we truly do offer highly desirable work by career artists.”

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early for the best selection. The line-up starts at 5 a.m. and the gates open at 9 a.m. Vendors will be on site early selling coffee and pastries. Once inside, shoppers should snap up favorite pieces immediately, but stay until at least 11 a.m., when the artists will bring out a fresh selection of deals. Later arrivals will still have a chance to discover deals with the thousands of pieces on offer.

The website features a full list of participating artists and outlines the many conveniences in place to help transport purchases and make the day go smoothly. Moreover, proceeds from the admission price are donated directly to our host partner, the ACC Foundation. This donation is then matched by the Colorado Opportunity Initiative. These funds go towards scholarships for ACC students. To date, the festival has donated $360,000 to help change the lives of these students.

Special thanks to each of our sponsors, who help make the show a huge success.

For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, visit affordableartsfestival.com.

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ARVADA CENTER 2026-2027 THEATRE SEASON SINGLE TICKETS NOW ON SALE

July 7, 2026 – Arvada CO – The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities today announced that single tickets are now on sale for their upcoming 2026-2027 Theatre Season. On stage this season will be five shows to thrill you, delight you, make you laugh, and make you feel. We hope you find what moves you in our upcoming theatre season. The 2026-2027 Theatre Season Presenting Sponsor is Intermountain Health.

The season kicks off with Misery, the psychologically-thrilling play adaptation of the best-selling Stephen King novel about a famous author’s number one fan… who becomes his number one threat. Then to lighten things up, Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park is a charming comedy that shares a slice of newlywed life for two people who are very different. For the holiday musical, we welcome the triumphant return of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, a joyous explosion of catchy music, high-energy dancing, and one famous rainbow coat.

In the spring, Doubt: A Parable will explore a complex web of faith, truth, and doubt, leaving audiences questioning what they believe long after the play is over. The season ends with Dear Evan Hansen, a contemporary musical that deals with needing to belong in a modern world that is both hyper-connected and disconnected by social media.

For the 2026-2027 Theatre Season, the Arvada Center offers streamlined, flexible options for season ticket packages. Single tickets for all productions are now on sale. To learn more about our customizable season ticket packages go to arvadacenter.org/subscribe.

Arvada Center 2026-2027 Theatre Season

Misery
By William Goldman, adapted from the novel by Stephen King
Main Stage Theatre
Friday, September 4 – Sunday, October 11, 2026

Barefoot in the Park
By Neil Simon
Black Box Theatre
Friday, September 25 – Sunday, November 1, 2026

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Main Stage Theatre
Friday, November 20 – Sunday, January 3, 2027

Doubt: A Parable
By John Patrick Shanley
Black Box Theatre
Friday, February 12 – Sunday, March 28, 2027

Dear Evan Hansen
Book by Steven Levenson
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Main Stage Theatre
Friday, March 26 – Sunday, May 9, 2027

About the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities:
Since its founding in 1976, the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities has produced, curated, and created national-caliber arts, humanities, and education programs. From producing award-winning plays and musicals, curating intriguing gallery exhibitions, and creating engaging educational programs for tens of thousands of students a year, the Arvada Center provides a place of enlightenment and entertainment for all people who visit. The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is generously supported in part by the City of Arvada, the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), Colorado Creative Industries, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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July 7, 2026

DENVER, CO — State Representative Junie Joseph issued the following statement today regarding the lawsuit challenging Denver Public Schools’ equity-focused school board redistricting process.

The lawsuit challenges Denver Public Schools’ decision to redraw school board district boundaries through a process that considered demographic changes and sought to ensure historically underrepresented communities had a meaningful opportunity to elect candidates of their choice. While the courts will determine the legal merits of the case, Rep. Joseph said the issues raised extend far beyond one school district.

“As someone who sponsored the Colorado Voting Rights Act, I believe representation is one of the cornerstones of our democracy,” Joseph said. “When every community has a meaningful opportunity to participate in the decisions that shape its future, our democracy is stronger.”

For generations, Black and Brown communities have had to fight for equal access to the ballot box, equal educational opportunities, and equal representation in government. The Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education ended legally sanctioned segregation in public schools, but it did not erase the systemic barriers that continued to limit opportunity for many communities. The struggle for equal representation has continued through every generation since.

The Colorado Voting Rights Act was enacted to address one of those barriers: vote dilution. The law recognizes that elections should provide every community with a fair opportunity to elect candidates of their choice and seeks to protect against practices that weaken the political influence of historically underrepresented voters.

Rep. Joseph said she is concerned that lawsuits challenging efforts to expand representation are emerging at the same time that communities across the country continue to debate redistricting, voting rights, and fair representation.

“We are living through a moment when the political influence of Black and Brown communities is being challenged in legislatures, in redistricting debates, and in courtrooms across the country,” Joseph said. “Whether this particular lawsuit succeeds or fails, we should all be asking whether our democracy is moving toward broader participation or away from it.”

School boards make decisions that shape educational opportunities, allocate resources, and set priorities for future generations of students. Rep. Joseph said every family deserves confidence that those decisions are informed by governing bodies that reflect the communities they serve.

“Representation is not about guaranteeing outcomes,” Joseph said. “It is about ensuring every community has a meaningful opportunity to be heard. That principle is at the heart of the Colorado Voting Rights Act, and it is a principle I will continue to defend.”

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Monday, July 6, 2026

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Upcoming road maintenance to impact parts of Folsom and Pearl streets in Boulder

Expect temporary delays, closures and detours in mid-July; nighttime work to minimize community impacts

BOULDER, Colo. – The City of Boulder is continuing construction for the annual Pavement Management Program, which routinely inspects, rates and repairs the city’s 300 miles of streets. Beginning mid-July, community members can expect approximately 2 weeks of construction, with significant traffic impacts on Pearl Street between 30th and Folsom streets, and Folsom Street between Pine Street and Arapahoe Avenue. Visit Cone Zones for a map and updates.

The program also coordinates work to deliver immediate safety upgrades during routine maintenance for cost savings and efficiency, such as with new road striping and supplemental bicycle, pedestrian, or transit upgrades.

On Pearl Street between 30th and Folsom streets, travelers can expect:

• Nighttime construction work from Sunday, July 12, to Thursday, July 23, between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., excluding the weekend nights of Friday, July 17, through Saturday, July 18.
• A full closure of the 30th Street & Pearl Street intersection during the weekday nights of July 15-16.

On Folsom Street between Pine Street and Arapahoe Avenue, travelers can expect:

• Daytime construction work between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., scheduled for July 17-28.

For each project, travelers can also expect:

• Approximately 2 weeks of construction. Work is weather-dependent.
• Continued access for all travel modes during daytime hours, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., on both weekdays and weekends. There will be periodic delays and detours, including bus stop closures and relocations.
• Local and business access will remain open during construction. Impacted residences and businesses have received a notice in advance of work.

Community members living and working in the area may experience impacts from construction noise, work zone lights, paving dust, and vibrations from heavy machinery. The city recognizes road work is impactful during both daytime and nighttime hours and is balancing these as best as possible on these high-traffic streets in the heart of the city.

“The Pavement Management Program is one of our best tools for making streets better for the thousands of people who travel in Boulder — both for street maintenance and making low-cost safety and connectivity improvements our community expects,” said Transportation & Mobility Department Director Blythe Bailey. “We truly appreciate impacted community members’ patience and understanding as we work to improve and strengthen our streets.”

Transportation maintenance is a key component of the city’s transportation strategy, supporting a safe and connected transportation system for all ages and abilities to travel in Boulder. While work is informed by prior community engagement, pavement maintenance is a separate effort from ongoing design projects. View all 2026 streets on the program map, which includes work with fewer traffic impacts on 20th Street between Walnut Street and Alpine Avenue scheduled from July 23-30, and learn more on the Pavement Management Program webpage.

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Monday, July 6, 2026

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Aisha Ozaslan, City of Boulder Media Relations, 303-501-2318

Eric Vences, Airport Manager, vencese@bouldercolorado.gov

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Boulder Municipal Airport Begins Offering Unleaded Aviation Fuel, Taking Steps to Reduce Airborne Lead Emissions

Airport to host ribbon cutting and fueling demonstration open to community

BOULDER, Colo. – The Boulder Municipal Airport (BDU) now officially offers unleaded aviation fuel. The City of Boulder invites members of the public to a celebratory event on Friday, July 10, at 9 a.m. in the Boulder Municipal Airport Terminal, located at 3327 Airport Road, Boulder, CO 80301. Parking is free. The event will include brief remarks from city staff, light refreshments, a ceremonial ribbon cutting, and a first fueling of the new fuel, called UL94.

Through state grant funding, the city is providing incentives for airport operators to transition away from leaded aviation fuels. Reducing the use of lead in fuel helps to reduce airborne lead emissions and in the fuel handling and transportation process, reducing the risks of lead in the environment. The city will subsidize the cost of unleaded fuel with funding from this specific grant source. The city will additionally provide rent credits to incentivize airport tenants to pay to certify their aircraft for fuel compatibility, a federal requirement for aircraft using UL94.

“For many years, it has been our goal to make aviation in Boulder more environmentally sustainable. Providing unleaded fuel gives UL94-certified aircraft a dependable option while making a big step forward with the core values of the airport, city and community,” said Boulder Airport Manager Eric Vences. “Several operators have already committed to the switch.”

“We’re thrilled to see the Boulder airport now offering unleaded avgas,” said Colorado Division of Aeronautics Director David Ulane. “Along with Centennial Airport and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Boulder is leading the way with the transition to unleaded aviation fuels in Colorado, and our Aeronautical Board and Division are excited to provide funding support to facilitate the city’s efforts.”

Most aircraft based in Boulder tend to be smaller aircraft with piston engines. The city estimates up to 70% of Boulder-based aircraft can use UL94. More options will soon be available as technology improves, reducing emissions and environmental impacts while supporting safety for aircraft operators.

