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6 (relatively) affordable Red Rocks concerts

These summer shows still have seats listed below $100.

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Concert ticket prices are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hitting astronomical heights" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/23/concert-ticket-prices-live-music-demand.html" data-vars-content-id="89b5cb0d-91bf-4985-8189-49e6b5eb6613" data-vars-headline="6 (relatively) affordable Red Rocks concerts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/23/concert-ticket-prices-live-music-demand.html" target="_blank">hitting astronomical heights</a> as people struggle to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="stretch their budgets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/11/gas-consumers-spending-earnings" data-vars-content-id="89b5cb0d-91bf-4985-8189-49e6b5eb6613" data-vars-headline="6 (relatively) affordable Red Rocks concerts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/11/gas-consumers-spending-earnings" target="_self">stretch their budgets</a>. Yes, but: You can still find relatively affordable seats — even at Colorado&#x27;s iconic <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Red Rocks Amphitheatre" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/20/red-rocks-concerts-2026-lineup" data-vars-content-id="89b5cb0d-91bf-4985-8189-49e6b5eb6613" data-vars-headline="6 (relatively) affordable Red Rocks concerts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/20/red-rocks-concerts-2026-lineup" target="_self">Red Rocks Amphitheatre</a> — if you&#x27;re willing to take a chance on lesser-known acts.

Denver colleges prepare for expanded abortion medication access

The law expands medication abortion access for college students as the drugs face ongoing legal challenges nationwide.

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College campuses across Colorado, including schools in Denver, must provide students access to abortion medication starting next summer.Why it matters: The new law expands medication abortion access for college students as the drugs face ongoing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="legal challenges nationwide" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/14/supreme-court-abortion-pill-mifepristone-mail-freeze-ruling" data-vars-content-id="c1e565f7-4723-4059-bb3d-3d9751c221ec" data-vars-headline="Denver colleges prepare for expanded abortion medication access" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/14/supreme-court-abortion-pill-mifepristone-mail-freeze-ruling" target="_self">legal challenges nationwide</a>.

The ultimate soundtrack for these Front Range quad-burners

With hiking season upon us, we picked the tracks we'd queue up for these stairways to heaven.

A good tune can carry you up a brutal trail, and Colorado&#x27;s Front Range is basically a StairMaster with views. State of play: With hiking season upon us, we picked the tracks we&#x27;d queue up for these stairways to heaven.

The cost of pet parenting is soaring

Rising costs are prompting households to temper spending, a new report from Bank of America Institute finds.

The price of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pet parenting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/05/26/pet-parents-happiness-study-rover" data-vars-content-id="a2cfc7ec-d6c2-4bba-99b4-b80a229c87dd" data-vars-headline="The cost of pet parenting is soaring" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/05/26/pet-parents-happiness-study-rover" target="_self">pet parenting</a> is off the leash.Why it matters: Rising costs are prompting households to temper spending, a new report from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bank of America Institute" data-vars-click-url="https://institute.bankofamerica.com/economic-insights/pet-ownership-costs.html" data-vars-content-id="a2cfc7ec-d6c2-4bba-99b4-b80a229c87dd" data-vars-headline="The cost of pet parenting is soaring" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://institute.bankofamerica.com/economic-insights/pet-ownership-costs.html" target="_blank">Bank of America Institute</a> finds, leading to lower adoption rates and fewer vet visits.

Graduate degrees can boost earnings by 20%

The University of Denver offers 200+ graduate programs to help you take the next step in your career.

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Today&#x27;s labor market is tight and unpredictable.The challenge: Major shifts in business operations, hiring, technology and revenue are making it harder than ever for candidates to stand out, no matter their industry.The solution: Graduate programs with strong experiential learning models can directly impact success when seeking career advancements or changing fields.<ul><li>Workers with graduate degrees see an average of 20% higher earnings and overall lower unemployment rates.</li></ul>

Why one Colorado mom says integrated care made all the difference

See how connected care helped one Colorado family navigate a stressful diagnosis.

