History of Denver in Timeline
Denver, Colorado, a consolidated city and county, is the state's capital and most populous city. Situated in the South Platte River Valley, on the western edge of the High Plains and east of the Rocky Mountains' Front Range, it had a population of 715,522 in 2020, marking a 19.22% increase from 2010. As the 19th most populous city in the U.S. and the 5th most populous state capital, Denver is the economic and cultural hub of the Denver Metropolitan area (over 3 million people) and the wider Front Range (over 5 million people).
1900: Denver Population Statistics
In 1900, whites represented 96.8% of Denver's population.
1901: Home Rule Bill
In 1901, a bill proposing a state constitutional amendment to allow home rule for Denver and other municipalities was introduced in the legislature and passed.
1902: Denver City Served as Arapahoe County Seat
Denver City served as the Arapahoe County Seat until consolidation in 1902.
1902: City and County of Denver Established
In 1902, the City and County of Denver came into being and was separated from Arapahoe and Adams counties.
1904: Robert Speer Mayor of Denver
In 1904 Robert Speer became Mayor of Denver and sought to expand and beautify the city's parks.
1908: Denver hosts landmark convention
In 1908, Denver first hosted a landmark convention.
1908: Democratic National Convention
In 1908, Denver hosted the Democratic National Convention.
1910: Samsonite Began in Denver
In 1910, Samsonite began in Denver as Shwayder Trunk Manufacturing Company.
1911: Qwest Corporation Founded
In 1911, Qwest Corporation was founded in Denver as Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company.
1916: Robert Speer Mayor of Denver
In 1916 Robert Speer became Mayor of Denver and sought to expand and beautify the city's parks.
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 becomes mayor of Denver
In 1923, Benjamin F. Stapleton began his first term as the mayor of Denver.
1923: Russell Stover Candies Made First Candy
In 1923, Russell Stover Candies made its first chocolate candy in Denver.
1929: Construction of Denver Municipal Airport begins
In 1929, construction began on Denver Municipal Airport, later renamed Stapleton International Airport, amid heavy criticism.
1931: Benjamin F. Stapleton's first term ends
In 1931, Benjamin F. Stapleton's first term as mayor of Denver came to an end.
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 becomes mayor of Denver
In 1935, Benjamin F. Stapleton began his second term as the mayor of Denver.
October 31, 1937: Continental Airlines Moved Headquarters to Denver
On October 31, 1937, Continental Airlines, now United Airlines, moved its headquarters to Stapleton Airport in Denver, Colorado.
1947: Amanda Knecht visit to Brest
In 1947, Amanda Knecht visited World War II–ravaged Brest and raised $32,000 to help rebuild the children's wing of Brest's hospital, leading to the sister city program.
1947: Benjamin F. Stapleton's second term ends
In 1947, Benjamin F. Stapleton's second term as mayor of Denver came to an end.
1948: Denver and Brest sister city relationship began
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 Opens
In 1953, the Rocky Flats Plant began operations, producing fissile plutonium "pits" for nuclear warheads about 15 miles from Denver.
1954: Scott's Liquid Gold, Inc. Making Furniture Polish
Since 1954, Scott's Liquid Gold, Inc., has been making furniture polish in Denver.
1957: Major Fire at Rocky Flats Plant
A major fire occurred at the Rocky Flats Plant in 1957, contributing to plutonium contamination in parts of Denver.
1958: Leakage from nuclear waste
Between 1958 and 1968, leakage from nuclear waste stored at the Rocky Flats Plant resulted in plutonium contamination in parts of Denver.
1958: Village Inn Restaurants Began
In 1958, Village Inn restaurants began as a single pancake house in Denver.
1962: Big O Tires 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 in Denver has been occupied by a Democrat.
1966: Lowry Air Force Base ceases operations
Lowry Air Force Base ceased flight operations in 1966.
1967: Denver Nuggets Joined ABA
In 1967, the Denver Nuggets joined the American Basketball Association.
1968: Leakage from nuclear waste
Between 1958 and 1968, leakage from nuclear waste stored at the Rocky Flats Plant resulted in plutonium contamination in parts of Denver.