“Within the next year, we anticipate bringing Swift’s 100R unleaded avgas to Boulder, a fuel that is expected to be approved for all 100% of the piston-powered fleet of aircraft,” added Vences.

As part of a citywide community conversation in 2023, Boulder community members shared their desire for near-term airport action items, including transitioning to unleaded aviation fuel. Now that UL94 has arrived at BDU, future work will aspire to increase the use of unleaded fuel over leaded fuel, develop permanent infrastructure, and support a full nationwide phase-out of leaded fuel as determined by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Like many airports, fuel in Boulder is delivered by the Fixed Base Operator (FBO). The airport’s FBO, Journeys Aviation, has partnered with Swift Fuels to provide and store the new unleaded fuel. Operators can get aircraft certified via the Swift Fuels website.

Funding for incentives primarily comes from a $63,000 grant awarded by the Colorado Department of Transportation Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant Program (CDAG), and a local match of $7000 through the airport fund. The discretionary grant does not require city airport obligations for an extended time into the future.

Boulder Municipal Airport is a general aviation airport, providing business, private, and recreational aviation services to the city and surrounding communities. Learn more on the airport webpage.

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Denver Art Museum presents: I Follow Rivers: Indigenous Worlds in Latin America opening Fall 2026

Featuring works from Indigenous nations such as the Guaraní, the Ishír and Wapichana, along with Denilson Baniwa, Rosa Helena Curruchich and MAHKU (Huni Kuin Art Movement)

DENVER – July 7, 2026 – The Denver Art Museum (DAM) proudly presents its next Modern and Contemporary Latin American Art exhibition, I Follow Rivers: Indigenous Worlds in Latin America, on view Nov. 8, 2026, through July 2027, on level one of the Martin building in the Stanton gallery. I Follow Rivers will be included with general admission, which is free for museum members and for everyone 18 and under.

Featuring over 100 works from more than 50 artists, I Follow Rivers explores the profound resilience and evolving cultural landscapes of Indigenous peoples and artists throughout Latin America. The featured artists navigate history, land, community, and change, each charting their own course through the cultures they carry and innovate.

The show spans the early twentieth century to the present, including newly commissioned works. Visitors will witness complex and layered practices and imagery that resist fixed categories. While these artists navigate a world shaped by colonialism, they forge new paths for themselves and their communities and affirm that Indigenous knowledge and creativity are not static. These communities are vital, transformative, and always in motion.

The region is a vast tapestry of overlapping, often asymmetrical histories spanning from ancestral knowledge and European colonization to the birth of republics and the bold experiments of modernism. The exhibition views Latin America beyond mere geographic borders but through the perspective of an enduring people sculpted by languages, culture and indigeneity.

Though shaped by centuries of colonial ambition and violence, these hundreds of nations thrive today in diverse contexts, from bustling urban centers to isolated territories. I Follow Rivers celebrates the shared resilience of these communities, highlighting how their traditions, artistic expressions and ways of life continue to adapt and defy erasure.

“We are committed to hosting exhibitions that engage in conversations exploring the history of global Indigeneity and highlighting how this expands and evolves today,” said Christoph Heinrich, Frederick and Jan Mayer Director of the Denver Art Museum. “I Follow Rivers turns the conversation to the region we know today as Latin America, illustrating how communities continue to redefine the ways in which they represent themselves through various mediums and styles. We are looking forward to sharing with our visitors this powerful display of self-representation.”

The exhibition brings together primarily works acquired by the Denver Art Museum, alongside a select group of loans that further complicate and enrich its narrative, demonstrating that these relationships cannot be understood through any single or definitive framework.

This is the largest exhibition in the U.S. to ever feature modern and contemporary Latin American artists who are Indigenous. This includes internationally established artists such as: Claudia Alarcón, Denilson Baniwa, Edgar Calel, Seba Calfuqueo, Martín Chambi, Rosa Helena Curruchich, Venuca Evanán, Claudia Martinez Garay, Sheroanawe Hakihiiwe, Julia Isídrez, MAHKU (Huni Kuin Art Movement), António Pichilla, Abel Rodriguez and Kira Xonorika.

The featured artists identify as Indigenous, including the Wapichana, originating from northern Brazil and southern Guyana; the Guaraní, native to South America; the Ishír, native to Brazil and Paraguay; and the Yanomami, originating from northern Brazil and southern Venezuela. These nations are not monolithic, holding vast economic and geologic differences, including Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Paraguay.

The more than 50 artists in I Follow Rivers create across various mediums, including video, painting, sculpture, installation and sound, to confront fundamental questions. They challenge the definition of the “image,” debate the necessity of linking their practice to Indigenous identity and examine which traditions must be preserved, which should be abandoned and which should be transformed.

By pairing works from the early 20^th century alongside commissioned pieces created for the exhibition, I Follow Rivers underscores that the canonization of Indigenous art in Latin America is still in progress. That history will contain many more generations of visual artists with unique gazes and perspectives, who have stories to tell.

“This exhibition invites audiences to explore the wide range of artistic practices that emerge at the intersection of Indigeneity and the vast territory we now call Latin America,” said Raphael Fonseca, Curator-at-Large for Modern and Contemporary Latin American Art at the Denver Art Museum. “While contemporary geopolitics has given this region a common name, these lands have long been known by many different names that reflect the hundreds of Indigenous peoples who were born, lived, and continue to live across them. Working across a variety of media and engaging in dialogues that challenge conventional distinctions between modern and contemporary art, the artists gathered here reveal the complexity and diversity of Indigenous experiences and visual cultures.

Like a river, these artists, their images and the very idea of belonging remain in constant transformation. This exhibition marks only the beginning of an ongoing process of institutional recognition and engagement with Indigenous artists from Latin America within a museum such as the DAM”.

To accompany the exhibition, the museum will release a first-of-its-kind companion guide this fall, authored by Raphael Fonseca. The book features an essay by Elvira Espejo Ayca, a distinguished Bolivian artist, poet, and scholar. This is the DAM’s first publication dedicated to the museum’s contemporary Indigenous Latin American art collection.

I Follow Rivers: Indigenous Worlds in Latin America is organized by the Denver Art Museum. Generous support is provided by John and Sandy Fox, the donors to the Annual Fund Leadership Campaign, and the residents who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).

About the Denver Art Museum

The Denver Art Museum is an educational, nonprofit resource that sparks creative thinking and expression through transformative experiences with art. Its mission is to enrich lives by sparking creative thinking and expression. Its holdings reflect the city and region—and provide invaluable ways for the community to learn about cultures from around the world. Metro residents support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), a unique funding source serving hundreds of metro Denver arts, culture and scientific organizations.

For museum information, visit www.denverartmuseum.org or call 720-865-5000.

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PRESS CONTACTS:
Angelika Albaladejo, History Colorado Communications and Public Relations Manager
720-541-2334 | hc_media@state.co.us

Christopher Dwight, EJD Enterprises LLC
949-232-4629 | cdwight@eddwight.com

July 7, 2026

DENVER — Ed Dwight is a living legend whose artwork makes history come alive. A new exhibition opening soon at the History Colorado Center celebrates Dwight’s extraordinary life and career, and his lasting impacts as a Denver artist.

Ed Dwight: Casting a Legacy traces the story of the multifaceted man who has dedicated his artistic career to sharing African American history – while he himself continues to shape history as a trailblazer with astronomical accomplishments.

Working from his Denver studio since 1977, Dwight’s renowned sculptures preserve the stories of Black cowboys and homesteaders, jazz greats, and civil rights leaders. Through these cast creations, Dwight combines historical research, technical innovation, and imagination. More than a dozen of his artworks shine in this exhibition exploring his life and contributions as a sculptor, historian, and innovator.

“Denver has been my home for more than sixty years and has given me the space and inspiration to pursue my dreams as an artist. The city provided me with my start during my transition from the NASA Space Program, while giving me some of the greatest opportunities to bring the untold and inspirational stories of African American history to the public,” said Ed Dwight. “I am truly honored by the Ed Dwight: Casting a Legacy exhibit by History Colorado, and my deepest hope is that visitors will see something that encourages them to pursue their own dreams and create their own lasting impact.”

As Colorado marks its 150th year of statehood, Ed Dwight: Casting a Legacy visualizes and contextualizes the significant role Black Coloradans play in the state’s story. Among the astonishing artworks on display are sculptures from Dwight’s earliest series, Black Frontier Spirit in the American West, which he created during the country’s Bicentennial in 1976.

Dwight was then studying and honing his craft as a Master of Fine Arts student at the University of Denver. Dwight learned Black history alongside the art of sculpture. He first heard of Harriet Tubman, the woman who helped dozens escape slavery on the Underground Railroad, in a conversation with Lieutenant Governor George Brown in the 1970s. Like many African Americans growing up in the 1940s and ’50s, especially those who integrated previously all-white schools, Dwight did not learn Black history until later in life. Ed has since dedicated himself to preserving and sharing African American history for future generations.

“Through his own pursuit of knowledge, Ed Dwight came to understand that Black people were not absent from the history of the American West. They had been omitted from the way that history was traditionally taught. Through his Black Frontier Spirit in the American West series, he gave permanence to the stories of Black explorers, cowboys, soldiers, laborers, and homesteaders. His sculptures allow Black Americans to see themselves as part of the Western story and affirm that Black history is not a footnote. It is foundational to our understanding of the West,” said Acoma Burns, History Colorado Curator of Black History.

One of Dwight’s most iconic works in this exhibition is Dirt Farmers, a highly personal piece honoring his grandparents, Lobe and Sara Dwight, and the many Black sharecroppers who persevered in the post-emancipation rural South. Their worn clothing, weathered faces, and close embrace speak to their enduring commitment to each other and their hard work through difficult times.

