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Even in a state as saturated with dramatic peaks and geological marvels as Colorado, it’s thrilling to get up close and personal with something as grand — and as emblematic of our ballooning climate change crisis — as a glacier.Given the near certainty of continued climate chaos in coming years, seeing these remnants of the last ice age is becoming a catch-them-while-you-can prospect. To wit, according to the World Glacier Monitoring Service, the Earth’s rate of glacial loss has increased by more than 400% since the 1980s; 2023 was the 36th consecutive year that the world’s glaciers (those being tracked)…

Since opening in LoHi in 2016, locals have flocked to Bamboo Sushi for its fresh nigiri, creative sushi rolls and global flavors. Now, the trendy neighborhood spot with Portland roots is bringing its tried-and-true menu to 1160 Madison St. in Denver’s Congress Park neighborhood.“This new location is surrounded by homes and families… We are not just located in the community but truly ingrained in it,” said Elijah Lehrer, vice president of operations for the brand, which has 10 restaurants in four states. “We aim to be an extension of what Congress Park and the surrounding areas envision for their local…

A prison advocacy group is suing Jefferson County officials over claims the jail is censoring books and magazines sent to inmates in violation of the organization’s free speech and due process rights.The Human Rights Defense Center filed the federal lawsuit Thursday in the District of Colorado, alleging dozens of books, magazines, brochures and letters the group tried to send to inmates were rejected under the Jefferson County Detention Center’s mail policy.The lawsuit names the Board of County Commissioners, Sheriff Reggie Marinelli, Detention Division Chief Gary Gittins and 10 unnamed jail staff.Rejected mail included the group’s magazines, Prison Legal News and…

Which men’s fleece robes are best? Fleece robes are well loved for their soft texture and luxurious comfort. If you are looking for a robe that’s comfortable enough to be used more than just after your shower, fleece robes are the way to go. They are often light enough to be worn comfortably for hours while still being warm enough for use in the winter months. Our top pick, the Alexander Del Rossa Men’s Warm Fleece Robe with Hood, is a comfy and stylish pick that will bring the luxury of the spa to your home. What to know before…

King Soopers employees in metro Denver and Boulder will vote Jan. 29 and 30 on authorizing a strike against the supermarket chain.About 10,000 members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 will be eligible to vote. The employees’ contract with King Soopers expired Friday, Jan. 17 after the company made what it called its “last, best and final offer.”Contracts at other Colorado King Soopers and City Market stores, all owned by Kroger, expire in February. Staffing levels and safety are two of the union’s major concerns, said Kim Cordova, president of UFCW Local 7. She said company negotiators have…

For the first time since Friday evening, temperatures in the Denver area will rise above freezing, according to the National Weather Service.Temperatures are expected to hit 34 degrees around noon and peak at 40 degrees around 3 p.m. Tuesday, according to NWS forecasters. That will put the city’s below-freezing streak, which started at 3 p.m. Friday, at 93 hours.Denver was originally expected to stay below-freezing through Tuesday into Wednesday afternoon, which would have put the streak closer to 115 hours.While the worst of the arctic airmass is moving out of Colorado on Tuesday, a bitter wind chill will still chill…

Colorado’s Assane Diop drives on AJ Lux of the knights during the Colorado Bellarmine game on December 21, 2024.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer) It’s not one issue that has hamstrung the Colorado men’s basketball team through the futility of the start of its return season in the Big 12. Some nights, the Buffs are lagging on the glass. On most, they’ve come up short defensively. Turnovers have been a consistent shortcoming. Lately, a team expected to be solid from long range has been laying bricks. Buff fans get the point. CU has developed nothing to hang its collective hat on, and the…

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Marade made its way through Denver on January 20, 2025. Pushed back a half hour due to the cold, the opening ceremony kicked off at 10 a.m. at the City Park Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Originally Published: January 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM MSTsource

The Broncos want to close the gap between them and the league’s top contenders. From drafting a running back and linebacker to adding a veteran tight end, here are a few moves Denver could make to achieve its goal:Extend DE Zach AllenAllen is entering the final year of his three-year, $45.7 million deal, and is coming off a career season. If the Broncos choose to negotiate an extension, they could lock up one of the league’s best interior defenders long-term and create cap flexibility for other moves.Allen, 27, was named second-team All-Pro after he totaled 8.5 sacks and 67 pressures…

President Donald Trump’s mass pardoning of more than 1,500 people connected to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol includes at least 30 Coloradans who will either see their convictions wiped out or pending charges dropped.Trump announced the pardons and commutations late Monday, hours after his inauguration in Washington, D.C.“This proclamation ends a grave national injustice that has been perpetrated upon the American people over the last four years and begins a process of national reconciliation,” Trump wrote.The president described those charged and convicted in the Jan. 6 riot as “hostages” as he signed the paperwork in the…