March 1969: First National Chicano Youth Liberation Conference
In March 1969, Denver hosted the First National Chicano Youth Liberation Conference, organized by Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales' Crusade for Justice.
1969: Russell Stover Candies Moved to Kansas City
In 1969, Russell Stover Candies moved to Kansas City.
1970: Denver Selected to Host Winter Olympics
In 1970, Denver was selected to host the 1976 Winter Olympics.
1970: John A. Love wins gubernatorial election
In 1970, John A. Love was the last Republican to win Denver in a gubernatorial election by a narrow majority.
1970: Broncos Sold Out Home Games
Since 1970, the Denver Broncos have sold out every home game (except for strike-replacement games).
1970: Neighborhood System Dates To This Year
The system of neighborhood boundaries and names in the City and County of Denver dates to 1970, when the city was divided into statistical neighborhoods.
1971: Shane Company Sold First Diamond Jewelry
In 1971, The Shane Company sold its first diamond jewelry in Denver.
1972: Denver hosts Libertarian Party Convention
In 1972, Denver hosted the Libertarian Party of the United States National Convention, where Tonie Nathan was nominated for vice president.
1972: Johns Manville Corp. Relocated Headquarters
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 the South Platte River begins
Since 1974, Denver and surrounding areas started rehabilitating the urban South Platte River and its tributaries for recreational use.
1975: Richard Lamm Elected Governor
Richard Lamm, who led the movement against hosting the 1976 Winter Olympics due to environmental concerns, was elected to the first of three terms as Colorado governor in 1975.
1976: Colorado Rockies NHL Team
From 1976 to 1982, Denver was home to the National Hockey League team, Colorado Rockies.
1976: Denver withdraws from hosting Winter Olympics
In 1976, Denver withdrew from hosting the Winter Olympics after winning the bid, making it the first city to back out after having won its bid to host the Olympics.
1980: CH2M Hill Relocated
In 1980, CH2M Hill, an engineering and construction firm, relocated from Oregon to the Denver Technological Center.
1980: SH 470 Construction
In 1980, construction of SH 470 was delayed until after state and local legislation was passed.
1981: Dynasty Set in Denver
From 1981 to 1989, the prime time drama Dynasty was set in Denver, although mostly filmed in Los Angeles.
1981: Snowfall Average
From 1981 to 2010, Denver averaged 53.5 inches (136 cm) of snowfall annually.
1981: Denver hosts Libertarian Party Convention
In 1981, Denver hosted the Libertarian Party of the United States National Convention.
1981: Jefferson County Health Director Study
In 1981, a study by Jefferson County health director, Carl Johnson, linked plutonium contamination from Rocky Flats to an increase in birth defects and cancer incidence in central Denver.
1981: Oil Price Drop
In 1981, the price of oil dropped from $34 a barrel, impacting Denver's economy.
July 1982: World Theatre Festival
In July 1982, Denver hosted the World Theatre Festival at the Denver Center for Performing Arts.
1982: Colorado Rockies Moved
From 1976 to 1982, Denver was home to the National Hockey League team, Colorado Rockies, but later moved to the New York metropolitan area to become 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 during his landslide victory.
1986: Further Oil Price Drop and Economic Decline
In 1986, the price of oil dropped to $9 a barrel, causing a further decline in the Denver economy and high unemployment.
1987: MediaNews Group Purchased Denver Post
In 1987, MediaNews Group purchased the Denver Post.
June 15, 1988: F3 Tornado
On June 15, 1988, an F3 tornado struck 4.4 miles (7.1 km) south of downtown Denver.
1988: Scientific and Cultural Facilities Tax (SCFD) Approved
In 1988, voters in the Denver Metropolitan Area approved the Scientific and Cultural Facilities Tax (SCFD), a 0.1% sales tax for cultural and scientific facilities.
1989: Dynasty Ended
From 1981 to 1989, the prime time drama Dynasty was set in Denver, although mostly filmed in Los Angeles.
1989: Rocky Flats Plant closed
The Rocky Flats Plant, a DOE nuclear weapon facility, operated until 1989.
July 11, 1990: Costliest Hailstorm in U.S. History
On July 11, 1990, Denver experienced one of the top 10 costliest hailstorms in U.S. history.
