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Two Surprising Colorado Cities Among Retirement Hot Spots
Two Colorado cities made the fastest-growing retirement spots across the country. And one made it into the top 10. Longmont, Colorado, came in No. 9 as a retirement hotspot. The 65-and-over population grew by 40% over five years. In 2022, that population comprised 17% of the north Front Range city.
Red Fox Recovering in Colorado After Being Shot By An Arrow
A resilient Red Fox is on the road to recovery after surviving a heartbreaking incident last week. On June 19, Arvada Animal Management responded to a call about a juvenile Red Fox that had been shot with an arrow off of Quay Court in Arvada. Officers acted quickly and were able to safely contain the injured animal. The female fox was then transported to Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance Wildlife Hospital in Sedalia for emergency medical care.
How Many Hours do Some Coloradans Spend Commuting Every Week?
Growing up in the Denver Metro Area, I loved the city. It felt bigger than life and traffic really doesn't tend to bother someone who is a teenager. As an adult with places to be and very little free time, I dread going down into the Denver Metro Area and if I can, I avoid it at all costs.
This Week’s Larimer County Colorado’s Most Wanted: David Stewart
Northern Colorado law enforcement agencies work hard each day and night to keep our cities and towns safe. Whether they are assisting citizens or fighting crime, their jobs are anything but easy. One of their challenges is tracking down suspects on the Most Wanted list. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office...
Colorado’s Biggest City Won’t Have Fireworks This Year
One of Colorado's largest city's 4th of July celebrations is doing away with the traditional fireworks show this year. Is this new trend here to stay?. No More 4th of July Fireworks As Major Colorado City Continues A New Show. Thinking back to being a kid, I can relate many...
Ever Noticed the Fort Collins Cameo in this Classic ’90s Film?
Colorado has served as the backdrop for various movies and TV shows over the years. Certain Colorado landmarks are familiar and easy to recognize in some scenes, while in other productions, these places are more obscure and hidden in the background. If you've ever seen the 1992 classic A League...
Here’s How Colorado’s Sloan’s Lake Was Created
Sloan's Lake is a stunning 177-acre outdoor oasis, with a beautiful body of water and a surrounding park in the heart of Denver. It's Denver's second-largest park and the city's largest body of water - but at one point in history, a lake didn't even exist at this location, nor was it intentional.
10 Wacky Packages Cards From the ’70s That You Won’t Believe Existed
If you were a young fan of Mad Magazine's absurdist sometimes controversial humor in the '70s, then no doubt you were also a collector of Wacky Packages, the spoofs of common household products that seemed to live in the same universe. What Were Wacky Packages?. Wacky Packages were TOPPS collectible...
Alpine Bank Customer Reaches Out About Colorado Scam
Being the victim of a data breach or a scam involving your bank or financial institution has frustrated a growing number of Western Colorado residents. Many will remember back to last fall when Alpine Bank customers, along with other banks, were subject to 'brute force attacks'. See this story as it appeared in the Aspen Times here.
The #2 Best Thing About The Greeley Stampede 2024
NoCo's premiere 4th of July Celebration is undoubtedly the Greeley Stampede, and it's going down as we speak at Island Grove Park. What are some of the awesome things you should be checking out this year at the Stampede?. What Are The Top Things About Colorado's Greeley Stampede?. The wildly...
Colorado Now Has a Long-Needed ‘Agriculture’ License Plate
It's hard to believe that in Colorado, up until 2024, we hadn't had a license plate celebrating the agriculture community. By 2025, that'll be a thing of the past. Honestly, with all the different license plates that Colorado has, over 200 of them, why hasn't this been done already? It'll be exciting to see how many Coloradans will be donning the new plates in 2025.
Numerous Witnesses Spot UFO at Red Rocks in Morrison
There is a lot of magic that happens between the two gigantic rock formations at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado. Red Rocks is easily my favorite venue that I have ever had the privilege to see a concert at. However, some workers at the iconic Colorado venue saw something that they just couldn't explain this month.
Thousands of Products Banned Due to New Colorado Law
When we buy goods in Colorado we do not do a ton of research of what is in it. Generally, we trust that everything inside of products that we buy is safe. Most of the time products are extremely safe. We are not trying to scare anybody here. However, from time-to-time, we are reminded that there are dangerous materials within times that we use every single day.
Found Driver’s License in Colorado? Don’t Ever Make This Mistake
I am connected with a lot of different groups on Facebook. Like many in Colorado, a lot of those groups are community groups in Loveland, Fort Collins, and Greeley. The purpose of the groups is to discuss community happenings ranging from identifying snakes in a backyard to returning lost items back to their rightful owner.
The Bar That Originated ‘Buffalo Wings’ Now Open in Colorado and It’s Amazing
Sure, there are a lot of places in Colorado get some "wings," but now we have the opportunity to taste the ones that made the bar favorite famous. They began back in 1964, and with their 60th year, they now have a franchised location that will become a destination spot for many Coloradans, and out-of-staters, as well. Luckily, the spot has plenty of room for those who love those "Buffalo" wings.
Colorado State Patrol Can ‘Lasso’ Residents Again, Here’s How
The last time you saw a lasso was most likely in a Western movie, a rodeo, or a farm in Colorado. Lassoing is also known as roping. To lasso something you need a stiff rope with a loop. You throw the rope, the loop tightens and you can catch your target.
Popular Burger Joint Making its Way to Colorado
There’s been a few different chains that have been making a name for themselves here in Colorado. One that’s been absolutely blowing up is Cava, which not only is the fastest growing chain in Colorado, but the entire United States. Then, of course, there was In-N-Out. The sought...
Fly to These 18 Cities From Denver for Less Than $100 Roundtrip
I love to travel at any chance I get. When I can travel cheaply, that means I can travel more... If I can get time off from work. I normally don't pick one airline over the other, so when a deal pops up for a location I want to go to, the cheapest price is always the preferred airline for my liking when taking a trip out of Colorado.
Is Colorado Football Really That Good? EA Sports Thinks So
It may not feel like it, but the college football season is right around the corner. For example, Colorado State football is going to be starting up their season on the road against the Texas Longhorns on August 31st. However, another signal is that the new college football video game,...
Colorado Park Uses ‘Hawk Tuah’ Meme to Raise Bait Awareness
When it comes to catching a fish in Colorado, there are many different types of lures, jigs, flies, and baits that can be used to hook the big one. Fish can be finicky when it comes to what they eat based on the temperature, time of day, and whether or not they are hungry.
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