Nothing like a little gold mine drama to keep things exciting. The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine shut down after their elevator decided to double as a carnival ride—without telling the tourists. Now, the state’s involved, because what’s more thrilling than a government investigation? Meanwhile, the DMV gave us a rare glimpse of efficiency by crashing entirely, the Colorado Rapids are setting records in losing, and Cripple Creek reminded us that even in tragedy, communities find a way to honor their own. Oh, and the Windy Gap Reservoir? It’s getting a $33 million makeover—because even ecosystems deserve a glow-up.
- Gold Mine Drama: Elevator to Nowhere
The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine has been ordered to cease operations after a tragic elevator malfunction. Apparently, the mine decided to add “thrill ride” to its list of attractions, but forgot to inform the tourists. The state is now involved, because nothing says “fun day out” like a government investigation. Read more. - DMV Outage: A Day Without Lines
Colorado’s DMV experienced a statewide outage, canceling all appointments. For a brief, shining moment, the DMV was actually efficient—by not functioning at all. The system is back online, so you can return to your regularly scheduled waiting. Read more. - Windy Gap Reservoir: The $33 Million Fix
The Windy Gap Reservoir nearly crashed an aquatic ecosystem, but fear not! A $33 million water project is here to save the day. It’s like a superhero movie, but with more fish and fewer capes. Read more. - Rapids’ Losing Streak: A New Sport?
The Colorado Rapids are on a three-game losing streak, proving that consistency is key—even if it’s consistently losing. They’re hoping to turn things around against Austin, but at this point, maybe they should just switch to a new sport. Read more. - Memorial Procession for Mine Victim
Cripple Creek honored Patrick Weier, the tour guide killed in the mine accident, with a heartfelt procession. It’s a reminder that even in the midst of chaos, communities come together to support one another. Read more.
From broken elevators to broken sports teams, it’s been quite the week in Colorado. What’s your take? Should the Rapids pivot to a new sport? Did the DMV outage feel like a miracle to you, too? And if you’ve ever had an elevator horror story, we need to hear it. Drop your thoughts in the comments below and join the conversation—this is too good to keep to yourself.
