The Colorado Rockies were hoping their offense would take flight after last night’s showing, but unfortunately it did not. Instead, the offense was limited to just four hits, while Chase Dollander got roughed up for the first time this season.
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7 Friendliest Towns to Visit in Colorado in 2024
An important cultural and economic hub of the Western United States, the “Centennial State” of Colorado continues to be a fascinating and alluring destination. Full of stunning geographic features and charming frontier history, Colorado is indeed a jewel that visitors of all ages can appreciate. While major cities like Denver and Boulder still attract the most attention, the State is home to a number of smaller towns that are equally deserving of a visit. From majestic mountain vistas to fascinating histories of the Old West, these friendly and inviting Colorado towns are great places to explore the West and gain a greater appreciation for the “Centennial State”. So come see Colorado and explore these awesome and friendly towns, that the entire family can surely enjoy!
Telluride
A former silver mining town, the historic Telluride was established in the 1870s along the San Miguel River in the heart of the San Juan Mountains. Today, this seat of San Miguel County is home to a modest population of just over 2,600 residents, and splendid Rocky Mountain vistas and historic intrigue delight visitors of all kinds. A great destination for those looking to experience small-town USA in a most breathtaking setting, Telluride’s mix of historic character and natural splendor have made it a popular tourist spot for decades. For the outdoors lover, visiting the town’s famed alpine slopes is a must, while in the summer time these trails are transformed into awesome biking and hiking routes with some of the most breathtaking panoramas in all of Colorado.
Meanwhile, back in town, Telluride’s 19th-century past can be appreciated through marveling at several Victorian-style buildings and other landmarks. Indeed, the Historic District has been listed in its entirety on the National Register of Historic Places! Add in pleasant local restaurants, galleries, shops, and other businesses and this is one Colorado town that will surely not be forgotten. And finally, cinema lovers cannot miss the annual Telluride Film Festival, where actors and filmmakers from across the world descend on the town every September.
Silverton
Silverton was established in the 1870s, and today, this historic town maintains a most humble population of just 600 residents! A former mining centre, this seat of San Juan County is a wonderfully charming destination full of natural splendor and loads of historic allure. Surrounded by the San Juan Mountains (a part of the larger Rocky Mountain chain), picturesque panoramas await any visitor here where warm summers and cool winters are the norm. Meanwhile, as a 19th century town, the unique character of Silverton is not difficult to miss. The town which is listed in its entirety as a National Historic Landmark, features many landmarks and buildings from the 1800s, perfect for a modern day exploration. Including the Silverton Depot (1882) and the Teller House (1896, amongst many others, a true feeling of the Old West can be felt when strolling through Silverton’s streets. And with a great array of local eateries, shops, boutiques, and other local businesses, the charming ambiance of Silverton truly is hard to beat.
Glenwood Springs
Situated where the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers meet, the beautiful town of Glenwood Springs is a great place to relax and enjoy scenic surroundings. Seat of Garfield County and home to just under 10,000 inhabitants, this modest community was established in the 1880s and it remains a popular tourist stopover, particularly for its natural hot springs. Indeed, with several resort and spa destinations to choose from, accessing these geothermal delights is easy. Meanwhile, with the town’s location along the two previously mentioned rivers, opportunities to go fishing, boating, swimming, and even rafting provide quite the outdoor adventure. Finally, when visiting Glenwood Springs in the summer, make sure not to miss the awesome Strawberry Days Festival. At this oldest continuous operating fair in Colorado (it was first held in 1898), loads of delicious berries and other fruits fill many hungry bellies while live music and other entertainment delight the young and old alike.
Estes Park
Estes Park is an inviting and scenic historic town, beautifully situated along the edge of the Rocky Mountain National Park and the Big Thompson River. With a modern history dating to the 1850s, today, just under 6,000 residents call the town home, where some of the best mountain vistas in all of Colorado can be found. Enjoy such outdoor activities as jogging, biking, and swimming while charming scenery (including waterfalls and streams) makes for a picture-perfect vacation experience. Meanwhile, guests can also marvel at a number of historic landmarks from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which act as a sort of time machine to the State’s foundational years. Including the Baldpate Inn (1917) and the Stanley Hotel (1909), amongst others listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Estes Park is a nice little slice of yesterday that the whole family can enjoy.
