Denver, CO
Historical marker celebrating Asian American history in Denver goes missing
An Asian American organization in Denver is calling on the public’s help after one of its historical markers in the heart of the city’s downtown went missing.
“It’s hard for us to speculate what exactly happened,” said Joie Ha.
Ha is the executive director of Colorado Asian Pacific United, an organization whose mission is to help celebrate and memorialize the history of the Asian American Pacific Islander community.
“Our work is to ensure that these unheard stories are being told,” said Ha. “Having some physical way to say that our history is important, it matters, [and] resonates with the community.”
There was once a thriving Chinatown in the late 1800s in downtown Denver, but rampant racism and violence perpetrated against the Asian American community contributed to the fall of and disappearance of this part of town.
More than a century later, CAPU and the city of Denver recognized the forgotten part of the city’s history with three historical markers throughout the former Chinatown and a mural.
However, in December 2023, leaders with CAPU recognized that one of the markers off of 16th and Wazee Streets was gone, with only a metal stump remaining.
“It is possible that maybe a truck hit it and it broke. However, we are curious as to where the actual marker itself then is,” said Ha. “I do think there is a possibility that it could’ve been a motivated incident, especially with the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes that we saw in the past few years.
Ha tells CBS News Colorado that they’ve filed a police report since and have been looking for signs as to where the marker could be.
“We’re definitely disappointed, but we’re also very motivated to reinstall it,” she said.
Now, they’re looking to the Denver community to help crowdfund and replace the marker or for anyone who knows anything about where the missing marker is to come forward and bring it back.
“And this time around, we’re definitely looking at maybe seeing if we could make it even sturdier and make it more difficult to accidentally, or purposefully take out,” said Ha.
Ha says they are determined to not let this incident keep the Asian Pacific Islander community from making sure their history is never forgotten.
“It’s important that we remember our history and as a whole, remember marginalized people’s history since they have been the very fabric of what makes this country this country,” said Ha.
Denver, CO
Tempers flare during another tightly contested matchup between Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder
The University of Denver will close the Ricks Center for Gifted Children next year as enrollment has fallen in recent years, the college announced this week.
The Ricks Center, which serves gifted children as young as 3 years old, will operate for the 2026-27 academic year before closing, according to a letter DU sent parents on Wednesday.
“The University of Denver has made the difficult decision to close the Ricks Center for Gifted Children at the conclusion of the 2026–2027 academic year,” spokesman Jon Stone said in a statement. “This decision reflects long-term operational and financial considerations and is not a reflection of the school’s quality, leadership, or community.”
The center, which is located on DU’s campus, was started in 1984 as the University Center for Gifted Young Children. The program offers classes to students in preschool through eighth grade, according to the website.
The program, along with other public K-12 schools in the state, has experienced declining enrollment in recent years. The center enrolled 142 students for the 2025-26 academic year, which is down from 200 pupils four years ago.
The center will hold a meeting about the pending closure on March 6 for parents.
Get more Colorado news by signing up for our Mile High Roundup email newsletter.
David Fountaine Black
OBITUARY
Dave and Martha and their three boys moved to Denver in 1974 when Dave started work at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. He and a business partner later purchased Mid-America Plating Company. Dave operated Mid-America for 36 years and finally retired in 2018.
He was a great golfer and natural athlete. Dave was an avid runner, and for many years, he woke up before the sun to get his miles in before work. He and Martha loved playing bridge with friends, gardening – growing fruit and flowers – and spending time outside relaxing and walking on the High Line Canal Trail and in Bible Park. Dave and Martha enjoyed getting back to Arizona during the winter at their Tucson home. They loved spending time with their family.
Dave passed away on February 20, 2026. He is loved by family and friends and will be missed. Dave was a hard-working, kind, optimistic, and thoughtful person who leaves the world a better place. He is survived by his wife, Martha, and his three sons, Dave (Robin), Tom (Debbie), Eric (Kendra), as well as six grandchildren and three great grandchildren, Casey (Nicole), Jake (Ashleigh and great granddaughter Faye), Hailey (Robby and great granddaughter Jensen), Keenan (Nicole and great granddaughter Olivia), Griffin, and Addie (Erik).
20k customers without power in Revere, Winthrop areas
How ICE’s presence is affecting child care in Minnesota
Mississippi State baseball, Brian O’Connor 10-0 after Arizona State win
Mississippi State basketball vs Missouri score, live updates, TV channel
Women who made agriculture work in Montana
Florida High School Football Rankings: Top 25 teams – Oct. 21
Cleary's 21 help Le Moyne down Central Connecticut State 69-64 in OT
How old is Bo Nix? What to know about Oregon quarterback ahead of 2024 NFL Draft
99th annual Pony Swim held in Virginia
Indiana Members Credit Union announced as new anchor tenant at Bottleworks District
2 Survivors Describe the Terror and Tragedy of the Tahoe Avalanche
Iran fires missiles at US bases across Middle East after American strikes on nuclear, IRGC sites
Israel strikes two schools in Iran, killing more than 50 people
Anthropic CEO says he’s sticking to AI “red lines” despite clash with Pentagon
ICE blasts Washington mayor over directive restricting immigration enforcement
-
World3 days agoExclusive: DeepSeek withholds latest AI model from US chipmakers including Nvidia, sources say
-
Massachusetts3 days agoMother and daughter injured in Taunton house explosion
-
Montana1 week ago2026 MHSA Montana Wrestling State Championship Brackets And Results – FloWrestling
-
Louisiana6 days agoWildfire near Gum Swamp Road in Livingston Parish now under control; more than 200 acres burned
-
Denver, CO3 days ago10 acres charred, 5 injured in Thornton grass fire, evacuation orders lifted
-
Technology1 week agoYouTube TV billing scam emails are hitting inboxes
-
Technology1 week agoStellantis is in a crisis of its own making
-
Politics1 week agoOpenAI didn’t contact police despite employees flagging mass shooter’s concerning chatbot interactions: REPORT