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Denver airport to build walkways between concourses

Construction is expected to start in 2027.

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Denver International Airport is finally giving travelers another way to get between concourses — and yes, it involves those <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mysterious tunnels" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2023/07/23/denver-airport-conspiracies-theories" data-vars-content-id="9919f46f-3e8f-4389-8ef8-a917e7a52437" data-vars-headline="Denver airport to build walkways between concourses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2023/07/23/denver-airport-conspiracies-theories" target="_self">mysterious tunnels</a>.Why it matters: The new underground pedestrian walkways between the A, B and C concourses will offer passengers a second option when the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="beleaguered" data-vars-click-url="https://www.9news.com/article/travel/denver-international-airport/new-dia-train-cars-linked-to-recent-outages/73-26c52b1d-f439-4d7b-a48f-51d373eef89f" data-vars-content-id="9919f46f-3e8f-4389-8ef8-a917e7a52437" data-vars-headline="Denver airport to build walkways between concourses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.9news.com/article/travel/denver-international-airport/new-dia-train-cars-linked-to-recent-outages/73-26c52b1d-f439-4d7b-a48f-51d373eef89f" target="_blank">beleaguered</a> train system gets crowded or stops working.

Denver sees record tourist spending

Visitors delivered a major economic boost last year.

A record 37.6 million domestic visitors traveled to the Mile High City last year, giving the city a modest tourism bump — and a major spending surge.Why it matters: Those visitors pumped a record $10.5 billion into the local economy, per a Thursday release from Visit Denver, the city&#x27;s tourism sales and marketing agency.

Colorado gun advocate wants more

The Democratic senator continues to press for tougher safety measures.

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Colorado lawmakers ended the 2026 legislative session with a slate of new gun restrictions — but it&#x27;s not enough for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="state Sen. Tom Sullivan" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2022/07/20/tom-sullivan-10-years-aurora-shooting" data-vars-content-id="6bff1183-1f1c-4f78-928d-892909fcf974" data-vars-headline="Colorado gun advocate wants more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2022/07/20/tom-sullivan-10-years-aurora-shooting" target="_self">state Sen. Tom Sullivan</a>.Why it matters: The Centennial Democrat, whose son Alex was killed in the<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" 2012 Aurora theater shooting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2022/07/20/colorado-guns-10-years-aurora-theater-shooting" data-vars-content-id="6bff1183-1f1c-4f78-928d-892909fcf974" data-vars-headline="Colorado gun advocate wants more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2022/07/20/colorado-guns-10-years-aurora-theater-shooting" target="_self"> 2012 Aurora theater shooting</a>, is a relentless advocate for gun violence prevention — even as he tells Axios the political attacks and personal abuse &quot;never end.&quot;

House GOP seeks Denver immigration records

The House Judiciary Committee sent letters to three city agencies Wednesday.

Denver is in the crosshairs of congressional Republicans targeting &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sanctuary cities" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/11/democrats-trump-sanctuary-cities-ice-funding" data-vars-content-id="fa98b64d-875c-4558-8187-b17edb9a0ede" data-vars-headline="House GOP seeks Denver immigration records" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/11/democrats-trump-sanctuary-cities-ice-funding" target="_self">sanctuary cities</a>&quot; that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.Why it matters: A U.S. House committee is demanding immigration policy records from Denver law enforcement, thrusting the city deeper into another national fight over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="policies dividing residents" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/02/21/denver-capitol-rally-ice-enforcement" data-vars-content-id="fa98b64d-875c-4558-8187-b17edb9a0ede" data-vars-headline="House GOP seeks Denver immigration records" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/02/21/denver-capitol-rally-ice-enforcement" target="_self">policies dividing residents</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="drawing federal scrutiny" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/06/trump-sanctuary-cities-mayors-ice-immigration" data-vars-content-id="fa98b64d-875c-4558-8187-b17edb9a0ede" data-vars-headline="House GOP seeks Denver immigration records" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/06/trump-sanctuary-cities-mayors-ice-immigration" target="_self">drawing federal scrutiny</a>.

Colorado's summer weather outlook is wetter and hotter

More precipitation is welcome news after a record warm and dry winter.