Expressive and experimental sculptures from Dwight’s Jazz series capture the movement and style of performers who transformed American culture and carried Black musical innovation across the world – from Charlie Parker and Bessie Smith, to Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Charles Mingus, and Miles Davis.

Dwight’s later series of Historical Figures brought forth bronze busts of Rosa Parks, Sojourner Truth, and Frederick Douglass, and inspired his more than 130 nationwide monuments and memorials, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Denver’s City Park.

Dwight’s striking and poignant work is also a testament to his accomplishments as a pilot, engineer, and the first Black astronaut candidate in the United States. Dwight has broken down barriers throughout his life, from integrating his Catholic school to an outstanding career in the US Air Force as an accomplished pilot, from his entrepreneurship in the greater Denver community to his groundbreaking work as a bronze artist. At 90 years young, Dwight achieved his dream of being an astronaut, becoming the oldest person to go to space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket in 2024.

“Ed Dwight’s story is unlike any other. Not only has he made history as the first Black astronaut candidate, but he is also a historian in his own right, ensuring people everywhere learn African American history through his memorials and art,” said Dr. Gwendolyn Lockman, History Colorado’s Senior Historian who developed this exhibition. “It is humbling and inspiring to get to know a living legend and help create this exhibition so that more community members can learn his story. I hope seeing his artwork changes how people perceive the past and the possibilities for the future.”

Ed Dwight: Casting a Legacy is on display from July 17, 2026 through Feb 28, 2027. The exhibition is included with General Admission tickets.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Media contacts:

Mark Woulf, Assistant City Manager

Emi Smith, Media Relations

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City of Boulder reaches tentative agreement for 2121 Broadway parking lot redevelopment

Proposed hotel includes affordable commercial space, community gathering areas and public art

BOULDER, Colo. – The City of Boulder and Midnight Auteur, LLC have reached a tentative agreement for the sale of the surface parking lot at 2121 Broadway in downtown Boulder, advancing a proposal that would bring new economic investment and activity, community space and cultural amenities to the area.

The proposed development includes an approximately 110-room hotel in a central downtown location, supporting the city’s commitment to downtown revitalization and new investment to help strengthen the local economy. The hotel will also increase Boulder’s room capacity in the core downtown to host large-scale events.

The project features ground-level commercial space offered at below-market rates for qualifying local and independent businesses, along with publicly accessible gathering areas and a rooftop designed to support community connection and cultural exchange. The development team, known locally for the development and operation of Denver’s award-winning Ramble Hotel, has also committed to incorporating art and cultural events into the project, which is a core component of all its projects.

The site is currently owned and managed by the Central Area General Improvement District (CAGID) and includes 59 surface parking spaces. CAGID oversees 2,209 spaces across six parking structures and four surface lots. A parking study concluded that nearby garages have sufficient capacity to accommodate the parking currently provided at 2121 Broadway.

“This partnership represents an opportunity to turn a parking lot into an economic driver in our core downtown,” said Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde, City Manager. “The proposal creates tangible community benefits, from affordable space for local businesses to new public gathering areas and cultural amenities. It reflects a shared goal for a downtown that supports economic resilience and fosters connection, creativity and a strong sense of place.”

Midnight Auteur, LLC brought forward an unsolicited offer to the city in 2025, and the parties negotiated an agreement with this project to bring significant community benefit to Boulder. “Growing up in the Boulder area, one of my favorite memories was walking to Freddie’s after school, grabbing a couple hot dogs and watching the rhythm of Pearl Street. Musicians, students, families, visitors – it’s always been so dynamic,” said Ryan Diggins, CEO, Midnight Auteur. “That memory is a big part of why this project means so much to me. Creating a hotel just off Pearl Street is an incredible privilege and a responsibility; my hope is to build something additive to the vibrancy of Boulder – a place that serves both locals and travelers – and one that can be nimble enough to react to a city and its changing needs.

The Downtown Management Commission will review the proposed sale agreement on July 14, and City Council will review the final terms of the sale agreement in early August. For more information on doing business in Boulder, visit the city website.

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About Midnight Auteur

Midnight Auteur builds and operates hotels that immerse guests fully and seamlessly between social spaces and retreat, with a grand and celebratory all-day bar and restaurant enveloping each lobby. The company recently debuted its first property, Municipal Grand, a historically preserved boutique hotel in Savannah, Georgia, where the influence of world-renowned cocktail leader Death & Co is woven throughout a beverage-forward, convivial guest experience. Midnight Auteur was born from the successful partnership between The Ramble Hotel and Death & Co, which began nearly 9 years ago when the storied bar opened its second location in the lobby of the acclaimed Ramble Hotel. Created by the founders and operators of both companies, the partnership expands upon a globally recognized approach to cocktails and hospitality.

Ryan Diggins, founder and operator of The Ramble Hotel—a 50-room boutique hotel in Denver’s River North neighborhood—leads hotel concepting, development, and operations at Midnight Auteur. David Kaplan, founder of Death & Co—one of North America’s 50 Best Bars with four locations—and CEO of Gin & Luck, drives company growth and culture while overseeing marketing and retail. Alex Day, Chief Operating Officer at Midnight Auteur, leads all food and beverage operations while also serving as COO of Gin & Luck, overseeing the company’s day-to-day operations.

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Contact, RiNo Art District: Danielle Riha
marketing@rinoartdistrict.org | 720-593-6821

Contact, RiNo Business Improvement District: Terry Madeksza
terry@rinobid.com | 720-204-8871

RiNo Art District Announces Next Chapter for RiNo ArtPark Gallery and Studio Program

DENVER — RiNo Art District (RAD) today announced the next chapter of its commitment to artist support at the RiNo ArtPark, building on a program that has provided $533k+ in artist grants since 2024.

RiNo Art District will continue offering subsidized artist studios at the RiNo ArtPark, where current studio artists pay only the cost of utilities — making it one of the most fully-funded artist residency models in the Denver metro area and a direct expression of RiNo Art District’s mission to keep working artists rooted in one of Colorado’s oldest certified Creative Districts. RiNo Art District also supports additional subsidized studio opportunities across the broader district, thanks to generous grant funding in 2026 from the RiNo Business Improvement District.

The RiNo ArtPark Gallery and Studios will enter a new chapter as a curatorial incubator, offering stipends and public-facing exhibition opportunities to emerging and talented curators, artists, and curatorial groups. Programming will feature local, national, and international artists; a call for applications for the incubator program is planned for 2027.

The incubator’s inaugural exhibition, Welcome Back, opens August 7, 5–9 PM, with a First Friday Festival and reception at 1900 35th St, Denver, CO 80216. Guest-curated by Jill Hadley Hooper, co-founder of RiNo Art District, and Jonas Sanchez, a Denver-based emerging curator, the exhibition brings together nearly 50 local artists to exhibit works across multiple RiNo ArtPark exhibition and event spaces, bridging artists who founded the certified Creative District with a younger generation carrying forward the district’s renowned DIY spirit. Additional guest curators for 2026 will be announced soon, reflecting RiNo Art District’s ongoing commitment to inclusive, representative programming.

RiNo Art District will also open a new Creative District Welcome Center the same evening, which will serve as a central hub for information about the district’s news and announcements, creative programming, social events, and more. In order to warmly greet the 12.4 million+ annual district residents and visitors, the Creative District Welcome Center will be staffed regularly during the week (Tues-Sat, 11 AM–3 PM), as well as during special events in the Art Park, including RAD’s monthly First Friday Festivals and Art RiNo in October. 

“Since joining this nonprofit arts organization last fall, it was clear that the RiNo ArtPark is one of our most powerful expressions of what this creative district stands for. Twenty years ago, RiNo’s founding artists built a platform for each other out of sheer creative will, and it’s the same DIY spirit that the Underground Music Showcase (UMS) embodies by handing emerging musicians a literal stage and microphone. Our curatorial incubator takes that same approach: giving the next generation of curators and artists a gallery, a platform, and real amplification,” said Daisy Fodness-McGowan, Executive Director of RiNo Art District.

“RiNo’s creative community is one of the district’s greatest strengths,” said Terry Madeksza, Executive Director of RiNo Business Improvement District. “By creating opportunities for artists to live, work, and exhibit in the district, this program supports local talent while bringing activity and visibility to surrounding businesses. We’re excited to support initiatives that strengthen the district’s creative identity and highlight the connection between artists, businesses, and a thriving local economy.”

This next chapter reflects RiNo Art District’s broader, ongoing commitment to keeping artists at the center of the district’s future.

About RiNo Art District
RiNo Art District (RAD) is a Denver-based 501c3 nonprofit arts organization and one of Colorado’s first certified Creative Districts, dedicated to supporting artists, creative businesses, and community across the historic neighborhoods of Five Points, Cole, Globeville, and Elyria-Swansea. Founded in 2005 as a nonprofit arts organization, RAD stewards the district’s cultural identity through public art, galleries, events, and creative placemaking — working to ensure that diverse creative voices remain central to RiNo’s future.

About RiNo Business Improvement District
The RiNo Business Improvement District is a special district serving the River North Art District neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. The BID supports area businesses, property owners, and community through investment in infrastructure, economic development, and programming that strengthens the RiNo corridor.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Media contacts:

Emi Smith, Media Relations, 720-822-9529

Cindy Sepucha, Artists and Venues Senior Program Manager

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City of Boulder opens nominations for inaugural Poet Laureate Program

Poet Laureate will serve as the city’s representative for literary arts

BOULDER, Colo. – The City of Boulder is now accepting nominations and applications for its inaugural Poet Laureate Program, establishing an official ambassadorship that places a working poet at the center of civic and community life.

The Poet Laureate will serve as Boulder’s representative for literary arts, helping connect community members with poetry through public readings, workshops, civic ceremonies and a signature community project that reflects the city’s identity and values.

