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Tulin Yarmon and her 12-year-old granddaughter, Avani, let incense smoke waft over them from an ofrenda — an altar dedicated to deceased loved ones — that was set up in northwest Denver’s La Raza Park for Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Together, the pair built their own ofrenda at home, then picked out costumes and painted their faces before heading to the annual event at the start of November on the city’s Northside.

Annabel Hibben has dreamed of being a Rockette since she started dancing as a child. The ThunderRidge High School and University of Colorado graduate grew up watching the iconic dance team perform during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year, she finally gets to join them. Related Articles Colorado News | Here’s when KOSI 101.1 will switch to 24-hour Christmas music Colorado News | 80-foot Christmas tree headed for U.

Gov. Jared Polis wants to build a pedestrian walkway and bridge connecting the Capitol complex and Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park in time to celebrate Colorado’s 150th birthday in 2026. Polis’ office announced the project – but no price tag – on Friday. State officials outlined two phases of the project, with the first connecting the Capitol to Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park starting and finishing construction in 2026. It’s not clear when construction on the second walkway and bridge between the Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park and Civic Center Park will start. The state is paying $1.5 million for the concept, design, engagement and construction bidding process, with the rest of the project funded by “a combination of public and private donations,” according to the news release. A capital fundraising campaign is set to begin immediately, according to the timeline released by Polis’ office, but no other details about the campaign were provided in the release.

There are now artificial intelligence programs that scan MRIs for signs of cancer, Apple AirPods that work as hearing aids and devices that decode the electrical blips of the brain to restore speech to those who have lost it. Medical device technology is now deeply entrenched in many patients’ health care and can have a stunning impact on their lives.

Over the summer, Laura Marciano, a researcher at Harvard University, interviewed 500 teenagers for a continuing study investigating the link between technology and loneliness. The results were striking. For several weeks, the teenagers, who were recruited with the help of Instagram influencers, answered a questionnaire three times a day about their social interactions.

Logan O’Connor, Dylan Gambrell and Will Butcher used their time at the University of Denver to achieve many of their childhood hockey dreams. They became national champions together for the Pioneers. They all moved on to the NHL. There was also another, less-publicized pursuit during their time as roommates. The trio of future pros, plus a few other Pios teammates, competed for another prestigious honor: King of Catan. O’Connor & Co.