A Thornton, Colorado cow sanctuary is struggling after thieves stole more than $20,000 worth of equipment, including nearly all farm tools and an ATV. The break-in happened at Pay & Friends Inc., a nonprofit that rescues cows from slaughter. The loss has made caring for the seven rescued cows much harder, especially during winter feeding season, which costs up to $1,800 a month. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is investigating but has not identified any suspects. Read more at the link in our b

It took five tries over seventeen years for Colorado to become a state. Why did four attempts fail, and the fifth succeed? That’s the story behind 38th Star: Colorado Becomes the Centennial State, an exhibition now on view at the History Colorado Center. This exhibition explores Colorado’s long road to statehood. Our first four attempts at statehood throughout the 1860s were derailed by questions like who should be allowed to vote and what policies the government should adopt. Which economic int