Today In History

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Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 Locomotive Embarks on ‘Great Race Across the Southwest’

WHAT: Union Pacific’s iconic steam locomotive Big Boy No. 4014 is making a brief whistle-stop in Strasburg, providing rail fans an opportunity to interact with this rolling piece of history Read More

Press Release: Governor Polis Proclaims March 1 – 7 as Colorado Weights and Measures Week

(DENVER) – Gov. Polis has issued a proclamation declaring March 1 – 7 as Weights and Measures Week in Colorado. Each year, the first week in March commemorates the signing Read More

Flags lowered in honor of late Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan

DENVER — Gov. John Hickenlooper has ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings, from sunrise to sunset, to honor the late Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan. Today Colorado lost Read More

President’s Day 2018 — Monday, February 19

DID YOU KNOW?? Many get to enjoy a long weekend thanks to George Washington! Presidents’ Day arrives every third Monday in February and is a federal holiday, which means most Read More

Video from Senator Gardner to Law Enforcement: “We Have Your Backs”

Gardner speaks at GOP Leadership Press Conference About Attacks on Colorado Law Enforcement Officers Washington D.C. — Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today spoke about the three horrible tragedies that have taken place Read More

Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.

DID YOU KNOW?? WHO King was the chief spokesperson for non-violent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. WHAT Martin Luther Read More

A Look Back at the Rocky Mountain Economy 100 Years Ago

Alison Felix, Vice President and Denver Branch Executive of Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and Sam Chapman, Associate Economist The Federal Reserve System was created in late 1913. In addition to establishing 12 regional Read More

Don’t miss the Geminid Meteor Shower tonight! — Dec 13

It’s a good time to bundle up, go outside and let the universe blow your mind! With August’s Perseids obscured by bright moonlight, the Geminids will be the best shower Read More

Veterans Day Follow Up — Local WWII Hero: “Senator Gardner made a promise and kept it”

Gardner Helps Secure Posthumous Bronze Star Medal for Pearl Harbor Hero Washington, D.C. – Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today spoke on the Senate floor to honor the U.S. Navy’s decision to Read More

State Labor Department Will Benefit Apprenticeship Programs in Colorado

State Labor Department Kicks Off National Apprenticeship Week Governor Hickenlooper has issued a proclamation declaring November 13 through November 19 Apprenticeship Week in Colorado. This is the third annual National Apprenticeship Week.Read More