History of Denver in Timeline

Denver is the capital and most populous city of Colorado, situated in the South Platte River Valley, west of the High Plains and east of the Rocky Mountains' Front Range. With a population exceeding 715,000 in 2020, it ranks as the 19th most populous U.S. city and a rapidly growing state capital. As the core of the Denver Metropolitan area (over 3 million people), Denver serves as the economic and cultural hub for the broader Front Range, encompassing a population of over 5 million.

1900: Denver Population Demographics

In 1900, whites represented 96.8% of Denver's population.

1901: Bill proposing state constitutional amendment 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: Amendment to state constitution approved

In 1902, voters approved a statewide referendum. On December 1 that year, Governor James Orman proclaimed the amendment part of the state's fundamental law and the City and County of Denver came into being.

1904: Robert Speer's first term as mayor of Denver

From 1904 to 1912, Robert Speer served his first term as mayor, initiating efforts to expand and beautify Denver's parks during the City Beautiful movement.

1908: Democratic National Convention

In 1908, Denver hosted the Democratic National Convention.

1908: Denver hosts Democratic National Convention

In 1908, Denver hosted the Democratic National Convention.

1910: Samsonite Founded 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's second term as mayor of Denver

From 1916 to 1918, Robert Speer served his second term as mayor, continuing efforts to expand and beautify Denver's parks during the City Beautiful movement.

1919: Gates Corporation Established

In 1919, The Gates Corporation, was established in S. Denver.

1923: Benjamin F. Stapleton becomes mayor

In 1923, Benjamin F. Stapleton began his first term as mayor of Denver, serving until 1931.

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 the Denver Municipal Airport, later renamed Stapleton International Airport.

1931: End of Benjamin F. Stapleton's first term as mayor

In 1931, Benjamin F. Stapleton's first term as mayor of Denver concluded.

1933: Democratic control of Colorado's 1st congressional district begins

Since 1933, Colorado's 1st congressional district, centered in Denver, has been in Democratic hands for all but two terms.

1935: Benjamin F. Stapleton's second term as mayor

In 1935, Benjamin F. Stapleton began his second term as mayor of Denver, which lasted until 1947.

October 31, 1937: Continental Airlines Moves Headquarters

On October 31, 1937, Continental Airlines, now United Airlines, moved its headquarters to Stapleton Airport in Denver, Colorado, arranged by Robert F. Six from El Paso, Texas.

1947: Amanda Knecht's Visit to Brest

In 1947, Amanda Knecht visited the World War II-ravaged city of Brest, France.

1947: End of Benjamin F. Stapleton's second term as mayor

In 1947, Benjamin F. Stapleton's second term as mayor of Denver concluded.

1948: Sister City Relationship with Brest

In 1948, Denver's relationship with Brest, France, began, making it the second-oldest sister city in the United States.

1950: Frontier Airlines Began Operations

In 1950, the original Frontier Airlines began operations at Denver's old Stapleton International Airport.

1953: Rocky Flats Plant Operation

From 1953, the Rocky Flats Plant produced fissile plutonium "pits" for nuclear warheads.

1954: Scott's Liquid Gold Started 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

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 Began

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.

1962: Denver and Colorado Springs host World Ice Hockey Championships

In 1962, Denver and Colorado Springs jointly hosted the World Ice Hockey Championships.

1963: Democrats occupy mayor's office

Since the 1963 municipal election, the mayor's office in Denver has been occupied by a Democrat.

1966: Cessation of Flight Operations at Lowry Air Force Base

In 1966, Lowry Air Force Base ceased flight operations.

1967: Denver Nuggets Joined ABA

In 1967, the Denver Nuggets joined the American Basketball Association.

1968: End of Leakage From Nuclear Waste

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, which ended in 1968.

March 1969: First National Chicano Youth Liberation Conference

In March 1969, the Crusade for Justice hosted the First National Chicano Youth Liberation Conference in Denver.

1969: Russell Stover 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.

