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Hoodline · April 3, 2026

Mighty Argo Gondola Aims To Turn Idaho Springs Into A Sky-High Hot Spot

A look at how the Mighty Argo Cable Car is poised to transform a small mountain town into a major Front Range destination.

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KDVR Fox31 · April 2, 2026

Idaho Springs' $71M Mighty Argo Cable Car nears opening, promising tourism boost

Final inspections are underway on the $71 million Mighty Argo Cable Car, which developers say could open to the public by the end of the month.

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Denver Today · April 1, 2026

Mighty Argo Gondola to Lift Idaho Springs to New Heights

The Mighty Argo Cable Car prepares to welcome its first riders, ushering in a new era for the historic mountain town.

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Colorado Springs Gazette · April 1, 2026

Mighty Argo's mighty champion: A woman's gondola dream comes true in Colorado

The founder's story behind the Mighty Argo Cable Car and what it means for Idaho Springs' future.

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Denver Gazette · April 1, 2026

Mighty Argo's mighty champion: A woman's gondola dream comes true in Colorado

Mary Jane Loevlie's decades-in-the-making vision for her hometown finally takes flight as the Mighty Argo Cable Car prepares to open.

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Transformative Mighty Argo Cable Car gondola project eyes completion in Colorado mountains
CBS Colorado · March 15, 2026

Transformative Mighty Argo Cable Car gondola project eyes completion in Colorado mountains

The Mighty Argo Cable Car is poised to become one of the Front Range's newest tourism draws, offering scenic rides, mountain biking access and a modern take on Colorado's mining history.

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Landmark Idaho Springs mine to be reborn this year as a gondola and entertainment complex
Thirst Colorado · February 5, 2026

Landmark Idaho Springs mine to be reborn this year as a gondola and entertainment complex

The 1893-era Argo Mill is being reborn as a gondola-served entertainment complex with restaurants, an amphitheater, and mountaintop trails.

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Travel And Tour World · January 20, 2026

The Golden Ascent: Experience the New Million Dollar Mighty Argo Cable Car in Idaho Springs, USA

International travel publication highlights the Mighty Argo as a must-visit Colorado destination opening in spring 2026.

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Will the Mighty Argo Cable Car Restore Idaho Springs' Midas Touch?
5280 Magazine · November 5, 2025

Will the Mighty Argo Cable Car Restore Idaho Springs' Midas Touch?

Denver's premier city magazine explores how the gondola aims to reignite Idaho Springs' economy by reconnecting the town with its gold-mining roots.

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Cable splicing brings Colorado's Mighty Argo Cable Car one step closer to completion in Idaho Springs
CBS Colorado · October 20, 2025

Cable splicing brings Colorado's Mighty Argo Cable Car one step closer to completion in Idaho Springs

Crews completed a critical cable splicing milestone on the Mighty Argo Cable Car in Idaho Springs, bringing the $71 million project closer to its spring 2026 opening.

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BikeMag · October 8, 2025

Idaho Springs' Mighty Argo Is Striking Gold Again

BikeMag visits the Mighty Argo and Virginia Canyon trail network: 1,250 feet of descending, North America's first bike cab gondolas, and a new gold rush powered by mountain bikes.

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Denver Gazette · September 30, 2025

PHOTOS: Mighty Argo Cable Car gondola being built in Idaho Springs

A photo gallery showcasing the Mighty Argo Cable Car construction progress from the lower terminal to Miners Point at the top.

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Denver Gazette · September 30, 2025

Six facts about the Mighty Argo Cable Car gondola being built in Idaho Springs

A quick primer on everything you need to know about the Mighty Argo Cable Car — from its 1.2-mile length to the 22 gondola cars and glass-bottom VIP cabins.

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Mighty Argo Cable Car construction updates
Lift Blog · September 15, 2025

Mighty Argo Cable Car construction updates

Ongoing coverage of the Mighty Argo construction from the leading North American ropeway blog — tower installation, cable splicing, and cabin deliveries.

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The Colorado Sun · September 3, 2025

Meet Mary Jane Loevlie, the woman behind the Mighty Argo

Profile of the veteran Idaho Springs entrepreneur who started more than 20 businesses and spent years bringing the Mighty Argo Cable Car dream to life.

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Durango Telegraph · August 28, 2025

Lofty dreams

A reflection on gondola projects across Colorado — with the Mighty Argo leading the charge on reimagining mountain-town tourism.

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Doppelmayr: Prestigious Mighty Argo Cable Car
Seilbahnen International · August 15, 2025

Doppelmayr: Prestigious Mighty Argo Cable Car

The international ropeway industry publication profiles the Mighty Argo as a flagship Doppelmayr project featuring North America's first dedicated bike cab gondolas.

