Alayna Alvarez

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Pope Leo XIV, 69, was elected yesterday as the first-ever American pontiff. He was previously known as Robert Prevost, a Chicago native. Segments of internet found that very amusing. Oh, and somehow Shedeur Sanders is still catching strays. What they're saying: "This is a joyous occasion for Catholics across the world," Colorado Gov. Jared said in a statement yesterday.

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Chart: Danielle Alberti/AxiosIt's not just the artwork turning heads at the Denver Art Museum — it's the tickets, too. Why it matters: General admission, particularly on weekends, now rivals prices at some of the country's most prestigious institutions, despite Denver's museum being smaller in scale and collection. Driving the news: The DAM raised its prices last fall, spokesperson Andy Sinclair tells us, three years after completing a $175 million renovation.

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Today is the deadline for a Real ID-compliant license — or another acceptable document — to board a commercial flight in the U.S.Yes, but: Even though an estimated 2.1 million Coloradans lack a passport (a valid Real ID alternative), you can breathe easy for a couple reasons:Thanks to a, most Colorado-issued licenses — 5 million and counting — already meet Real ID standards, per the state DMV. And for those that don't, you can still fly, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said yesterday.

1 week ago | axios.com | Alayna Alvarez

Data: City and County of Denver; Table: Jacque Schrag/AxiosDenver Mayor Mike Johnston's cabinet could get hefty pay bumps under a new proposal introduced Tuesday at a City Council committee. Why it matters: The proposed raises aim to keep the city competitive, but the timing is politically dicey. Denver finance officials are already bracing for possible spending cuts in 2026 due to shaky revenues, higher costs and economic uncertainty.