Top 10 Colorado Daily Newspapers by Circulation
*Data as of August 2025.
1. The Denver Post
https://www.denverpost.com
Founded in 1892, this Pulitzer-winning broadsheet is Colorado’s largest, offering in-depth coverage of state and national affairs across the Denver metro and beyond.
Daily Circulation: ~57,265
2. The Gazette (Colorado Springs)
https://gazette.com
Serving Colorado Springs since 1873, this conservative-leaning broadsheet is a key source of regional news with a strong presence Monday–Saturday.
Daily Circulation: ~93,300
3. Boulder Daily Camera
https://www.dailycamera.com
Founded in 1890, this award-winning Boulder broadsheet covers local politics, environment, arts, and university news.
Daily Circulation: ~40,483
4. Fort Collins Coloradoan
https://www.coloradoan.com
In print since 1873, the Coloradoan serves northern Colorado with local, sports, and business reporting.
Daily Circulation: ~19,530
5. Pueblo Chieftain
https://www.chieftain.com
Since 1868, this Pueblo broadsheet has chronicled Southern Colorado’s history—landmark floods, industry, and local politics.
Daily Circulation: ~35,793
6. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
http://www.gjsentinel.com
Covering Western Colorado since 1893, this broadsheet is the region’s leading daily for local and regional news.
Daily Circulation: ~23,602
7. The Aspen Times
https://www.aspentimes.com
Free daily broadsheet founded in 1881, focused on resort-town news, arts, and local events.
Daily Circulation: ~6,500
8. Durango Herald
https://www.durangoherald.com
Founded in 1880, it offers investigative reporting for Southwest Colorado and adjacent New Mexico.
Daily Circulation: ~7,710
9. Canon City Daily Record
https://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com
Covering Cañon City since 1872, it continues daily print editions and local reporting.
Daily Circulation: ~5,271
10. Loveland Reporter-Herald
http://www.reporterherald.com
Serving Loveland and northern Colorado. It ranks top 10 historically with comprehensive local coverage.
Daily Circulation: ~19,024