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Suicide gender gap is vanishing among tweens and young teens

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September spending spree

Microsoft comms chief Frank X. Shaw announces departure

Rick Scott "absolutely not" committing to support Thune as leader

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"I did what anyone else would do"

A stranger on a dark sidewalk needed help. Brent Buford didn't hesitate.

Culture

Outside a room packed with nearly 100 people there to celebrate him, Brent Buford wanted no part of the fuss.What he&#x27;s saying: &quot;I did what anyone else would do,&quot; the 68-year-old grandfather said.

Parker is giving its history a second look

A revamped Heritage Center will tell Parker's fuller story.

Parker&#x27;s starting over on how it tells its story.Zoom in: The town spent the past 45 years growing into a destination — a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="72,000-resident" data-vars-click-url="https://www.parkerco.gov/159/About-Parker" data-vars-content-id="2ed51988-ce44-4ad0-8095-7a8de0471090" data-vars-headline="Parker is giving its history a second look" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.parkerco.gov/159/About-Parker" target="_blank">72,000-resident</a> suburb with schools, sprawling trails, ever-developing neighborhoods and a new, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$400+ million Mainstreet transformation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/douglas/2026/04/27/parker-downtown-transformation-mainstreet-investment" data-vars-content-id="2ed51988-ce44-4ad0-8095-7a8de0471090" data-vars-headline="Parker is giving its history a second look" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/douglas/2026/04/27/parker-downtown-transformation-mainstreet-investment" target="_self">$400+ million Mainstreet transformation</a>.

Denver

Trump deportations ripple through Colorado's economy

The costs of the deportation push are reaching Colorado wallets and construction sites.

Politics

President Trump&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mass-deportation campaign" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/15/ice-deportations-us-immigration-trump-biden-2025" data-vars-content-id="b57d620b-c796-4f92-83fa-bad12900438c" data-vars-headline="Trump deportations ripple through Colorado&#x27;s economy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/15/ice-deportations-us-immigration-trump-biden-2025" target="_self">mass-deportation campaign</a> is costing Colorado — straining taxpayers and construction workforce that&#x27;s already short on workers.Why it matters: The numbers reveal the immigration crackdown&#x27;s ripple effects reaching far beyond those directly targeted.

NASA backs Castle Rock's space training hub

A Castle Rock-based institute will train students for aerospace jobs.

Aerospace

Arapahoe Community College&#x27;s Castle Rock-based space institute won&#x27;t send astronauts to the stars, but it wants graduates building the bolts, soldering the parts and drawing the plans that get them there.Why it matters: Douglas County will soon help anchor NASA-backed workforce training in Colorado, connecting students statewide with an industry hungry for skilled workers.

DougCo residents mobilize with planning vote in limbo

A massive development proposal awaits its next hearing.

A Douglas County real estate agent is building a community coalition to fight a controversial development near his town whenever the project resurfaces.Why it matters: Crowsnest has already run into opposition in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Parker" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/controversial-crowsnest-annexation-colorado-castle-pines/" data-vars-content-id="abf5b3e9-7856-40d6-9ed7-6b2d3d316bb0" data-vars-headline="DougCo residents mobilize with planning vote in limbo" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/controversial-crowsnest-annexation-colorado-castle-pines/" target="_blank">Parker</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Castle Pines" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/crowsnest-annexation-petition-colorado-castle-pines-withdrawn/" data-vars-content-id="abf5b3e9-7856-40d6-9ed7-6b2d3d316bb0" data-vars-headline="DougCo residents mobilize with planning vote in limbo" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/crowsnest-annexation-petition-colorado-castle-pines-withdrawn/" target="_blank">Castle Pines</a> and nearby residents — including Joey Lugo — are ready for battle.

DougCo's all-in bid for youth sports

New sports venues aim to draw tournaments and boost the local economy.

Development

Douglas County is coming for kids&#x27; travel ball, swim meet and basketball tournament weekends — plus their parents&#x27; hotel nights, meals and everything between.Why it matters: County-backed sports projects could turn our kid-heavy county into a regional youth sports hub.

Douglas County's disappearing dirt roads

Roads are being paved as growth reshapes Douglas County

Dusty gravel roads are slowly giving way to asphalt in Douglas County.Why it matters: Every new paved road makes the community safer and is less expensive to maintain and more useful in emergencies.