1970: Last Republican to win Denver in a gubernatorial election

In 1970, John A. Love was the last Republican to win Denver in a gubernatorial election, securing a narrow majority.

1970: Broncos Sell Out Home Games

Since 1970, the Denver Broncos have sold out every home game (except for strike-replacement games).

1970: Neighborhood Boundaries and Names

The system of neighborhood boundaries and names dates to 1970 when city planners divided the city into 73 groups of one to four census tracts.

1971: Shane Company Sold First Diamond Jewelry

In 1971, The Shane Company sold its first diamond jewelry in Denver.

November 1972: Colorado Voters Reject Funding for 1976 Winter Olympics

In November 1972, Colorado voters struck down ballot initiatives allocating public funds to pay for the high costs of the 1976 Winter Olympics.

1972: Denver hosts Libertarian Party National Convention

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 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 jurisdictions have worked to rehabilitate the urban South Platte River and its tributaries for recreational use.

1975: Richard Lamm Governor

Richard Lamm was elected to three terms (1975–87) as Colorado governor.

1976: Colorado Rockies Played

From 1976 to 1982, the Colorado Rockies played in Denver.

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 winning its bid.

1976: Winter Olympics

The 1976 Winter Olympics were supposed to be held in Denver, but after voters struck down ballot initiatives allocating public funds to pay for the high costs of the games, they were moved to Innsbruck, Austria.

1980: CH2M Hill Relocated to Denver

In 1980, CH2M Hill, an engineering and construction firm, relocated from Oregon to the Denver Technological Center.

1980: Construction Delay for SH 470

In 1980, construction of SH 470 was delayed until after state and local legislation was passed, after federal highway funds were redirected to complete conversion of downtown Denver's 16th Street to a pedestrian mall.

1981: Dynasty set in Denver

From 1981 to 1989, the prime time drama Dynasty was set in Denver.

1981: Denver hosts Libertarian Party National Convention

In 1981, Denver also hosted the Libertarian Party of the United States National Convention.

1981: Health Director Links Contamination to Health Issues

In 1981, Jefferson County health director Carl Johnson linked contamination from the Rocky Flats Plant to an increase in birth defects and cancer incidence.

1981: Oil Price Drop

In 1981, the price of oil dropped from $34 a barrel.

1981: Snowfall Average Start

The snowfall average is calculated from 1981-2010.

July 1982: Denver Hosted 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, the Colorado Rockies played in Denver.

1984: William L. Armstrong last Republican Senator to carry Denver

In 1984, William L. Armstrong was the last Republican Senator to carry Denver during his landslide victory.

1984: Walter Mondale wins Denver in presidential election

In 1984, despite Ronald Reagan's national landslide, Democrat Walter Mondale won Denver by 2.32%.

1986: Denver Economy Dropped

In 1986, when the price of oil dropped to $9 a barrel, the Denver economy also dropped, leaving almost 15,000 oil industry workers in the area unemployed.

1987: MediaNews Group Purchased Denver Post

In 1987, MediaNews Group purchased the Denver Post; the company is based in Denver.

June 15, 1988: F3 Tornado

On June 15, 1988, an F3 tornado struck 4.4 miles (7.1 km) south of downtown Denver.

1988: SCFD Approved

In 1988, voters in the Denver Metropolitan Area approved the Scientific and Cultural Facilities Tax (SCFD).

1989: Dynasty Ended

From 1981 to 1989, the prime time drama Dynasty was set in Denver.

1989: End of Rocky Flats Plant Operation

The Rocky Flats Plant ended its operation in 1989.

July 11, 1990: Costliest Hailstorm

On July 11, 1990, Denver had one of the top 10 costliest hailstorms in U.S. history.

1993: Colorado Rockies Created

In 1993, the Colorado Rockies were created as an expansion franchise.

1993: World Youth Day

On August 10–15, 1993, Denver hosted the Catholic Church's 6th World Youth Day, which was attended by an estimated 500,000.

