History of Denver in Timeline
Denver is the capital and most populous city of Colorado, situated in the South Platte River valley, east of the Rocky Mountains' Front Range. As a consolidated city and county, it held a population of 715,522 in 2020, making it the 19th-most populous city in the U.S. The Denver metropolitan area, encompassing ten counties, has over 3.05 million residents, serving as the economic and cultural hub of the Front Range Urban Corridor.
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1901: Bill proposing home rule for Denver introduced
In 1901, a bill was introduced in the legislature proposing a state constitutional amendment to allow home rule for Denver and other municipalities.
1902: Denver becomes City and County
In 1902, voters approved a statewide referendum, and on December 1, Governor James Orman proclaimed the amendment part of the state's fundamental law. The City and County of Denver came into being on that date and was separated from Arapahoe and Adams counties.
1904: Mayor Robert Speer's first term
From 1904 to 1912 and 1916 to 1918, Denver mayor Robert Speer expanded and beautified the city's parks, coinciding with the City Beautiful movement.
1908: Denver hosts Democratic National Convention
In 1908, Denver hosted the Democratic National Convention, promoting the city on the national, political, and socioeconomic stage.
1908: Denver hosted a landmark convention
In 2008, Denver hosted the Democratic National Convention, the centennial of the city's first hosting of the landmark 1908 convention.
1908: Municipal Auditorium Hosted Democratic National Convention
The Municipal Auditorium, now known as the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, hosted the 1908 Democratic National Convention.
1910: Samsonite Founded in Denver
In 1910, Samsonite began in Denver as Shwayder Trunk Manufacturing Company.
1911: Qwest Corporation Founded in Denver
In 1911, Qwest Corporation was founded in Denver as Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company, and it is now part of Lumen Technologies.
1916: Mayor Robert Speer's second term
From 1904 to 1912 and 1916 to 1918, Denver mayor Robert Speer expanded and beautified the city's parks, coinciding with the City Beautiful movement.
1919: Gates Corporation Established
In 1919, The Gates Corporation, the world's largest producer of automotive belts and hoses, was established in S. Denver.
1923: Benjamin F. Stapleton's first term as mayor
From 1923 to 1931 and from 1935 to 1947, Benjamin F. Stapleton was the mayor of Denver.
1923: Russell Stover Candies Made First Chocolate Candy in Denver
In 1923, Russell Stover Candies made its first chocolate candy in Denver.
1929: Construction of Denver Municipal Airport
In 1929, construction of Denver Municipal Airport began, later renamed Stapleton International Airport.
1931: End of Benjamin F. Stapleton's first term as mayor
From 1923 to 1931 and from 1935 to 1947, Benjamin F. Stapleton was the mayor of Denver.
1933: Democratic control of Colorado's 1st congressional district
Since 1933, Colorado's 1st congressional district has been in Democratic hands for all but two terms.
1935: Benjamin F. Stapleton's second term as mayor
From 1923 to 1931 and from 1935 to 1947, Benjamin F. Stapleton was the mayor of Denver.
October 31, 1937: Continental Airlines Moved Headquarters to Denver
On October 31, 1937, Continental Airlines, which is now United Airlines, moved its headquarters to Stapleton Airport in Denver from El Paso, Texas.
1947: End of Benjamin F. Stapleton's second term as mayor
From 1923 to 1931 and from 1935 to 1947, Benjamin F. Stapleton was the mayor of Denver.
1947: Amanda Knecht visited Brest
In 1947, Amanda Knecht, a teacher at East High School, visited World War II–ravaged Brest.
1948: Denver sister city with Brest, France
Denver's relationship with Brest, France, began in 1948, making it the second-oldest sister city in the United States.
1950: Original Frontier Airlines Began Operations
In 1950, the original Frontier Airlines began operations at Denver's old Stapleton International Airport.
1953: Rocky Flats Plant begins plutonium pit production
In 1953, the Rocky Flats Plant, a DOE nuclear weapon facility, began producing fissile plutonium "pits" for nuclear warheads about 15 miles from Denver.