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CU study challenges Colorado's moose origin story

New research suggests moose lived in Colorado long before their reintroduction.

New research from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests moose roamed Colorado&#x27;s southern Rocky Mountains centuries before wildlife officials reintroduced them in the late 1970s.Why it matters: The findings challenge the long-held view that moose are newcomers to Colorado — a distinction that could shape future wildlife management decisions.

Castle Rock's new I-25 ramps open soon

The project is expected to ease congestion and unlock new growth.

Northbound ramps at the Crystal Valley interchange are set to open soon, giving southern Castle Rock its long-awaited direct connection to Interstate 25.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The interchange" data-vars-click-url="https://www.crgov.com/3131/Crystal-Valley-Interchange" data-vars-content-id="dae80f02-4d56-4a31-8256-2a20586f557c" data-vars-headline="Castle Rock&#x27;s new I-25 ramps open soon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.crgov.com/3131/Crystal-Valley-Interchange" target="_blank">The interchange</a> will relieve traffic pressure in a rapidly expanding area, and it&#x27;s a major step for Castle Rock&#x27;s commercial and residential growth.

Douglas County readies residents for fire season

Officials urge residents to create evacuation and mitigation plans, coordinate with neighbors, and sign up for emergency text alerts now.

Climate

Colorado is heading into what officials warn could be an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="active fire season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/30/colorado-wildfire-risk-2026-drought" data-vars-content-id="5e52c5aa-c4ec-410d-92d0-0505b9d496fe" data-vars-headline="Douglas County readies residents for fire season" 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">active fire season</a>, with up to 9,000 wildfires expected this year.Why it matters: In Douglas County, that means creating evacuation and mitigation plans, coordinating with neighbors, and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="signing up for emergency alerts" data-vars-click-url="https://dougcoalert.com/" data-vars-content-id="5e52c5aa-c4ec-410d-92d0-0505b9d496fe" data-vars-headline="Douglas County readies residents for fire season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://dougcoalert.com/" target="_blank">signing up for emergency alerts</a> now.

The case for Denver Broncos optimsim

The defending AFC West champs are looking for another sterling season.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bo Nix&#x27;s return from injury" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/01/25/broncos-patriots-playoff-loss-2026" data-vars-content-id="062f6fda-e8f4-47ad-8c05-a644976f2805" data-vars-headline="The case for Denver Broncos optimsim" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/01/25/broncos-patriots-playoff-loss-2026" target="_self">Bo Nix&#x27;s return from injury</a> Monday night will be a baptism by fire at Kansas City&#x27;s Arrowhead Stadium. If he emerges unscathed, look out for Denver this season.Why it matters: A win over the Chiefs to start the season would amplify Super Bowl buzz in Denver.

Colorado grapples with growing wolf population

Colorado wildlife officials have killed three yearling gray wolves in the past month.

Colorado&#x27;s growing wolf population is bringing more conflict — and increasingly lethal consequences. The latest: Colorado wildlife officials have killed three yearling <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gray wolves" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/06/13/colorado-wolf-pups-reintroduction" data-vars-content-id="2361a7a7-f16f-422d-bd87-e71f193e3cc6" data-vars-headline="Colorado grapples with growing wolf population" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/06/13/colorado-wolf-pups-reintroduction" target="_self">gray wolves</a> in the past month, including two on Monday, after repeated attacks on livestock.

Broncos add 120 new food items at Empower Field

If you've got Broncos tickets this season, come hungry.

Food and Drink

If you&#x27;ve got <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Broncos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/08/04/broncos-release-new-burnham-yard-renderings" data-vars-content-id="ba0c1be1-28b6-4977-aa03-1d9285871c26" data-vars-headline="Broncos add 120 new food items at Empower Field" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/08/04/broncos-release-new-burnham-yard-renderings" target="_self">Broncos</a> tickets this season, come hungry.The big picture: Empower Field at Mile High is adding 11 food vendors — nine of them local — and more than 120 new menu items, building what Broncos officials say is one of the NFL&#x27;s most diverse food programs.

ICE's Colorado footprint is growing as scrutiny mounts

ICE's detention capacity in Colorado is nearly doubling as arrests surge and scrutiny mounts.