1994: Frontier Reincarnated at DIA

In 1994, Frontier was reincarnated at DIA.

1994: Closure of Lowry Air Force Base

In 1994, Lowry Air Force Base officially closed.

1994: Victoria Buckley last statewide Republican officeholder to carry Denver

In 1994, Secretary of State Victoria Buckley became the last statewide Republican officeholder to carry Denver by a 1.2% margin.

1994: SCFD Renewed

In 1994, the Scientific and Cultural Facilities Tax (SCFD) was renewed by voters.

1995: Coors Field Opened

In 1995, Coors Field opened.

1995: Opening of Denver International Airport (DIA)

In 1995, Denver International Airport (DIA) opened, serving as the primary airport for the Front Range Urban Corridor.

1995: Closure of Stapleton International Airport

In 1995, Stapleton International Airport was closed when it was replaced by DIA.

1995: Colorado Avalanche Joined

In 1995, the Colorado Avalanche joined after relocating from Quebec City.

1996: Avalanche Won Stanley Cup

In 1996, the Colorado Avalanche won a 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 won a Super Bowl.

1998: Emergency Vets

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

In 1998, the Denver Broncos won a Super Bowl.

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 Denver Factory

In 2001, Samsonite closed its NE Denver factory.

2001: Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News merge operations

In 2001, The Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News merged operations under a joint operating agreement.

2001: 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

From 1998 to 2002 the city's Alameda East Veterinary Hospital was home to the Animal Planet series Emergency Vets.

2002: Bill Owens last Republican governor to receive at least 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 Renewed

In 2004, the Scientific and Cultural Facilities Tax (SCFD) was renewed by voters.

2004: City Acquired Estate

In 2004, the city acquired the estate of abstract expressionist painter Clyfford Still.

2004: FasTracks Approval

In 2004, voters approved the FasTracks project for commuter rail, light rail, and bus expansion.

2005: Denver votes to legalize private marijuana possession

In 2005, Denver became the first major U.S. city to vote to make the 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 Transportation Expansion Project (T-REX) was completed, which expanded highway lanes and introduced a light rail line from downtown to the south end of the metro area.

2006: Denver has over 200 parks

As of 2006, Denver had over 200 parks, ranging from small pocket parks to the large City Park, and 29 recreation centers.

2006: Denver Outlaws established; Mammoth championship

In 2006, Denver established a Major League Lacrosse team, the Denver Outlaws, and the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League also 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: Denver establishes marijuana compliance panel

In 2007, Denver required the mayor to appoint a review panel to monitor the city's compliance with the 2005 marijuana ordinance.

2007: Dick's Sporting Goods Park Opened

In 2007, Dick's Sporting Goods Park opened for the MLS season.

2007: Rockies Advanced to World Series

In 2007, the Colorado Rockies advanced to the World Series but were swept by the Boston Red Sox.

2008: Denver hosts Democratic National Convention

In 2008, Denver hosted the Democratic National Convention, marking the centennial of the city's first hosting of the convention.

2008: Democratic National Convention

In 2008, Denver hosted the Democratic National Convention.

February 2009: Rocky Mountain News closes

In February 2009, the E. W. Scripps Company closed the Rocky Mountain News newspaper.

March 29, 2009: Final Run of the Ski Train

On March 29, 2009, the Ski Train made its final run to Winter Park.

July 20, 2009: Costliest Hailstorm

On July 20, 2009, Denver had one of the top 10 costliest hailstorms in U.S. history.

2009: Denver is the 16th-largest market in the country for television

According to the 2009-2010 rankings from Nielsen Media Research, Denver is the 16th-largest market in the country for television.

2009: Denver-Boulder radio market ranking

In the fall of 2009, the Denver-Boulder radio market was ranked as the No. 20 market in the United States according to Arbitron.

April 2010: Denver launches B-Cycle

In late April 2010, Denver launched B-Cycle, a citywide bicycle sharing program which was the largest in the United States at the time.

