It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Daniels & Fisher gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Denver, CO is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I am a past client of this provider Always Best Care (ABC) in Longmont provided outstanding, emphatic service in helping move a family member into a new residence, making possible a higher level of care for her than previously available. In addition to supporting her prior to and through this highly stressful process, ABC, and particularly Madison and Michelle, provided extremely useful advice to us, including recommendations for movers and for a pet fostering service that will care for some of her pets until their new homes can be identified. Throughout the process ABC gave us abundant time and attention. Their recommendations and support were spot-on. We highly recommend them.”
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“I am a current client of this provider They have been outstanding. It has not been easy for me since me and my husband have a lot of medical appointments. When we are not able to get a car, they are willing to take us in their car, pick up prescriptions, and pick up groceries for us. They are very professional and look and see what needs to be done. They are very flexible and help wherever they can. They help us when the time is good for us.”
“I’m giving ABC a 5/5 star review because I have been a caregiver with them for 5 months and I absolutely love my job. I enjoy caring for other people and helping those who are in need. Besides work, every time I go into the office to pick up my checks I always feel so welcomed by the staff. They even let me bring my mini aussiedoodle there too! If you’re looking for a job that has a friendly staff, flexible schedule, and rewarding, apply TODAY to Always Best Care Senior Services.”
“I’m giving ABC a 5/5 star review because I have been a caregiver with them for 5 months and I absolutely love my job. I enjoy caring for other people and helping those who are in need. Besides work, every time I go into the office to pick up my checks I always feel so welcomed by the staff. They even let me bring my mini aussiedoodle there too! If you’re looking for a job that has a friendly staff, flexible schedule, and rewarding, apply TODAY to Always Best Care Senior Services.”
“I am a current client of this provider It leaves me able to get more help as the pandemic calms down. I can get errands done. I like that the caregivers have been with us through the pandemic and they have been stellar. They are very helpful and I feel safe leaving my husband with the caregivers.”
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“I am a current client of this provider They help to exercise him and they help with giving him medicines. They provide us some very good care, and good caregivers.”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Washington Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Mizuna or visit Molly Brown House Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Denver, CO, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Denver, CO understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Denver, CO 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Netflix is turning up the heat in the Mile High City as Love Is Blind returns for its highly anticipated Season 9, premiering October 1, 2025. This season, the streaming giant brings a brand-new lineup of singles from Denver, Colorado, ready to step into the famous pods with hopes of finding love, sight unseen. With a mix of adventurous professionals and creative spirits, these 30 singles are putting their hearts on the line in one of reality TV’s boldest social experiments....
Netflix is turning up the heat in the Mile High City as Love Is Blind returns for its highly anticipated Season 9, premiering October 1, 2025. This season, the streaming giant brings a brand-new lineup of singles from Denver, Colorado, ready to step into the famous pods with hopes of finding love, sight unseen. With a mix of adventurous professionals and creative spirits, these 30 singles are putting their hearts on the line in one of reality TV’s boldest social experiments.
The new Denver cast includes a diverse range of men and women, from nurses and hairstylists to entrepreneurs and financial advisors. Among the women are Ali (29, Nurse), Anna (28, Hairstylist), Ashley (35, Director of Compliance), Chyna (39, Marketing Manager), and Madison (28, UX/UI Designer). They’re joined by other dynamic women like Hilary (39, Medical Device Sales), Megan W. (35, Entrepreneur), and Shelby (35, Realtor)—each searching for a deep emotional connection that goes beyond looks.
On the men’s side, fans will meet personalities such as Anton (29, Transportation/Logistics), Blake (34, Accountant), Brenden (32, Finance Manager), Chase (29, Water Treatment Consultant), and Edmond (29, Realtor). With professionals like Michael (41, Medical Sales), Mike (38, Real Estate Investor), and Rohan (27, Private Equity) in the mix, this season promises plenty of intriguing conversations and unexpected sparks.
Hosted once again by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, the Denver-based season will follow the same addictive format. Singles will build emotional bonds in the pods without ever laying eyes on each other. This will then lead to surprise engagements, whirlwind romances, and the ultimate test of compatibility: planning a wedding in just a matter of weeks.
From its beginnings, Love Is Blind has challenged modern dating norms by asking whether love can truly transcend physical attraction, age, and background. With Denver’s eclectic cast, Season 9 is set to deliver emotional moments, shocking twists, and unforgettable love stories.