Federal <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="immigration" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/immigration" data-vars-content-id="9cd13b56-d7d0-4cd0-849b-f5b1655ec060" data-vars-headline="ICE&#x27;s Colorado footprint is growing as scrutiny mounts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/immigration" target="_self">immigration</a> enforcement is growing in Colorado, where detention capacity is poised to nearly double as the Trump administration ramps up deportations.Why it matters: The expansion comes as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ICE arrests surge" data-vars-click-url="https://www.npr.org/2026/08/29/nx-s1-5946880/ice-arrests-are-surging-as-the-administration-targets-more-immigrants" data-vars-content-id="9cd13b56-d7d0-4cd0-849b-f5b1655ec060" data-vars-headline="ICE&#x27;s Colorado footprint is growing as scrutiny mounts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.npr.org/2026/08/29/nx-s1-5946880/ice-arrests-are-surging-as-the-administration-targets-more-immigrants" target="_blank">ICE arrests surge</a> — and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="legal challenges" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradonewsline.com/2026/08/19/colorado-sues-ice-tuberculosis/" data-vars-content-id="9cd13b56-d7d0-4cd0-849b-f5b1655ec060" data-vars-headline="ICE&#x27;s Colorado footprint is growing as scrutiny mounts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradonewsline.com/2026/08/19/colorado-sues-ice-tuberculosis/" target="_blank">legal challenges</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="public resistance" data-vars-click-url="https://www.npr.org/2026/08/25/nx-s1-5936454/colorado-resort-town-suing-ices-landlord-over-detentions" data-vars-content-id="9cd13b56-d7d0-4cd0-849b-f5b1655ec060" data-vars-headline="ICE&#x27;s Colorado footprint is growing as scrutiny mounts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.npr.org/2026/08/25/nx-s1-5936454/colorado-resort-town-suing-ices-landlord-over-detentions" target="_blank">public resistance</a> intensify across the state.

Colorado's film industry sees an opening with Sundance

Local filmmakers hope the festival brings more productions and investment to Colorado.

The arrival of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sundance Film Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/07/31/boulder-sundance-2027-festival-dates-venues-programming" data-vars-content-id="b0e66038-286d-4fc3-83c9-308c89e17424" data-vars-headline="Colorado&#x27;s film industry sees an opening with Sundance" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/07/31/boulder-sundance-2027-festival-dates-venues-programming" target="_self">Sundance Film Festival</a> next year could help Colorado turn its growing indie-film scene into a bigger production hub.Why it matters: Local filmmakers hope Sundance won&#x27;t just make Colorado a place to watch movies — but a place to make them.

DougCo commissioners add competing ballot measure

A new ballot question complicates how a five-member commission could be elected.

Election

Douglas County commissioners added another wrinkle to November&#x27;s ballot Monday, giving voters yet another choice about <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the board&#x27;s future" data-vars-click-url="https://www.douglasco.gov/board-county-commissioners/transparency/3-to-5-commissioners-voter-initiated-measure/" data-vars-content-id="0a2ede48-254f-4010-8329-b8b2b0fd1d57" data-vars-headline="DougCo commissioners add competing ballot measure" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.douglasco.gov/board-county-commissioners/transparency/3-to-5-commissioners-voter-initiated-measure/" target="_blank">the board&#x27;s future</a>.Why it matters: Voters already face a big decision about the commission this fall.

Now's your chance to be Colorado's "governor for a day"

The winner will shadow Polis at the state Capitol and get a behind-the-scenes look at a day in his life.

If your teenager thinks they&#x27;re the smartest person in the room, now is their moment to prove it.State of play: Gov. Jared Polis is offering one seventh- or eighth-grader in Colorado the chance to be &quot;governor for a day.&quot;

What Canadian tariffs mean for Colorado

Canada is Colorado's largest trading partner with $6.9 billion in trade last year.

Canada is Colorado&#x27;s largest trading partner, with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$6.9 billion in trade" data-vars-click-url="https://canada-in-usa.com/wp-content/fact-sheets/co.pdf?t=1787928979" data-vars-content-id="d663034c-79ea-4629-98dd-c3acd96e55d0" data-vars-headline="What Canadian tariffs mean for Colorado" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://canada-in-usa.com/wp-content/fact-sheets/co.pdf?t=1787928979" target="_blank">$6.9 billion in trade</a> last year, more than double the state&#x27;s trade with No. 2 Mexico.Why it matters: President Trump&#x27;s new tariffs on Canadian goods — and Canada&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="retaliatory tariffs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.denverpost.com/2026/08/25/trump-lake-ontario-lake-america-trade-war/" data-vars-content-id="d663034c-79ea-4629-98dd-c3acd96e55d0" data-vars-headline="What Canadian tariffs mean for Colorado" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.denverpost.com/2026/08/25/trump-lake-ontario-lake-america-trade-war/" target="_blank">retaliatory tariffs</a> — are hitting Colorado&#x27;s biggest trading relationship.