Durango
Durango is a historic rail town dating to the 1880s, and today, it maintains a population of just over 19,000. Seat of La Plata County, this charming community is beautifully situated within the San Juan Mountain range, and along with its historic allure, it is a great spot to enjoy the outdoors. Take advantage of great opportunities to go hiking, cycling, and ziplining in the summer, while the Purgatory Resort is a must for awesome alpine sports in the winter. And of course Durango’s historic past and fascinating landmarks can be enjoyed no matter what the season, and a stroll through the Main Avenue Historic District brings any guest back in time. Including the First National Bank (1892) and the Strater Hotel (1887), amongst others listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a real feeling of the 19th century is palpable here.
Carbondale
Another wonderful Rocky Mountains town, Carbondale is also situated within the Roaring Fork Valley making it a most picturesque destination. With a modest population of just under 6,500 inhabitants, this friendly town offers a great mix of natural beauty and small town charm. Established in the 1880s, visitors can explore the quaint Main Street and its cute shops, restaurants, and other businesses, many of which are housed in 19th century buildings. Meanwhile, for a unique summer cultural experience, make sure to take in the sights of the Wild West Rodeo, which is held weekly from June to August. Full of bull riding displays, calf roping, and old fashioned cowboy entertainment, this is one outing that indeed the young and old can appreciate. And of course with Carbondale’s Valley geography and mountainous landscape, great opportunities for cycling, rock climbing, hiking, and horseback riding await the outdoors adventurist.
Paonia
Located in Delta County in Western Colorado, the town of Paonia was founded in the 1880s, where nearly 1,500 reside today. Known for its abundance of peony flowers in the area (indeed the town name reflects the Latin spelling), Paonia is an agriculturally rich community where many local vegetable and fruit farms can be found. For visitors, this charming town is a great place to experience rural America in a mountain setting, and the opportunity to buy fresh locally sourced food is a real treat. And with such fun for the whole family events like the summer Cherry Days Festival and the autumn Mountain Harvest Festival, a delectable outing is sure to be appreciated. In addition, Paonia also has a charming little downtown district with several 19th and early 20th century edifices, while stunning views of the Rockies and the North Fork Valley create a perfect frame for a most friendly Colorado town.
Colorado is a stunning place of geographic beauty that, together with its fascinating history, makes it a true treasure of the Western United States. Indeed the “Centennial State” has much to offer any visitors, and exploring its wonderful and friendly smaller towns, allows one to get better acquainted with the State outside of its major cities. From the historic ambiance of Silverton and Durango to the splendid mountain beauty of Telluride and Glenwood Springs, these and other awesome small Colorado towns are the perfect places to spend a vacation. Whether one is seeking to spend a holiday filled with outdoor activities or cultural attractions, these friendly Colorado towns have it all!
Federal immigration agents arrested three times more people in Colorado per day on average last year compared with 2024, marking an aggressive shift in enforcement under President Donald Trump, according to new data.
About 12 people each day were taken to federal detention facilities in 2025, up from four in 2024. Even without high-profile enforcement surges like those seen in Illinois, Minnesota, New York and California, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested about 4,160 people in Colorado in 2025, an increase of 281% compared with 1,091 total people arrested in 2024. Arrests in Colorado reached their highest level in April 2025 and have since fallen slightly.
From Jan. 1 to March 10, ICE arrested about 12 people per day in Colorado, demonstrating that last year’s pace continues.
The surge in arrests as well as reports from groups that aid immigrants and track detentions show a heightened focus by ICE to not just arrest more people, but more immigrants living in Colorado. While Trump vowed to target people with criminal records, data obtained by the Sun shows that most people arrested in Colorado last year have never been convicted of a crime.
About 65% of the people arrested by ICE officers so far under Trump had no prior criminal convictions. And among those with criminal convictions, only 5% of those convictions were for what the Federal Bureau of Investigation designates as violent crimes (murder, nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault).
Of those arrested with criminal convictions, the most common convictions are for driving under the influence, assault, and traffic offenses.