1954: Scott's Liquid Gold Began Making Furniture Polish
Since 1954, Scott's Liquid Gold, Inc., has been making furniture polish in Denver.
1957: Major fire at Rocky Flats Plant
In 1957, a major fire at the Rocky Flats Plant resulted in the contamination of some parts of Denver with plutonium-239.
1958: Leakage from nuclear waste at Rocky Flats
Between 1958 and 1968, leakage from nuclear waste stored at the Rocky Flats Plant resulted in the contamination of some parts of Denver with plutonium-239.
1958: Village Inn Restaurants Started as a Pancake House
In 1958, Village Inn restaurants began as a single pancake house in Denver.
1962: Big O Tires Opened First Franchise
In 1962, Big O Tires, LLC, of Centennial opened its first franchise in Denver.
1963: Democrats occupy mayor's office
Since the 1963 municipal election, the mayor's office has been occupied by a Democrat.
1966: Lowry Air Force Base ceased flight operations
Lowry Air Force Base, a military flight training facility, ceased flight operations in 1966.
1967: Denver Nuggets Joined American Basketball Association
In 1967, the Denver Nuggets joined the American Basketball Association.
1968: Leakage from nuclear waste at Rocky Flats ends
Between 1958 and 1968, leakage from nuclear waste stored at the Rocky Flats Plant resulted in the contamination of some parts of Denver with plutonium-239.
March 1969: First National Chicano Youth Liberation Conference
In March 1969, the Crusade for Justice hosted the First National Chicano Youth Liberation Conference.
1969: Russell Stover Candies Moved to Kansas City
In 1969, Russell Stover Candies moved to Kansas City.
1970: Denver selected to host 1976 Winter Olympics
In 1970, Denver was selected to host the 1976 Winter Olympics to coincide with Colorado's centennial celebration.
1970: John A. Love wins gubernatorial election in Denver
In 1970, John A. Love was the last Republican to win Denver in a gubernatorial election by a narrow majority.
1970: Neighborhood boundary system established
In 1970, the City and County of Denver established 78 official neighborhoods for planning and administration purposes.
1970: Broncos Home Game Sellouts Began
Since 1970, the Denver Broncos have sold out every home game (except for strike-replacement games).
1971: Shane Company Sold First Diamond Jewelry
In 1971, the Shane Company sold its first diamond jewelry in Denver.
1972: Libertarian Party Convention in Denver
In 1972, Denver hosted the Libertarian Party of the United States National Convention, notable for nominating Tonie Nathan for vice president.
1972: Johns Manville Corp. Relocated to Denver
In 1972, Johns Manville Corp., a manufacturer of insulation and roofing products, relocated its headquarters to Denver from New York.
1973: Re/Max Made Denver its Headquarters
In 1973, Re/Max made Denver its headquarters.
1974: Rehabilitation of South Platte River
Since 1974, Denver and surrounding jurisdictions have rehabilitated the urban South Platte River and its tributaries for recreational use.
1975: Richard Lamm elected as governor
In 1975, Richard Lamm, who led the movement against hosting the Olympics, was subsequently elected to three terms as Colorado governor (1975–87).
1976: Winter Olympics to be held in Denver
In 1970, Denver was selected to host the 1976 Winter Olympics to coincide with Colorado's centennial celebration, but in November 1972, Colorado voters rejected ballot initiatives allocating public funds for the games, and the games moved to Innsbruck, Austria.
1976: Denver withdraws from hosting the Winter Olympics
In 1976, Denver withdrew its winning bid to host the Winter Olympics, becoming the first city to back out after winning the bid.
1976: Colorado Rockies Played First Season
In 1976, the Colorado Rockies played their first season in Denver.
1980: CH2M Hill Relocated to Denver Technological Center
In 1980, CH2M Hill, an engineering and construction firm, relocated from Oregon to the Denver Technological Center.
1980: Construction delay of SH 470
In 1980, after state and local legislation was passed, construction of SH 470 was delayed. The funding was redirected to complete conversion of downtown Denver's 16th Street to a pedestrian mall.
1981: Dynasty was set in Denver
From 1981 to 1989, the prime time drama Dynasty was set in Denver (although the show was mostly filmed in Los Angeles).
