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The Aurora History Museum opens a new exhibit today that shows Black history in Colorado and highlights local storytellers — with photos and narratives on display until Nov.

7. The museum plans to expand the exhibit with oral histories in summer 2027 at its venue on Alameda Parkway.

A report from the Romer Institute indicates local businesses face challenges as steep housing costs and slow job growth pressure worker recruitment in Colorado; the 27% housing premium and net out-migration are expected to further erode the state's competitive edge.

The Artemis II crew will speak at Red Rocks Amphitheater on Monday, Aug.

3 from 9:30 to 11 a.m., with doors opening at 8 a.m. while a STEM Fair runs at Red Rocks Top Plaza as they share mission highlights, new footage & details about Colorado’s role in NASA.

Boulder officials said they reached a 50% greenhouse gas cut but must nearly double efforts to meet the 70% target by 2030 — the updated Climate Action Plan details cleaner electricity, building electrification and improved transportation to address rising climate risks.

Firefighters across Colorado are working to contain four major wildfires (Aspen Acres, Ferris, Willow, and Gold Mountain) that broke out in late June as they protect communities and key infrastructure.

Colorado fire experts now use new tools and research (like controlled burns) instead of full suppression to keep wildfires in check; they plan a safer, science-based approach that helps protect forests and communities when fires start.

Denver’s mile-high marker now sits on the 17th step at the State Capitol after improved surveying technology pinpointed a more accurate spot; the adjustment was made on July 10 (an update after several attempts).

Front Range Passenger Rail unveiled new branding for the planned Colorado Connector, known as CoCo, set to begin service from Denver to Fort Collins in three years.

A vote on funding for the starter service will be held on Aug. 28 (pending voter approval) as future stops may serve communities.

The Adams County Health Department confirmed a tuberculosis case in a detainee at the Aurora GEO facility on Tuesday but said the facility has not provided all the needed information to check for more cases & a Public Health Order was issued on June 25 while Aurora passed new ordinances for improved disease reporting.