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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.

What to know about the annual tarantula 'migration' around La Junta

Out on the eastern plains, as the sun dips behind the Rocky Mountains and the temperature begins to drop, Colorado's tarantulas will creep out of their burrows in search of a mate.

Cautious optimism surrounding elk herd recovery in NW Colo. after deadly winter

After hearing rumors of elk herds recovering from the devastating winter of 2022-23 in northwest Colorado, Denver7 learned more about that historic season and how the herds are faring now.

Maine wardens rescue moose trapped for hours in abandoned well

A bull moose that fell into an abandoned well in Maine was pulled to safety during an elaborate five-hour rescue.

DPS hosts sixth annual Adapted Field Day, celebrating inclusion through sports

More than 700 students from over 40 schools across Denver Public Schools (DPS) gathered for the district’s sixth annual Adapted Field Day on Wednesday.

Evergreen moms create project of hope, gratitude to heal after the shooting

A group of mothers in Evergreen is finding healing after the high school shooting last week with a project to thank first responders and bring hope to students returning to school.

Las Barracas in Boulder County named among list of endangered landmarks

A building which housed immigrant farm workers from Mexico during World War II in Boulder County has been named among a list of 13 endangered “Latinx” landmarks across the U.S.

Australia approves world-first vaccine to save koalas from chlamydia

A regulator has approved a world-first vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia infections, which are causing infertility and death in the species that is listed as endangered in parts of Australia.
After tragedy at Evergreen, town invites community for A Day of Healing Hearts

Two days after tragedy struck Evergreen, the town’s center for the arts is inviting families for a day of healing with a community-wide art project.

'Legend dairy' man carries ice cream and dry ice up CO peak as treat for others

Hikers who climbed one of Colorado's tallest mountains got more than a sweeping view at the top. A man in an ice cream costume was handing out frozen treats.

Human kindness goes the extra mile at trail magic station along Colorado Trail

Denver7 spent an afternoon with the organizers of a trail magic station — which set up shop at Kenosha Pass along the Colorado Trail — and the thru-hikers lucky enough to stumble across it.

Arc Thrift Stores employees get runway-ready to celebrate life-changing mission

Denver7 has partnered with arc Thrift Stores for its gala, which raises funds and awareness for programs that provide people with intellectual and developmental disabilities jobs and opportunities.

Special Olympics Colorado surpasses fundraising goal at annual plane pull event

Special Olympics Colorado says it surpassed its fundraising goal at this year's plane pull event, where teams of 25 people sign up to pull a 90,000-pound airplane a dozen feet across a tarmac.

Denver7 Everyday Hero fights to improve Denver streets while building community

Every Wednesday in Montbello, you can find Pam Jiner walking alongside neighbors and friends, building community while staying active.

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