Election celebrations. On Saturday, thousands of Coloradans gathered in public spaces, such as the Colorado State Capitol and Cheesman Park, to celebrate former Vice President Joe Biden's projected victory over President Donald Trump in the 2020 election. In many locations, Trump supporters also protested the result, claiming without evidence that voter fraud allowed Biden to win. (CPR)
Fire aftermath. On October 21, the East Troublesome Fire burned more than 100,000 acres near Grand Lake. Hear from firefighters, first responders, and evacuees about the day it became one of the most destructive fires in the state's history. (Colorado Sun)
Vacant storefronts. Since the start of the year, Denver–Boulder metro region businesses have vacated or left empty more than 662,000 square feet of retail space, giving the area its highest vacancy rate since 2011. That trend is likely to continue as COVID-19 cases spike yet again. (Denver Post)