“Boulder’s literary community has long enriched our lives through storytelling, creative expression, sparking connections and public dialogue. The Poet Laureate Program honors that tradition while advancing the Boulder Arts Blueprint’s goals of expanding access to arts and culture, elevating community voices and celebrating Boulder’s distinctive literary heritage,” said Lauren Click, Office of Arts and Culture Manager.

The City of Boulder welcomes nominations and applications from poets who meet the following criteria:

• Current resident of Boulder, Colorado (resident in ZIP codes beginning with 803)
• Active creative practice as a poet, with a body of published or publicly performed work
• Experience leading or facilitating poetry programming, workshops, or literary events for community audiences
• Ability to fulfill the civic, programming and reporting responsibilities of the role during the one-year term, with the potential for a second-year extension based on performance and mutual agreement

The Poet Laureate will receive a $10,000 annual honorarium from the City of Boulder to support their service, public engagement activities, and community programming. In addition, through a partnership with the Boulder Library District, the Poet Laureate will have the opportunity to serve concurrently as the Library’s Writer in Residence during their first six months in the role, for an additional $6,000 stipend.

The nomination period opens July 8, 2026. Community members and organizations are encouraged to nominate qualified poets, and self-nominations are welcome. Nominations close Aug. 13, 2026. The Boulder Poet Laureate will be selected through a three-step review process administered by the City Poet Laureate Selection Committee.

To learn more about the Poet Laureate Program or to fill out a nomination form, please visit the city website.

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Media contact: Cristian Solano-Córdova, cristian@motustheater.org, 7204344632

Award recognizes Motus Theater’s autobiographical monologues, including the JustUs Project, which shares stories by formerly incarcerated leaders to inspire dialogue, healing, and action toward true justice.

View Motus Theater’s Acceptance Video Here. 

BOULDER, Colo. — Motus Theater will be recognized with the Creative Expression Award from the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice (NACRJ) at its 10th National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice, taking place July 7–10, 2026, in New Orleans.

The national award honors the role of art, storytelling, culture, and creative practice in advancing healing, justice, and community transformation. NACRJ’s recognition of Motus Theater celebrates the organization’s JustUs Project, a multi-year autobiographical storytelling initiative that supports community leaders impacted by carceral systems to tell artfully crafted personal stories that expose the devastating impact of the criminal legal system and inspire action toward a vision of true justice.

Launched in 2019, Motus Theater’s JustUs Project includes three subprojects: JustUs League, featuring monologues from men impacted by incarceration; Boundless Truth, featuring stories from Black women leaders who were formerly incarcerated; and Youth Behind & Beyond Bars, featuring adults who survived incarceration as youth.

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LONGMONT, Colo. — July 5, 2026 — Five years ago, Nepali Jatra was born from a spark of hope: a small gathering at the Longmont Museum to share the heart of Nepal with a few neighbors. We prepared for a modest group; instead, nearly 450 people flooded the room, overflowing with a level of love and trust that changed our trajectory forever.

What began in an auditorium quickly became a movement. The walls couldn’t hold the growing energy, and for the past two years, Nepali Jatra has taken to the streets of Downtown Longmont, transforming the city into a vibrant hub of Nepali culture, food, and music.

On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Nepali Jatra marks its 5th Anniversary with a landmark Special Edition: Inclusive Communities. This year, the festival also stands in tribute to the 250th Anniversary of the United States and the 150th for Colorado, celebrating the diverse roots that make our community thrive.

In a powerhouse partnership, Nepali Jatra is joining forces with the Longmont Multicultural Action Committee (LMAC) and the Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley BeLove Community initiative. Together, we are building a “Beloved Community” where relationships, understanding, and true belonging are the foundation.

With over 20 multicultural groups representing Nepal, Tibet, India, Vietnam, Mexico, and Native American communities, the streets will come alive with:

• The World Stage: Live performances and music that bridge the gap from the Rockies to the Himalayas.
• The Belove Table: Free food samples from across the globe, offered as a gift of hospitality.
• A Living Rainbow: We invite everyone to bring their vibes and wear their traditional ethnic or cultural attire. Let’s celebrate the roots that make us beautiful.

“Nepali Jatra grew because the community chose to embrace it,” said Sunanda Dangol, Executive Director of Nepali Jatra Initiatives. “This year, we are opening our arms wider than ever. It is still rooted in Nepali pride, but it is also a declaration that every culture matters. You are seen, you are heard, and you belong here.”

Event Details

• What: Nepali Jatra & Inclusive Communities Revival
• When: Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 5:00–8:00 PM
• Where: 4th Ave & Kimbark St, Downtown Longmont
• Cost: Free and open to all
• Information/ Inquiries: Sunanda Dangol 720-745-9267

More about the BeLove Community initiative: stvrainhabitat.org/belovedlongmont

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Monday, June 29, 2026

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Layra Nicli, Media Relations

City of Boulder, 303-818-4678

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BOULDER, Colo. – The City of Boulder is once again inviting community members to participate in the Boulder Plastic Count, a weeklong challenge to track personal plastic use and help build a clearer picture of the community’s plastic footprint. The annual count builds community awareness of plastic use and provides data and collective insights to help guide the city’s waste reduction efforts.

Community members can sign up online to join the count. During the official tracking week, July 20-26, participants are encouraged to record every piece of plastic they use and dispose of, whether it’s recycled, reused or thrown away. At the end of the week, results can be submitted through an online form. Participants will also receive resources and tips to reduce plastic use and explore local waste reduction efforts.

Last year, almost 100 households participated in Boulder’s first Plastic Count, tracking more than 3,600 plastic items in just one week. The results showed that food and drink packaging accounted for about two-thirds of all plastic items counted, with snack wrappers, produce packaging and other single-use food packaging among the most common sources of plastic.

“If we want to reduce plastic waste, we need to understand where it comes from and how it shows up in our daily lives,” said Jamie Harkins, Sustainability Senior Manager for the City of Boulder. “Last year’s count showed us that plastic reduction is a shared challenge. By coming together to track our use, we can better identify opportunities to reduce plastic at the source and create lasting change.”

The count takes place during Plastic Free July, a global movement that empowers millions of people to reduce single-use plastics and be part of the solution to plastic pollution. By participating in the Boulder Plastic Count, community members can take meaningful local action in support of this international effort.

Information gathered during the count will help the city better understand local plastic use, identify opportunities to reduce plastic waste and support Boulder’s broader climate and sustainability goals.

Let’s count what really counts. Together, we can build a cleaner, more sustainable future.

You can learn more and sign up on our website.

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July 2, 2026

Media Contact

Kim Kappel, Public Information Officer
970-666-1946
kim.kappel@greeleygov.com

GREELEY, Colo. — The City of Greeley and survey consultant Felsburg, Holt, and Ullevig (FHU) have completed a historic resource survey of the Spanish Colony neighborhood north of Greeley.

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The free, family-friendly festival returns July 10 to 12 at Fillmore Plaza with three days of live music, a 30-vendor French Market, a closing fashion show, and ticketed chef-led wine & cuisine tastings presented by Aer Lingus.

DENVER, CO (June 30, 2026). The Rocky Mountain French American Chamber of Commerce (RMFACC) today unveiled the full program for Denver French Fest 2026: Celebrating Bastille Day Weekend, returning July 10 to 12 to Fillmore Plaza in the heart of Cherry Creek North. The festival is free to attend, family-friendly, and pet-friendly, bringing together the elegance, flavor, and creativity of France across three days of live music, a curated market, family programming, a fashion show, and a series of ticketed wine and culinary experiences.

Held the weekend before France’s national day on July 14, Denver French Fest invites the French-American, international, and broader Colorado community to celebrate Bastille Day together in one of Denver’s most walkable neighborhoods.

“Denver French Fest is where our international community comes together with our neighbors from across Colorado,” said Sacha François, Executive Director of RMFACC. “The fest is one of the most important events of our year and the largest French-American gathering in the region. Above all, it’s about bringing people together—creating opportunities for our communities to connect and grow together.”

Event Details

• Dates: July 10-12, 2026
  • 7/10: 4pm to 10pm
  • 7/11: 11am to 10pm
  • 7/12: 11am to 7pm
• Location: Fillmore Plaza, Cherry Creek North, Denver
• Admission: Free and open to all
• Website: denverfrenchfest.com

What to Expect

Three Days on the Main Stage

The Main Stage runs all three days and is free with RSVP.

• Friday, July 10 opens at 4 p.m. with New Orleans funk from Krewe De Groove, a 5 à 7 apéro hosted by Alliance Française de Denver, and an evening of French-American jazz from the Louisa Amend Quartet.

• Saturday, July 11 fills the day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a Basque cultural showcase by the Colorado Basque Club and its Menditarrak Dance Group, French jazz and chanson, the bilingual rock of Danlerockeur, and a beloved French tradition returning to the Plaza: La Course des Cafés, the Waiter’s Race, in which servers sprint across the square balancing their trays. The evening turns to the dance floor with French house and disco from Sweater Disco and Monsieur Slippin’ Jimmy.

• Sunday, July 12 moves from Sunday-morning espresso sessions and solo piano through Les Catherines’ tribute to France’s great songwriters and Maria Maria’s Edith Piaf tribute, then closes with gypsy jazz from Hot Club of Olde Town and The French Fashion Show by Fashion Denver at 6 p.m.

The Wine & Cuisine Experience (Ticketed). Layered on top of the free festival, the Wine & Cuisine Experience offers eight intimate, separately ticketed tasting sessions, most presented by Aer Lingus, with the VIP Opening Reception at Roche Bobois.

The weekend’s tastings are led by Denver chefs, sommeliers, and beverage partners, including Margot with Aquila Cellars; Corsica Wine Bar with Chef James Franz; BLEND Beer Wine and Spirits with Le Bilboquet’s Executive Chef Sosthène Kaboré; a Champagne Tiger and Sturia Caviar pairing; Chez Maggy; Bistro Vendôme’s La Table du Rhône; and a Rosés de Terroir and French cheese tasting. The VIP Opening Reception at Roche Bobois on Friday evening brings together Le French, Bistro Vendôme, Corsica Wine Bar, Champagne Lallier, Citadelle Gin, Ferrand Cognac, Hampton Water, and KILIAN PARIS.