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Mighty Argo Cable Car helicopters in the gondola towers
The Mountain-Ear · July 12, 2025

Mighty Argo Cable Car helicopters in the gondola towers

Local coverage of the day helicopters set the steel gondola towers along the Rosa Gulch alignment.

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Denver Gazette · July 11, 2025

Mighty Argo Cable Car receives 10 gondola towers from a Blackhawk helicopter

A dramatic day of construction: helicopters lift ten steel gondola towers into place above Idaho Springs.

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Mighty Argo Cable Car — Idaho Springs, USA
FUNIS Group · July 1, 2025

Mighty Argo Cable Car — Idaho Springs, USA

Project page from FUNIS Group detailing their role as a partner on the Mighty Argo Cable Car installation.

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KDVR Fox31 · June 10, 2025

Scenic year-round gondola to open in Idaho Springs next year

A new 1.2-mile scenic gondola is set to become a year-round attraction in Idaho Springs, bringing visitors from the historic Argo Mill to a mountaintop plaza.

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The Mighty Argo Cable Car: A New Gondola-Served Mountain Bike Experience Coming to Idaho Springs, CO
SnowBrains · May 20, 2025

The Mighty Argo Cable Car: A New Gondola-Served Mountain Bike Experience Coming to Idaho Springs, CO

SnowBrains previews the Mighty Argo as a first-of-its-kind lift-accessed mountain bike experience, with over 400 acres of terrain at Virginia Canyon Mountain Park.

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ARGO Cable Car
Visit Clear Creek · March 1, 2025

ARGO Cable Car

Official Clear Creek County Tourism Bureau listing for the Mighty Argo Cable Car as a marquee regional attraction.

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Construction underway in Colorado mountains on Argo Gondola in Idaho Springs
CBS Colorado · October 15, 2024

Construction underway in Colorado mountains on Argo Gondola in Idaho Springs

"Gratifying to see it come to fruition" — developers celebrate steady progress on the long-awaited Idaho Springs gondola project.

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Stalled by massive theft, Mighty Argo Cable Car project gets going again
Vail Daily · August 5, 2024

Stalled by massive theft, Mighty Argo Cable Car project gets going again

"Don't ever count Mary Jane out," Idaho Springs mayor says as the Mighty Argo project resumes after years of setbacks.

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Snow Industry News · August 1, 2024

Groundbreaking For Mighty Argo Cable Car In Idaho Springs Goes Ahead

Snow Industry News reports on the official Mighty Argo groundbreaking ceremony attended by Governor Polis and local leaders.

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Colorado Community Media · August 1, 2024

Mighty Argo Cable Car Company breaks ground on construction of gondola in Idaho Springs with $58 million funding

Ground-breaking ceremony marks the official start of Mighty Argo construction, backed by $58 million in secured funding.

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Groundbreaking for the Mighty Argo Cable Car
Ropeways.net · July 30, 2024

Groundbreaking for the Mighty Argo Cable Car

Industry ropeway publication covers the Mighty Argo groundbreaking and Doppelmayr's role in the project.

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Investors relaunch gondola project at Colorado's Argo Mill after theft
The Colorado Sun · July 26, 2024

Investors relaunch gondola project at Colorado's Argo Mill after theft

New investors step in to restart the stalled Mighty Argo Cable Car project after a $4.5 million escrow theft nearly killed it.

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The Colorado Sun · July 26, 2024

After a $5 million scam, the Mighty Argo reemerges

The comeback story: how the Mighty Argo project survived a multi-million-dollar fraud, a pandemic, and years of delays to finally break ground.

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Office of Governor Jared Polis · July 25, 2024

Governor Polis Participates in Groundbreaking for the Mighty Argo Cable Car in Idaho Springs

Colorado Governor Jared Polis joins local officials to break ground on the Mighty Argo Cable Car, calling the project a catalyst for Clear Creek County tourism.

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The Colorado Sun · December 1, 2023

Women accused of stealing $4.5 million from investors in Idaho Springs resort project indicted on federal charges

A federal grand jury indicts the women behind the escrow scheme that stole millions from Mighty Argo investors.

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The Colorado Sun · September 1, 2022

Judge awards Idaho Springs Mighty Argo investors $8.7 million

A federal judge awards $8.7 million in damages to Mighty Argo investors in the lawsuit against the escrow company that stole their deposit.

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The Colorado Sun · February 23, 2022

Idaho Springs gondola project investors ask judge to force escrow company to return "stolen" $4.5 million

The Mighty Argo investors escalate their legal fight, seeking a court order to force the title company to return the missing funds.

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The Colorado Sun · May 6, 2021

Idaho Springs Mighty Argo gondola investors sue lender, escrow agent

Mighty Argo investors file suit against the escrow agent and lender after $4.5 million disappears from what was supposed to be a secure account.

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