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Denver Housing Authority Unveils First All-Electric Multifamily Residence in Sustainability Push
In a notable stride toward sustainability, the Denver Housing Authority (DHA) has pioneered its first fully electric multifamily residence, a coming-together of civic bodies and energy specialists that speaks directly to future-facing housing. The project, which covered 17 units at DHA's Dispersed West Public Housing, axed gas furnaces and heaters in favor of energy-efficient, electric heating and cooling systems, according to the City of Denver.
Denver Broncos roster cuts tracker: Live updates before cut day
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has made it clear over the course of the offseason that the primary goal of training camp is to arrive at the correct 53 players for the active roster. A lot of factors go into that, but for a young team like the Denver Broncos, picking the 53-man roster will involve a combination of considering the best way to beat Seattle in Week 1 and which players could end up being part of the team's foundation down the road.
Students who endured racist hate while talking to City Council now have their yurt
A few months ago, a group of elementary school students from Monarch Montessori in Montbello came to the Denver City Council to ask for expanded classroom space and improved pedestrian safety. Instead, the students, two of whom are Black, faced racist language and insults from an unidentified person disrupting the...
Denver’s Strategy For ‘Pay-As-You-Throw’ Trash Still Needs Work
The city’s plans for residential trash, recycling, and compost services still lack strategy and responsiveness to residents, according to the recent follow-up report from Denver Auditor Timothy O’Brien. “We’ve continued to hear from a lot of residents in the past 18 months who have concerns about their trash...
Colorado football can be CSU's meal ticket to the Power 4
If CSU ever became a Power 4 program, the Rams would have Deion Sanders' Colorado football program to thank. The best thing to ever happen to Colorado State University was taking the Buffs to double overtime in 2023. That showing made CSU a more national brand -- not all for the right reasons, but I digress -- and the September 14, 2024 matchup in Fort Collins only figures to further that progress.
Longmont’s Used Book Emporium eyes final chapter, as Oct. 15 closing looms
For nearly three decades, Used Book Emporium in downtown Longmont has welcomed customers from all walks of life in search of their next great read. A handwritten note on the local business’s entryway at 346 Main St. reads “Door Sticks — Push Hard.” However, it’s another sign on Used Book Emporium’s front door that really catches people’s attention; the one that says “Store Closing Oct. 15 — last day of business.”
Clear Creek authorities identify body of man in "suspicious" death
The Clear Creek Sheriff's Office says deputies are investigating a death in Idaho Springs they're calling "suspicious."Saturday night, the coroner's office identified the man as 57-year-old Paul Peavey.The sheriff's office said earlier in the day that his death, in the 1000 block of Two Brothers Road in Idaho Springs, was under investigation. Later in the evening, Peavey was identified and the sheriff's office said it was investigating his death as a homicide.Initially, the sheriff's office said it received a report of a missing person in that same area from earlier in the week and initially couldn't say whether the homicide victim was the person reported missing, but Saturday night, it said Peavey was the man reported missing.The sheriff's office said it doesn't believe the public is in danger, but also said investigators have not yet identified a suspect.
Man killed in Aurora shooting
AURORA, Colo. — A man is dead after a shooting in Aurora Saturday. The Aurora Police Department said in a release that officers responded to the southwest corner of East Colfax Avenue and North Havana Street just after 2 p.m. Saturday for reports of a shooting. When they got...
Prep notebook: Battle Mountain softball opens season against Rifle
The Battle Mountain girls softball team opened its 2024 season against Rifle on Thursday. The Huskies scored three runs in the third inning but ended up falling to the Bears 20-3. Rylan Petree, Ella Jackson and Katharine Santana each tallied three hits for Rifle, which improved to 3-0 on the...
The return of the Kings (salmon, that is)
Wanted to share the news that the first salmon of the season has made it home through the fish ladder at our hatchery on Orcas!. We are getting ready for our annual party to celebrate the return of the salmon to Glenwood Springs and to celebrate the volunteers on Orcas Island who help us so much every year.
Landsea Homes breaks ground in Longmont
Landsea Homes Corporation announced Wednesday the groundbreaking on 28 paired homes on the southwest corner of Hwy 66 and Sundance Drive in Spring Valley. "The groundbreaking of Spring Valley marks a significant milestone in our growth journey in Colorado and brings us one step closer to becoming a leading homebuilder in the state," said Lisa Wiebelhaus, Colorado Division President of Landsea Homes.
George Thorogood & The Destroyers rock Beaver Creek
George Thorogood & The Destroyers’ ‘Bad All Over the World — 50 Years of Rock’ comes to the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek with a warning: This will be a loud rock and roll concert. The high-energy, rockin’ show stems from Thorogood’s blue-collar, hard-working upbringing.
Rory McIlroy flings club into water during Round 2 of BMW
Rory McIlroy, coming off a three-putt bogey on the 16th hole, hit his drive to the right rough, then casually flung the 3-wood toward the left. It bounced once and went in the water. He walked over to the edge of the water, reached down and retrieved it.
Alamosa city council moves toward ban on sitting and lying in public
The Alamosa City Council will move forward on amending city codes that would effectively ban sitting or lying in public rights of way. Utilizing and mirroring similar action taken in Durango, police will no longer have to be required to ensure space is available at St. Benedict or La Puente to move a person from a right of way and ticket them.
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