Sessions are individually ticketed and generally range from $100 to $160. Tickets are available now through the festival website and Eventbrite.

• The French Market and Café de Paris: The French Market features roughly 30 makers and is free to browse all three days, with food and drink, fashion, beauty and wellness, home décor, art, and gifts from local artisans, French entrepreneurs, and French-inspired brands, from fresh crêpes and raclette to macarons and classic French market staples.
• At the center of the festival, Café de Paris is the gathering space to sip and socialize, pouring French-inspired cocktails, wine, beer, and sparkling water from partners including Perrier, Fever-Tree, Citadelle Gin de France, Ferrand Cognac, Champagne Lallier, Miraval Rosé, Aval Cider, and Outer Range Brewery.

• Family Programming and Community: The Kids Corner offers free, drop-in activities on Saturday and Sunday led by Colorado’s French immersion and language schools, including Global Village Academy, the International School of Denver, L’École de Denver, the French-American School of Denver, and Petit Loup Academy. Activities range from a French language challenge and Eiffel Tower art to Bastille Day crafts and kids’ soccer.

About Rocky Mountain French American Chamber

The Rocky Mountain French American Chamber of Commerce (RMFACC) is a nonprofit organization committed to fostering economic, cultural, and professional ties between France and the Rocky Mountain region. Through networking events, business services, and cross-cultural programs—including the annual Denver French Fest: A Celebration of Bastille Day—RMFACC connects and supports a diverse community of entrepreneurs, professionals, and organizations. Our mission is to connect, develop, and promote French-American business relationships while celebrating the rich cultural exchange that strengthens our transatlantic ties. For more, visit rmfacc.org

About Cherry Creek North

A vibrant Denver neighborhood located at 1st Ave. and University Blvd., Cherry Creek North is a walkable outdoor community with over 200 retail businesses – including Denver’s?highest concentration of locally-owned stores. Located minutes from downtown, Cherry Creek North is home to five boutique hotels, more than 40 restaurants, home furnishing stores and galleries, clothing and accessory retailers, as well as numerous wellness spas, salons, gyms and specialized personal health services. For more, visit cherrycreeknorth.com

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Contact: Carmel Soriano

Phone: (720) 213-6586

Email: carmel@boulderoperacompany.com 

Boulder Opera Company Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary Season with Mozart vs. Salieri

Boulder Opera Company proudly launches its milestone 15th Anniversary Season with Mozart vs. Salieri: A Summer Opera Rivalry Concert on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM. This special concert invites audiences to experience an afternoon of unforgettable music, dramatic storytelling, and the timeless works of two of history’s most celebrated composers.

Inspired by the legendary rivalry between Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri, the concert explores the brilliance of both composers through beloved arias, ensembles, and dramatic scenes. Audiences will hear music that has captivated generations while discovering the artistry that made each composer an enduring voice in opera history.

Performed by Boulder Opera’s acclaimed artists under the baton of Music Director Dr. Jose Arturo González, the program blends exceptional vocal performances with engaging narration, creating an entertaining and accessible experience for longtime opera enthusiasts and those discovering opera for the first time.

As Boulder Opera celebrates fifteen years of bringing high-class opera to Colorado, this anniversary season reflects the company’s continued commitment to artistic excellence, community engagement, and making opera welcoming and accessible for audiences of all ages.

Tickets are on sale now.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit:

https://www.boulderoperacompany.com/mozart-vs-salieri-a-summer-opera-rivalry-concert 

Later this season, Boulder Opera continues its 15th Anniversary celebration with Italian Nights: Wine, Love and Opera on Saturday, September 19, 2026. This intimate house concert brings audiences up close with Boulder Opera artists for an evening of beautiful music, fine wine, and Italian-inspired hospitality in a welcoming salon setting.

The celebration continues with A Night at the Salon: Vintage Glamour & Opera, Boulder Opera’s 15th Anniversary Fundraising Gala, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Inspired by the elegant salons of Europe’s Golden Age, this special evening features live opera performances, fine dining, and a celebration of fifteen years of artistic achievement while supporting Boulder Opera’s future.

In November, Boulder Opera presents Dinner Opera: La traviata at the historic Dickens Opera House in Longmont. Performed in an intimate chamber arrangement for string quartet and piano under the direction of Music Director Dr. J. Arturo González, this immersive production brings audiences closer than ever to Verdi’s beloved masterpiece.

The anniversary season concludes in spring 2027 with Charles Gounod’s Faust, a grand mainstage production that continues Boulder Opera’s tradition of presenting exceptional performances for the Colorado community.

SEASON AT A GLANCE:

Mozart vs. Salieri: A Summer Opera Rivalry Concert

August 23, 2026

Boulder Seventh-Day Adventist Church 345 Mapleton Ave, Boulder, CO 80304

Italian Nights: Wine Love and Opera

September 19, 2026

Chautauqua Cottage, Boulder

A Night at the Salon: Vintage Glamour & Opera

October 17, 2026

The Studio 3550 Frontier Ave a2, Boulder, CO 80301

Dinner Opera: La traviata

November 14, 2026 & Sunday, November 15, 2026

Dickens Opera House, 302 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501

Mainstage: Faust

April 2-3, 2027

Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd, Longmont, CO 80501

April 4, 2027

Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302,

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Celebrate Colorado’s 150th Birthday at the MILE LONG TABLE on August 1, 2026

Second Annual Cross-Cultural Community Event to Set America’s Longest Table

WHAT: In honor of Colorado’s 150th birthday, the Mile Long Table will bring together 5,280 people at the National Western Center in Denver to enjoy a shared meal, foster meaningful conversation, and celebrate the values that have shaped the state and city for generations. Longer Tables, in partnership with Southwest Airlines and Serendipity Catering, created this annual gathering to create greater connection, understanding, and belonging among all participants.

The 2026 Mile Long Table is a marquee table of 150 Tables Across Colorado, a campaign inviting cities and individuals statewide to set a table and build connections in honor of Colorado’s 150th birthday.

WHY: Inspired by Colorado’s agricultural roots and western spirit of hospitality, this year’s Mile Long Table will be more than a meal. It will be a powerful symbol of the Centennial spirit: welcoming, resilient, neighborly, and willing to pull up an extra chair for someone new.

“A connected city is a flourishing city,” said Longer Tables Founder and Executive Director Tim Jones. “The opportunity to bring people from different backgrounds, neighborhoods, industries, cultures, and generations together for a shared meal at a long table is a significant representation of Coloradans’ pride and our ability to serve as an inspirational example to set our differences aside and break bread together.”

WHEN: SATURDAY, August 1 @ 5pm 

WHERE: Main Campus Plaza at the National Western Center

4850 National Western Drive
Denver, CO 80216 

WHO: Media interview opportunities are available with the following representatives:

• Tim Jones, founder and executive director of Longer Tables
• Laura Zaspel, chief executive officer, Serendipity Catering
• Lexi Muller, senior regional manager of corporate responsibility for Southwest Airlines

A full list of speakers and attending dignitaries will be available upon request.

HOW: Everyone—including individuals, students, organizations, and businesses—is welcome. Here are the ways to attend the Mile Long Table: 

• Reserve your seat with a $5.28 donation or more.
• Want to host a group? Co-host a table for 8-12 diners with a $75.00 donation. Gather your family, friends and neighbors to be part of this community celebration.
• Interested in a larger group? Companies and organizations can become super hosts, which include 20 seats and co-branding opportunities. Use this event as a unique chance for team building and networking for your employees, customers, or board members.
• Volunteer and partnership opportunities are still available – learn more at milelongtable.org.

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Media Contact:

Jack Todd

Jack.Todd@ColoradoSOS.gov

China Scroggins

China.Scroggins@ColoradoSOS.gov

July 2, 2026

Public Hearings Scheduled for Town Abandonment Applications for Towns of Creede, Hartman

Denver, CO – The Colorado Department of State has received two Applications for Town Abandonment for the incorporated Town of Creede, Colorado, and the incorporated Town of Hartman, Colorado.

One of two criteria that must be met for a town to be abandoned according to 31-3-201 C.R.S. A town must either:

1. have failed to hold any regular or special election to elect officers and that no town government has been maintained for at least 5 years prior to the application, or
2. have no board of trustees or town clerk, be unable to hold an election, and own or operate water infrastructure critical for the treatment or delivery of water to residents.

Town of Creede

On May 11, 2026, the Mineral County Attorney submitted an application to the Secretary of State’s Office for a determination stating that the Town of Creede, also known as the “Townsite of Creede” or “North Creede,” has been abandoned.

According to the application submitted, there are two towns incorporated in Colorado that are legally referred to as the “Town of Creede” that exist immediately adjacent to each other. The application clarifies that they are commonly referred to as “North Creede” and the “City of Creede,” and states that only one of these towns, the “City of Creede,” is still functioning. “Townsite of Creede” or “North Creede” has not functioned for decades, according to the application. The “Townsite of Creede” / “North Creede” is the subject of the abandonment petition, not the “City of Creede.”

If the Secretary of State’s Office determines that abandonment is appropriate, all existing streets, avenues, and alleys previously located within the abandoned town, which are not owned by a third party, shall be vested in the board of county commissioners of Mineral County.

A public hearing to determine the abandonment status of “North Creede” will take place on Monday, July 13 at 1 p.m. At the request of the applicant, this hearing will be held only via Zoom.

Anyone may register to attend the hearing at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wTig_aJOQh-fAcf2DwZQKg#/registration.

Town of Hartman

On June 17, 2026, a resident and registered elector of the Town of Hartman submitted an application to the Secretary of State’s Office for a determination stating that the Town of Hartman has been abandoned.