1993: World Youth Day
From August 10–15, 1993, Denver hosted the Catholic Church's 6th World Youth Day, attended by an estimated 500,000 people.
1993: Colorado Rockies Expansion Franchise
In 1993, the Colorado Rockies were created as an expansion franchise.
1994: Frontier Airlines Reincarnated
In 1994, Frontier Airlines was reincarnated at DIA.
1994: Victoria Buckley carries Denver
In 1994, Victoria Buckley was the last statewide Republican officeholder to carry Denver with a 1.2% margin.
1994: SCFD Tax Renewed
In 1994, the Scientific and Cultural Facilities Tax (SCFD) was renewed by voters.
1994: Lowry Air Force Base closed
Lowry Air Force Base finally closed in 1994.
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: Avalanche Won Stanley Cup
In 1996, the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup.
1997: Denver hosts G7 summit
Denver hosted the G7 summit between June 20 and 22 in 1997.
1997: Broncos Won Super Bowl
In 1997, the Denver Broncos advanced to eight Super Bowls and won back-to-back titles.
1998: Emergency Vets Series
From 1998 to 2002 the city's Alameda East Veterinary Hospital was home to the Animal Planet series Emergency Vets.
1998: Broncos Won Super Bowl Again
In 1998, the Denver Broncos won back-to-back Super Bowl titles.
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 hosts 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 merge
In 2001, The Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News merged operations under a joint operating agreement, forming the Denver Newspaper Agency.
2001: Avalanche Won Stanley Cup
In 2001, the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup.
2001: South Platte River Greenway wins Rudy Bruner Award
In 2001, the South Platte River Greenway project won the Silver Medal Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence, recognizing it as one of the best urban reclamation projects in the U.S.
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.
2002: Bill Owens receives over 40% of Denver's vote
In 2002, Bill Owens remained the last Republican governor to receive at least 40% of Denver's vote.
2004: SCFD Tax Renewed
In 2004, the Scientific and Cultural Facilities Tax (SCFD) was renewed by voters.
2004: City Acquired Estate of Clyfford Still
In 2004, the city acquired the estate of abstract expressionist painter Clyfford Still.
2004: FasTracks expansion project approved
In 2004, voters approved FasTracks, a commuter rail, light rail, and bus expansion project.
2005: Denver votes to legalize marijuana possession
In 2005, Denver became the first major U.S. city to vote to legalize the private possession of less than an ounce of marijuana 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: T-REX project completed
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.
2006: Denver has over 200 parks and 29 recreation centers
As of 2006, Denver had over 200 parks, ranging from small pocket parks to the 314-acre City Park, and 29 recreation centers for residents' recreation and relaxation.
2006: Denver Outlaws established; Mammoth win championship
In 2006, Denver established a Major League Lacrosse team, the Denver Outlaws, and the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League won a championship.
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
In 2006, Samsonite moved its headquarters to Massachusetts after a change of ownership.
2007: Review panel to monitor Denver's compliance with marijuana ordinance
In 2007, Denver passed an initiative requiring the mayor to appoint an 11-member review panel to monitor the city's 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 play in Dick's Sporting Goods Park, an 18,000-seat soccer-specific stadium opened for the 2007 MLS season in the Denver suburb of Commerce City.
2008: Denver hosts Democratic National Convention and Libertarian Party Convention
In 2008, Denver hosted the Democratic National Convention and the Libertarian Party of the United States National Convention.
2008: Democratic National Convention
In 2008, Denver hosted the Democratic National Convention, promoting the city on the national, political, and socioeconomic stage.
February 2009: Rocky Mountain News closes
In February 2009, the E. W. Scripps Company closed the Rocky Mountain News.
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 U.S. History
On July 20, 2009, Denver experienced one of the top 10 costliest hailstorms in U.S. history.
2009: Denver's television market ranking
In 2009, Denver was the 16th-largest market in the country for television, according to Nielsen Media Research.
April 2010: Denver launches B-Cycle bicycle sharing program
In late April 2010, Denver launched B-Cycle, a citywide bicycle sharing program which at the time, was the largest in the United States with 400 bicycles.
August 2010: Plutonium Contamination Present
As of August 2010, plutonium contamination was still present outside the former Rocky Flats Plant site.
