Author: Tribune News Service
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She said yes to the dress. Not all agreed
By Tara KaufmanHistory Colorado Editor’s note: This story has been edited for length. To read the original story, visit historycolorado.org. Elizabeth “Baby Doe” Tabor first became known to me in the form of a warning, during one of my first few days as a curator at History Colorado. I was walking through the galleries with one…
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‘Not to see Elitch’s is not to see Denver’
Fresh off the opening of its 136th season, we explore the legacy of Elitch Gardens By Kim Kennedy White and Samantha MartinHistory Colorado Amusement parks have long been a favorite for summertime fun, leisure and entertainment. In the late 19th century, “pleasure gardens” provided a place for family and friends to gather and enjoy warm…
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Changes likely coming to Selective Service rules
Young American men could be automatically registered for the military draft as soon as December, replacing decades of self-registration to save taxpayer money and reverse declining sign-up rates. According to a report by the BBC, a newly proposed federal rule would bypass the traditional system that requires men to register themselves within 30 days of their 18th…
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The War and Treaty among lineup of strong performers for Earl Klugh’s jazz festival at The Broadmoor
By Bill FormanLast Word Features Few musicians have a backstory as unique and inspiring as that of Michael and Tanya Trotter, who record and perform together as The War and Treaty. Since its 2018 studio debut album “Healing Tide,” The War and Treaty has taken critics and music fans by storm with its powerful mix…
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The Kingdom of Bull Hill
By Emil W. PfeifferHistory Colorado (Emil Pfeiffer came to Colorado in 1882 as an accountant, but became a miner in the Cripple Creek area during the economic troubles of the 1890s. There he witnessed and participated in the landmark 1894 Cripple Creek miners’ Strike. His article here documented the events of that strike, and was…
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Bold brushwork: Artist Gwen Meux and Colorado’s emerging art scene in 1923
The early 1920s were a time of creativity and innovation in Colorado. Artist Gwen Meux and her fellow painters were at the heart of a movement working to capture the meaning and spirit of the American West. By Lori Bailey History Colorado I was captivated when I first set eyes on this painting, freshly unwrapped from…
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Last Rites of Last Chance
Time traveling through an abandoned ghost town on Colorado’s Eastern Plains Editor’s note: This story was adapted from an episode of abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast about Blake Pfeil’s visit to Last Chance. By Blake PfeilHistory Colorado When I hear the words “ghost town,” I think of a manicured kind of roadside attraction, with a…
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Canadian Bruce Cockburn set for stop on his solo tour at Phil Long Music Hall
By Bill FormanLast Word Features Over the course of his career, Bruce Cockburn has remained a prominent figure in the music industry, crafting songs that blend spiritual depth with social consciousness. The singer-songwriter has earned 13 Juno Awards (the Canadian equivalent to Grammy Awards), received six honorary doctorates and released 35 albums, with more than…
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The lost and found history of Central City
By Lauren PerryHistory Colorado Each object in History Colorado’s collection has a unique and powerful story just waiting to be discovered. Supported by a grant from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, I have used the collection to understand the untold history of Central City. I worked with History Colorado to digitize the Works Progress…
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Year-round gardening: Understanding current weather conditions
By Allisa ZurbuchenHorticulture Specialist This winter has been much warmer than usual. According to Colorado Climate Center, December 2025 was the warmest December on record throughout the state, with average temperatures 10.1 degrees warmer than the 20th-century average. January was also warmer than average but not record-breaking. In El Paso County, it was a wetter-than-average…