1981: Libertarian Party Convention in Denver
In 1981, Denver hosted the Libertarian Party of the United States National Convention.
1981: Study links contamination to health issues
In 1981, a study by Jefferson County health director Carl Johnson linked the plutonium contamination from Rocky Flats to an increase in birth defects and cancer incidence in central Denver and nearer Rocky Flats.
1981: Oil Price at $34 a Barrel
In 1981, the price of oil was $34 a barrel.
1981: Snowfall averages begin to be recorded
The average snowfall for Denver from 1981-2010 was recorded to be 53.5 inches (136 cm).
July 1982: Denver Hosted the World Theatre Festival
In July 1982, Denver hosted the World Theatre Festival at the Denver Center for Performing Arts, featuring 114 performances of 18 plays by theatre companies from 13 countries over 25 days.
1982: Colorado Rockies Moved to New Jersey
In 1982, the Colorado Rockies moved to the New York metropolitan area and became the New Jersey Devils.
1984: Walter Mondale wins Denver
In 1984, Democrat Walter Mondale won Denver by a margin of 2.32% despite Ronald Reagan's landslide victory nationally and in Colorado.
1984: William L. Armstrong carries Denver
In 1984, William L. Armstrong was the last Republican Senator to carry Denver.
1986: Oil Price Dropped to $9 a Barrel
In 1986, the price of oil dropped from $34 a barrel in 1981 to $9 a barrel, causing the Denver economy to drop.
1987: MediaNews Group Purchased Denver Post
In 1987, MediaNews Group purchased the Denver Post.
June 15, 1988: F3 tornado strikes near downtown Denver
On June 15, 1988, an F3 tornado struck 4.4 miles (7.1 km) south of downtown Denver.
1988: Voters Approved Scientific and Cultural Facilities Tax (SCFD)
In 1988, voters in the Denver Metropolitan Area approved the Scientific and Cultural Facilities Tax (SCFD).
1989: Dynasty was set in Denver
From 1981 to 1989, the prime time drama Dynasty was set in Denver (although the show was mostly filmed in Los Angeles).
1989: Rocky Flats Plant ends plutonium pit production
In 1989, the Rocky Flats Plant, a DOE nuclear weapon facility, ended the production of fissile plutonium "pits" for nuclear warheads about 15 miles from Denver.
July 11, 1990: Costliest hailstorm in Denver
On July 11, 1990, Denver experienced one of the costliest hailstorms in U.S. history.
1993: Colorado Rockies Created
In 1993, the Colorado Rockies were created as an expansion franchise.
1993: Denver hosts World Youth Day
On August 10–15, 1993, Denver hosted the Catholic Church's 6th World Youth Day, attended by an estimated 500,000 people.
1994: Frontier Reincarnated at DIA
In 1994, Frontier was reincarnated at DIA.
1994: Victoria Buckley carries Denver
In 1994, Secretary of State Victoria Buckley was the last statewide Republican officeholder to carry Denver by a 1.2% margin.
1994: SCFD Tax was Renewed
In 1994, the Scientific and Cultural Facilities Tax (SCFD) was renewed by voters.
1995: Colorado Avalanche Joined Denver
In 1995, the Colorado Avalanche joined Denver after relocating from Quebec City.
1995: Stapleton International Airport closed
Stapleton International Airport was closed in 1995 when it was replaced by DIA.
1996: Colorado Avalanche Won Stanley Cup
In 1996, the Colorado Avalanche won a Stanley Cup.
1997: Denver hosted the G7 Summit
Denver hosted the G7 summit between June 20 and 22 in 1997.
1997: Broncos Won Super Bowl
In 1997, the Denver Broncos won a Super Bowl title.
1998: Emergency Vets Series Began
From 1998 to 2002, the city's Alameda East Veterinary Hospital was home to the Animal Planet series Emergency Vets, which spun off three documentary specials and the current Animal Planet series E-Vet Interns.
1998: Broncos Won Super Bowl
In 1998, the Denver Broncos won a Super Bowl title.
