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Travel, Tourism & Recreation

May 29, 2026

Cheyenne Mountain State Park expands by nearly 500 acres in Colorado Springs

Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs expands by nearly 500 acres, adding recreation opportunities and protecting open space in southern Colorado.

May 21, 2026

Denver tourism hits record $10.5 billion visitor spending

Denver tourism reached record visitor spending of $10.5 billion in 2025, supported by 37.6 million domestic visitors and strong airport arrivals.

May 8, 2026

Colorado tourism industry generates $28.5 billion in visitor spending

Colorado tourism industry generated $28.5 billion in visitor spending in 2024, supporting over 457,000 jobs and contributing $1.9 billion in tax revenue.

May 1, 2026

Colorado pushes to block fast-track sale of public lands

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet introduced the Public Lands Integrity Act to prevent fast-tracked sales of federal public lands, protecting Colorado's economy and environment.

Apr 30, 2026

Frontier Drive-Inn expands lodging capacity in San Luis Valley

Frontier Drive Inn in Colorado expands lodging with new Quonset hut suites, vintage Airstream trailers, and more RV and tent sites in San Luis Valley.

Apr 10, 2026

Upper basin governors urge caution on Colorado River water releases

Governors of Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and Utah urge careful water releases from Flaming Gorge to protect Lake Powell amid drought.

Apr 7, 2026

Colorado Connector chosen as name for Front Range rail service

Colorado Connector has been selected as the name for the Front Range passenger rail service, set to begin in 2029 connecting communities across Colorado.

Apr 3, 2026

Colorado funds first wildlife projects from oil and gas fees

Colorado announces initial wildlife and habitat projects funded by new oil and gas production fees under Senate Bill 24-230.

Mar 31, 2026

Colorado awards $8.5 million for wildfire mitigation across 24 counties

Colorado will distribute $8.5 million in wildfire mitigation grants to 35 projects in 24 counties to reduce wildfire risks and protect communities.

Mar 27, 2026

Denver Summit FC buys land for Santa Fe Yards stadium

Denver Summit FC buys Santa Fe Yards land for a new stadium development, part of a 14-acre project with public spaces and transit access, opening in 2028.

Mar 20, 2026

DEN TSA wait times rise during Spring Break travel surge

DEN TSA wait times face pressure during spring break as 1.3M travelers pass through security amid a federal shutdown affecting TSA workers.

Mar 17, 2026

Strong travel demand lifts US airlines despite fuel surge

Strong travel demand is boosting U.S. airlines even as jet fuel prices surge amid the Iran war, allowing carriers to raise fares and increase revenue forecasts.