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November 2026
Denver #5 in Top 10 Fittest Cities
Denver is flexing its outdoor credentials, earning the #5 spot on Outside magazine’s list of America’s 10 Fittest Cities! With more than 250 parks, 850 miles of trails, and easy access to the Rocky Mountains, the Mile High City makes staying active a way of life. From paddleboarding at Sloan’s Lake and cycling city trails to hiking Red Rocks and skiing at Ruby Hill Rail Yard, Denver proves that outdoor adventure doesn’t have to wait for the weekend! Click here to read the full Outside Magazine article.
3 Colorado cities shine in business rankings
Colorado is making its mark as a small-business powerhouse. In Bluevine’s 2026 ranking of the nation’s best cities for small businesses, Colorado Springs claimed the #1 spot, Denver followed at #2, and Greeley landed at #12—making Colorado the only state with three metros in the top 15. Each city brought something different to the table, from Colorado Springs’ entrepreneurial momentum and Denver’s booming business growth to Greeley’s top ranking for favorable business costs. It’s another reason Colorado is a great place to turn big ideas into thriving businesses! Click here to read more.
A fresh look and new faces at Promenade Shops
Big changes are underway at Loveland’s Promenade Shops at Centerra. Under new ownership, the shopping destination is getting a fresh makeover, with updated storefronts, inviting outdoor gathering spaces, and a redesigned ice-skating rink set to reopen in late November. Nine new businesses are also joining the lineup, including MINISO, Hot Topic, JD Sports, and Colorado favorite Los Dos Potrillos. With more shopping, dining, and seasonal festivities on the horizon, the Promenade Shops are gearing up for an exciting new chapter! Visit More to Love at The Promenade to learn more.
October 2026
A Haunting New Era at The Stanley
Just in time for haunting season, there’s exciting news brewing at one of Colorado’s most famously spooky destinations. The Stanley Film Center at Estes Park’s iconic Stanley Hotel is running ahead of schedule, with plans to open in early 2028. The new 65,000-square-foot venue will feature a horror film museum curated by Blumhouse Productions, rotating exhibits, live entertainment and a 1,000-seat performance space – adding a whole new chapter to the hotel’s legendary connection to The Shining. Click here to explore the new film center.
Hotel Boulderado earns national recognition
Boulder’s iconic Hotel Boulderado is earning national recognition, landing as a finalist in two Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence categories. The landmark property is in the running for both Best City Center Historic Hotel and Best Social Media, celebrating a Boulder destination that has been welcoming guests for more than a century. Click here for the full press release.
A Paws-itively Grand Opening at CSU
Colorado State University celebrated the opening of its new $230 million Veterinary Hospital and Educational Complex in Fort Collins, with Wonder the dog lending a paw for the official ribbon cutting. The state-of-the-art facility expands space for patient care and veterinary students while introducing more hands-on clinical training, strengthening CSU’s longstanding role as a leader in veterinary medicine and education. Click here to see pictures of the grand opening and learn more!
September 2026
Front Range cities shine in national rankings
Three Front Range communities are earning national recognition for their appeal as places to live and work. Travel + Leisure ranked Longmont fourth and Windsor sixth among the best small U.S. cities to move to, highlighting Longmont’s balance of amenities and relative affordability and Windsor’s growth and family appeal. Boulder placed 19th in Indeed’s 2026 rankings of cities for work, leading the nation in work-life balance and flexibility despite challenges that include high housing costs. Click to learn more: Travel + Leisure’s “9 of the Best Small U.S. Cities to Move to Right Now” | Indeed’s “”Best Cities for Work””.
Loveland Chamber broadens reach to include Johnstown
The Loveland Chamber of Commerce is expanding its reach and rebranding as the Greater Loveland-Johnstown Area Chamber of Commerce. Building on relationships formed after Johnstown’s chamber closed in 2020, the organization will broaden its programs, resources and advocacy to support businesses in both communities. Updated leadership programming and new branding, expected to debut in October, will reflect its focus on regional collaboration and economic growth. Click here to read more.
Housing Market Snapshot: Q2 2026
Information and Real Estate Services (IRES) recently released their Q2 2026 MarketWatch Report. In Larimer County, the median sales price was $563,000 for Q2-2026, a 2.4% increase year-over-year. The number of closed sales was up 0.5%, coming in at 1,822. In Weld County, the median sales price was $490,000 for Q2-2026, a 3.5% decrease year-over-year. The number of closed sales was down 6.8%, coming in at 1,663. In Boulder County, the median sales price was $770,000 for Q2-2026, a 2.0% year-over-year increase. The number of closed sales was down 3.6%, coming in at 1,331.