Rocky Mountain High: Introducing HuffPost Denver, Our New Section Covering All Things Colorado

Today marks the rollout of our latest local section, HuffPost Denver, covering all things Colorado.

We fell in love with all that Denver and Colorado have to offer during last year's Democratic National Convention. Yes, we were in a very good mood thanks to the massages, yoga, and organic treats at the HuffPost Oasis -- but it was really the unique energy of the place that grabbed our attention. Click here to read HuffPost Denver editor Ethan Axelrod's post on some of the other reasons we chose Colorado as our latest stomping ground.

HuffPost Denver will feature up-to-the-minute Colorado news and a collection of bloggers ready to share their takes on everything from local politics to the region's fashion, food, entertainment, real estate, business trends, and sports teams. I imagine after this weekend's miracle finish, there will be plenty of talk about the Broncos. And there will, of course, be full coverage of Colorado's incredible outdoors culture -- including photos, videos, and stories from our readers.

As we've done in New York, we have formed partnerships with a number of media outlets around the state that will be bringing us the best on-the-ground reporting from throughout Colorado. And our partners will be utilizing our citizen journalism tools and tapping into our community to help dig into important local stories. Click here to read our Special Projects Editor Katharine Zaleski's account of barnstorming the state with Ethan to meet up with our Colorado partners -- including a memorable stop at a raucous town hall appearance by President Obama.

We hope that users will turn the section into a Colorado-centric meeting place, creating a community around the local stories that matter most to them and impact their daily lives.

So check out HuffPost Denver ... and All Things Colorado. And use the comments section below to let us know what you think.

 

 

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Comments

[sabrina105]

Arianna - Please consider expanding the reporting to the Inter-mountain Region. There's a small but expanding blue stain spreading throughout much of the inter-mountain west. For example, there was a significant grass roots turn-out at a Health Reform Rally in Salt Lake City this week. The stranglehold of narrow interests on our news sources could use some exposure.

This is a great step in the right direction. Thank you.

[springsm]

I agree..expand it some. You never know just how much or who can be educated or given a cause to think in those areas. And if there are some progressives about, they can also learn more in order to help educate folks in a different point of view...or at least plant a seed. And you are so right...the strangulation of the news in SLC is astounding but not surprising...and Huffpo would give you some choices at least.

[juangault]

It might be a good place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there. Maybe I haven't traveled much, but I can't believe they built a huge, absolutely beautiful PRISON at the intersection of two major freeways. Well, there may be a reason I don't understand. In Denver at least, it seems to be a mix of poor workers and idle rich. You know your place, BOY, and we have a place if you, should you stray. And by the way, have a beer.

Maybe the newblues should just give up on what the barons built, and start all over again, like out there by the airport.

[wagthedog1001]

Hey, this is great! Welcome.

Please folks, as a few have commented here, there is a difference between Denver and Colorado.

I love Denver, but what I mean is that the two aren't necessarily synonyms as the Front Range media seem to think.

There are at least some progressives throughout every corner of the state and out here in the Northwest corner we have some of the Best Snow on Earth every year!

[arkfisher]

well said! love denver,but it really isn't the same. maybe the huff will do a better job covering "all things colorado"!

[Mikepdx]

Portland Or next. Please

[hielo]

Welcome! Denver and the "Eastern Slope" are great places even though we refer to this area as "West Kansas". Just kidding.

I am , obviously, severely biased in favor of the "Western Slope" and Southwest Colorado. The San Juan Mountains are real mountains. If a "hill" has trees on it, it is not a mountain.

Check out Ouray and the world famous ....

www.ourayicepark.com

[springsm]

Ouray is one of the prettiest places geographically in Colorado and I agree that the San Juans are real mountains, but don't diss other peoples' "hills" to glorify your mtns.