August 2010: Plutonium Contamination

As of August 2010, Plutonium contamination was still present outside the former Rocky Flats Plant site.

2010: Denver is the 16th-largest market in the country for television

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

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: B-Cycle launched

In 2010, B-Cycle – Denver's citywide bicycle sharing program – was launched, boasting 400 bicycles.

2010: Zoning Code Update

In 2010, Denver adopted a comprehensive update of its zoning code.

2010: Rapids Won MLS Cup

In 2010, the Colorado Rapids won the MLS Cup.

2010: Denver Population Increase

The 2010 census served as a baseline for comparison, with Denver experiencing a 19.22% population increase by 2020.

2010: Snowfall Average End

The snowfall average is calculated from 1981-2010.

2011: Denver bicycle commute ranking

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 homelessness rate

In 2011, Denver's homeless rate was 19 per 10,000 residents, which is lower than many other major cities.

2011: Denver-Boulder radio market ranking

In 2011, the Denver-Boulder radio market was ranked as the No. 19 market 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: Opening of the W Line

In April 2013, the W Line of the FasTracks project, also known as the West Line, opened serving Golden/Federal Center.

2013: Continental Merged with United Airlines

In 2013, Continental, which had moved to Houston from Denver, merged with United Airlines.

2013: History Colorado Named Top-Ten Museum

In 2013, True West Magazine named History Colorado Center as one of the top-ten "must see" history museums in the country.

2013: Denver Metropolitan Area Population

In 2013, the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an estimated population of 2,697,476.

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 Coldest Major U.S. City

As of 2014, Weather Channel ranked Denver the 18th-coldest major U.S. city.

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 being 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 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 a Super Bowl.

April 2016: Opening of the A Line

In April 2016, the commuter rail A Line from Denver Union Station to Denver International Airport opened.

November 2016: Denver Unemployment Rate Recovered

In November 2016, Denver's unemployment rate recovered and had one of the lowest unemployment rates 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: Car Ownership Statistics

In 2016, 9.4 percent of Denver households lacked a car, and the city averaged 1.62 cars per household.

2016: Ballot issue 4B Approved

In 2016, Ballot issue 4B won approval to extend the 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 Revival

In 2016, the Ski Train service was revived on a trial basis.

February 2017: Opening of the R Line

In February 2017, the light rail R Line through Aurora opened as part of the FasTracks project.

May 8, 2017: Costliest Hailstorm

On May 8, 2017, Denver had one of the top 10 costliest hailstorms in U.S. history.

2017: Denver Best Places to Live

Denver, Colorado, is at the top of the list of 2017 Best Places to Live, according to U.S. News & World Report, landing a place in the top two in terms of affordability and quality of lifestyle.

2017: Skytrax Airport Rating

In 2017, Denver International Airport was rated by Skytrax as the 28th-best airport in the world.

2017: Walk Score Rankings

In 2017, Walk Score ranked Denver twenty-sixth among 108 U.S. cities with a population of 200,000 or greater, highlighting concerns about gaps in the sidewalk network.

2017: Reinvigorated Studies of Passenger Rail Service

In 2017, the Colorado legislature reinvigorated studies of passenger rail service along the Front Range.

2017: Return of Winter Park Express

In 2017, the Ski Train returned to service under Amtrak as the "Winter Park Express".

June 28, 2018: Hottest Temperature Recorded

On June 28, 2018, Denver's temperature reached 105 °F (41 °C).

2018: Chipotle Moved Headquarters

In 2018, Chipotle Mexican Grill was founded in Denver, but moved its headquarters to Newport Beach, California.

2018: Electric scooter services arrive in Denver

In 2018, electric scooter services like LimeBike and Bird appeared in Denver, leading to the creation of an official program with regulations. Jump e-bikes and Lyft scooters followed.

2018: Denver Bandits established

In 2018, the Denver Bandits were established as the first professional women's football team in Colorado.

