December 2025 archive

Denver Celebrates the Holiday Season!

The annual Denver Light the Lights Celebration will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM on the plaza and steps of the City and County Building. Mayor Mike Johnston will officially kick off Denver’s holiday season by flipping the switch to illuminate the building for the first time this year! This year’s …

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Visit the Governor’s Mansion in December!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Governor’s Residence and Governor Polis invited Coloradans to join in the holiday cheer this year during the public holiday tours of the Governor’s Residence. “Come rock around the Christmas Trees at the Governor’s Residence Holiday Tours on December 12th and 13th from 10am to 2pm. …

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The Big Risk Factors for Dementia to Avoid

Per a recent 2024 study, a growing body of research shows that almost half the cases of dementia are potentially preventable or delayable through lifestyle changes or public policies that promote brain health. High blood sugar, hearing loss and low educational attainment are the strongest and most consistent risk factors for dementia in the United …

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Centennial’s Jingle Jam Brings Holiday Cheer!

The City of Centennial warmly invites families and neighbors to join us for a festive holiday afternoon packed with cheer at Jingle Jam! This free, family-friendly celebration will be held from 1–4 p.m. on Saturday, December 6 at Centennial Center Park (13050 E. Peakview Ave.). Stop by for a delightful afternoon, where the park will …

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Greeley Chorale Invites You To “Gather In Light”

You are invited to join the Greeley Chorale for a program of holiday music as the Chorale presents “Gather in Light”, Sunday, December 14, at 4:30 p.m. in the UNC Campus Commons Performance Hall, 1051 22nd Street in Greeley. “Gather in Light” is tied to our overarching season theme of Illuminating Connections”, explained Dr. Clelyn …

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Fonay Family Donates 800-Acre Ranch

In partnership with local landowner Gary Fonay, Larimer County Natural Resources has conserved an 800-acre ranch via conservation easement in northern Larimer County. The conservation easement acquisition is made possible due to a generous donation from the Fonay family. The Fonay Ranch boasts high quality, intact native foothills grassland, shrubland and ponderosa pine woodlands, rimrock …

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Project AnimalAid Opens New Boulder Warehouse

Project AnimalAid will celebrate the opening of its new 3,500-square-foot warehouse in Boulder, Colo.— a major expansion that will allow the nonprofit to deliver significantly more lifesaving medical and veterinary supplies to animal welfare partners around the world. The new facility (6595 Odell Place, Boulder, Colo.) nearly doubles the organization’s footprint and could quadruple storage …

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Windsor Wonderland Returns on December 6!

Step into a magical holiday experience at the annual Windsor Wonderland, held in the heart of Windsor at Boardwalk Park. This enchanting event promises complimentary festive activities for all ages, including photos with Santa, live music, food, and so much more. Celebrate the joy of the season with family and friends at the Windsor Wonderland, …

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View the Sky Inside Rocky Mountain National Park!

There are countless precious natural resources and species in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) that NPS staff prioritize for preservation. An essential time for park rangers, volunteers, and visitors to protect these resources and species takes place after dark. Supported in part by the Rocky Mountain Conservancy, RMNP runs numerous night sky and astronomy ranger-led …

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Aurora’s Holiday Tree Lighting

Get ready to light up the night with joy and cheer! Join us for the city of Aurora’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting, taking place from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with luminescent sights, merry sounds, and …

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Holiday Safety for Pets!

The holiday season is in full swing! As you rush to finish cooking and turn your home into a winter wonderland, it’s equally important to keep your pets safe and happy! Make sure your tree is well secured and can’t tip over easily. Once the tree is ready to be decorated, skip the tinsel and …

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Boulder Announces Snowplow Fleet Naming Contest Winners!

For the fifth year in a row, Boulder students named the city’s snowplow fleet. This winter, 17 winning names were selected to be featured on city snowplows. Name submissions featuring a “five” theme were encouraged this year to help celebrate the fifth consecutive year of the contest. Here is the full list of winning names: …

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