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Playoff perks
We can smell victory, so we’ve sniffed out some great deals, as the Broncos head into the playoffs against the Steelers on Sunday. When the Broncos win or complete specific plays, they also score great deals on food and drinks for those of us united in orange. Depending on game stats, you’ll find discounts on pizza, burgers, doughnuts, tacos, coffee and more. The promos are valid through the playoffs and Super Bowl ( Go, Broncos!) at participating Colorado locations. There are several offers to tackle, so get your game plan ready. • Get a Broncos buzz from Conoco gas stations. Fans get a free coffee between 5 and 10 a. m. on the Monday after a win. • If the Broncos score three or more touchdowns during the game, customers get an Arby’s regular roast beef sandwich for just $ 1 the next day. Limit one per customer. • Should the Broncos kick a field goal of 35 yards or more, get a taco for 35 cents at Jack in the Box the following day. Limit six per customer. • After a win, save 50 percent on a Papa John’s online order of regular- price menu items with promo code BRONCOS. • To celebrate a sweet victory, King Soopers gives customers a free raised or cake donut the following day with the swipe of its loyalty card. • And, if you have the special promo key tag, get a Sausage McMuffin with Egg or Big Mac for $ 1 at McDonald’s the day after a game— win or lose. ( Don’t have a tag? Text BRONCOS to 35253 to access all of the deals via a mobile device.)
Park it!
Only 127 of our National Parks charge you to get in, but the U. S. National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to all of its 409 parks, monuments and other sites Monday on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It’s the perfect time to go snowshoeing, ski touring or just enjoy the frosty landscape of Rocky Mountain National Park, virtually our city’s backyard. Other free days in 2016 are National Park Week, April 16 to 24; National Park Service birthday, Aug. 25 to 28; National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24 and Veterans Day, Nov. 11. nps. gov/
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Take stock
Grounds admission at the National Western Complex ( 4655 Humboldt St.) is free on Jan. 19. This is your chance to experience many of the exhibits and activities the event has to offer, including everything from mutton bustin’ to shopping to meandering through the historic yards to see the different cattle, sheep and goat breeds. For kids, there’s a petting farm, stick horse rodeo, performances by the Top Hogs and family- friendly demonstrations, such as sheep shearing. Admission to the rodeos cost extra, but parking is free. nationalwestern.com
Where’s the beef?
If you want to get up close and personal with the National Western Stock Show’s 2016 Grand Champion steer, mosey on over to The Brown Palace Hotel ( 312 17th St.) on Jan. 22. The prized animal, adorned with a garland of roses, will be escorted down a red carpet at 10 a. m. to take center stage during afternoon tea in the famed hotel’s lobby. The steer takes his tea from a sterling silver punch bowl. ( Two sugars, please!) This is the last hurrah before heading to the auction of champions. The public is welcome to join in for free photos with the champ from 10 a. m. to 1: 30 p. m. Rodeo royalty of the two- legged variety will also be on hand for pictures and autographs. brownpalace.com
Daily grind
What’s the latest buzz? Through Jan. 24, 7- Eleven is offering a small coffee for just 50 cents at participating locations. From big and bold to mild and smooth, the convenience store has several choices to perk you up. Customers can customize their coffee with a selection of free add- ons at its coffee bar, including minimarshmallows, syrups, flavored creamer and sugar. 7- eleven. com
Every Saturday, Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez at MileHighOnTheCheap.com compile “Cheap Checklist” to help smart shoppers find freebies, discounts and deals. Send tips to info@milehighonthecheap.com 10 to 14 days in advance.