In the 2025 list evaluating attractions in Jefferson County, Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre topped the ranking again with nearly 825,000 positive ratings. The list, which features a total of 175 entries, highlights the most popular destinations in the county based on positive user feedback from Google Places ratings and Facebook likes. The second highest-rated…more
Vail Resorts has introduced My Epic Pro for Ski and Ride School, a new technology aimed at enhancing the learning experience for ski and snowboard participants in the upcoming 2025/26 season. My Epic Pro will be integrated into the My Epic app for group lesson participants at Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone. This…more
Kärcher North America has teamed up with Aramark Facilities Management for a Cultural Sponsorship Cleaning initiative at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, set to occur from March 17 to March 21. The project is a part of Kärcher’s 90th-anniversary celebration, which includes 90 global Cultural Sponsorship Cleaning initiatives. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a National Historic Landmark, was named…more
The latest rankings of the Highest-Paid Executives at Public Companies in Jefferson County have been released, highlighting top leaders based on their total compensation in fiscal year 2023. While stock options, bonuses, and other benefits often drive up total earnings, a closer look at base salaries alone offers a different view of how much local…more
Butterfly Pavilion, based in in Westminster, and the Government of Mexico have joined forces on new project aimed at restoring the wintering grounds of monarch butterflies in Mexico’s Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. The project was unveiled during a joint press conference at the Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores in Mexico City. The monarch butterfly, known for its…more
The City of Arvada, Jeffco Public Schools and Apex Park and Recreation District will celebrate the grand opening of the new Arvada Aquatics Center (AAC) on Saturday, Nov. 23. The AAC, a collaboration between the three entities, is designed to be one of the largest natatoriums in Colorado, enhancing aquatic recreation and competition in the…more
Snow has fallen this week across all regions of Broomfield-based Vail Resorts’ Northern Hemisphere operations, signaling the start of winter and the 2024-25 ski season. Whistler Blackcomb, North America’s largest ski resort, opened early today with nearly 90 inches of snow since Nov. 1. In addition to Whistler, resorts such as Vail, Breckenridge and Andermatt-Sedrun…more
Vail Resorts, the Town of Vail and East West Partners have partnered to develop the West Lionshead area into a fourth base village at Vail Mountain. The new base village will be located where the Ever Vail project was previously planned. The base village will provide access to Vail’s 5,317 acres of terrain and is…more
Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) announced a two-year transformation plan aimed at positioning the company for future growth and global expansion after a decade of development. The Broomfield-based, global mountain resort operator has grown from 10 owned and operated resorts to 42 across four countries over the past 10 years, more than doubling its work force…more
Broomfield-based Vail Resorts announced the opening dates for the 2024/25 winter season at its various mountain resorts. The season kicks off in mid-October at Keystone Resort, pending early season conditions. Listed below are the scheduled opening dates for additional resorts: Mid-October: Keystone (CO) Nov. 8: Breckenridge (CO) Nov. 15: Vail Mountain (CO) Nov. 22: Whistler…more
The National Brotherhood of Snowsports (NBS), in collaboration with Broomfield-based Vail Resorts, has selected Keystone Resort as the venue for its 2025 Annual Summit. This event will bring together 58 member clubs and thousands of supporters worldwide for a week of winter sports activities. Slated to run from Feb. 22 to March 1, 2025, the…more
Golden emerges as the city featuring the most attractions in Jefferson County, according to an analysis of Jeffco attractions. The comprehensive breakdown of attractions by city sheds light on the region’s tourism landscape. Golden’s 56 attractions include the Colorado Railroad Museum, Coors Brewery Tour and Dinosaur Ridge Discovery Center, among other places of interest. Following…more