[SilverThorn]

So pleased that you've brought Denver to the HuffPost. Colorado politics are always interesting and perhaps the State's recent blue hue is emblematic of how many states will evolve in the next few years. One of the most interesting and thoughtful commentators that have emerged from Colorado is the recently term-limited State Senate Majority Leader, Ken Gordon who blogs at http://www.thismatters.com/. You should make him a HuffPost regular.

[DevDov]

HuffPost Denver is great if only you could reach the misinformed readers of the right who think the New York Times is a pinko rag and think the deficit was caused by wild free-spending Democrats. Preach on to the choir, we hear you and love your voice. Let's reach out to dismiss our image of horned, cloven-hoofed suppressors of capitalism. Did you know that taxes prevent people from owning Mercedes or sending their children to private school? I can only hope this will aid in healing our wonderful nation and the free process of debate established in 1776. Your readership in Denver will increase but I fear your voice to effect change of those who won't listen to any other voice (such as those who wouldn't let their children listen to President Obama for fear of conversion to the evil left) may not increase. I hope you can be part of the change for dialogue in this purple state.

[MacNamara]

Do one on Washington--those of us from the Best Coast don't really care too much about Colorado.

[springsm]

Hey Hang on..I do..but have been terribly disappointed in what turns out to be a very conservative bunch of people. Against g/l, gave us Ken Salazar...on and on. It is a beautiful state tho. And yes, the people of washington are too arrogant over what they have. Unfortunately that liberal bias happens only in the Puget Sound area. But please be careful when you try to speak for everybody.

[Dr Kelly Sennholz]

Denver truly is a great place to be- - glad to have you here! With the environment, our mountains, a fabulous arts community, a strong and diversified business culture, the vibrant city, endless activities, but most of all the people, Denver has truly come of age. This is a highly educated and affluent place; we have our pulse on the outer world but continue to treat each other with kindness, like neighbors. It is a great place to be.

[springsm]

Yup Denver has come of age..but they haven't reached maturity yet. And Denver has some wild air pollution.

[springsm]

I think living as a white successful person does not give much of a perspective here. Against g/l civil unions, finally allowed adoption between g/l parents, not much on personal growth..etc. Lots of cultural stuff happening though and for those entitled ..these are good. You have mtns and that is the best. Colorado is the state I used to call "my second one"....but that disappeared a dozen years ago.

[mjhohio]

And we can hear all about Harry Reid getting canned in his Senate race first hand....how fun!!

[zootsuit711]

Right on !!! We have so much going on here, it's hard to keep up! Thanks HuffPo!!

[ResidualSelfImage]

Hoe about more MEGA-AGRA threads?
The one on Obamas food czar is closed for posting.

[NoFactsJustTruth]

This is too cool, Lady A, and some long overdue recognition for the Front Range and 'middle' America.

I'm not sure what ol' T2 had against the middle of the country, but all legacy Turner networks to this day pretend OUR country begins and ends with what happens on the 'coasts'.

I love that HuffingtonPost grows ever larger yet still does business in ways that are SO unlike the MSM. Congratulations to Ethan and HuffingtonPost, and may this new endeavor be a GREAT success!

[TwasBrillig]

This is fantastic. I grew up in Colorado, and I miss it dearly. I appreciate this new Colorado news source, and I'm sure I'll be a daily reader.

[Steve1]

First, is Obama serious about reforming Wall Street? If so, then why are Tim Geitner, Robert Rubin, and Larry Summers, along with Rahm Emanuel working for him and working as his liaisons to Wall Street?
These are the same folks who thought it was such a great idea in the late 90's while they "served" the Clinton Administration to radically initiate Wall Street deregulation.

I voted for Obama, though I was disappointed when he appointed these people to high ranking posts within his administration and I've been even more disillusioned by Obama's continual kowtowing to the extreme minority Republican Party in Congress and around the country.

So no, if Obama was/is actually serious about regulating and/or changing the collective Wall Street mindset, then I don't think a "good talking to" is the answer. In addition, the first step he might take in proving he's a reformist would be immediately removing Summers, Rubin, and Geitner, though I'm not going to hold my breath hoping that is in the cards.