The rollout schedule keeps the drama coming week after week:
Produced by Kinetic Content and created by Chris Coelen, this season promises high stakes, raw emotions, and plenty of binge-worthy drama. Fans are already buzzing to see which couples will say “I do” and which will walk away before making it down the aisle.
Mark your calendars for October 1, 2025, because Love Is Blind: Season 9 will prove once again if love really is blind.
Colorado’s largest city by population and its capital, Denver, is one of the most popular American cities in recent years for newcomers moving in. There are many wonderful reasons to move to the Mile High City, from its sunny climate to an amazing amount of things to do.During the 2020 census, Denver recorded a population of 715,522, and its 2025 projected population is only slightly higher at 716,577. The Metropolitan Area grew more, though, going from 2,963,821 during the 2020 census to an estimated 3,421,741 in 2025. Texas an...
Colorado’s largest city by population and its capital, Denver, is one of the most popular American cities in recent years for newcomers moving in. There are many wonderful reasons to move to the Mile High City, from its sunny climate to an amazing amount of things to do.
During the 2020 census, Denver recorded a population of 715,522, and its 2025 projected population is only slightly higher at 716,577. The Metropolitan Area grew more, though, going from 2,963,821 during the 2020 census to an estimated 3,421,741 in 2025. Texas and California sent the most people to Colorado last year, compared to other states.
Here are a few of the favorite reasons people are moving to Denver, in no particular order:
The front range of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains sets the backdrop for the Denver Metropolitan Area. They rise high above Denver’s 5,280 feet, with 3 fouteeners (mountains over 14,000 feet) visible from the city. Mt. Blue Sky is the closest to Denver, at 14,130 feet. Take the Mt. Blue Sky Byway up to just shy of the tippy-top; there is a short hike to the peak.
Located south of Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak is also visible and a fun day trip from the city. You can also drive up to the top of this one on the Pikes Peak Highway. The third and final fourteener visible from Denver is Longs Peak, which is south of Estes Park.
For fans of skiing and snowboarding, there are at least a dozen ski resorts near Denver that can be day-tripped to comfortably. Keep in mind that weekdays are best to limit the wait in Interstate-70 traffic.
While it’s actually a myth of more than 300 sunny days per year, Colorado still gets a lot, and Denver specifically averages 245 sunny days per year. Even in the winter, you can count on a good number of sunny days and occasionally even warmer weather. Summers get hot, though, but it cools down at night thanks to the mile-high elevation.
Denver Weather Averages: (Source NOAA)
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One of the residents’ favorite attributes about Denver is the plethora of things to do. There are a handful of professional sports teams, including the Denver Rapids for soccer, the Denver Broncos for football, the Denver Nuggets for basketball, the Colorado Avalanche for hockey, and the Colorado Mammoth for lacrosse.
Every month and seemingly every weekend, there is an awesome festival to attend somewhere in the metro. From widely known events like the National Western Stock Show and Great American Beer Festival to more obscure holiday celebrations, there’s always something happening around Denver. Browse all Colorado annual events for something cool to do on your next free weekend.
Denver has a terrific train system run by the RTD called the Light Rail, which gets you around a lot of the metropolitan area. It runs year-round for reasonable rates, and there’s even an airport train to take your next international departure. While there are many train stops around the city and suburbs, the hub of it all is Union Station in Lower Downtown.
In addition to the Light Rail, Denver has dozens of routes for its RTD buses. In addition to the inner-city and suburban routes, some buses go to Colorado Springs and the mountains, such as the Bustang.
Denver’s restaurant scene is always improving. There are many stellar restaurants to choose from and pretty much any international food you might be craving. Whether it’s Western fare or Tex-Mex, the Mile High City has some iconic dining spots for all tastes.
In March, Denver Restaurant Week is celebrated over ten days. Many restaurants participate around the metro, offering plates from $25 to $55 per person. Other events like weekly food trucks in Civic Center Park highlight the foodie culture here.
Piggybacking off the aforementioned endless entertainment, Denver has a solid nightlife scene. From a myriad of date night spots to hidden bars and speakeasies, there are a lot of ways to spice up your night.
Next time you want to soak up a sunset, consider one of Denver’s rooftop bars for the occasion. A handful of these can be found around the city, with one of the best being Halo inside the Kimpton-Claret Hotel in the DTC.
