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Naropa University announced it will sell its main campus in Boulder after 40 years at the location.The administration notified the campus community of the decision in an email sent Thursday afternoon.“We recognize the profound value and importance that the land, which has been home to Naropa University for several decades, holds for many of us,” the email read. “We now need to balance that with the opportunity to create a significant fund for investment in Naropa’s future.”According to the email, the university does not expect to leave the main campus before 2026.“After 2026, Naropa will have the flexibility to manage…

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems).Drivers traveling on the stretch of U.S. 50 between Delta and Montrose don’t have many reasons to pull over. But in the summer, one family-owned farm boasts an eye-popping roadside attraction that’s well worth a pitstop.DeVries Produce in Olathe plants 10 to 50 acres of sunflowers each year and allows the public to come snap a shot among the…

To some high school football programs, tight ends are an afterthought. At Heritage, the position is a premium.A few years after the Eagles produced Terrance Ferguson (now starring at Oregon) and Erik Olsen (who played at CU), Heritage now has another blue-chip tight end in junior Camden Jensen.Add in a couple of other college players from the position over the last half-decade, and one has to wonder, how did the Class 4A school become Tight End High?Part of it is due to the priority the Eagles place on making the position a focal point of their offense. Another part is…

A former professional MMA fighter and Aurora community activist was charged with first-degree murder this week after police say he fatally shot a 28-year-old man during a child’s birthday party at a Commerce City park in retaliation for his son’s death.Lumumba Sayers, 46, is charged with first-degree murder and two counts of felony menacing in the Saturday shooting death of Malcolm Watson near Paradice Island Pool at Pioneer Park.He appeared in Adams County District Court on Thursday, where a judge increased his bail from $1 million to $5 million.According to an arrest affidavit and witness statements made in court Thursday,…

The issue is no longer about No. 1, but who is No. 2 and will there be a No. 3?As the Broncos arrive at their final public training camp practice on Friday, made spicy by reps against the Green Bay Packers, the quarterback questions remain.There is little debate about whether Bo Nix will start. He has made steady progress throughout camp, then delivered in his debut against the Indianapolis Colts, completing 15 of 21 passes for 125 yards. He also went 4 for 5 for 50 yards on third down, 5 for 5 in the second half, took zero sacks…

When the Walton family bought the Denver Broncos in 2022, they paid the most anyone had ever paid for an NFL team.Now, they’re spending the most anyone ever has on a Denver home.Public records show a limited liability company with an Aspen address is spending nearly $50 million on a residence in Denver’s exclusive Polo Club neighborhood. The Walton family is behind that LLC, multiple sources told BusinessDen.Up to this point, the most ever spent for a single residence in the Mile High City was $17.7 million in late 2022.The buyer of that home? The Waltons. It’s one of two…

By ANDREW DALTON and KAITLYN HUAMANILOS ANGELES (AP) — Five people including his personal assistant and two doctors have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death in what prosecutors called a “broad underground criminal network” dedicated to getting the “Friends” star the powerful surgical anesthetic that killed him.The doctors preyed on Perry’s history of addiction in the final months of his life last year to provide him with ketamine in amounts they knew were dangerous, U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said as he announced the charges Thursday. “They knew what they were doing was wrong,” Estrada said. “They knew what…

By Korsha Wilson, The New York TimesOn the outdoor dining tables at Jordan Lobster Farm in Island Park, New York, lobster rolls, served warm or cold, seem to be on every table at the casual seafood restaurant. The cold version, with just enough mayonnaise to bind the meat and some chopped celery together, is a bestseller. But about four years ago, a warm version that comes with a side of drawn butter was added to the menu.“People kept requesting a warm one, so we added it,” said Brian Glennon, 45, the chef at the restaurant since 2019. “We started with…

Which dresser is best? Finding a new dresser isn’t easy, and considering you’ll likely use it for several years, it’s a big commitment. But you can narrow your options and simplify your decision by making a definitive list of features you need. Whether you’re looking for deep drawers to store sweaters or a modern design to match a new headboard, there’s a dresser out there for you. If you’re looking for a dresser with an ornate design, Kelly Clarkson Home Baxter Combo Dresser is a bestselling dresser. It features intricate door carvings and matte black hardware. What to know before…

A Thursday morning crash with an RTD commuter rail train sent a bicyclist to the hospital, police said.The bicyclist rode around the railroad crossing arms — which were down — and was struck by a passing A Line train, according to a statement from the Aurora Police Department.Police said the bicyclist had serious injuries and was taken to the hospital. No other injuries were reported.The crash shut down all lanes of Sable Road at Smith Road, police said around 9:15 a.m. Just over an hour later — around 10:30 a.m. — the roadway reopened.This is a developing story and may…