Author: Bernadette Berdychowski The Denver Gazette
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What effects could losing Space Command have on Colorado’s growing aerospace economy?
Trump’s decision to move Space Command to Alabama could hinder one of Colorado’s largest drivers of job growth.
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Campus for Colorado’s quantum tech hub begins to power up
The lights are on at the technology campus seeking to become the heart of the Mountain West’s growing quantum industry. On Thursday, local politicians and leaders of the federally-designated tech hub celebrated the grand opening of the first building for Quantum Commons. The business park was designed to fast-track the commercialization of quantum computing and…
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Metro Moves: Oakley tests a new store format in Denver’s RiNo
Welcome to the Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion news here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to bernadette.berdychowski@denvergazettedev.gazette.com. Oakley opens in RiNo A major retail brand opened a first-of-its-kind store in the River North Arts District, Denver’s hip and industrial neighborhood north of…
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Derby fire grows to 5,000 acres — but several rainy days may be on the way
The Derby fire, a wildfire northeast of Glenwood Springs, grew 1,000 acres by Sunday. The fire caused by a lightning strike a week ago has reached nearly 5,250 acres, a news release from the Derby Fire Information said Sunday morning. It still remains at 0% containment. The Derby fire is located in the White River…
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Small fire breaks out in Rocky Mountain National Park near popular trail
A small fire broke out in Rocky Mountain National Park, causing officials to temporarily close a trail in the popular Bear Lake Corridor. On Sunday morning, visitors spotted smoke in an area above Mills and Jewel Lakes, according to a news release from the Rocky Mountain National Park on Sunday. The national park’s fire crews…
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As NASA observatory’s orbit rapidly decays, Colorado company races to save it
An important NASA scientific instrument that studies black holes and exploding stars is falling out of orbit — and quickly. Now the space agency is looking to the private sector to help raise it back up and give it another day in the sun. One company in a space race to find a solution? Denver-based Astroscale…
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These are 2025’s 10 ‘coolest’ things made in Colorado
For the past four years, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce has hosted a competition to celebrate inventions made in the state. And the business advocacy group has selected their top 10 finalists for the “Coolest Things Made in Colorado” in 2025. An overall winner will be selected by judges on Oct. 23. And the public…
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Metro Moves: Coastal Mexican restaurant will come to Cherry Creek in 2026
Welcome to the Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion news here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to bernadette.berdychowski@denvergazettedev.gazette.com. Coastal Mexican restaurant coming to Cherry Creek The owner of Blue Island Oyster Bar and Oliver’s Italian is bringing another restaurant to Denver and this…
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Denver announces $100M funding for 10 projects
A big flush of cash is coming to downtown Denver. Mayor Mike Johnston announced a package of $100 million funding for 10 projects aimed at boosting downtown’s economy around major hubs, such as Skyline Park, Glenarm Plaza and Civic Center Park. Those projects include converting historic 16th Street buildings into housing, buying two parking lots…
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Colorado saw millions more tourists in 2024, but tourism economy faces more pressure now
From Colorado ski resorts, national parks to downtown business conferences, the state saw an influx of tourists over the last year. Colorado had about 95.4 million visitors in 2024, up by 2.3% from the previous year, according to a new report from the Colorado Tourism Office released Tuesday. The growth of more than two million…