For the past year, Mile High Mamas has been a strong advocate for affordable child care for all Colorado residents. Now, in the days of COVID-19, an already difficult challenge has grown even more complicated. How can I ensure my child is engaged while at home?  What are my options for child care when I […]

 Internationally acclaimed Denver band The Lumineers will present “Colorado Gives Back,” a live stream benefit concert on Friday, May 8th from 1:00 – 4:00 pm MT on The Lumineers YouTube Channel. The live streaming event will feature an all-star lineup including The Lumineers, OneRepublic, Jewel, Nathaniel Rateliff, as well as special guests including former Colorado […]

One of the bright spots of Colorado’s Safe at Home mandate is the easy access to abundant, inspiring outdoor spaces. In fact, everyone is encouraged to get outside for sunshine, exercise, and even a little adventure — a long as the safest practices are followed.  Chances are you’ve walked around your own neighborhood many, many […]

Friends, there has been so much devastation and sadness associated with this virus. But there has been so much beauty and connection. Do yourself a favor and watch this 4-minute book of realization. “While we were hidden admit the fear and all the while, the people dusted off their instincts. They remembered how to smile… […]

During a pandemic, trauma does not take a break. In fact, for children and families at Tennyson Center, trauma has increased exponentially. Parents are faced with layoffs, rents are due; the economic uncertainty is often unbearable. Hundreds of thousands of vulnerable children face a heightened risk of neglect and abuse as coronavirus-related school closures keep […]

A teacher greets her students. An imam counsels his congregants. A firefighter reports for duty. New parents take their baby home from the hospital. These are routine moments in the lives of Coloradans. But the coronavirus has transformed the routine into the remarkable, upending how we live and interact with each other. As a heavy […]

Remember: This pandemic is not the “new normal,” this is just the “new now.” My 13-year-old Bode has always been a deeply intuitive child.  He recently taught us an important lesson on perspective during our little graveside service for our beloved pet. Bode was 3 when we adopted Fat Kitty and it was his earliest […]

 A 9-year-old girl wanted to show her appreciation for medical workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic in Colorado. So she started folding paper, and along with friends and classmates, ultimately created and delivered 2,000 origami paper hearts with “thank you” messages on them to the hospital staff at Swedish Medical Center. “We […]

Now that masks are recommended for everyone who’s out and about, new questions are coming in from Colorado Wonders and other channels about mask etiquette and efficacy. What should people look for in masks? The key thing is covering the nose and mouth securely. Ideally with something that can hold the mask over the shape […]

Now more than ever, our hearts are turned to the importance of taking care of this beautiful world.  As the first U.S. state travel office to develop a comprehensive destination stewardship plan aimed at inspiring travelers to reduce their impacts, the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), along with destinations across the state, is creating opportunities for […]