1999: Avalanche and Nuggets Played at Ball Arena
Since 1999, the Avalanche and Nuggets have both played at Ball Arena (formerly known as Pepsi Center).
2000: Denver hosted the Green Party National Convention
In 2000, Denver hosted the National Convention of the Green Party.
2001: Samsonite Closed NE Denver Factory
In 2001, Samsonite closed its NE Denver factory.
2001: Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News Merged Operations
In 2001, after continued rivalry between Denver's two main newspapers, The Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News, the papers merged operations under a joint operating agreement that formed the Denver Newspaper Agency.
2001: Colorado Avalanche Won Stanley Cup
In 2001, the Colorado Avalanche won a Stanley Cup.
2001: South Platte River Greenway wins award
In 2001, the South Platte River Greenway project won the Silver Medal Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence.
2002: Emergency Vets Series Ended
From 1998 to 2002, the city's Alameda East Veterinary Hospital was home to the Animal Planet series Emergency Vets, which spun off three documentary specials and the current Animal Planet series E-Vet Interns.
2002: Bill Owens receives 40% of Denver's vote
In 2002, Bill Owens remains the last Republican governor to receive at least 40% of Denver's vote.
2004: SCFD Tax was Renewed
In 2004, the Scientific and Cultural Facilities Tax (SCFD) was renewed by voters.
2004: City Acquired Clyfford Still Estate
In 2004, the city acquired the estate of abstract expressionist painter Clyfford Still.
2004: FasTracks approved by voters
In 2004, voters approved the FasTracks project, a commuter rail, light rail, and bus expansion project to serve neighboring suburbs and communities.
2005: Denver Legalizes Marijuana Possession
In 2005, Denver became the first major U.S. city to vote to make private possession of less than an ounce of marijuana legal for adults 21 and older.
2005: Molson Coors Established U.S. Headquarters in Denver
In 2005, Molson Coors Brewing Company established its U.S. headquarters in Denver.
2005: Colorado Convention Center Expansion Completed
In 2005, a $310.7 million expansion of the Colorado Convention Center was completed, doubling its size.
November 17, 2006: Completion of T-REX project
On November 17, 2006, the T-REX (Transportation Expansion Project) was completed, which included wider and additional highway lanes, improved highway access and drainage, and a light rail line from downtown to the south end of the metro area.
2006: Denver Parks and Recreation
As of 2006, Denver had over 200 parks and 29 recreation centers.
2006: Denver Recognized as Best City for Singles
In 2006, Denver was recognized for the third year in a row as the best city for singles.
2006: Samsonite Moved Headquarters to Massachusetts
In 2006, Samsonite moved its headquarters to Massachusetts after a change of ownership.
2006: Denver Outlaws and Colorado Mammoth Championships
In 2006, the Denver Outlaws established a Major League Lacrosse team and the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League won championships.
2007: Denver Marijuana Compliance Review Panel
In 2007, Denver passed an initiative requiring the mayor to appoint an 11-member review panel to monitor compliance with the 2005 marijuana ordinance.
2007: Rockies Advanced to World Series
In 2007, the Colorado Rockies advanced to the playoffs as a wild-card entrant, won the NL Championship Series, and brought the World Series to Denver for the first time.
2007: Dick's Sporting Goods Park Opened
In 2007, the Major League Soccer team Colorado Rapids began playing in Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
2008: Denver hosts Democratic National Convention
In 2008, Denver hosted the Democratic National Convention, promoting the city on the national, political, and socioeconomic stage.
2008: Democratic National Convention held in Denver
In 2008, Denver hosted the Democratic National Convention, the centennial of the city's first hosting of the 1908 convention.
February 2009: Rocky Mountain News Closes
In February 2009, the E. W. Scripps Company, the owner of the Rocky Mountain News, closed the paper.
March 29, 2009: Ski Train final run
On March 29, 2009, the Ski Train made its final run to Winter Park.
July 20, 2009: Costliest hailstorm in Denver
On July 20, 2009, Denver experienced one of the costliest hailstorms in U.S. history.
