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Colorado Dam Removal May Cause Headaches for Nearby Residents
Simply hearing the news that a dam is going to be removed from a reservoir is enough to conjure up thoughts of massive flooding, fear, and destruction. Only a Cemetery Remains in the Colorado Town Destroyed by Flood |. However, it was recently announced that yes, a dam in the...
Mikaela Shiffrin no longer Competitor of the Year recipient by Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame, River Radamus awarded
When the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame honors its annual award recipients in Vail in September, it will be the first year that Mikaela Shiffrin is not eligible to receive the Competitor of the Year award. Instead, the award is now named after Shiffrin, a change approved by Shiffrin which...
Habitat growth fosters wildlife use at North Star, study shows
In the decades since Pitkin County began monitoring the conditions at North Star Nature Preserve, the area has seen two concurrent phenomena: the explosion of river-based recreation and the slow return to more native habitat for the area’s wildlife. A report, released this month, by Jonathan Lowsky of Colorado...
New ramp added outside Denver airport to make passenger pickup easier
Administrators of Denver International Airport have created an easier way for passengers to get picked up from the airport and improved the waiting area experience for drivers. In the past, when travelers wanted to leave the Final Approach cellphone lot to pick someone up at the Jeppesen Terminal, they had to take East 78th Avenue and get onto Jackson Gap Road to get eastbound on Peña Boulevard. Now, travelers can take Gun Club Road and go straight to eastbound Peña Boulevard from the on-ramp. This cuts down travel times by a lot.Airport spokesman Michael Konopasek told CBS Colorado First Alert Traffic...
TRANSCRIPT: Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s State of the City address
DENVER, CO — Below is the prepared transcript of Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s State of the City address, provided by the mayor's office and delivered on Monday, July 22 at the Paramount Theater in downtown Denver. MAYOR MIKE JOHNSTON’S 2024 STATE OF THE CITY TRANSCRIPT. I remember...
Illegal Pete's DU Reopens After Remodel
It's back! One of our favorite places for a burrito fix when we're high (or anytime, really) is serving once again near the University of Denver. The Illegal Pete's at 1744 East Evans Avenue had been closed since late December for a refresh after fifteen years in business. At the...
Broncos roster is proof the NFL is bad at evaluating quarterbacks
The NFL seemingly has a problem evaluating the quarterback position. The Denver Broncos have been largely scoffed at for using a 1st-round pick on Bo Nix in the 2024 NFL Draft, but the criticism surrounding the Nix pick has been unfounded and clearly ignores recent history. Let's take a quick...
ONEOK to expand pipeline from Kansas to Denver
Oklahoma energy company ONEOK plans to expand its pipeline capacity connecting Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast refined products supply with the greater Denver area to meet growing demand in that region. The project involves the construction ... Read More » The post ONEOK to expand pipeline from Kansas to Denver appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Projected Nuggets depth chart, starting lineup, & rotation entering 2024-25 preseason
The Nuggets have seen a lot happen in the last month. The team entered the 2024 NBA playoffs feeling good about the way they were rolling and liking their chances to repeat as champions. Things went according to plan in round one as Denver took care of the Lakers in 5 games. But in round two, they ran into a buzzsaw and choked away the series to the Timberwolves.
Broncos Super Bowl 50 champ Shaq Barrett retires after 10-year career
Following a 10-year career in the NFL, former Denver Broncos pass rusher Shaq Barrett has announced his retirement from football at age 31. “It’s time for me to hang it up,” Barrett wrote on his Instagram page on Saturday. “It’s been a great ride and I appreciate everything that came with it over the years. I’m ready to shift my full focus to my wife and kids and helping them realize [their] dreams and catch em.”
Sean Payton says he was probably guilty of marking his territory in first season with Broncos
When Sean Payton joined the Denver Broncos last year, he quickly made it clear to everyone that it would be his way or the highway. Payton promptly kicked quarterback Russell Wilson’s personal QB coach out of the team’s facility, and he also hinted that he was not a fan of Wilson’s frequent hype posts on social media. “I kind of use this term, ‘A little bit more anonymous donors this season,’” Payton said. “Just know that we’re working, but with a little bit less visibility on social media and all those other things. We’re going to get to work, and ultimately, it’s...
Fort Collins' power provider shares 20-year plan: No coal, way more renewables. And gas.
Platte River Power Authority presented its formal plan for how it proposes to meet the energy needs of its customers over the next several years: by introducing a new carbon source and exponentially adding renewable energy sources while pursuing emerging technologies. For a year, the power provider for Fort Collins, Loveland, Estes Park...
Fueled by Broncos' support, Colorado girls flag football athletes embrace opportunity to compete at national level
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Girls high school flag football has taken off in Colorado, with the Denver Broncos and Denver Broncos Foundation providing continuous support for the growth of the sport. Four girls flag football athletes recently had an opportunity to showcase this growth by bringing their talent and experience...
Jorge Soler hits MLB season-best 478-foot HR, Birdsong strikes out 12 as Giants beat Rockies 3-2
DENVER (AP) — Jorge Soler opened the game with the longest homer in the majors this season, rookie Hayden Birdsong struck out a career-high 12 and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Sunday. Soler hit the fourth pitch of the game 478 feet to dead...
Reader: It's Not Supply and Demand. It's Supply, Demand and Money
The city's 36.8 percent increase in housing inventory during the first quarter of 2024 makes Denver the highest among all large cities in the United States, according to a new national report. Local data tells a similar story, showing major increases in the last month alone. The Denver Metro Association of Realtors market trends report for June showed 10,214 active listings on the market at the end of June, a 68.27 percent increase from the same month last year.
Giants manager Bob Melvin tossed before the start of Sunday's game vs. Rockies
Bob Melvin didn't wait for the first pitch on Sunday to give the umpires an earful. For his effort, he was tossed. The San Francisco Giants manager personally delivered his team's lineup card to crew chief Chris Conroy's umpiring crew ahead of Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. It was not a cordial meeting.
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