Good morning, Denver.

At Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Christmas, friends raced up rows of seats as the warm weather changed the usual wintry scene.

Local runners, including 63-year-old Nick, celebrated personal milestones in an outdoor event that brightened the holiday cheer.

At the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame 40th-anniversary celebration, inductees Velveta Golightly Howell, Jill Tietjen, and Dusti Gurule explained how overcoming isolation helped build community.

Their conversation emphasized the need for recognition and collective action as ongoing social challenges persist.

Stephanie Cox, head of the National Ski Patrol, said rising skier visits and harsher conditions mean patrollers produce more value for local resorts despite unchanged budgets; she noted the organization is launching a leadership course to boost skills and invest in training, with resorts expected to become program partners soon.