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Reviving History: Afton Rorvik’s Exploration of Leadville’s Grand Ice Palace from 1896

Historical Vision Realized In a captivating chapter of Colorado's history, Leadville sought to attract visitors from near and far by…

Government

Colorado’s Reintroduced Wolves Expand Their Range and Increase Human Interaction in Latest Mapping Update

Colorado’s Reintroduced Wolves Expand Their Territory As spring nears its end, the movement patterns of Colorado’s collared gray wolves have…

BBC Travel | Unique Destinations and Culinary Adventures Await in 2025

Exploring Unique Travel Destinations and Experiences As travelers seek new experiences and adventures, various exciting destinations and activities are gaining…

Xcel Energy’s $30 Million Wholesale Market Investment Faces Backlash Over Cost and Uncertain Benefits

Controversy Surrounds Xcel Energy’s Major Investment in Wholesale Electric Market Xcel Energy's intention to join a short-term wholesale electric market…

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Business & Economy

Leadville’s Ice Palace: A Visionary Endeavor Revived in Afton Rorvik’s New Book

Celebrating a Historic Ambition: Leadville's Ice Palace In a fascinating chapter of Colorado's history, the town of Leadville crafted an…

Justice Department’s New Interpretation Grants Trump Authority to Overturn National Monument Designations

Justice Department Affirms Trump’s Authority to Rescind National Monument Designations During his presidency, Joe Biden established ten new national monuments,…

Family-Friendly Adventures Across the U.S.: Explore Unique Vacation Destinations and Activities

Exploring Diverse Family Vacation Destinations in the US Are you ready to embark on a memorable family adventure? If the…

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Latest News

Investigation Launched Following Violent Road Rage Attack on Aurora Father

Investigation Underway After Road Rage Incident Leaves Father Injured Authorities in Colorado are currently looking into a violent road rage…

Bagging More Than Big Game: A Reminder to Leave No Trace

Colorado’s first rifle elk season opens Saturday, October 16—kicking off the most active weekend of the 2021 hunting calendar. Alongside…

The Long Descent to Camp Hale: A Rider’s Perspective

For mountain bikers tackling the Leadville Trail 100, few stretches are as eagerly anticipated—and as utterly thrilling—as the sweeping downhill…

Bigfoot “Sightings” Surprise Trail Users on Leadville’s Mineral Belt

When Leadville’s Mineral Belt Trail regulars began spotting eight-foot-tall Sasquatch cut-outs tucked among the trees, reactions ranged from startled yelps…

Dutch Henry Hill: “Y” Wins Over “I” in Leadville History

In the bustling spring of 1884, Leadville’s streets teemed with miners, merchants, and teamsters hauling ore in every creaky wagon…

A Tale of Two Passes: Monarch vs. Vail

Colorado’s mountain communities are known for their laid-back attitude—until the topic of local road names comes up. Consider the story…

High School Artists Take Top Honors at College Contest

Lake County High School art teacher Erin Farrow is celebrating her students’ success: junior Jessica Jardee earned second place for…

Leadville Education Spotlight: From Personal Reinvention to Community Health Honors

Reinventing Life Through Learning at CMC When 42-year-old Denver native Jennifer Penn found herself emerging from a difficult divorce and…

Twin Lakes: Resilience in the Face of Disaster

Nestled beneath the towering peaks of Mount Perry and Mount Elbert, the village of Twin Lakes—accessible via Independence Pass—has always…

Merilee Maupin Honored as a Colorado Sportswoman

By Kathy Bedell © Leadville Today On Sunday, March 13, Merilee Maupin—longtime Race Director of the Leadville Trail 100 (LT100)—will…

Women Ride the World: Rebecca Rusch’s Iditarod Challenge

On March 1, as Women’s History Month dawns, ultra-endurance cyclist Rebecca Rusch lines up at the start of the 2020…

Apply Now for the Annual Leadville Ice Fishing Derby

Dust off your ice augers and sharpen those hooks—registration is officially open for the 2025 Leadville Ice Fishing Derby! Whether…

Gold Rush Moves In—And Tragedy Strikes Near Twin Lakes

As Discovery Channel’s Gold Rush: Dave Turin’s Lost Mine shifts its operation from Park County into Lake County, the hits…

Former Mayor Bud Elliott Becomes Lake County’s First COVID-19 Fatality

By Kathy Bedell © Leadville Today On February 22, Lake County recorded its first resident death linked to COVID-19—a somber…

Minnesota Ultra-Marathoner Completes 12-Hour Treadmill Session to Gear Up for Leadville 100 Race

Minnesota Woman Logs 12 Hours on the Treadmill to Prepare for 100-Mile Race Barbara Powell, an avid ultra-marathoner from Minnesota,…