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Sally Glass opened the Creative Grounds Arts Center in Lyons on Sept.

16 to honor her late son Christian’s love for art by transforming a vacant building into a welcoming creative space for youth projects and community gatherings + displaying some of his artwork.

Aurora and Denver venues feature a rich slate of live arts events this weekend through early October, from a horror-drama at Aurora Fox Arts Center and a reimagined expressionist play at The People’s Building to a musical tribute at Swallow Hill Music + interactive art at the Arvada Center galleries.

Denver opened its first student residence for at-risk college students facing homelessness through Depaul USA’s Dax Program on Sept.

24 near the Capitol building. The historic 1890s duplex (North Capitol Hill) houses up to 15 students and offers essential support like workshops, movie nights, and food pantries.

Federal public lands policy is set to allow more motorized access and timber harvesting in some Colorado forests, though state roadless protections remain in effect.

Changes also renew the legal debate after Utah monuments shrank further, which may lead to future adjustments in land protection.

CDOT crews began repairs on the eastbound Kipling St. bridge in Wheatridge, forcing I-70 closures today and overnight Saturday and Sunday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Drivers must detour (via W 44th Ave, Ward Rd, W 58th Ave, Ralston Rd and Wadsworth Blvd) and face 30 minute delays.

Aurora officials will consider replacing the traditional fireworks at the Fourth of July festival in 2027 with a drone show amid wildfire risk and traffic concerns.

City staff will soon issue an RFP to select an operator for the 16-minute display estimated to cost ($90,000).

Denver International Airport ranked 18th out of 20 mega airports in a recent JD Power study as ongoing construction caused long lines and confusion for passengers + interim CEO Dave LaPorte said finishing the Great Hall project by next year will help improve navigation.

Gov. Jared Polis announced a $250 million DOE grant on Friday, Sept.

25 in southeast Aurora to upgrade the power grid by shifting the main transmission connection to the higher-capacity May Valley substation known as CO2TX; the project aims to boost capacity and reduce outages.

A new report shows that Colorado's obesity rate has nearly doubled over 25 years with 26% of adults obese and 61% either overweight or obese.

Health experts worry that recent federal SNAP cuts may make it harder for families to find nutritious food and safe exercise spaces.