2009: Denver TV market size
According to the 2009-2010 rankings from Nielsen Media Research, Denver is the 16th-largest market in the country for television.
April 2010: B-Cycle launched in Denver
In late April 2010, Denver launched B-Cycle, a citywide bicycle sharing program, which was the largest in the United States at the time, boasting 400 bicycles.
August 2010: Plutonium contamination still present
As of August 2010, plutonium contamination was still present outside the former Rocky Flats Plant site, presenting risks to building the envisioned Jefferson Parkway.
2010: Denver TV market size
According to the 2009-2010 rankings from Nielsen Media Research, Denver is the 16th-largest market in the country for television.
2010: Languages spoken in Denver
As of 2010, 72.28% of Denver residents aged five and older spoke only English at home, while 21.42% spoke Spanish.
2010: Increased Real Estate Investment and Development
From 2010 onward, the Downtown region saw increased real estate investment with the construction of several new skyscrapers and major development around Denver Union Station.
2010: B-Cycle launch
In 2010, B-Cycle was launched as Denver's citywide bicycle sharing program and was the largest in the United States at the time with 400 bicycles.
2010: Denver updates zoning code
In 2010, Denver adopted a comprehensive update of its zoning code, which was developed to guide development as envisioned in adopted plans.
2010: Colorado Rapids Won MLS Cup
In 2010, the Colorado Rapids won the MLS Cup.
2010: Snowfall averages are recorded.
The average snowfall for Denver from 1981-2010 was recorded to be 53.5 inches (136 cm).
2011: Denver Commuting By Bicycle
According to data from the 2011 American Community Survey, Denver ranks 6th among US cities with populations over 400,000 in terms of the percentage of workers who commute by bicycle at 2.2% of commuters.
2011: Denver radio market ranking
According to the Spring 2011 Arbitron ranking, Denver–Boulder radio is the No. 19 market in the United States.
2011: Denver's Homeless Rate
In 2011, Denver's homeless rate was 19 per 10,000 residents, considerably lower than many other major cities.
April 2012: History Colorado Center Opened
In April 2012, the state history museum, History Colorado Center, opened.
October 3, 2012: Presidential Debate at University of Denver
On October 3, 2012, the University of Denver hosted the first of the three 2012 presidential debates between President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.
April 2013: W Line opened
In April 2013, the W Line, or West line, opened, serving Golden/Federal Center.
2013: Continental Merged with United Airlines
In 2013, Continental merged with United Airlines after Continental moved to Houston from Denver.
2013: History Colorado Center Named Top History Museum
In 2013, True West Magazine named History Colorado Center as one of the top-ten "must see" history museums in the country.
2013: Population of Denver Metropolitan Statistical Area estimated
In 2013, the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an estimated population of 2,697,476, ranking as the 21st most populous U.S. metropolitan statistical area.
2014: Life expectancy of Denver residents
According to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association, residents of Denver had a 2014 life expectancy of 80.02 years.
2014: Denver ranked 18th-coldest major U.S. city
As of 2014, The Weather Channel ranked Denver the 18th-coldest major U.S. city based on 30-year averages for December, January, and February.
2014: B-Cycle ridership peaked
In 2014, B-Cycle ridership peaked, then steadily declined.
2014: Denver Outlaws win first championship
In 2014, the Denver Outlaws won their first championship eight years after the team was established.
2015: Car ownership statistics
In 2015, 9.6 percent of Denver households lacked a car.
2015: Denver Ranked No. 1 for Business and Careers
In 2015, Denver ranked No. 1 on Forbes' list of the Best Places for Business and Careers.
2015: Commuter railway system commences operations
In 2015, a new commuter railway system commenced operations in the Denver metropolitan area with a network operation of 25 kV 60 Hz.
2015: Broncos Won Super Bowl
In 2015, the Denver Broncos won another Super Bowl title.
April 2016: A Line opened
In April 2016, the commuter rail A Line from Denver Union Station to Denver International Airport opened, with ridership exceeding RTD's early expectations.
November 2016: Denver Unemployment Rate at 2.6%
In November 2016, Denver's unemployment rate was 2.6%, one of the lowest in the nation.
