Sunday, May 31, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1935, slow-moving thunderstorms stalled over the Front Range, and in Colorado Springs, Monument Creek rose so fast that the water was estimated to be 32 feet deep near where America the Beautiful Park sits today.

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Colorado's Drought Isn't Over

Despite weeks of rain, Colorado's severe drought continues to grip the state as climatologists warn that the "stage is set" for a dangerous wildfire season after a record-low snowpack year.

Colorado activated drought measures in March, but water restrictions have thus far yielded limited savings and reservoirs are about 10% less full than average for this time of year.

River flows are expected to stay critically low through July and August, hitting farmers and ranchers first, and spring storms alone cannot make up the deficit from the failed snowpack.

Meanwhile, Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs lifted burn restrictions amid near-daily rain, but officials continue urging caution as broader drought conditions persist.

Community Saves Jamestown's General Store

Residents of Jamestown, a 300-person mountain town west of Boulder, rallied to save the Jamestown Mercantile, the town's only commercial establishment.

Chef-owner Rainbow Shultz and four friends formed a nonprofit after the historic 1896 building hit the market for $1.5 million. Their 501(c)(3) secured exclusive rights to purchase the building in May, buying time to raise funds before an outside buyer could move in.

Jamestown remains marked by its 2013 flood recovery. Mercantile anchored a decade of rebuilding for the devastated community. "People can come in and drink water for six hours, listen to music, dance and meet their neighbors," Shultz said.

The nonprofit's goal is to purchase the building outright and keep the Merc in community hands for good.

Elway Joins Wallen at Mile High

John Elway joined Morgan Wallen on stage Friday night at Empower Field, delivering a surprise that had the sold-out crowd roaring.

Wallen's "Still the Problem" tour brought two sold-out shows to Denver over two consecutive nights, filling the Broncos' home stadium for one of the city's biggest concert events of the year. Openers included Ella Langley, Brooks & Dunn, and Gavin Adcock.

Elway quarterbacked the Broncos to back-to-back Super Bowls in 1998 and 1999, then spent over a decade reshaping the franchise as general manager. His surprise appearance spread quickly across social media, with fans sharing clips of the moment.

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The Father’s Day Gift He’ll Actually Wear

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➤ Colorado Springs: Colorado Parks and Wildlife finalized the acquisition of nearly 500 new acres adjacent to Cheyenne Mountain State Park, significantly expanding the beloved park south of the city. (More)

➤ Fort Morgan: A labor lockout at Cargill's beef processing plant has stretched past a week, leaving hundreds of workers without pay as negotiations remain stalled. (More)

➤ Statewide: Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a union-organizing bill for the second consecutive year, blocking legislation that would have made it easier for workers to form unions. (More)

➤ Denver: Civic Center Park construction is displacing several beloved summer festivals this year, forcing organizers to scramble for alternative venues across the city. (More)

➤ Breckenridge: The mountain town launched sesquicentennial celebrations this weekend with events marking the state's 150th anniversary of statehood, kicking off what's expected to be a yearlong party. (More)

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➤ The Denver Broncos finalized a deal to purchase Burnham Yard on Friday, a 58-acre plot of land where the Broncos now plan to build its next home stadium. (More)

➤ Colorado Rockies No. 1 prospect Ethan Holliday will reportedly be sidelined for the season after suffering a foot fracture that will require surgery. (More)

➤ Colorado football has sent an offer to five-star cornerback recruit Joshua Dobson, looking to build off its recent recruiting momentum. (More)

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➤ The CO150 Film Festival is celebrating Colorado's 150th anniversary this weekend with Colorado-themed films at venues across the state. (More)

➤ Fan Expo Denver wraps up today at the Colorado Convention Center with a final chance to engage with celebrity panels, collectible vendors, and cosplay competitions. (More)

➤ Trail Ridge Road has reopened for the 2026 season. The highest continuously paved road in the U.S. is back, but peak-hour timed entry reservations are now required. (More)

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Check out this list of 13 abandoned and hidden places across the state, from towns frozen in time to mysterious landscapes tucked deep in the mountains.