That’s despite Trump’s campaign promise to target immigrants who are violent criminals.
The data, obtained from ICE and published by the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law’s Deportation Data Project, illustrates the dragnet approach to arrests in Colorado during the first year of Trump’s presidency and the new landscape that immigrants in Colorado have been navigating. The Colorado Sun has been reporting on the data as it becomes available.
George Valdez, acting director of ICE’s Denver field office, declined to comment through a spokesperson. In a statement, the agency told the Sun “the Deportation Data Project is not accurate,” but did not cite any specific issues. The Sun provided ICE more than a week to review our findings, which relied on data obtained directly from ICE by the Deportation Data Project through the Freedom of Information Act.
ICE agents have arrested people driving to work and at their jobs, at their homes, driving to school and leaving state and immigration courts.
Many have lived in Colorado for years and have deep ties to the community through family, friends and their jobs, according to advocates.
Andrea Loya, executive director of Casa de Paz, helps families of people who are detained at the ICE detention facility in Aurora.
Far fewer people are being released from the facility, Loya said, and more of those who are released now are Colorado residents, a shift that highlights ICE’s heightened focus on locals. In 2024, Casa de Paz helped 2,087 people released from the facility, most of whom were arrested in other states and brought to Aurora to be processed, Loya said. In 2025, Casa de Paz helped 610 people released from the facility, about 40% of whom lived in Colorado.
In March 2025, Loya saw young children waiting to visit family members detained at the ICE detention center in Aurora for the first time.
“Before it was only volunteers,” she said. “We were seeing so many kids, babies through teenagers, moms, dads, grandmas. That immediately told us it’s local folks who are being detained. We have shifted everything.”
ICE has made it more difficult for people released from detention to fly to other states, Loya said, complicating Casa de Paz’s efforts to assist people.
ICE will often take away a person’s driver’s license while they are in detention, Loya said, and it can take them a while to get their license back. ICE gives people released from detention paperwork showing they have recently been released that used to be sufficient to pass airport security, Loya said, but recently security officers have been confused about who can fly and who can’t. While Casa de Paz used to help people with plane tickets, they are now often resorting to long distance bus tickets, Loya said.
“There is this idea that there’s not a lot of ICE activity here because it doesn’t look visually like the other states,” Loya said. “It for sure is happening here.”
Hans Meyer, a Denver-based immigration attorney, said his typical client profile has shifted from someone who has a criminal history and has not lived in the U.S. for very long to “people who have lived in the country for long periods of time and virtually no criminal history with deep community and family connections.”
Meyer is suing ICE in federal court to limit how the agency can use warrantless arrests. In November, the court sided with Meyer and granted a preliminary injunction in the case, but Meyer and lawyers for the American Civil Liberties Union and another Denver law firm allege ICE officers are violating the injunction by continuing to arrest people without first verifying they are undocumented and a flight risk.
ICE arrested one of Meyer’s clients, Dionisio Castillo, 53, at his construction job site in January without asking him questions about his background. Had they asked, they would have known he has lived undocumented in the U.S. for 30 years, has three U.S. citizen children and no criminal history. He spent 48 days at the ICE detention facility in Aurora. His family had to pay a $2,500 bond for his release.
“I was standing next to my truck and I turned to the right and I saw that the officers were walking toward me,” Castillo told the judge through an interpreter at a hearing last month. “They handcuffed me with my hands behind my back.”
Training hours for ICE officers at the Denver field office have been cut over the last year, according to Gregory Davies, the assistant field office director, and the office has hired dozens of new officers recently.
Meyer is hopeful the federal judge in the warrantless arrest case will continue to hold ICE accountable.
“The entire country, including the federal courts, are painfully aware that ICE is a pariah law enforcement agency and has lost all veneer of legitimacy,” he said.
Jordan Garcia, the program director for the American Friends Service Committee’s Colorado Immigrant Rights Program, said people are doing a lot more planning for themselves and their families, including putting another person on the title of the car, on the list to pick up the kids from school or day care, just in case they get arrested. More people are participating in workshops to learn about their rights and how best to protect themselves, Garcia said.
