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 recent good news stories from across the Front Range:

Gov. Polis Announces 1st Winner Of $1M Comeback Cash

A lucky vaccinated Coloradan now has an extra $1 million to spend.

Denver Zoo Opens New Sloth Habitat

A sloth family at Denver Zoo is being reunited in a new habitat.

National Merit Scholars From Colorado Announced

High school students from Colorado are among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

2 Colorado Cities Among Best Places To Live In U.S., Report Says

Is your Colorado city among the best places to live in the U.S.? Find out.

Rockies To Allow Fans Back In Coors Field At 100% Capacity

The Rockies got approval to welcome fans back into Coors Field at full capacity.

Fortune 500: These Colorado Companies Make 2021 List

The annual Fortune 500 list ranks U.S. companies that generate the most revenue each year.

Littleton Museum Concert Series Returns For Summer 2021

The concerts are free, with first-come, first-served open seating, organizers said.

Denver Area Lockheed Martin Facilities Help NASA Venus Missions

Lockheed Martin's Colorado facilities will help design, build and operate two spacecraft, the company said.

Colorado Announces $50K Scholarships For Vaccinated Teens

Twenty-five vaccinated Coloradans ages 12 to 17 will be eligible to win $50,000 each, Gov. Jared Polis announced.

Big Boom Bash Returns To Lakewood In 2021: What To Know

The annual celebration is back, but it will be a fireworks-only event, Lakewood officials said.