2010: Language Spoken at Home
As of 2010, 72.28% of Denver residents aged five and older spoke only English at home, while 21.42% spoke Spanish.
2010: Snowfall Average
From 1981 to 2010, Denver averaged 53.5 inches (136 cm) of snowfall annually.
2010: Increased Real Estate Investment
From 2010 onward, the Downtown region has seen increased real estate investment with the construction of several new skyscrapers and major development around Denver Union Station.
2010: Zoning Code Update
In 2010, Denver adopted a comprehensive update of its zoning code, developed to guide development as envisioned in adopted plans.
2010: Launch of B-Cycle
In 2010, Denver launched B-Cycle – a citywide bicycle sharing program – which was the largest in the United States at the time, boasting 400 bicycles.
2010: Denver's television market ranking
In 2010, Denver was the 16th-largest market in the country for television, according to Nielsen Media Research.
2010: Population increase
Since 2010, Denver has seen a 19.22% increase in population.
2011: Denver ranks 6th in bicycle commuting
According to data from the 2011 American Community Survey, Denver ranked 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's homeless rate reported
In 2011, Denver had a homeless rate of 19 per 10,000 residents, significantly lower than other major cities.
2011: Denver-Boulder radio market ranking
In 2011, the Denver–Boulder radio market was ranked No. 19 in the United States, according to Arbitron.
April 2012: History Colorado Center Opened
In April 2012, the state history museum, History Colorado Center, opened.
October 3, 2012: University of Denver hosts presidential debate
On October 3, 2012, the University of Denver hosted the first of the three 2012 presidential debates.
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 having 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 Estimates
In 2013, the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an estimated population of 2,697,476, and the larger Denver–Aurora–Boulder Combined Statistical Area had an estimated population of 3,277,309.
2014: Life Expectancy in Denver
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, Weather Channel ranked Denver the 18th-coldest major U.S. city based on 30-year averages for December, January, and February.
2014: Peak ridership for B-Cycle
In 2014, B-Cycle ridership peaked, after which it steadily declined.
2014: Denver Outlaws win first championship
In 2014, the Denver Outlaws won their first championship eight years after being established.
2015: Denver household car ownership
In 2015, 9.6 percent of Denver households lacked a car.
2015: Denver Ranked Best Place 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 Commenced
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 the Super Bowl.
April 2016: A Line opened
In April 2016, the commuter rail A Line from Denver Union Station to Denver International Airport opened.
November 2016: Denver Unemployment Rate
In November 2016, Denver's unemployment rate was one of the lowest in the nation at 2.6%.
December 2016: Denver Unemployment Rate
As of December 2016, the unemployment rate for the Denver–Aurora–Broomfield MSA is 2.6%.
2016: Denver household car ownership compared to national average
In 2016, 9.4 percent of Denver households lacked a car, virtually unchanged from the previous year. Denver averaged 1.62 cars per household in 2016, compared to a national average of 1.8.
2016: SCFD Sales Tax Extended
In 2016, Ballot issue 4B won approval to extend the Scientific and Cultural Facilities Tax (SCFD) sales tax until 2030.
2016: Denver named best place to live
In 2016, Denver was named the best place to live in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.
2016: Denver Outlaws win championship
In 2016, the Denver Outlaws won another championship.
2016: Ski Train revived on a trial basis
In 2016, the Ski Train was revived on a trial basis with a great amount of local fanfare.
February 2017: R Line opened
In February 2017, the light rail R Line through Aurora opened.
May 8, 2017: Costliest Hailstorm in U.S. History
On May 8, 2017, Denver experienced one of the top 10 costliest hailstorms in U.S. history.
2017: DIA rated by Skytrax
In 2017, Denver International Airport was rated by Skytrax as the 28th-best airport in the world.
2017: Walk Score ranking
In 2017, Denver was ranked twenty-sixth among 108 U.S. cities with a population of 200,000 or greater by Walk Score.
2017: Legislature studies passenger rail
In 2017, the Colorado legislature reinvigorated studies of passenger rail service along the Front Range.
2017: Ski Train returns under Amtrak
In 2017, the Ski Train returned to service under Amtrak with the name "Winter Park Express".