According to the application submitted by a town resident, the Town of Hartman no longer has a Board of Trustees or Town Clerk and is unable to hold a town election. The application states that the Town of Hartman owns and operates water infrastructure needed to treat and deliver water to residents, and that the town does not currently have access to potable water.

If the Secretary of State’s Office determines that abandonment is appropriate, all existing streets, avenues, and alleys previously located within the abandoned town, which are not owned by a third party, and all properties owned by the town shall be vested in the board of county commissioners of Prowers County. Additionally, if the town is determined to be abandoned, all real and personal property comprising the water system would be transferred from the Town of Hartman to Prowers County, which may then select an entity to maintain water infrastructure, as outlined in Colorado law.

A public hearing to determine the abandonment status of the Town of Hartman will take place on Monday, July 13 at 2 p.m. This hearing will be held via Zoom and in person at the Secretary of State’s Office in the Red Rocks Conference Room, located at 1700 Broadway, Suite 550, Denver, CO 80290.

Anyone may register to attend the hearing at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xTnT6W-4S7y4CuBvh6kvIQ#/registration#/registration.

After Hearings

Following the hearings for the Townsite of Creede and Town of Hartman, and if it is determined that the town is abandoned, a copy of this determination is filed with the County Clerk and Recorder. Once this filing is complete, the town will no longer exist.

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Thursday, July 2, 2026

Media Contact:

Jamie Barker, Boulder Fire-Rescue and Wildland Fire PIO, 720-545-6012, barkerj@bouldercolorado.gov

City of Boulder Fire-Rescue Deploys Wildland Firefighters to Assist with Active Wildfires Across the West

Boulder, Colo. — States across the country are experiencing similar fire conditions to us here in Boulder – hot, dry, and windy. As wildfire activity increases, so do resource requests from various organizations leading the fight against the fires. Boulder Fire-Rescue is lucky enough to be able to respond to those resource requests while also maintaining full emergency response capabilities at home.

Currently, Boulder Fire-Rescue has crews deployed to the Aspen Acres Fire near Rye, CO, and to the El Dorado National Forest in CA. Boulder Fire-Rescue deployed a Type 6 wildland brush truck and a crew of three firefighters to the Aspen Acres Fire for an initial 72-hour assignment. The department also deployed a Task Force Leader as a single resource to support incident management operations on the same fire.

A crew of four, with a Type 3 wildland brush truck, was deployed on June 21 to California. Their two-week deployment will end on July 5, and another crew is planning on taking their place. Boulder Fire-Rescue anticipates continuing to send qualified personnel to support wildfire operations in the region as resource requests are received.

“Wildland deployments allow our firefighters to gain valuable experience on complex incidents while providing critical assistance to communities facing wildfires,” said Brian Oliver, the city’s Wildland Division Chief. “It is good to keep in mind that there may come a time when our community needs that same support, and these partnerships ensure fire agencies across the country are ready to help one another when we need it.”

The focus on regional support and resource sharing allows departments to strategically move personnel and equipment to areas in need and also improves the skills and knowledge of the firefighters responding to these calls – bringing the experience and strength back home to assist locally when needed.

While firefighters are deployed, Boulder Fire-Rescue continues to maintain normal staffing levels and emergency response capabilities within the City of Boulder.

With conditions still favoring quick wildfire starts and spread, Boulder Fire-Rescue remains prepared to serve our Boulder community but also reminds the community of our shared responsibility of wildfire prevention – fire risk reduction strategies are only as strong as our community members make them; avoid fire-causing behavior this holiday season and do your part to keep our community safe.

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July 1, 2026

Amber Shipley, Region 2/Southeast Communications Manager

303-594-4143 | amber.shipley@state.co.us

Campaign Signs Are Prohibited on Colorado State and US Highway Right-of-Way

Any sign placed in the right-of-way of any state or US highway will be removed

Featured photo: Roadside campaign signs from CDOT Right-of-Way collected by CDOT maintenance.

COLORADO – The Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding the public and campaign supporters that political signs are strictly prohibited within the right-of-way of any state or US highway, including interstates. Placing signs in these areas is both illegal and creates safety hazards for motorists and maintenance crews. This prohibition also applies to real estate, yard sales, and all other commercial signage

State roadside advertising rules are mandated by Federal Law (23 CFR 750G, or the Lady Bird Johnson Highway Beautification Act), as well as Colorado State Statutes for Outdoor Advertising (CRS 43-1-400 to 420, or Colorado’s Outdoor Advertising Act):

No signs are to be placed on Colorado state right of way. Real estate signs can be placed outside the right-of-way line on the property for sale. Campaign signs are allowed on private property (with owner’s approval), outside the state right-of-way line. These signs must be removed promptly following the election.

CDOT manages state highway rights-of-way, which include all interstate, US and state highways, as well as shoulders and adjacent state-owned land. These zones are strictly regulated to maintain infrastructure, ensure clear sightlines for drivers, and manage traffic flow effectively.

“Federal and state laws prohibit unauthorized signs within the state right-of-way,” said CDOT Division of Maintenance Director Shawn Smith. “While we respect the importance of the election season, our priority must remain the safety of the traveling public.”

When illegal signs are discovered, by law, CDOT maintenance crews must remove them. These signs are stored at local maintenance patrol buildings for a limited time to allow for owners to pick them up.

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

• Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
• Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripapp
• Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
• See scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
• Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

• Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
• Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
• Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
• Don’t change lanes unnecessarily.
• Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
• Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
• Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
• Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
• Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
• Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
• Be patient!

Download the COtrip App!

The free COtrip Planner mobile app was designed to meet the growing trend of information on mobile and tablet devices for the traveling public. The COtrip Planner app provides statewide, real-time traffic information, and works on mobile devices that operate on the iOS and Android platforms. Visit the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the Apple Store (iOS devices) to download!

About CDOT

The Colorado Department of Transportation’s mission is to provide the best multi-modal transportation system that most effectively and safely moves people, goods and information. CDOT maintains more than 23,000 lane miles of highway, more than 3,400 bridges and 35 mountain passes. Our team of employees works tirelessly to reduce the rate and severity of crashes and improve the safety of all modes of transportation. CDOT leverages partnerships with a range of private and public organizations and operates Bustang, an interregional express bus service. Find more details at codot.gov.

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June 29, 2026

Contact:
Cristian Solano-Córdova, Motus Theater Dir. of Communications | cristian@motustheater.org | (720) 434-4632

Honoring Colorado’s 150th Anniversary & America 250, Motus Theater Announces Summer/Fall 2026 Shows

From community reflections on Colorado’s past and future to stories of caregiving, migration, and transgender family love, Motus invites audiences to listen, remember, and reconnect.

BOULDER, CO — As Colorado marks its 150th anniversary and the United States approaches its 250th birthday, Motus Theater’s Summer/Fall 2026 shows invite communities across Colorado to reflect on who we are, where we come from, and how we belong to one another.

Through autobiographical monologues, music, visual art, and Playback Theater, Motus will gather audiences in Denver, Erie, Boulder, Broomfield, Lafayette, and Louisville to share stories of history, memory, migration, family, justice, and civic life.

“Motus Theater’s 2026 season is about the stories that help us remember our shared humanity and the historical bonds that connect us to one another,” said Kirsten Wilson, Motus Theater’s founder and Artistic Executive Director. “At a time when so many forces are pushing communities apart, Motus is inviting people to gather around stories of love, courage, memory, migration, and belonging.”

Motus Theater’s CO 150 and America 250 programming below:

ConnectArte: Living Stories of Denver’s Chicano Movement with Motus Playback Theater
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 6:00–8:00 PM | Museo de las Americas, Denver

In collaboration with Museo de las Americas, Motus Playback Theater will present an interactive performance inspired by Accidentally on Purpose, celebrating the history, resilience, and cultural contributions of Denver’s Chicano community.

Motus Playback Theater Presents: Erie Stories of Good Neighbors
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 7:00–9:00 PM | Erie, CO

In honor of Colorado’s 150th anniversary, this special Motus Playback performance invites Erie residents to share stories of neighbors who showed up when it mattered, across politics, culture, identity, and religion.

Motus Playback Theater Presents: Stories of Your Family Rooting in Erie
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:00–9:00 PM | Erie, CO

This interactive performance invites Erie residents to reflect on the moments when they first felt rooted in the community and land of Erie, Colorado, as the state marks its 150th anniversary.

Motus Playback Theater: America 250, Colorado 150 — Voices of Louisville
Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:00–9:00 PM | Louisville Center for the Arts

This interactive Playback Theater performance invites Louisville residents to share stories of family, migration, love, land, loss, resilience, and belonging, exploring how local family stories connect with the history of Colorado, the United States, and democracy itself.

In addition to anniversary programming, Motus Theater will also bring Motus Theater staples to new communities, including the world premiere of Motus Artistic Executive Director Kirsten Wilson’s No Contract 

No Contract by Kirsten Wilson
September 17–October 4, 2026 | Dairy Arts Center, Boulder

Created in honor of Wilson’s mother, Marie Wilson, founder of Take Our Daughters to Work Day, LGBTQ+ leader, author, and equity-based feminist, No Contract is a one-woman show about dementia, caregiving, and an impossible promise. Blending autobiographical storytelling, Hamlet, King Lear, karaoke, and audience engagement, the production asks: “Is there a way to have dementia without tragedy, when ‘to be or not to be’ is always the question?”

Stories of Migration & Music with Motus Theater & the Boulder Phil String Quartet
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 7:00–9:00 PM | Broomfield Auditorium

Motus ImmigrantAmerica monologists Perla Romero, Alejandro Fuentes Mena, and Cristian Solano-Córdova will share personal stories of immigration, accompanied by violin underscore and musical responses performed by the Boulder Phil String Quartet and curated by Boulder Phil Director of Education Fernanda Nieto. Featuring guest co-readers District Attorney Brian Mason, Broomfield Mayor Guyleen Castriotta, and Broomfield United Methodist Church Pastor Betty Nguyen.