When Lauren Shockey&#x27;s toddler son suddenly lost weight and started behaving differently, she feared something serious was wrong — but she said Kaiser Permanente&#x27;s integrated system helped her family move quickly from concern to diagnosis, all within one connected experience.The landscape: During medical crises, families often must juggle appointments, referrals, testing and coverage questions separately.Kaiser Permanente&#x27;s integrated model is designed to keep care, coverage and communication connected in one system so families can focus more on treatment and less on logistics.

Why your symptoms might not tell the full story

You can research symptoms, track changes and still not have a clear answer — but imaging could help guide next steps.

You now have more ways than ever to research symptoms, compare treatments and track your health.<ul><li>But even with all that information, getting a clear diagnosis isn&#x27;t always straightforward.</li></ul>The landscape: The traditional care path often focuses on managing symptoms first, either by waiting to see if symptoms improve or through treatments.<ul><li>That approach doesn&#x27;t always identify the cause of the issue, and without a clear diagnosis, care can become a series of short-term fixes instead of a targeted plan.</li></ul>

New concert series built to honor the military community

See global superstar Kane Brown at Navy Federal Jams on May 31 in Colorado Springs.

A new national music series by Navy Federal Credit Union is bringing global superstar and multi-platinum artist Kane Brown to Colorado Springs, Colorado, on May 31 — and it&#x27;s free for veterans and active military personnel.🎤 Why it&#x27;s important: Navy Federal Jams is designed to celebrate military service and bring communities together through shared experiences — a timely focus as the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary.<ul><li>In a region with deep military ties and strong country music roots, events like this offer a chance to come together and connect in meaningful ways.</li></ul>

Why top companies keep coming back to Leeds

In a volatile hiring market, 99% of Leeds grads report positive career outcomes within six months.

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For business students, six months can define a career. But at the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder, 99% of undergraduates report positive career outcomes within six months of graduation.*Why it&#x27;s important: Entry-level hiring has grown more competitive as AI absorbs the rote analytical work once assigned to early-career professionals.<ul><li>Employers increasingly look for graduates who can contribute beyond automation on day one.</li></ul>

Denver Health is bringing new care services where they are needed most

As Denver grows, Denver Health is finding innovative ways to expand trusted care.

In a growing, aging Denver, the challenge in health care is delivering care that&#x27;s easy to navigate, close to home and comprehensive enough to meet most needs in one system.What you need to know: Denver Health has two major expansions underway — rebuilding the Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center and opening a new medical center in southeast Denver — designed to make high-quality care more convenient and closer to home.<ul><li>Long known as the city&#x27;s safety net, Denver Health is a complete health system delivering high-quality care in emergencies and for everyday primary and specialty needs.</li></ul>

How Denver's future policymakers learn from live reform

Students are helping Denver measure which housing reforms increase supply.

Cities across the country are under pressure to build more housing fast, and Denver is no exception.The challenge: Colorado faces a shortage of more than 134,000 affordable and available homes, with low- and middle-income households feeling the strain.<ul><li>Evidence-based policymaking has never been more essential — and Denver is a particularly dynamic setting for this work.</li></ul>

Colorado is aging too fast for its systems

Affordability pressures are building as Colorado grows older.

Colorado is one of the fastest-aging states in the country, while ranking in the bottom quarter nationally for affordability.<ul><li>The state now has more residents over the age of 60 than under 18, and that gap is projected to widen for decades.</li></ul>Here&#x27;s the deal: Demography underpins economics and politics. States that adapt to longer lives and longer careers will retain talent, sustain growth and manage costs. Those who don&#x27;t will fall behind.

What PNC's merger with FirstBank means for Coloradans

FirstBank is joining  PNC to help local  businesses and nonprofits access larger resources.

Colorado&#x27;s most familiar name in banking is about to carry an even bigger footprint.The story: PNC announced an agreement on Sept. 8 to acquire FirstBank, Colorado&#x27;s largest locally-owned bank.<ul><li>Once finalized, Colorado&#x27;s fast-growing economy will become one of PNC&#x27;s largest markets.</li></ul>

How Colorado businesses can strengthen their cash flow

Your cash conversion cycle can reveal how efficiently your business turns effort into cash.

Cash flow is the oxygen of every business — and when it comes to liquidity, timing is everything.<ul><li>Thriving businesses depend on cash flow, but few leaders know exactly how long it takes their operations to turn effort into liquidity.</li></ul>