Good morning, Denver.

Colorado nonprofits received $56.5 million on Colorado Gives Day — local groups like Metro Caring still face strain from reduced federal support as cuts force organizations to stretch resources to meet community needs.

Gov. Polis proposed a plan on Dec.

10 at the CSU Spur campus to merge the state’s higher education and workforce programs into a new department to boost efficiency and improve learner outcomes. Lawmakers will file a bill in the upcoming legislative session to complete the changes by the next governor in 2027.

Four measures for the proposed NWSL stadium moved out of committee on Wednesday to city council.

The council will have a first reading on Monday, Dec. 15 with a second reading set for Dec. 22 — officials seek to address earlier delays.

Gov. Jared Polis’ office proposed a new agency called the Colorado Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development to merge key state functions and tackle a growing talent gap.

The plan, based on a report and surveys from over 800 residents, may start on July 1 (if approved by lawmakers).

Keystone Resort opened on Oct.

25 using state-of-the-art snowmaking equipment and a 34-person crew who battled warm, dry conditions (around 28°F) to produce manmade snow, making it the first ski area in North America to open this season.