Colorado History

Montrose has some remarkable stories hiding in its historic buildings. Imagine wandering through the past on those streets where legends linger.

One of the oldest continuously running restaurants in Colorado is known for possibly coining the name of Rocky Mountain Oysters and has served famous patrons like Theodore Roosevelt, Buffalo Bill Cody, and Sitting Bull.

The Gold Hill School near Boulder is the oldest continuously operating public school in Colorado.

Discover Riverside, Grand Junction's hidden gem that blends rich history with modern amenities. This neighborhood is more than just homes; it's a community on the rise.

Some town names in Colorado are downright playful. They might just make you smile and spark a bit of curiosity about their origins.

A forgotten railway once linked Grand Junction to a now-vanished mining town. Today, remnants of the route and an underground coal fire still tell its story.

The murders of two women in Breckenridge, Colorado, in 1982 remained unsolved for nearly 40 years while the man responsible hid in plain sight the entire time.

Did you know this popular party drink originated in Fort Collins?

The rap subgenre of horrorcore has been the subject of numerous controversies based in Colorado and has repeatedly sparked the debate of whether or not violent lyrics can be justifiably blamed for actual violent crimes.

Picture this: a cozy booth in a restaurant that’s seen over a century of stories, laughter, and unforgettable meals. That's a taste of Colorado's culinary past.