Colorado History

From 237,000 farmed acres down to 150 in just over two decades. That number alone tells you how completely the eastern plains collapsed during the 1930s.

Montrose City Council quietly made some history last month, and it has everything to do with two buildings that have been standing on Main Street longer than most people realize.

Colorado became a state in 1876, and Grand Junction followed just six years later — three local landmarks carry that shared history in ways worth knowing about.

Picture this: a century-old tradition where donkeys roam freely through the streets of a historic Colorado town. It’s more than just charming; it’s a lively piece of local history.

Looking down on Silverton, this statue blends faith with history, representing a town that knows how to rise and shine through adversity.

Imagine hearing a chugging sound in the mountains and thinking you're near a steamboat. That's how Steamboat Springs got its name.

While some ghost towns are well-known, others hide in plain sight, each with their own unique tale waiting to be discovered.

Get ready for a slice of history as Grand Junction's iconic Union Depot gears up for a big birthday bash.

Once home to a lively zoo, Lincoln Park holds whispers of a lion whose story left a mark on Grand Junction's heart.

In a town where history meets modern flair, Montrose County is celebrating an award-winning hotel that’s breathing new life into the community.