Andy Cross – The Denver Post https://www.denverpost.com Colorado breaking news, sports, business, weather, entertainment. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:15:35 +0000 en-US hourly 30 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.denverpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cropped-DP_bug_denverpost.jpg?w=32 Andy Cross – The Denver Post https://www.denverpost.com 32 32 111738712 PHOTOS: Mighty Argo Cable Car gondola towers installed above Idaho Springs https://www.denverpost.com/2025/07/10/photos-mighty-argo-cable-car-gondola-towers-installed-above-idaho-springs/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:08:06 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?p=7214619 Construction of the $71-million Mighty Argo Cable Car gondola in Idaho Springs took a major step forward Thursday with the installation of 10 support towers hoisted into place by a Blackhawk helicopter.

When completed, the gondola will extend 1.2 miles from the Argo Mill to an observation point 1,300 feet above Idaho Springs. It will have 22 10-person cabins with glass-bottomed floors plus five specialized mountain bike cabins able to transport eight mountain bikes each.

The project includes building 28 miles of mountain biking trails in conjunction with the Colorado Mountain Bike Association.

Along with a panoramic view, the upper terminal at Miner’s Point will include food and beverage, observation decks and a wedding venue. Project founder and co-investor Mary Jane Loevlie said the gondola and upper terminal are expected to open next spring, if not sooner.

“I couldn’t be more excited,” Loevlie said of the tower installation on Thursday. “I’m going to cry.”

]]> 7214619 2025-07-10T22:08:06+00:00 2025-07-10T22:15:35+00:00 PHOTOS: FAN EXPO Denver comes to the Colorado Convention Center https://www.denverpost.com/2025/07/05/photos-fan-expo-denver-colorado-convention-center/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 21:31:08 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?p=7209212 Fans of all things pop culture came out to the Colorado Convention Center for FAN EXPO Denver on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Denver. The convention, which runs through 5 p.m. Sunday, features costumed fans, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming events, as well as family-friendly attractions. FAN EXPO has plenty of food and drink, endless retail booths along with autograph and photo opportunities with world-renowned celebrities.

]]> 7209212 2025-07-05T15:31:08+00:00 2025-07-05T15:31:08+00:00 PHOTOS: ‘No Kings’ protest in Denver draws thousands https://www.denverpost.com/2025/06/14/no-kings-protest-denver/ Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:51:15 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?p=7191011 Protesters took to the streets and marched through downtown Denver on Saturday, June 14, 2025, joining nationwide protests against President Donald Trump’s policies. The protests coincide with Trump’s 79th birthday and a military parade in Washington, D.C., commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. Additionally, there were two other protests occurring downtown; an ‘All Out for Gaza, End the Genocide’ and an ‘Ice Out, Stop the Deportations’ protest.

Thousands join ‘No Kings’ protests in Denver and across Colorado

]]> 7191011 2025-06-14T17:51:15+00:00 2025-06-14T19:09:42+00:00 PHOTOS: 21st running of the Toyota Thunder Valley National https://www.denverpost.com/2025/06/07/photos-21st-running-of-the-toyota-thunder-valley-national/ Sat, 07 Jun 2025 22:54:05 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?p=7184466 Spectators and riders flocked to Thunder Valley Motocross Park in Lakewood, Colorado, for the 21st Thunder Valley National on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The Thunder Valley National is the third race in the 2025 AMA Pro Motocross Championship schedule. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

]]> 7184466 2025-06-07T16:54:05+00:00 2025-06-07T16:54:05+00:00 PHOTOS: 2025 Colorado state track and field championships https://www.denverpost.com/2025/05/17/photos-2025-colorado-state-track-and-field-championships/ Sun, 18 May 2025 02:08:22 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?p=7155876 The 2025 Track & Field State Championships took place at Jeffco stadium in Lakewood, Colorado, from Thursday, May 15, through Saturday, May 17, 2025.

]]> 7155876 2025-05-17T20:08:22+00:00 2025-05-17T20:08:22+00:00 PHOTOS: Denver Cinco de Mayo Festival 2025 https://www.denverpost.com/2025/05/03/denver-cinco-de-mayo-festival-2025-photos/ Sat, 03 May 2025 23:12:02 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?p=7120899 The Denver Cinco de Mayo Festival took place at Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The annual celebration featured a parade, lowrider car show, music, dance and food, which continues through Sunday.

 

]]> 7120899 2025-05-03T17:12:02+00:00 2025-05-04T18:34:36+00:00 PHOTOS: Colorado Avalanche lose 2-1 to Dallas Stars in Game 3 of first-round NHL playoff matchup https://www.denverpost.com/2025/04/23/avalanche-stars-game-3-nhl-playoffs-first-round/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:21:08 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?p=7106600 The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Dallas Stars for Game 3 of their first-round NHL playoff series at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on April 23, 2025. Avalanche Captain Gabriel Landeskog returned to the ice in Ball Arena for the first time since June 26, 2022, overcoming issues with his right knee.

Colorado lost 2-1 in overtime.

]]> 7106600 2025-04-23T23:21:08+00:00 2025-04-23T23:21:08+00:00 PHOTOS: Spring snow comes to Denver https://www.denverpost.com/2025/04/18/spring-snow-denver-colorado-photos/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:44:01 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?p=7081050 A spring storm brought snow to Denver — and much of western Colorado — on Friday, April 18, 2025, causing delayed flights, intermittent mountain road closures and bringing multiple inches of snow to some areas.

A 40% chance of snow showers and a high of 43 are forecast Saturday before the weather clears in time for Easter.

]]> 7081050 2025-04-18T10:44:01+00:00 2025-04-18T10:59:49+00:00 PHOTOS: Fans weather the cold for the Colorado Rockies 2025 home opener https://www.denverpost.com/2025/04/04/photos-fans-weather-the-cold-for-colorado-rockies-2025-home-opener/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:44:43 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?p=7021896 Despite frigid temperatures, fans celebrated the Colorado Rockies 2025 season home opening game against the Athletics on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Coors Field in Denver.

 

Scott Schwartz and Chris Munson huddle beneath umbrellas during the home opener between the Colorado Rockies and the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Scott Schwartz and Chris Munson huddle beneath umbrellas during the home opener between the Colorado Rockies and the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
]]> 7021896 2025-04-04T13:44:43+00:00 2025-04-05T18:37:30+00:00 PHOTOS: Denver Onyx dominate in their inaugural women’s rugby match https://www.denverpost.com/2025/03/29/photos-denver-onyx-dominate-inaugural-game/ Sun, 30 Mar 2025 01:23:52 +0000 https://www.denverpost.com/?p=7001149 The Denver Onyx women’s professional rugby team trounced the Bay Breakers 63-7 to win their inaugural game, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado. The Onyx are one of six teams in the newly-formed Women’s Elite Rugby semi-professional league. (Photos by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

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