Good News Roundup For Denver's Metro Area

DENVER, CO — Good news happens in Colorado 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 Denver's metro area:

Trail Of Lights Opens At Chatfield Farms
People are invited to take a stroll along a winding path lit with thousands of twinkling lights this holiday season at Chatfield Farms.

Horseshoe Holiday Market To Feature Over 100 Small Businesses
A popular artisan holiday market is making its return in Denver this year after a pandemic-forced hiatus in 2020.

Ten Canine Candidates In The Running To Be Littleton's Honorary Dog Mayor
Historic Littleton, Inc. is hosting the competition.

Denver Zoo Lights: Tickets, Packages, Features
The holiday tradition, which supports wildlife conservation, is expected to sell out quickly.

Stolen Thanksgiving Feast: Pueblo Mom Grateful To Police And Walmart For Saving Holiday Celebration
Walmart donated a Thanksgiving feast for the family after theirs was stolen, and police officers provided Christmas gifts for the children.

Who Was Daddy Bruce Randolph, Who Inspired Decades Of Thanksgiving Outreach In Denver?
"He wanted to be like Jesus and feed 5,000. It just started from there and it grew."

Black Rock Coffee Bar Opens In Littleton
A new coffee shop opened Friday at Belleview Center.

Aurora Groups Band Together To Help Keep Teens Busy During Holiday Break: ‘This Is Way Better'
Several community organizations are stepping in to keep teens busy and out of trouble this week.

Old-Fashioned Cattle Drive Helps Reduce Fire Danger In Douglas County
Sterling Ranch workers helped move more than 40 head of cattle from their summer pastures to their winter homes this week.

Cherry Creek Winter Wanderland Opens In Denver
The popular holiday market is back in 2021, and it's set to open Thursday.

UPDATE: ‘Posse' Wrangles Elusive Emu At Large In Montrose
"After a 30 minute chase, the emu was apprehended with the catch pole," the sheriff's office wrote on social media. "It was not 'emused.'"