December 2016: Denver-Aurora-Broomfield MSA Unemployment Rate at 2.6%
As of December 2016, the unemployment rate for the Denver–Aurora–Broomfield MSA was 2.6%.
2016: SCFD Sales Tax Extended Until 2030
In 2016, Denver metro area voters approved Ballot issue 4B with 62.8% approval, extending the SCFD sales tax until 2030.
2016: Denver Outlaws win championship
In 2016, the Denver Outlaws won a championship.
2016: Revival of Ski Train
In 2016, the Ski Train service was revived on a trial basis with a great amount of local fanfare.
2016: Car ownership statistics
In 2016, the percentage of Denver households lacking a car was virtually unchanged at 9.4 percent. Denver averaged 1.62 cars per household, compared to a national average of 1.8.
February 2017: R Line opened
In February 2017, the light rail R Line through Aurora opened.
May 8, 2017: Costliest hailstorm in Denver
On May 8, 2017, Denver experienced one of the costliest hailstorms in U.S. history.
2017: DIA Skytrax rating
In 2017, Denver International Airport was rated by Skytrax as the 28th-best airport in the world, falling to second place in the United States behind Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
2017: Colorado legislature reinvigorated studies
In 2017, the Colorado legislature reinvigorated studies of passenger rail service along the Front Range, potentially connecting Denver to Fort Collins and Pueblo.
2017: Ski Train returned to service under Amtrak
In 2017, the Ski Train returned to service under Amtrak with the name "Winter Park Express".
June 28, 2018: High temperature recorded at 105 °F
On June 28, 2018, Denver recorded a high temperature of 105 °F (41 °C).
2018: Chipotle Moved Headquarters to Newport Beach
In 2018, Chipotle Mexican Grill, while founded in Denver, moved its headquarters to Newport Beach, California.
2018: Electric scooter services arrive in Denver
In 2018, electric scooter services such as LimeBike and Bird began placing scooters in Denver, leading to the creation of an official program.
2018: Denver Bandits Established
In 2018, the Denver Bandits were established as the first professional football team for women in Colorado.
2018: Denver Outlaws win championship
In 2018, the Denver Outlaws won a championship.
2018: SCFD Operated until 2018
In 2018, the Scientific and Cultural Facilities Tax (SCFD) allowed the SCFD to operate until this year.
April 26, 2019: G Line opened
On April 26, 2019, the G Line to the suburb of Arvada opened.
May 2019: Denver decriminalizes psilocybin mushrooms
In May 2019, Denver became the first U.S. city to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms, prohibiting the use of city resources to prosecute adults over 21 for personal use.
July 2019: Denver will not assist ICE agents
In July 2019, Mayor Hancock said that Denver would not assist United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents with immigration raids.
2019: Temperature analysis at Denver International Airport
A 2019 analysis showed the average temperature at Denver International Airport, 50.2 °F (10 °C), was significantly cooler than downtown, 53.0 °F (12 °C).
2019: Molson Coors Announced Departure
In 2019, Molson Coors announced its departure from Denver.
2019: "Denver Moves: Pedestrians" plan
In 2019, the "Denver Moves: Pedestrians" plan outlined a need for approximately $1.3 billion in sidewalk funding, plus $400 million for trails.
2019: Denver Bandits join WNFC
In 2019, the Denver Bandits became part of the initial season for the Women's National Football Conference (WNFC).
2019: DIA passenger count
In the pre-pandemic year 2019, DIA had the 5th highest number of passengers in the U.S., with 61 million.
January 2020: B-Cycle ceases operations
At the end of January 2020, B-Cycle announced it would cease operations. The city announced plans to seek new contractors for a bike-share program.
September 21, 2020: N Line opened
On September 21, 2020, the N Line to Commerce City and Thornton opened.
2020: Racial composition of Denver
According to the 2020 United States census, this document contains the racial composition of Denver.
2020: Denver Population and Household Count
According to the 2020 census, the City and County of Denver contained 715,522 people and 301,501 households.
2020: Population of Denver recorded
As of the 2020 census, the population of the City and County of Denver was 715,522, making it the 19th most populous U.S. city.
