Good News Roundup For Denver's Metro Area And Boulder County

Good news happens across Colorado's Front Range every day, but it can often be overshadowed by the latest pandemic, crime, natural disaster and political news.

So Patch decided to dedicate a weekly roundup of news that will hopefully uplift readers' spirits a bit and offer some hope.

Here are some of the latest good news stories from across the Front Range:

16 Colorado Students Are National Merit Scholarship Winners

Winners of the first round of scholarships, which are corporate-sponsored, were announced on Wednesday.

New Farmers Market To Launch In Denver

A new farmers market in Denver will include more than 60 Colorado-based vendors, organizers said.

Thunder Valley To Host Toyota Pro Motocross National

Some of the country's top motocross athletes are coming to compete in Lakewood.

VIZIO Opens Tech Innovation Office In Denver

The company's new Denver office is expected to create more than 100 full-time jobs.

You Don't Need An Appointment For 4 Colorado Vaccination Sites

Coloradans can now get their vaccine without an appointment at four community vaccination sites.

Lakewood Mayor’s Inspiration Award Accepting Nominations

The Mayor's Inspiration Award is seeking those who deserve to be recognized for making a difference in Lakewood.

Colorado Chocolate Maker Named Among Best In U.S.

Food & Wine has named 50 of the best chocolate makers in the country, and a Colorado company made the cut.

New ‘Best State’ Survey: See Where Colorado Ranks

Colorado was chosen 65 percent of the time Americans were given a choice between it and another state.

One Of World's Largest Contact-Free Markets Opens In Denver

You won't have to go through a traditional checkout at this Choice Market in Denver.

Nursing Home Cases Plummet In Colorado

A new report by the American Health Care Association shows nursing home cases nationwide have dropped 96 percent in the last three months.