A quick guide to the Colorado State Fair 

The fair runs Aug. 28–Sept. 7 in Pueblo.

Things to Do

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Colorado State Fair" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradostatefair.com/" data-vars-content-id="f76b2d06-dbd7-4ba0-b741-c73c6627bb79" data-vars-headline="A quick guide to the Colorado State Fair " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradostatefair.com/" target="_blank">The Colorado State Fair</a> gets underway Friday in Pueblo to start an 11-day extravaganza. 🥳 Why it matters: This year&#x27;s fair doubles as a celebration of two milestone birthdays: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colorado&#x27;s 150th" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/douglas/2026/07/30/colorado-birthday-150-belonging" data-vars-content-id="f76b2d06-dbd7-4ba0-b741-c73c6627bb79" data-vars-headline="A quick guide to the Colorado State Fair " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/douglas/2026/07/30/colorado-birthday-150-belonging" target="_self">Colorado&#x27;s 150th</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="America&#x27;s 250th" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/12/america-250-birthday-polling" data-vars-content-id="f76b2d06-dbd7-4ba0-b741-c73c6627bb79" data-vars-headline="A quick guide to the Colorado State Fair " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/12/america-250-birthday-polling" target="_self">America&#x27;s 250th</a>.

Colorado's national parks waive fees Tuesday

If you're looking for an excuse to play hooky Tuesday, Uncle Sam's got you covered.

If you&#x27;re looking for an excuse to play hooky Tuesday, Uncle Sam&#x27;s got you covered.The big picture: Entrance fees at national parks, monuments and historic sites will be waived for the day to celebrate the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="National Park Service&#x27;s 110th birthday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/nps-birthday.htm" data-vars-content-id="8059b2fd-83cd-469a-b5ab-4e59521669da" data-vars-headline="Colorado&#x27;s national parks waive fees Tuesday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/nps-birthday.htm" target="_blank">National Park Service&#x27;s 110th birthday</a>.

What makes someone a Coloradan?

Check off the experiences that prove you've earned your Colorado stripes.

In honor of our state&#x27;s 150th birthday, we pose the question: What makes someone truly a Coloradan?Why it matters: In a state <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="with more transplants than &quot;NATIVES" data-vars-click-url="https://www.denvergazette.com/outtherecolorado/2026/05/28/do-transplant-residents-really-outnumber-those-born-in-colorado-heres-a-look-at-the-data/" data-vars-content-id="cc2767dc-e837-48df-9eab-3213e2756149" data-vars-headline="What makes someone a Coloradan?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.denvergazette.com/outtherecolorado/2026/05/28/do-transplant-residents-really-outnumber-those-born-in-colorado-heres-a-look-at-the-data/" target="_blank">with more transplants than &quot;NATIVES</a>,&quot; is being a resident as simple as a line on a birth certificate, or is it a state of mind?

Adult summer camp craze takes off in Colorado

Adult camps promise something increasingly hard to find: real-world connection.

Summer camp isn&#x27;t just for kids anymore.The big picture: Adventure and connection seekers in Colorado are increasingly signing up for grownup versions, complete with zip lines, campfires and speed-friending.

The Highlands Ranch pickleball boom

A new 19-court complex is fueling demand in Highlands Ranch.

Highlands Ranch is bucking <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="America&#x27;s pickleball slowdown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/26/pickleball-courts-building-decline" data-vars-content-id="9eda9bc5-3d86-4aab-83db-e71d54f35557" data-vars-headline="The Highlands Ranch pickleball boom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/26/pickleball-courts-building-decline" target="_self">America&#x27;s pickleball slowdown</a>.Reality check: Across many of the nation&#x27;s biggest cities, the sport&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pandemic-era boom" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/04/04/walmart-free-pickleball-game-subway-sub" data-vars-content-id="9eda9bc5-3d86-4aab-83db-e71d54f35557" data-vars-headline="The Highlands Ranch pickleball boom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/04/04/walmart-free-pickleball-game-subway-sub" target="_self">pandemic-era boom</a> has cooled.

