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05/31/2026

"Castle Rock, Colorado
Our beautiful sunset this evening"

📸 Michelle Martinez

05/31/2026

Bessent said at the White House that authorizing the new currency will be up to lawmakers on Capitol Hill, but that "we've created the bill" because "we have to be prepared.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that his department has prepared the design for a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump.

05/31/2026

More than 2 million people visit Chatfield State Park every year. During the summer, the park can see up to 10,000 visitors on its busiest days — and while there is a lot of fun to be had, that fun can end in an instant if something goes wrong.

More than 2 million people visit Chatfield State Park every year. During the summer, the park can see up to 10,000 visitors on its busiest days — and while there is a lot of fun to be had, that fun can end in an instant if something goes wrong.

05/31/2026

Tornado spotted near Holyoke on Saturday night.
Photo: Ted Smith

05/31/2026

Nearly 90 days after the United States launched an attack on Iran, Trita Parsi, co-founder and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute, said the U.S. has gained very little from the conflict.

Parsi says the U.S. gained little from its war with Iran, urging a peace deal that could reshape regional security and open economic ties.

05/31/2026

A former Jan. 6 rioter and attorney is offering to help others seek payouts from Trump’s $1.8B fund, despite legal challenges and political backlash.

A former Jan. 6 rioter and attorney is offering to help others seek payouts from Trump’s $1.8B fund, despite legal challenges and political backlash.

05/31/2026

The Department of Homeland Security is considering removing Customs and Border Protection officers from international airports in so-called “sanctuary cities.”

The Department of Homeland Security is considering removing Customs and Border Protection officers from international airports in jurisdictions it labels “sanctuary cities.”

05/30/2026

If you grew up in Colorado, you may not have seen fireflies before. But the glowing beetles do inhabit Rocky Mountain region, albeit sparsely.

The Firefly Life Cycle Project began in 2017 with the goal of better understanding the luminous insects — and eventually bolstering their populations in Colorado's wetlands. Read about the project and the challenges our changing climate could present at the link in the comments below.

05/30/2026

A tornado warning is in effect for Yuma County, with officials warning those in the area to take cover immediately.

A tornado warning has been issued for Yuma County. Take cover immediately. The warning is in effect until 5:15 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

05/30/2026

Travelers at Denver International Airport will no longer be able to reserve their spot in the security line, the airport has announced, calling the program "no longer necessary."

The program is set to end June 27.

Travelers at Denver International Airport will no longer be able to reserve their spot in the security line, the airport has announced, calling the program "no longer necessary."