Learn more about the bars in Denver at Mile High Happy Hour.
Green spaces are easy to come back in the Mile High City. Favorite public parks include Wash Park, Sloans Lake, and City Park, among a variety of others. Go for an early morning jog, an evening stroll, or a weekend game of volleyball. These parks are popular places for meetups and recreation games like kickball.
A handful of state parks can be accessed from an easy drive from Denver. Cherry Park is the closest, situated on the edge of the city in neighboring Aurora. Chatfield Lake is another one that’s quick to get to, located south of the city in Littleton.
For overnight trips, Colorado boasts some cool national parks near Denver, though a bit far for a day trip. The closest is Rocky Mountain National Park at around an hour and a half, but you’ll likely need reservations at this busy spot.
What’s great about Denver is that not all the action is concentrated downtown. Many trendy neighborhoods exist with their little downtown sections and activities. Dozens exist all around the city center.
Some of the favorites include the Highlands, Five Points/RiNo, South Broadway, Wash Park, Capitol Hill, and Uptown. Several of these put you within walking distance of Downtown Denver, while others are located along a train stop.
If you’re looking for a city feel outside of Downtown, Capitol Hill is your best bet, as it is the most densely populated neighborhood. Uptown also offers this feel. On the contrary, neighborhoods like Highlands, Sloans Lake, and City Park give off a more suburban feel, though within an urban center.
As great as Denver is, its suburbs are also fantastic places to reside. Unfortunately, like the capital city, they are all pretty pricey as of late.
I-25 runs north-south through the city. If you’re looking to be closer to the mountains, aim for cities west of this interstate, such as Edgewater, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood, Englewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Morrison, Golden, Arvada, Westminster, Federal Heights, and Broomfield.
Cities to the east of or bordering I-25, some on both sides, include Glendale, Centennial, Greenwood Village, Aurora, Lone Tree, Parker, Commerce City, Northglenn, and Thornton. There were some cities probably left out, and more so as you expand the radius around the city, so we’ve included a clickable Google map to learn more about each place.
Without traffic, you can be across the entire Denver Metropolitan Area pretty quickly. However, unless you’re driving really early in the morning or late at night, you’ll probably hit traffic at some point crossing across the metro. For this reason, choose a location close to where you’ll be working and/or playing for minimum time stuck behind the wheel.
Given its size of 3.4 million in the Denver Metropolitan Area, jobs will be found in a wide variety of fields. Denver is one of the leading tech hubs of the Western United States. IT and finance are two of the most popular growing industries, with a focus on software development and AI.
In 2025, the job market is tight, though, so try to line up a few interviews or, better yet, a job before settling here. Keep grinding, learning new skills, and connecting with professionals in your area. Network.
It’s not all roses moving to the Mile High City. There are downsides, like constant traffic and high housing costs. Some people look to move to Colorado Springs instead for a cheaper cost of living in terms of renting and buying a house. For those considering the Olympic City to the south, check out our Denver Versus Colorado Springs article, which highlights key differences between Colorado’s two largest cities.
Fall colors probably will peak in the northern mountains the weekend of Sept. 20, and this year’s show likely will pale in comparison to the past two years, according to forest expert Dan West.West, an entomologist for the Colorado State Forest Service who annually spends late-summer weeks evaluating the health of forests around the state from the air and on the ground, believes leaf peepers may be disappointed this year — at least in comparison to the past two.“2023 was a banner year,” West said. &ldquo...
Fall colors probably will peak in the northern mountains the weekend of Sept. 20, and this year’s show likely will pale in comparison to the past two years, according to forest expert Dan West.
West, an entomologist for the Colorado State Forest Service who annually spends late-summer weeks evaluating the health of forests around the state from the air and on the ground, believes leaf peepers may be disappointed this year — at least in comparison to the past two.
“2023 was a banner year,” West said. “It was wonderful. Everywhere you went in the state, aspens had the fullest crowns going into the fall, lots of leaves, no maladies, no issues. 2024 was a good year, but certainly not as good as 2023. I think 2025 is going to be an OK year, but not great.
“We all have short memories,” West continued. “Over the last couple of years, it’s been so good. This year there could be a bit of a letdown, because some of the colors are going to be muted.”
West expects colors in the central mountains — Summit County, Eagle County and the Interstate 70 corridor — to peak the weekend of Sept. 27-28. The southern mountains should see their peak early in October.
