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Boebert challenger Trisha Calvarese fights against the odds in Colorado’s 4th District
When Lauren Boebert won the Republican U.S. House primary election in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District in June, news outlets nationwide declared that her efforts to remain in Washington D.C. for another term — which included moving across the state, fending off a scandal at a Colorado theater and courting a different set of constituents — […]
Colorado Arts Spotlight: Things to know and do around the state Aug. 2-4
It's going to be another hot weekend. But if you're willing to slather on the sunscreen and brave the overheated elements, Colorado has a lot of open air entertainment on offer. And for those who want to ensure their fun comes with a healthy dose of air conditioning, theaters around the state have plenty of new shows opening up too.
Colorado Day: Honoring the 38th State’s Admission and Heritage
Colorado Day is August 1, observing the day President Ulysses S. Grant signed a proclamation admitting Colorado as the 38th state in the union in 1876. When Salida was incorporated on October 4, 1880, the state was just four years old, and like the rest of the state, it was part of the “Wild West” we see in the old black-and-white movies of the 1940s and ’50s. Interestingly enough, a Coloradan, Marquerite Roberts, wrote several of those westerns, one being “True Grit” which won an Oscar for John Wayne.
50ish-year reunion: As teenagers, they helped build the Colorado Trail
DENVER - In the coolness of late afternoon at 7,700 feet in the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area, a golden light filtered through tall pines, accentuating the intricate shadows of rock outcroppings looming over the Colorado Trail. Thirty miles into a trek she hopes will take her to Durango in 21 days, a young woman from Breckenridge wearing a floppy hat with "Junior Ranger" on the front came upon an unexpected reception.
New rules coming to inaugural season of flag football
ARVADA, Colo — High school flag football is gearing up for its inaugural season as a CHSAA sanctioned sport, and there are a lot of changes from the first two years as a pilot program. "There's screen blocking, punting, one yard rush line." Wa, wa, wa, woah… punting?
Coloradans Told to Look Out for ‘Lost Pet’ Scam
Criminals in Colorado will seemingly go after anyone if it means a "quick buck." Here comes a scam being pulled on folks who have a lost dog or other pet. All these people are trying to do is reach out to their local community to see if anyone has seen their pet; criminals are taking that innocent search and using it against those people.
New gun laws combat violence, limit who can acquire firearms
(COLORADO) — New gun violence prevention laws will take effect starting Wednesday, Aug. 7. The newest laws combat gun violence by improving concealed carry permit training, hosting the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) ability to address illegal firearms, and making it easier to recognize dangerous firearm purchasing patterns. “Concealed Carry Permits and Training,” also known […]
Meow Wolf and Illegal Pete's team up to bring 'psychedelic' tortillas to Colorado restaurant locations
Meow Wolf, the arts production company known for creating “immersive multimedia experiences,” including Denver’s Convergence Station, is now bringing a new “mind-bending” experience to burritos. Meow Wolf has joined forces with Colorado-based companies Illegal Pete’s and Colorado Tortilla Co. to introduce the “Portilla” (Spanish for...
Attorney General reaches agreement with Valvoline to end unfair labor practices
(COLORADO) — An agreement was reached to end unfair labor practices at oil change and auto services company, Valvoine LLC, Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising Inc, and VGP Holidings LLC. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of six attorneys general announced the agreement on Wednesday, July 31. According to the attorney general, Valvoline […]
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