Castle Rock unveils Lost Canyon Ranch Open Space

New trails will give hikers access to a long-restricted property.

Environment

Two years after Castle Rock and its partners preserved Lost Canyon Ranch from potential development, the 681-acre site is going public next month.Why it matters: Visitors will soon have free access to terrain that&#x27;s largely been hidden behind private gates.

Who's hot (and who's not) in Colorado's beer scene

A pack of craft brewers is defying the industry's slide and rebounding in a tough market.

The hottest brewery in Colorado right now is Tivoli, thanks to its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Outlaw Light" data-vars-click-url="https://outlawbeer.com/" data-vars-content-id="c1bbb458-ebe7-48d4-81a6-1d03144af375" data-vars-headline="Who&#x27;s hot (and who&#x27;s not) in Colorado&#x27;s beer scene" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://outlawbeer.com/" target="_blank">Outlaw Light</a> brand of light lager.Why it matters: The venerable brand&#x27;s growth leads a pack of brewers defying <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the craft industry&#x27;s downward slide" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/14/craft-beer-production-breweries-2025" data-vars-content-id="c1bbb458-ebe7-48d4-81a6-1d03144af375" data-vars-headline="Who&#x27;s hot (and who&#x27;s not) in Colorado&#x27;s beer scene" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/14/craft-beer-production-breweries-2025" target="_self">the craft industry&#x27;s downward slide</a> and rebounding in a tough market with increased production to meet demand, an exclusive Axios analysis finds.

Lone Tree rises after decades of planning

New parks, housing and retail are pushing RidgeGate into its next era.

After 25 years of planning, Lone Tree is seeing major development across <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="RidgeGate" data-vars-click-url="https://ridgegate.com/" data-vars-content-id="0a102223-4def-402c-934b-02b32d2b833b" data-vars-headline="Lone Tree rises after decades of planning" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ridgegate.com/" target="_blank">RidgeGate</a> — the massive mixed-use district that city leaders hope will become the south metro&#x27;s next urban center. Why it matters: Hundreds of acres surrounding RidgeGate&#x27;s light rail stations are now primed for offices, housing, hotels and entertainment projects — giving Lone Tree one of the region&#x27;s largest remaining transit-oriented development corridors.

Castle Rock hot spot serves luxe lunch vibes

Castle Rock's Brinkerhoff has a standout lunch and killer views.

Castle Rock&#x27;s hottest restaurant makes you feel like a million bucks.Why it matters: The Brinkerhoff serves prime steaks, fresh sushi and barrel-aged tequila cocktails in a hilltop space overlooking the Rocky Mountains.

Scoop: Cerebral's Instagram breadcrumb leads to Parker

A new account suggests Cerebral may be eyeing downtown Parker.

A quietly created <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Instagram profile" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/cerebral.parker/" data-vars-content-id="887826b9-e1b6-493a-9137-2e977a0e806f" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Cerebral&#x27;s Instagram breadcrumb leads to Parker" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/cerebral.parker/" target="_blank">Instagram profile</a> suggests Cerebral Brewing could be headed to downtown Parker as part of the brewery&#x27;s Colorado expansion.The big picture: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="acclaimed craft brewer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/12/22/colorados-best-breweries-beers-2025" data-vars-content-id="887826b9-e1b6-493a-9137-2e977a0e806f" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Cerebral&#x27;s Instagram breadcrumb leads to Parker" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/12/22/colorados-best-breweries-beers-2025" target="_self">acclaimed craft brewer</a>, known for its hazy IPAs and experimental beer program, already has three locations in Denver and Aurora, and a Parker outpost would mark its farthest sojourn yet.

Coffee, served with a second chance

A popular Parker coffee shop's owner shares his journey from incarceration to community impact.

Parker&#x27;s most colorful coffee shop owner lives out of a used Ram ProMaster van with a license plate that reads &quot;CON.&quot;Why it matters: Dan Klehm&#x27;s Convict Coffee Co. is a second act rooted in redemption for people affected by incarceration.

Your guide to Douglas County farmers markets

Here's where and when to find the best produce in Douglas County this season.

Weekend mornings in Douglas County follow a familiar ritual: cold brew in hand, reusable bags at the ready and plenty of company.Zoom in: If you&#x27;re looking to navigate the crowd like a pro, here is your CliffsNotes guide to the county&#x27;s top farmers markets.

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