So far, there has been little color change. West has observed only hints of what is coming.
“The coldest areas — river bottoms, some of the willows, some of the cottonwoods along riparian areas — are just now starting to turn,” West said. “Up north, off Highway 14 on the way to Steamboat, things are just now starting.”
Some trees are showing colors that West attributes to drought damage, rather than the seasonal fall color shift that signals winter is coming.
“At this point it’s kind of hard to tease out what is yellow from brown,” West said. “You’ve got to get out of your car and look. Everything I got out and looked at, that looked fairly yellow, it was pretty much some kind of drought (damage).”
Despite the prospect of fall foliage falling short of the brilliance seen in recent years, West says it will be worth the gasoline for road trips this fall.
“As far as the I 70 corridor is concerned, I still feel like there is going to be plenty of show,” West said. “Some stands still look green as you’re driving through, (some) look a little off color if you’re looking really closely. But for the most part it’s just starting to get into the swing of things. It’s now time to start planning your trips.”
For the second year, the Breckenridge Tourism Office is ramping up Leaf Brief, an online program that will offer weekly photo updates tracking the progress of fall colors in and around Breckenridge. Updates will be posted on the tourism office’s website, gobreck.com, and at @gobreck on Instagram. Leaf Brief also will offer tips and trail recommendations. The Town of Breckenridge will offer free guided foliage hikes.
West believes it might be a good year to consider checking out fall colors on the eastern plains and in riparian areas east of Interstate 25. Large swaths of eastern Colorado have evaded the drought plaguing most of the state west of 25.
“They’ve had above-average precipitation,” West said. “The cottonwoods look really beautiful.”
Unfortunately there is an unsettling hue in some Front Range forests: the color of rust in trees that don’t take part in seasonal fall foliage changes, the evergreen pines.
“Conifers along the Front Range are really suffering,” West said. “If you’ve driven I 70 or 285 over Kenosha Pass, you cannot help notice the pockets of dead trees from the mountain pine beetle.”
West has seen that in Boulder, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Jefferson counties and a few spots in Douglas County.
"Maybe rust is another fall color, but we don’t want to see that in our conifers," West said. "Unfortunately, that’s the case right now. Other parts of the state have experienced this widespread mortality for a number of years, but the Front Range has really kind of evaded some of that -- until now."
There's an uncommon celestial event happening this weekend, and it only happens once in a black moon. A black moon is the opposite of a blue moon, but it's just as rare, according to Live Science.While a blue moon is the second full moon in a calendar month, a black moon is the third new moon in a season of four new moons. The current season began with the summer solstice on June 20 and ends with the equinox on September 22. There were new moons on June 25 and July 24, and there will be more on August 23 (the black moon) and September...
There's an uncommon celestial event happening this weekend, and it only happens once in a black moon. A black moon is the opposite of a blue moon, but it's just as rare, according to Live Science.
While a blue moon is the second full moon in a calendar month, a black moon is the third new moon in a season of four new moons. The current season began with the summer solstice on June 20 and ends with the equinox on September 22. There were new moons on June 25 and July 24, and there will be more on August 23 (the black moon) and September 21: That makes four new moons in a season, which only happens once every 33 months.
While the black moon can't be seen with the naked eye, the presence of one does make for optimal stargazing conditions.
Here's what to know about the black moon in Denver.
The black moon occurs in the early hours of Saturday, August 23.
Catch the astronomical event at 12:06 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, in Denver. In other words, stay up late on Friday, August 22.
Saturday's new moon is a seasonal "black moon" — a rare phenomenon that occurs once every 33 months. Here's what that means and why it's a great night for stargazing. https://t.co/xyoICLg5Ko
— Live Science (@LiveScience) August 19, 2025
While you won't be able to see the black moon itself, the timing of this moonless night offers stargazers optimal conditions for viewing a moonless summer sky while the Milky Way is at its prime viewing condition from the Northern Hemisphere.
Live Science recommends finding the three bright stars of the Summer Triangle in the southeast — Vega, Deneb and Altair — as the Milky Way will be streaming through the left side of the Summer Triangle and down to the southern horizon.
It's best to look at the sky away from light pollution. So head toone of Colorado's many designated Dark Sky Places, or a less-populated spot in the mountains.