2020: Denver's city and county area recorded
At the 2020 United States census, the City and County of Denver had an area of 99,025 acres (400.739 km), including 1,057 acres (4.276 km) of water.
2020: Stapleton neighborhood renamed Central Park
In 2020, neighborhood residents changed the Stapleton neighborhood name to Central Park due to Stapleton's racism.
2020: Denver Outlaws fold
In 2020, the Denver Outlaws would fold with the MLL-PLL merger.
2020: Denver population at 715,522
In 2020, the census recorded Denver's population at 715,522, making it the 19th-most populous city in the United States and the fifth-most populous state capital.
2021: DIA passenger count
In 2021, DIA was the 3rd busiest airport in the world with 58.8 million passengers.
2021: Denver experiences first December without snowfall
In the 2021 winter season, Denver began the month of December without any snowfall for the first time in history.
December 22, 2022: Low of -24°F Recorded
On December 22, 2022, Denver experienced a low of −24 °F (−31 °C), with a wind chill of −40 °F (−40 °C).
2022: Denver Park System Ranking
As of 2022, the Park Score reported Denver as having the 18th best park system among the 50 most populous U.S. cities.
2022: Denver explores potential bid for Winter Olympics
Denver explored a potential bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics, but no bid was submitted.
2022: Initiative 307, "Denver Deserves Sidewalks" passed
In 2022, Denver voters passed Initiative 307, dubbed "Denver Deserves Sidewalks", to complete sidewalk construction and repair by shifting responsibility for sidewalk maintenance from property owners to the city and imposing a new fee on property owners.
2022: Psilocybin Legalized in Colorado
In 2022, psilocybin was legalized in the state of Colorado.
2022: Colorado Avalanche Won Stanley Cup
In 2022, the Colorado Avalanche won a Stanley Cup.
2022: Colorado Mammoth win championship
In 2022, the Colorado Mammoth won a championship.
2023: Religious Affiliations in Denver Metro Area
According to the Pew Research Center in 2023, 53% of adults in the Denver Metro area identify as Christians, with Catholics being the most common denomination at 17%.
2023: Front Range Passenger Rail proposal
As of 2023, Front Range Passenger Rail is a proposal to link the cities from Pueblo in the south, north to Fort Collins and possibly to Cheyenne, Wyoming.
2023: Top Employers
As of the city's 2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Denver's top employers are:.
2023: Denver MSA Gross Metropolitan Product
In 2023, the Denver MSA had a gross metropolitan product of $311.9 billion, making it the 18th largest metro economy in the United States. The 12-County Denver–Aurora, CO Combined Statistical Area had a GDP of $377.7 billion in 2023, and the broader Front Range had a GDP of $474.6 billion.
2023: Denver Nuggets Won First NBA Championship
In 2023, the Denver Nuggets won their first NBA championship.
2024: Colorado ranked sixth most bicycle-friendly state
For 2024, the League of American Bicyclists rated Colorado as the sixth most bicycle-friendly state in the nation.
2024: Ibotta's IPO was the largest Tech IPO in Colorado History
In 2024, Denver based Ibotta's initial public offering (IPO) was the largest tech IPO in Colorado's history.
2024: Ski Train expanded service
In 2024, greatly expanded service for the 2024-2025 ski season, doubling capacity and increasing service to run Thursday-Monday during the winter ski seasons.
2025: Denver Summit FC awarded NWSL team
In 2025, Denver was awarded a National Women's Soccer League team called Denver Summit FC.
2025: Ski Train expanded service
In 2025, greatly expanded service for the 2024-2025 ski season, doubling capacity and increasing service to run Thursday-Monday during the winter ski seasons.
2030: SCFD Sales Tax extended until 2030
In 2030, the Denver metro area voters had previously approved Ballot issue 4B in 2016, extending the SCFD sales tax until this year.
2040: Planned completion of commuter rail connection to Boulder and Longmont
The commuter rail connection to Boulder and its suburb of Longmont, is planned to be finished by RTD by 2040, but no construction funds have yet been identified prior to 2040.
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