Colorado can expect a hotter and wetter summer, the latest National Weather Service <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="forecast" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/long_range/seasonal.php?lead=1" data-vars-content-id="81bb8aab-2b98-428a-9adb-209b85f1fb8c" data-vars-headline="Colorado&#x27;s summer weather outlook is wetter and hotter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/long_range/seasonal.php?lead=1" target="_blank">forecast</a> shows.Why it matters: More precipitation is welcome news after a record warm and dry winter; however, hotter temperatures may create favorable <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="conditions for wildfires" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/30/colorado-wildfire-risk-2026-drought" data-vars-content-id="81bb8aab-2b98-428a-9adb-209b85f1fb8c" data-vars-headline="Colorado&#x27;s summer weather outlook is wetter and hotter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/30/colorado-wildfire-risk-2026-drought" target="_self">conditions for wildfires</a>.

Colorado opens mountain passes early after low snowpack

Most years, the passes won't open until the end of May, if not June.

This year&#x27;s low snowpack is not all bad news: Colorado&#x27;s mountain passes are opening earlier than ever.Why it matters: Not only does it make trips faster, but opening the passes &quot;signifies the winter to summer weather transition,&quot; Colorado Department of Transportation executive director Shoshana Lew said in a statement.

9 great perennials to plant in Colorado

Between drought conditions and late frosts, it's not easy being a green thumb in Colorado.

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If you — like many — struggle to keep your garden alive in Colorado&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="snow-in-May-but-not-in-January" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/05/04/colorado-winter-storm-may" data-vars-content-id="3e5da12c-e039-44ba-a299-ce7715287a41" data-vars-headline="9 great perennials to plant in Colorado" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/05/04/colorado-winter-storm-may" target="_self">snow-in-May-but-not-in-January</a> climate, we have a little advice from the experts on what to plant.Why it matters: Between drought conditions and late frosts, it&#x27;s not easy being a green thumb in Colorado.

Colorado braces for major winter storm in May

Hope you didn't plant that garden or put away your snow shovel yet.

Hope you didn&#x27;t plant that garden or put away your snow shovel yet.Why it matters: A major winter storm will hit much of Colorado on Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing rain, snow and freezing temperatures, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="per the National Weather Service" data-vars-click-url="https://www.weather.gov/media/bou/DssPacket.pdf" data-vars-content-id="6638b7bc-3ecd-4ccb-a3df-3b199732bef3" data-vars-headline="Colorado braces for major winter storm in May" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.weather.gov/media/bou/DssPacket.pdf" target="_blank">per the National Weather Service</a>.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis promises $800 cut in homeowners' insurance

Home insurance rates in Colorado have increased 100% from 2018 to 2024, the state's insurance department reports.

Gov. Jared Polis is promising to lower homeowners&#x27; insurance by an average $800 by the end of 2027.Why it matters: The Democrat <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced a plan" data-vars-click-url="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hxFv8nHszadLNBO05DcCLxOnDBMoH2D0/view" data-vars-content-id="91fe1c03-fbac-4a35-aa6b-9f581cf5720c" data-vars-headline="Colorado Gov. Jared Polis promises $800 cut in homeowners&#x27; insurance" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hxFv8nHszadLNBO05DcCLxOnDBMoH2D0/view" target="_blank">announced a plan</a> Thursday to address one of the main drivers of Colorado&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rising cost of living" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/07/19/home-insurance-costs-are-higher-in-colorado" data-vars-content-id="91fe1c03-fbac-4a35-aa6b-9f581cf5720c" data-vars-headline="Colorado Gov. Jared Polis promises $800 cut in homeowners&#x27; insurance" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/07/19/home-insurance-costs-are-higher-in-colorado" target="_self">rising cost of living</a>.

Denver metro prepares for freezing temps and snow

Winter is returning to the Front Range this week with freeze warnings and snow starting Friday.

Winter is returning to the Front Range this week with freeze warnings and snow starting tomorrow.Why it matters: Temperatures are expected to drop 50 degrees in 24 hours, threatening sensitive plants, water pipes and irrigation lines, and the wintry precipitation is bound to impact travel.

Denver Water bills will get more expensive. Blame the drought.

