where are the broncos from

The Denver Broncos are from Denver, Colorado. They were founded in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL) and joined the National Football League (NFL) after the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. The team's origin traces back to Bob Howsam, the owner of a minor league baseball team in Denver, who sought to bring professional football to the city. The team's name, "Broncos," was chosen through a naming contest and reflects the rugged outdoor lifestyle and western heritage of Colorado. The Broncos have since become one of the most successful NFL teams, playing their home games at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver.