HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - Caught on Camera

Separating the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine could decrease access for Colorado parents

Some parents in Colorado are uncertain about the safety and necessity of vaccines given to their children. They also question how the vaccines are timed.

The Conversation · Sep 17

In 1902, Colorado miner Joe Fleshuts built a simple cabin to claim a piece of land; more than 120 years later, the cabin still stands inside Rocky Mountain National Park

In 1902, Joe Fleshuts constructed a log cabin to stake his claim under the Homestead Act, aspiring to own 160 acres in Colorado's scenic Kawuneeche Valley. However, by 1911, he mysteriously disappeared, forfeiting his claim and leaving the cabin untouched. Now part of the Holzwarth Historic District, this structure serves…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Colorado’s Largest Data Center Could Rise Next to Homes — Without a Public Hearing

The proposed campus would consume 11 times the power of Denver International Airport; as it has across the country, opposition mounts.

Capital & Main · Sep 16

Kevin Costner built a 160-acre Colorado retreat with three homes, a baseball field and an ice rink; his unusual ranch is far bigger than a typical celebrity estate

Kevin Costner's stunning 160-acre ranch in Colorado is now available for nightly rentals, accommodating up to twenty-seven guests. Visitors can enjoy luxurious amenities, including a baseball field and an ice rink, perfect for family fun. Nestled near the renowned ski town of Aspen, this rental property comes at a noteworthy…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Meet Jeanette Vizguerra, the Mexican immigrant who defied ICE, found church sanctuary, made Time’s 100 Most Influential People list and won the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award

Jeanette Vizguerra arrived in the US from Mexico in 1997 and went on to become a prominent immigrant rights activist in Colorado. Her decades-long fight for legal status included seeking sanctuary in a Denver church, facing repeated deportation threats from ICE and later being detained in 2025. Despite these challenges,…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

The Kansas teenager who helped create Rocky Mountain National Park

Enos Mills relocated to Colorado as a frail teenager in search of improved health, eventually becoming a devoted guide and eloquent writer. His profound bond with the wilderness drove him to campaign for its preservation against mounting threats. This steadfast pursuit resulted in the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park,…

The Times of India · Sep 15

Meet Anirudh Rao, the 12-year-old Colorado inventor who built a drone system that could increase tornado warnings from 13 minutes to 40

Predicting and warning people about tornadoes remains an exceptionally difficult scientific challenge. Tornado-producing storms can intensify quickly, background atmospheric noise can complicate the detection of acoustic signals, and even powerful rotating thunderstorms do not always generate tornadoes. Warning systems therefore face a difficult trade-off: providing as much advance notice as…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

John Hendricks bought this Colorado ranch in 1995 and made it a 7,000-acre estate

In 1995, John Hendricks made a significant investment by acquiring a sprawling ranch in Colorado. Over the next twenty years, he expanded the estate to encompass an impressive 7,000 acres that stretched across the Colorado-Utah border. The property boasted a stunning 22,000-square-foot home accompanied by an observatory. With conservation efforts…

The Times of India · Sep 15

Colorado voters will decide on 14 ballot measures in 2026

On Nov. 3, Colorado voters will decide on 14 ballot measures, including seven state statutes, six constitutional amendments, and one combined constitutional amendment and state statute.

Ballotpedia · Sep 15

In 1995, Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks bought a Colorado ranch; decades later, his 7,000-acre estate included a 22,000-sq-ft home and 4,000 acres of protected land

John Hendricks, Discovery Channel founder, is selling his expansive Colorado ranch and resort. This nearly 7,000-acre property is listed for an impressive $149 million. The combined estate now includes a luxury resort and a vintage car collection. Hendricks is seeking $279 million for the entire Colorado real estate holdings. He…

The Economic Times · Sep 14