Motus Theater Presents: What Love Requires in Lafayette, CO
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6:30–8:30 PM | The Collective Community Arts Center, Lafayette

Presented with the Parent Engagement Network, What Love Requires is an autobiographical monologue project featuring stories from parents of transgender and nonbinary adults. The performance shares stories of parents supporting their children not only to survive, but to thrive, while also being transformed by truly seeing and learning from their children.

Tickets and event information are available at www.motustheater.org/events.

Motus’ Colorado 150 and America 250 programming follows an impactful first half of 2026, which included performances at the Colorado Capitol featuring stories from adults who survived incarceration as youth and a Transgender Day of Visibility performance for legislators centering transgender leaders and parents of transgender adults.

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Gilpin County Fair Adds New Draft Horse Showcase, Welcomes Colorado Cowboy Gathering for 2026

New for 2026: A Draft Horse Showcase, Wheelchair-Accessible Wagon Rides, and Western Performers from the Colorado Cowboy Gathering

[GILPIN COUNTY, Colo.] — The Gilpin County Fair, now in its 33rd year, will debut a new Draft Horse Showcase & Competition and welcome the Colorado Cowboy Gathering as a featured partner for its 2026 fair, set for July 17–19 at the Gilpin County Fairgrounds. The fair will also introduce a wheelchair-accessible horse-drawn wagon, expanding the event’s Western-heritage programming and giving visitors of all ages and abilities new ways to take part.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the Colorado Cowboy Gathering and debut our new Draft Horse Showcase this year. The community and sponsors who’ve supported this fair make moments like this possible and we can’t wait to share it with the community.”

— Krystal Meyer, Special Events Coordinator

DRAFT HORSE SHOWCASE & COMPETITION

New for 2026, the Gilpin County Fair will introduce a Draft Horse Showcase & Competition designed to bring spectators into the action and create a fun, interactive experience for the entire family.

Rather than a traditional exhibition, the program will feature a series of crowd-friendly challenges that encourage fairgoers to pick a favorite team, cheer along from the stands, and enjoy a playful atmosphere inspired by the friendly rivalries that have long been part of rural communities.

Think of it as a good-natured “Hatfields and McCoys” showdown, where teamwork, horsemanship, and family fun take center stage.

Following the showcase, attendees will also have opportunities to experience horse-drawn wagon rides, offering an up-close look at the animals, equipment, and traditions that helped build the American West.

To help ensure the experience is accessible to as many visitors as possible, a wheelchair-accessible horse-drawn wagon will also be available, allowing individuals with mobility challenges to take part in this unique Western experience.

FEATURED COLORADO COWBOY GATHERING PERFORMERS

Representing the Colorado Cowboy Gathering during the 2026 Gilpin County Fair will be Ray Delgado and Patty Clayton, with the possible appearance of special guest Jimmy Cantwell.

Together, these performers bring a rich blend of Western music, storytelling, humor, and tradition to audiences throughout Colorado and beyond.

“Western heritage isn’t something you read about in a book. It’s something you experience. That’s what this partnership with the Gilpin County Fair is all about. Our performers are looking forward to sharing that with a new audience, right alongside the draft horses, the wagon rides, and everything else the fair has to offer.”

— Jerry Cunningham, President, Colorado Cowboy Gathering

ABOUT THE GILPIN COUNTY FAIR

For 33 years, the Gilpin County Fair has been a summer anchor for Gilpin County, drawing more than 6,000 attendees annually to a weekend of community traditions, agricultural heritage, and family-friendly competition.

Guided by a mission to create a fun, welcoming, inclusive, and safe experience for all, the fair has grown steadily while staying rooted in what makes the region distinct. Fairgoers can expect the community parade, livestock show, Mutton Bustin’, the Stick Horse Rodeo, Cowboy Church, entertainment under the Big Top, and the crowd-favorite Redneck Relay – alongside newer attractions that reflect the fair’s mining and ranching heritage. In 2025, the fair introduced Gilpin County Mining Competitions; in 2026, it adds the Draft Horse Showcase & Competition and welcomes the Colorado Cowboy Gathering as a featured partner.

ABOUT THE COLORADO COWBOY GATHERING

For nearly four decades, the Colorado Cowboy Gathering has worked to preserve and promote the traditions, stories, music, poetry, and culture of the American West.

What began as a gathering of Western artists, musicians, poets, storytellers, and enthusiasts has grown into one of Colorado’s longest-running celebrations of Western heritage. Today, the organization continues its mission through live performances, educational programming, community partnerships, and events that connect new generations to the traditions and values that helped shape the West.

EVENT DETAILS

The 2026 Gilpin County Fair runs July 17–19 at the Gilpin County Fairgrounds, located at 230 Norton Dr, Black Hawk, CO 80422.

Visitors are encouraged to join the community for a full weekend of fair favorites, Western music and poetry from the Colorado Cowboy Gathering, and the new Draft Horse Showcase & Competition.

Additional performer announcements, schedules, and event details will be released as plans are finalized.

For updates and event information, follow the Gilpin County Fair and Colorado Cowboy Gathering on social media and visit their respective websites.

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Colorado DMV warns against use of fake temporary license plates

Counterfeit “print-at-home” tags lead to impoundment and criminal charges

DENVER — Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Motor Vehicle Investigation Unit (MVIU) is issuing an urgent warning regarding the surge of fake temporary license plates, noting that drivers caught using these fraudulent tags face severe legal repercussions, including vehicle seizure, steep fines, and potential jail time.

State investigators have identified a growing trend of drivers purchasing fake “print-at-home” tags from unverified online sellers to avoid vehicle registration fees and taxes.

“Our investigators are seeing more people attempt to bypass the law by printing their own plates or buying them from an unauthorized third party,” MVIU’s Agent in Charge Darin Icardi said. “While some may think they are simply avoiding fees, the reality is that the legal costs will catch up to you. We urge all drivers to protect themselves by obtaining tags only through official, legal channels.”

To combat the rise in fraudulent temporary tags, MVIU is investigating the production of these fake plates and seeking criminal prosecution where appropriate. These operations also focus on identifying and disabling websites that market illegal plates to ensure such products are permanently removed from the marketplace.

The DMV reminds the public that the only legitimate sources for temporary plates are local county motor vehicle offices or licensed, authorized automobile dealerships at the time of purchase. Using these official sources ensures that a vehicle is properly entered into the state’s motor vehicle database, providing legal protection for the owner and ensuring the vehicle is properly insured.

For more information on how to properly register your vehicle or to report suspicious tag sales, please visit the DMV’s Vehicle Services webpage.

This is the second installment of the DMV’s Summer Safety campaign. To explore our previous installment covering title theft scams, please click here. To learn more about the most common motor vehicle and driver scams and fraud, click here.

About the Colorado DMV

The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is committed to promoting public safety, trust, and confidence by providing customer-focused driver license and motor vehicle services. With a vision to enhance the quality of life for all Coloradans, the DMV strives to deliver exemplary service, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for every customer. Visit DMV.Colorado.gov to learn more.

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Partnership continues shared commitment to music education, artistic excellence, and nurturing Colorado’s next generation of musicians.

Jun. 29, 2026 – Denver, CO – The Colorado Symphony and the Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO) today announced the renewal of their longstanding strategic alliance, extending the partnership through June 30, 2028. Effective July 1, 2026, the renewed agreement reaffirms both organizations’ shared commitment to providing exceptional educational and artistic opportunities for young musicians throughout Colorado.

Established in 2018, the alliance formalized a relationship that dates back nearly five decades. Founded in 1977 with the support of the Denver Symphony — now the Colorado Symphony — DYAO has become one of the nation’s leading youth orchestra programs, serving hundreds of young musicians from across the Rocky Mountain region.

“At the Colorado Symphony, we believe music has a unique power to inspire, connect, and bring people together across generations and communities,” said Colorado Symphony President & CEO Daniel Wachter. “Our renewed alliance with the Denver Young Artists Orchestra reflects our commitment to that vision by investing in young musicians, expanding access to meaningful artistic experiences, and strengthening the future of symphonic music in Colorado. Together, we are not only nurturing the next generation of artists and audiences, but also advancing our mission to inspire and unite humanity through live symphonic music.”

The renewed agreement preserves the programmatic collaboration that has defined the alliance since its inception. Key initiatives include the annual Side-by-Side Concert featuring Colorado Symphony musicians performing alongside DYAO students, sectional coaching opportunities with Colorado Symphony musicians, complimentary student tickets to select Colorado Symphony performances, and the Colorado Symphony’s continued provision of ticketing services for DYAO performances at Boettcher Concert Hall. DYAO will also continue its role as an Artistic Affiliate of the Colorado Symphony.

“Renewing our Alliance partnership with the Colorado Symphony is an investment in the young artists who call DYAO home,” said Michael Williams, Executive Director of the Denver Young Artists Orchestra. “From sectional coaching to the annual Side-by-Side concert, our students learn in real time alongside extraordinary CSA musicians, and that mentorship leaves a mark that lasts far beyond any single rehearsal or performance. That is the power of community in music education, and we are thrilled to carry this work forward together.”

The renewed agreement also reflects the natural evolution of both organizations, with several structural updates designed to support their continued growth while maintaining each organization’s independent operations and governance.

DYAO has appointed Michael Williams as its permanent Executive Director, effective July 1, 2026, following his service in the role on an interim basis. Williams has worked closely with Colorado Symphony leadership throughout the alliance and will continue to guide the collaboration between the two organizations.

As part of the renewed agreement, DYAO will also independently engage its own Music Director beginning with the 2026/27 season.