“We’ll continue to do the best we can,” he said. “People are trying to be cautious but they’re also trying to protect each other and be good stewards of the community.”
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Brennan Bernardino served as the opener, and he left Dollander with a mess right off the bat. Bernardino failed to get out of the first inning giving up a single to Ronald Acuña Jr., and then he surrendering a two-run homer to Drake Baldwin to make it a 2-0 ballgame with zero outs in the first.
Ozzie Albies then doubled before Matt Olson finally flew out to center record the first out for Bernardino. A wild pitch allowed him to advance to third, and then Bernardino struck out Michael Harris II.
Warren Schaeffer likely envisioned Bernardino finishing at least the first inning, if not multiple innings, but ended up lifting him after just 0.2 innings. Dollander entered and immediately walked Mauricio Dubón, but then struck out Austin Riley to limit the damage.
The Braves Chase’d Dollander
Dollander started off the second inning strong with a strikeout of Mike Yastrzemski, but then gave up a double to Jorge Mateo. Acuña then came up to the plate and grounded out, but he pulled up halfway to first base. Hopefully it’s not an extended injury, given his history.
Next up, Baldwin singled to score Mateo and put the Braves up 3-0 but then Ozzie Albies struck out to end the inning.
Dollander recorded a 1-2-3 third, but the fourth and fifth got dicey.
The fourth started off with a walk to Austin Riley, which inevitably came back around to haunt. Yastrzemsky popped out to Karros, but then Riley stole second and then was knocked to third by a Mateo single. Eli White — who entered for Acuña — bunted, which scored Riley and moved Mateo to third. Baldwin struck again, though, with an RBI double to put the Braves up 5-1 and then Albies hit a sac fly to score White. Matt Olson flied out to end the inning, but the damage was done.
The fifth inning started with a single by Harris, which turned into two bases on an error committed by Troy Johnston. Dubón grounded out, but Riley homered to center to put the Braves up 8-1.
It was just Dollander’s fourth home run allowed this year, but he came back to get Yastrzemski and Mateo.
The sixth featured a lot of traffic, but nobody came around to score. Dollander was lifted after the sixth with a final line of 5.1 IP, 8 H, 6 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 1 HR. He threw 97 pitches, 61 for strikes.
“I thought (Dollander) was just a little behind today,” Schaeffer said after the game. “I think (it was) unusual, with some walks. The breaking ball and the off-speed stuff — not enough strikes out of those so he relied on his fastball a little more. And they got him. I mean, that’s a good lineup. Tip your hat to that lineup, it’s a really good lineup.”
Dollander echoed that postgame with the media.
“I just didn’t get ahead and then didn’t put guys away when I needed to,” he said. “I started falling behind when I got ahead and it’s not conducive to success.”
When asked about pitching behind an opener versus starting, Dollander responded that it doesn’t change his mentality.
“I’m just trying to get the guys innings and put up zeroes just like I was when I was starting,” he said. “The mentality does not change at all. If you fall into that trap, it’s not good for pitching.”
You can watch Dollander’s full postgame interview here (courtesy of Patrick Saunders).
The Rockies offense, once again, was MIA tonight. They did not record a hit until the third inning, when Kyle Karros singled to lead off the inning. Ezequiel Tovar and Troy Johnston both flied out to center, but then Jordan Beck smacked a double to (barely) score Karros and end the shutout.
Brenton Doyle struck out, but at least the Rockies plated a run.
But that was the end of the scoring.
There was some traffic in the fifth, when Karros and Tovar walked back-to-back to start the inning, but Johnston grounded into a force out, Beck was called out on strikes, and Doyle struck out swinging to strand the runners.
Their next hit wouldn’t come until the seventh, when Brett Sullivan led off with a single. But then three-straight strikeouts stranded him at first. Willi Castro got a hit with one out in the ninth, but Sullivan grounded into a double play to end the game.
In total the Rockies offense mustered just four hits, but walked three times and struck out 12 (11 of those were against Chris Sale).
The Rox will look to avoid the sweep at the hands of the Braves tomorrow afternoon. Kyle Freeland will face Spencer Strider, who is making his 2026 debut. First pitch is at 1:10pm.
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