For the first time in more than two decades, Denver Water on Wednesday announced an added surcharge on water bills to encourage conservation

For the first time in more than two decades, Denver Water on Wednesday <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced" data-vars-click-url="https://www.denverwater.org/tap/denver-board-water-commissioners-approves-temporary-drought-pricing-part-stage-1-drought" data-vars-content-id="b10594b2-b63b-4e57-a36c-2bc59f69d38e" data-vars-headline="Denver Water bills will get more expensive. Blame the drought." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.denverwater.org/tap/denver-board-water-commissioners-approves-temporary-drought-pricing-part-stage-1-drought" target="_blank">announced</a> an added surcharge on water bills to encourage conservation amid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the ongoing drought" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/25/denver-water-water-restrictions-drought" data-vars-content-id="b10594b2-b63b-4e57-a36c-2bc59f69d38e" data-vars-headline="Denver Water bills will get more expensive. Blame the drought." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/25/denver-water-water-restrictions-drought" target="_self">the ongoing drought</a>.Why it matters: The utility — which serves 1.5 million in the area — is putting the onus on its customers to use less water, but the additional fees inevitably add to the region&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cost-of-living" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2023/11/17/coloardo-cost-of-living-denver-westminster-colorado-springs" data-vars-content-id="b10594b2-b63b-4e57-a36c-2bc59f69d38e" data-vars-headline="Denver Water bills will get more expensive. Blame the drought." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2023/11/17/coloardo-cost-of-living-denver-westminster-colorado-springs" target="_self">cost-of-living</a> concerns.

Colorado ski resorts close early amid rising temps and low snowpack

This past winter ranks among the shortest seasons in recent memory.

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Despite this week&#x27;s snowstorms, Colorado ski areas are closing early after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a record-warm winter" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/23/the-west-s-record-breaking-warm-winter-mapped" data-vars-content-id="ce8449f1-85a7-44c8-bc18-4b64b369445e" data-vars-headline="Colorado ski resorts close early amid rising temps and low snowpack" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/23/the-west-s-record-breaking-warm-winter-mapped" target="_self">a record-warm winter</a> left slopes unusually high and dry.State of play: This winter ranks among the shortest seasons in recent memory.

Denver Water implements new restrictions

"We're dealing with conditions that we've never seen before," the Board of Water Commissioners president said.

Denver Water enacted <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mandatory watering restrictions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/12/denver-water-restrictions-snowpack-drought" data-vars-content-id="f4bf6e4c-f92f-4087-9fc8-b2553687c759" data-vars-headline="Denver Water implements new restrictions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/12/denver-water-restrictions-snowpack-drought" target="_self">mandatory watering restrictions</a> on Wednesday for the first time in more than a decade amid drought conditions following <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a warm" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/BianchiWeather/status/2031366379467846013?s=20" data-vars-content-id="f4bf6e4c-f92f-4087-9fc8-b2553687c759" data-vars-headline="Denver Water implements new restrictions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/BianchiWeather/status/2031366379467846013?s=20" target="_blank">a warm</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dry winter" data-vars-click-url="https://www.denverwater.org/tap/denver-water-snowpack-and-water-supply-update" data-vars-content-id="f4bf6e4c-f92f-4087-9fc8-b2553687c759" data-vars-headline="Denver Water implements new restrictions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.denverwater.org/tap/denver-water-snowpack-and-water-supply-update" target="_blank">dry winter</a>.Why it matters: The limits on outdoor watering and more will affect <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="1.5 million customers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.denverwater.org/about-us/how-we-operate/key-facts" data-vars-content-id="f4bf6e4c-f92f-4087-9fc8-b2553687c759" data-vars-headline="Denver Water implements new restrictions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.denverwater.org/about-us/how-we-operate/key-facts" target="_blank">1.5 million customers</a> in Denver and the surrounding suburbs.

Denver readies for potentially record-high temps

A heat wave is projected to hit Denver on Tuesday.

Denver&#x27;s weather could reach unprecedented levels this week.Why it matters: The city is predicted to tie or even break record highs as the region grapples with drought conditions already <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="prompting water restrictions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/12/denver-water-restrictions-snowpack-drought" data-vars-content-id="36d796ce-e082-4031-bc5e-8f70fd61c20c" data-vars-headline="Denver readies for potentially record-high temps" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/12/denver-water-restrictions-snowpack-drought" target="_self">prompting water restrictions</a>.

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