We recommend Browns Canyon National Monument, two hours southwest of Denver, which has campgrounds available for $28 per night, or Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Mosca, where you can view the Milky Way through high-quality telescopes at the Kosmos Stargazing Resort.
Just make sure to check for the latest wildfire activity before you head out.
Don't feel like venturing out of Denver? Check out Chamberlin Observatory near the University of Denver.
A black moon is simply a rare new moon. It only occurs about once every 33 months.
With the absence of the moon, the stars look brighter, creating great skygazing conditions.
In astrology, new moons are seen as a fresh beginning, making them an ideal time for meditation, manifestation and setting intentions.
Annual Increase Less Than in 2024 and 2025Denver, CO— The City and County of Denver’s local minimum wage will increase to $19.29 from $18.81 beginning on January 1, 2026. The minimum wage for tipped food and beverage workers will be $16.27 per hour, up from $15.79 per hour in 2025, provided they earn at least $3.02 in actual tips.The Denver City Council created Denver Revised Municipal Code Chapter §58-16 in November 2019, which set the local minimum wage for Denver and requir...
Annual Increase Less Than in 2024 and 2025
Denver, CO— The City and County of Denver’s local minimum wage will increase to $19.29 from $18.81 beginning on January 1, 2026. The minimum wage for tipped food and beverage workers will be $16.27 per hour, up from $15.79 per hour in 2025, provided they earn at least $3.02 in actual tips.
The Denver City Council created Denver Revised Municipal Code Chapter §58-16 in November 2019, which set the local minimum wage for Denver and requires annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). For 2026’s adjustment, the CPI-W for the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area was 2.56%, less than the CPI-W of 2.84% for 2025 and 5.8% for 2024.
“Whether it's raising pay or lowering rent, we're committed to doing everything we can to make Denver more affordable,” said Mayor Mike Johnston. “Our minimum wage has created new opportunity for Denver residents, and we will continue to work towards commonsense solutions that ensure wages stay high, costs stay low, and businesses stay open.”
Denver’s local minimum wage is enforced by the Denver Labor Division of the Office of Denver Auditor Timothy O’Brien. Each year the offices of the Auditor, City Council, and the Mayor collaborate to educate and spread the word about the local minimum wage for the coming year to help employers plan and prepare.
"Denver leads the way with some of the strongest wage protections in the United States," Denver Auditor Timothy M. O'Brien, CPA, said. "We are committed to protecting the most vulnerable workers and ensuring both businesses and employees know the law."
More information about Denver’s minimum wage is available at DenverWages.org.
Background on the CPI Methodology Used to Calculate the Minimum Wage
Colorado state law requires that any local minimum wage changes take effect on January 1, the same date adjustments are made to the statewide minimum wage. In order to meet this deadline, a CPI calculation available mid-year of the year prior to the change in wage is required. Denver adopted the approach used by the State of Colorado, which compares the first half of the prior year to the first half of the current year to calculate an adjustment. To set the 2026 minimum wage, Denver’s Department of Finance compared the CPI-W for the first half of 2025 with CPI-W for the first half of 2024. The corresponding percentage change was applied to the 2025 wage of $18.81 per hour to calculate the new, CPI-W-adjusted wage of $19.29 per hour for 2026.
Considerations for Employers
Consistent with state law, Denver local minimum wage allows a reduced wage to be paid to tipped food and beverage workers. Employers in the food and beverage industry may claim up to $3.02 per hour for a tip credit, if they have documentation showing their employee received at least that amount in tips. If the full tip credit is applied, the minimum wage rate would be $16.27 per hour. The tip credit does not apply to workers in other industries, even if they sometimes receive tips.
Employers with locations near the border of the City and County of Denver
“Employers who are unsure whether or not to pay Denver's local minimum wage due to the workplace's mailing address should not make the wrong assumption. We encourage them to use the regional address finder on our website to check if work was performed within the boundaries of the City and County of Denver,” Auditor O’Brien said.
Committed to being the best financially managed city and county in the nation, the Department of Finance (DOF) unifies the financial and accounting functions of the City and County of Denver and provides residents easy access to key financial data through . DOF is divided into the Office of the CFO and seven divisions, including the Assessor’s Office, Controller’s Office, Budget and Management Office, Capital Planning and Real Estate, Cash and Capital Funding, Risk Management and Worker’s Compensation, and Treasury. For more information, visit .
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