June 28, 2018: Extreme High Temperature
On June 28, 2018, Denver recorded a high temperature of 105 °F (41 °C).
2018: Chipotle Moved Headquarters
In 2018, Chipotle Mexican Grill moved its headquarters to Newport Beach, California.
2018: Electric scooters arrive in Denver
In 2018, electric scooter services such as LimeBike and Bird began to place scooters in Denver. The city created an official program, and companies like Uber and Lyft also introduced e-bikes and electric scooters.
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 another championship.
2018: SCFD Operation Until 2018
The Scientific and Cultural Facilities Tax (SCFD) allowed operations until 2018.
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 city from using resources to prosecute adults over 21 for personal use.
July 2019: Denver will not assist ICE agents with raids
In July 2019, Mayor Hancock announced that Denver will not assist U.S. 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 was significantly cooler than downtown.
2019: Molson Coors Announced Departure
In 2019, Molson Coors Brewing Company 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 numbers
In the pre-pandemic year 2019, Denver International Airport had the 5th highest number of passengers in the U.S. with 61 million.
January 2020: B-Cycle program ceases operations
At the end of January 2020, the B-Cycle program in Denver announced it would cease operations. The city planned to seek new contractors to run a bike-share program starting mid-2020.
September 21, 2020: N Line opened
On September 21, 2020, the N Line to Commerce City and Thornton opened.
2020: Racial Composition
According to the 2020 United States census, the racial composition of Denver was recorded.
2020: Denver Census Data
According to the 2020 census, the City and County of Denver contained 715,522 people and 301,501 households.
2020: Area of City and County of Denver
At the 2020 United States census, the City and County of Denver had an area of 99,025 acres (400.739 km2), including 1,057 acres (4.276 km2) of water.
2020: Stapleton neighborhood renamed Central Park
In 2020, during the George Floyd protests, the Stapleton neighborhood was renamed Central Park due to Stapleton's racism and Klan membership.
2020: Stapleton Neighborhood Renamed
In 2020, the community association of the Stapleton neighborhood voted to change its name to Central Park.
2021: DIA passenger numbers
In 2021, Denver International Airport was the 3rd busiest airport in the world with 58.8 million passengers.
2021: December Without Snow
In the 2021 winter season, Denver began the month of December without any snowfall for the first time in history.
December 22, 2022: Extreme Low Temperature
On December 22, 2022, Denver experienced a low of −24 °F (−31 °C), with a wind chill of −40 °F (−40 °C).
2022: Denver's park system ranked 18th best
As of 2022, Denver's park system was ranked the 18th best among the 50 most populous U.S. cities, with 89% of residents living within a 10-minute walk of a park, according to the Park Score by the Trust for Public Land.
2022: Denver No Olympics Bid Submitted
Denver explored a potential bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics, but no bid was submitted.
2022: Initiative 307 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: Avalanche Won Stanley Cup
In 2022, the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup.
2022: Colorado Mammoth win championship
In 2022, the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League won a championship.
2023: Front Range Passenger Rail Proposal
As of 2023, the 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: Denver's 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, while the broader Front Range had a GDP of $474.6 billion.
2023: Nuggets Won First NBA Championship
In 2023, the Denver Nuggets won their first NBA championship.
2024: Ibotta's IPO
In 2024, Denver based Ibotta's initial public offering (IPO) was the largest tech IPO in Colorado's history.
2024: Increased Winter Park Express Service
In 2024, expanded Winter Park Express service was greatly increased for the 2024-2025 ski season, doubling capacity and increasing service to run Thursday-Monday during the winter ski seasons.
2024: Colorado rated as sixth most bicycle-friendly state
In 2024, the League of American Bicyclists rated Colorado as the sixth most bicycle-friendly state in the nation.
2025: Denver awarded NWSL team
In 2025, Denver was awarded a National Women's Soccer League team.
2025: Increased Winter Park Express Service
In 2025, expanded Winter Park Express service was greatly increased 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
The Scientific and Cultural Facilities Tax (SCFD) sales tax was extended until 2030.
2040: Commuter rail connection completion target
A commuter rail connection to Boulder and Longmont is planned to be finished by RTD, but no construction funds have yet been identified prior to 2040.
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