“The Colorado Symphony is proud to continue our alliance with the Denver Young Artists Orchestra,” said Colorado Symphony Chief Artistic Officer Tony Pierce. “Over the past eight years, this partnership has created inspiring opportunities for young musicians to learn directly from professional artists, perform on Colorado’s premier stages, and deepen their connection to the symphonic art form. Together, we are helping to ensure a vibrant future for music in our community.”

The relationship between the Colorado Symphony and DYAO has strengthened through years of artistic collaboration, including annual Side-by-Side performances and mentorship opportunities. DYAO alumni have gone on to perform with the Colorado Symphony — including current CSA musicians Larisa Fesmire, Marsha Holmes, Paul Naslund, and John Hilton — as well as other leading orchestras throughout the country, including the Atlanta Symphony, Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, and Metropolitan Opera.

Founded in 1977, Denver Young Artists Orchestra provides rigorous orchestral training, performance opportunities, and after-school programs for more than 300 students ages seven to twenty-three from over 100 schools across Colorado. Through its orchestras, and educational programs, DYAO inspires and prepares young musicians to pursue excellence both on and off the stage.

DYAO continues to transform young musicians by giving them the inspiration, support, and skills to be tomorrow’s great musicians. This is accomplished through peer monitoring within and between ensembles, yearly concerto and composition competitions, and educational assistance through regular coaching sessions with professional musicians, including members of the Colorado Symphony.

For more information about the Colorado Symphony, visit coloradosymphony.org or call 303.623.7876. For more information on the Denver Young Artists Orchestra, visit dyao.org.

TICKETS:

Tickets to Colorado Symphony events are available online at coloradosymphony.org/tickets, by phone at 303.623.7876, and in person at the Boettcher Concert Hall Box Office, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1000 14th Street. The Box Office is open Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, noon – 5 p.m., and two hours prior to each performance.

ABOUT THE DENVER YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA: 

Founded in 1977 with the support of the Denver Symphony Orchestra, the award-winning Denver Young Artists Orchestra has been the premier option for aspiring young musicians in the Front Range for over 45 years. Now operating as an educational affiliate to the Colorado Symphony, the organization’s four orchestras, educational workshops, and after-school Tune Up violin classes train over 300 students, ages seven to twenty-three, from more than 100 schools across Colorado.

DYAO performs throughout the Denver metro with large-scale, collaborative, and outreach performances. Members of the orchestras graduate into conservatories and universities across the country, including Brown University, The Eastman School of Music, Harvard University, The Juilliard School, Stanford University, and Yale University. Alumni who continued on to professional music careers are found in many major orchestras across the country, including the Atlanta Symphony, Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Colorado Symphony, and Metropolitan Opera. To learn more, visit dyao.org.

ABOUT THE COLORADO SYMPHONY: 

One of the leading orchestras in the United States, the Colorado Symphony Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization performing more than 150 concerts annually at Boettcher Concert Hall in downtown Denver and across Colorado. Led by Peter Oundjian as its Music Director as of the 2025/26 season, the Colorado Symphony is home to eighty full-time musicians representing more than a dozen nations and regularly welcomes the world’s most celebrated artists from across musical genres. The orchestra celebrated its Centennial during the 2023/24 concert season and now serves more than 340,000 people each year through live performances at Boettcher Concert Hall, Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, and other venues throughout Colorado’s Front Range.

Boettcher Concert Hall, which opened in 1978, was the first in-the-round symphonic venue built in the United States. In November 2025, voters passed the Vibrant Denver Bond, which allocates $20 million to a future renovation of the concert hall. Guided by a vision to inspire and unite humanity through live symphonic music, the Colorado Symphony is a living heartbeat of the state — expressing its beauty, creativity, vitality, and inclusive spirit.

Through unmatched artistry and bold innovation, the Symphony inspires Colorado and audiences everywhere while expanding access, fostering education, and creating lasting memories through meaningful personal connections. Recognized as an incubator of innovation, creativity, and excellence, the Colorado Symphony listens to and learns from its diverse communities, musicians, and staff; composes and creates with curiosity and versatility; and leads with empathy, collaboration, and responsible stewardship. The Symphony continually expands its reach through in-person and virtual education programs, community partnerships, and programming that celebrates achievement, honors diverse voices, and infuses joy on and off the stage. The Colorado Symphony partners with leading musical artists, cultural organizations, corporations, foundations, educators, sports teams, and individuals to connect people, uplift communities, and inspire everyone to feel part of something greater.

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“Fields of Devotion” Honors Enduring Rural Community in Southern Colorado

PUEBLO, CO — June 30, 2026 —  From fertile farm fields to boisterous baseball fields and foreign battlefields, the people of south-central Colorado’s small town of Avondale step up to the plate in many ways. A new exhibition opening at History Colorado’s El Pueblo History Museum shares this community’s stories as told by the residents themselves.

Fields of Devotion explores how Avondale – a rural community just east of Pueblo – is evolving over time while continuing to uphold traditions of faith, fun, and fidelity.

Avondale is one of the oldest settlements in what is now Colorado. Not only does the town predate statehood, many of its current residents can trace their family history in the area back to the days before Colorado was even a territory. During this 150th year of Colorado statehood, the story of Avondale exemplifies the long lasting impacts of the families who shaped this place, and the experiences of their descendants who are still here today.

From the community’s early settler days to its success with agriculture and business, its embrace of America’s pastime baseball, its deep religious devotion, and its pride for military service – this exhibition honors the experiences of this small but significant town and the deep love they share.

Fields of Devotion draws on stories shared with El Pueblo History Museum by the town’s residents through History Colorado’s Avondale Museum of Memory project. Through an intriguing array of historic photographs and artifacts, alongside the stories and voices of community members themselves, this exhibition traces the establishment of the town by Hispanos, Italians, and migrant farmworkers in the 1800s, all the way through today.

“Anybody with a connection to Pueblo knows Avondale. It has enriched us all of our lives with the crops they produce and the people who have given service to this country. It has connected us through baseball and draws residents and visitors alike for the annual Jamaica festival at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,” said Dianne Archuleta, Director of El Pueblo History Museum. “In Fields of Devotion these stories come together into one beautiful, collaborative exhibition that resonates with families and community members, and reminds us of the rich and diverse history of this unique town called Avondale.”

Avondale’s rich history starts with homesteaders flocking to the region’s fertile land for grazing and farming. Prominent businessman Ceran St. Vrain held the land rights to more than four million acres, and he needed miners, ranchers, and farmers to move to the area and make it prosperous. Charles “Charley” Autobees – a surveyor, settler, farmer, and businessman – took up the opportunity to bring as many families from Northern New Mexico as possible. Autobees chose an area near the mouth of the Huerfano River where it empties into the Arkansas River. Today, descendants of the family who now go by Autobee still live in Avondale and Pueblo, and shared their stories for this exhibition.

Avondale’s once fruitful farmland and robust economy have faced many challenges throughout the town’s history, including current struggles to obtain basic resources like water, infrastructure, and food. But its residents remain a tight knit community taking pride in the bounties of their hard work and their commitment to the values that their ancestors brought to the region.

“When the army depot was booming, Avondale was booming. When the mill was booming, Avondale was booming,” said Lynn Soto, who served as a community liaison for History Colorado Museum of Memory’s Avondale Neighborhood Memory Project. But as times are changing, Soto feels the community needs to “keep fighting” to ensure access to healthy food, safe and affordable recreation for young people, and other resources.

El Pueblo History Museum has collaborated closely with Avondale’s descendants and residents to gather their stories and artifacts. These intergenerational contributions range from a mural created by young artists Celeste and Amanda Santistevan to oral histories provided by elder community members who have since passed away.

Fields of Devotion is on view at the El Pueblo History Museum from July 18, 2026 to July 17, 2027 and is included with General Admission tickets. El Pueblo History Museum will host an opening celebration on July 18 from 12 to 4 pm.

About El Pueblo History Museum

History Colorado’s El Pueblo History Museum is located at 301 N. Union Avenue in the heart of the city of Pueblo, part of the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk District and the Pueblo Creative Corridor. The museum stands on the site of the original El Pueblo trading post, constructed in 1842. The museum site features beautiful galleries, a gift shop, bookstore, gardens, an active archaeological dig, and a recreation of the 1842 adobe trading post.

El Pueblo History Museum is open daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.ElPuebloHistoryMuseum.org or call 719-583-0453.

About Museum of Memory

History Colorado’s Museum of Memory is a community-based public history initiative that creates opportunities for Colorado communities to collaborate in crafting their own historic record and deciding how to remember their collective past on their own terms. These efforts reanimate, center, and amplify the histories that have long existed only in the margins. To co-author the community’s shared history, Museum of Memory collaborates with community members, school districts, community-based organizations, resident teams, activists, community connectors, artists, cultural experts, students and volunteers. Museum of Memory is based on the idea that when people see themselves as the creators and makers of their own history, they also come to see themselves as the writers of their own destinies.

About History Colorado

History Colorado is a division of the Colorado Department of Higher Education and a 501(c)3 non-profit that has served more than 75,000 students and 500,000 people in Colorado each year. It is a 146-year-old institution that operates eleven museums and historic sites, a free public research center, the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation which provides technical assistance, educational opportunities, and other access to archaeology and historic preservation, and the History Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF), which is one of the nation’s largest state funded preservation programs of its kind. More than 70% of SHF grants are allocated in rural areas of the state. Additionally, the offices of the State Archaeologist and the State Historic Preservation Officer are part of History Colorado.

History Colorado’s mission is to create a better future for Colorado by inspiring wonder in our past. We serve as the state’s memory, preserving and sharing the places, stories, and material culture of Colorado through educational programs, historic preservation grants, collecting, outreach to Colorado communities, the History Colorado Center and Stephen H. Hart Research Center in Denver, and 10 other museums and historic attractions statewide. History Colorado is one of only six Smithsonian Affiliates in Colorado. Visit HistoryColorado.org, or call 303-HISTORY, for more information. #HistoryColorado

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