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If you live in Evergreen, you know Hank Alderfer

The Evergreen community is mourning the loss of a man who was a pioneer behind many of the area's famous parks and open spaces. His legacy lives on through his dedication to the Colorado outdoors.

'Having a great time, wish you were here!': Historic La Vista Motel reopens

Imagine checking into a motor motel that feels like 1956, the year it opened. After decades of a checkered past and city shutdowns, Denver’s Nathan Beal decided the La Vista deserved a second chance.

Dog that escaped Idaho Springs backyard rescued from I-70

A dog that escaped a backyard after heavy winds damaged a fence was rescued after it was spotted running alongside Interstate 70 earlier this month.

This legendary Nuggets big man shares a love of horses with Nikola Jokić

"The Horse" and "The Joker" have had incredible success on the court in Denver, but they both have another passion off the court.

Connection looks different for everyone and so does Santa at Stanley Marketplace

Santa looks different to different people at the Stanley Marketplace. You may not find a traditional experience here, but you will definitely find something you didn't expect.

The Baird's Great Inflatable House brightens up the neighborhood and hearts

One Colorado family pumps up the holiday spirit with 99 inflatables in their front yard. Denver7's Maggy Wolanske shows us the heart and determination that go into this display.

Colorado company shines light on local artists through T-shirt sales

"What I've realized is that people really like to wear T-shirts with beautiful art like this, that is meaningful to them," said Artfair Apparel founder Lydia Kramer.

Pause on Boulder parking fees aims to support local stores impacted by outages

With power outages impacting many businesses around the Front Range, the City of Boulder is supporting its local shops by offering free parking Saturday through Christmas Eve for shoppers.

Meet the piano-playing United pilot wowing travelers at Denver's airport

Captain Beau Brant is a pilot for United Airlines. He's also an incredible piano player. So they wheeled a grand piano into Concourse B at DIA for a few special concerts...before his flights.

Severance Santa saved: After viral backlash, HOA says giant Santa can stay

A 30-foot inflatable Santa Claus in the Weld County town of Severance will stay through Christmas after the homeowners association reversed course Tuesday.

Like mother, like daughter: Heart-warming legacy behind the UNC mascot

Some traditions end with graduation, but others last a lifetime. Denver7 followed along with Maddie Cabot, who plays Klawz the mascot for the University of Northern Colorado.

To play this instrument on DU's campus, you have to climb a tower

It takes both hands and both feet to play. It's called a carillon and there are not too many people in the world that can play one. But DU has both a carillon and a master player.
Santa visits newborns in NICU at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver

Santa Claus made a special stop Friday inside the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Intermountain Health Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver.

Westminster pet food drive collects more than 4.6K pounds of food for needy pets

A second annual pet food drive in Westminster has collected more than 4,600 pounds of donated pet food for animals in need.

Transition program helps Colorado students with disabilities flourish

Gio Perez is thriving at Holly Creek Retirement Community — turning a volunteer role into a paid job. Here is how Transition Services helps students like Gio “fly” into the real world.

Denver backpack company hopes to remove some of the weight of food insecurity

It's difficult starting a small business. It must feel like the weight of the world is on their back. But a Denver company knows how to carry it. Adventurist Backpacks provide meals for each one sold.

Englewood woman prepares unreal Thanksgiving spread for her backyard squirrels

An Englewood woman was back for the fifth year in a row with a Thanksgiving spread for her backyard squirrels, and the menu was unreal.

Gourd gratitude: Fort Lupton farm animals feast on donated pumpkins

What do you do with dozens of leftover pumpkins after Thanksgiving? One Fort Lupton family has found the perfect solution – and their farm animals couldn't be happier.

Meet the man who gets to work at the North Pole before Santa Claus

When was the last time you took a trip to the North Pole — the one by Pikes Peak? Denver7's Mike Castellucci takes us to the alpine amusement park on a sold out day.

Meet the team behind a life-sized gingerbread mountain cabin at Gaylord Rockies

Denver7 followed along the talented pastry team at Gaylord Rockies to see all the work that went into creating a life-sized gingerbread mountain cabin for the holiday season.

Harambee Holiday Market brings community together for two days of local shopping

The Harambee Holiday Market breaks financial barriers to help local entrepreneurs grow. Denver7's Richard Butler went to go check it out.

Brothers BBQ does turkey right for Thanksgiving

Ahead of Thanksgiving, Denver7's Mike Castellucci spent some time at Brothers BBQ, learning more about the restaurant's plan to help first responders working the holiday.

Nostalgia runs deep inside the totally awesome Fifty-Two 80's shop in Denver

On South Broadway in Denver, Tony Vecchio and Dede Thompson sell memories at Fifty-Two 80's. Denver7 visited to see what the shop is all about.

A Boulder hidden gem: Step inside the Chautauqua General Store

Rohini Grace is inspired so much by the Boulder Flatirons that she made it her job — the Chautauqua General Store. Denver7 got to take a look around.
Fans and players are loving Denver Broncos' Orange Crush-era throwback uniforms

These throwback uniforms may hold more than nostalgia — there may be some luck in there, too. Fans, players and experts told Denver7 they love the Orange Crush-era throwback uniforms.

The Flour Shop is serving up creative cookies in downtown Denver

Creative cookies like the Lemon Lavender is what The Flour Shop is all about. Denver7 visited the shop on Tuesday afternoon.

Broomfield trick-or-treaters refill empty candy bowl with their own candy

On Halloween, a Broomfield homeowner’s doorbell camera captured trick-or-treaters doing a good deed after noticing the homeowner's candy bowl was empty.

'Honk House' near Salida still loud after all these years

The home sits at the base of Monarch Pass, and drivers honk when they pass it for good luck. It's a tradition 80 years in the making.

Winner announced in 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Colorado competition

FarmBox Foods' vertical hydroponic farm has been named the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Colorado. Ahead of the announcement, we spoke with Lightship about its all-electric RV — one of the finalists.

Chess as an Olympic sport? Golden brothers headed to international tournament

The 2nd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities will occur in Kazakhstan later this month. The tournament is a requirement for chess to become an Olympic sport, but not a guarantee.

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