2018: Denver Outlaws win championship

In 2018, the Denver Outlaws won another championship.

2018: SCFD Operated Until

The Scientific and Cultural Facilities Tax (SCFD) operated until 2018.

April 26, 2019: Opening of the G Line

On April 26, 2019, the G Line to Arvada opened as part of the FasTracks project.

May 2019: Denver decriminalizes psilocybin mushrooms

In May 2019, Denver became the first U.S. city to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms, prohibiting the city from prosecuting adults over 21 for personal use.

July 2019: Denver will not assist ICE

In July 2019, Mayor Hancock announced that Denver would not assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents with immigration raids.

2019: Temperature Analysis

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 Brewing Company announced its departure from Denver.

2019: Denver Bandits to join WNFC

In 2019, the Denver Bandits were scheduled to participate in the initial season for the Women's National Football Conference (WNFC).

2019: DIA Passenger Statistics

In the pre-pandemic year of 2019, Denver International Airport (DIA) had the 5th highest number of passengers in the U.S. with 61 million.

2019: "Denver Moves: Pedestrians" plan

The 2019 "Denver Moves: Pedestrians" plan outlined a need for approximately $1.3 billion in sidewalk funding, plus $400 million for trails.

January 2020: B-Cycle ceases operations

At the end of January 2020, Denver's B-Cycle program ceased operations, with plans for a new bike-share program in mid-2020.

September 21, 2020: Opening of the N Line

On September 21, 2020, the N Line to Commerce City and Thornton opened as part of the FasTracks project.

2020: Racial Composition of Denver

According to the 2020 United States census, the racial composition of Denver was recorded.

2020: Denver Population and Households

According to the 2020 census, the City and County of Denver contained 715,522 people and 301,501 households.

2020: Denver Population

As of the 2020 census, Denver had a population of 715,522, marking a 19.22% increase since 2010.

2020: City and County of Denver Area

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: Denver Metropolitan Area Population

In 2020, the 10-county Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 2,963,821 and the 12-county Denver–Aurora, CO Combined Statistical Area had a population of 3,623,560.

2020: Stapleton neighborhood renamed Central Park

In 2020, the Stapleton neighborhood was renamed Central Park due to Stapleton's racism.

2020: Stapleton Neighborhood Renamed

In 2020, the Stapleton neighborhood's community association voted to change the name from Stapleton to Central Park.

2021: DIA Passenger Statistics

In 2021, Denver International Airport (DIA) was the 3rd busiest airport in the world with 58.8 million passengers.

2021: Month of 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: Lowest Temperature 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 ranked 18th best

As of 2022, Denver's park system was ranked the 18th best among the 50 most populous U.S. cities by the Trust for Public Land, with 89% of residents living within a 10-minute walk of a park.

2022: Denver Explores Potential Olympic Bid

In 2022, Denver explored a potential bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics, but no bid was submitted.

2022: Initiative 307: "Denver Deserves Sidewalks"

In 2022, Denver voters passed Initiative 307, "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 a 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, Front Range Passenger Rail is a current 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 listed.

2023: Denver MSA Gross Metropolitan Product

In 2023, the Denver MSA had a gross metropolitan product of $311.9 billion, ranking it as 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 IPO

In 2024, Denver based Ibotta's initial public offering (IPO) was the largest tech IPO in Colorado's history.

2024: Colorado ranked as bicycle-friendly state

In 2024, the League of American Bicyclists rated Colorado as the sixth most bicycle-friendly state in the nation.

2024: Expansion of Winter Park Express

Service for the Winter Park Express 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 awarded NWSL team

In 2025, Denver was awarded a National Women's Soccer League team.

2025: Expansion of Winter Park Express

Service for the Winter Park Express 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

The SCFD sales tax was extended until 2030.

2040: Planned Completion of Commuter Rail

The commuter rail connection to Boulder and Longmont, which is an extension of the B Line, is planned to be finished by RTD by 2040, but no construction funds have yet been identified.