Colorado History

Colorado’s Russell Scott, better known as Blinky the Clown, was a TV clown who performed in over 10,000 episodes.

From dinosaur bones to cowboy artifacts, the Western Slope is packed with local history just waiting to be explored.

Colorado’s state motto is a Latin phrase with a meaning that has been speculated for many years.

Learn how in 2004, Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson teamed up with Bill Murray at the writer’s Colorado home to create what he called, “the first truly violent leisure sport.”

Nestled in the Rockies, Dotsero Crater is a quiet reminder of Colorado's volcanic history, far from the flash of its more famous peaks.

Imagine carving out a life in the wilderness, surrounded by canyons and rivers. That was the story of Pat Lynch, a man who truly embraced the wild.

In the early 1900s, the town of Hastings, Colorado, was the setting for multiple tragedies.

Discover Riverside, Grand Junction's hidden gem that blends rich history with modern amenities. This neighborhood is more than just homes; it's a community on the rise.

In 1906, an extremely gruesome and bizarre crime was committed in Las Animas, Colorado, that resulted in two deaths.

Back in the ‘50s, a lovable mutt turned a toll booth into his personal stage, winning hearts along the way.