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Multiple Colorado Counties Enacting Massive Fire Bans
Recently, there’s been a wave of bans that have been affecting Coloradans over the past few weeks. For one, products that contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) have recently been banned in Colorado. The substances that are known to cause cancer will be slowly fazed out of Colorado stores.
Coloradans can receive free gun lockboxes at educational event
Coloradan gun owners in need of safe storage for their handguns are in luck — a collection of local organizations will be giving away free handgun lockboxes at an educational event later this month. The 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office — along with organizations and departments including the Boulder...
Boulder County enacts fire restrictions
Boulder County's sheriff enacted stage 1 fire restrictions. The restrictions are effective immediately. Restrictions mean residents cannot use charcoal grills, burn campfires on public lands, and shoot firearms for recreational purposes except for hunting on public lands. Smoking outside, operating a chainsaw, and welding are also prohibited.The fire restrictions allow a fire in a permanent fire pit.According to the sheriff's office these sites allow fire in constructed, permanent fire pits or fire grates:Kelly Dahl CampgroundRainbow Lakes CampgroundCamp Dick CampgroundPeaceful Valley CampgroundMeeker Park CampgroundOlive Ridge CampgroundBrainard Lake Recreation Area (Includes Pawnee Campground)
Stage 1 fire restrictions begin around northern Colorado in several locations
Multiple Stage 1 fire restrictions have been posted around northern Colorado and the northern Front Range mountains on Tuesday ahead of the July 4 holiday and weekend, Boulder County and National Forest officials said. The Boulder County Sheriff's Office enacted Stage 1 fire restrictions for unincorporated areas in west Boulder...
Fire restriction updates for Arapaho, Roosevelt Forests and Pawnee National Grassland
The forest service has put in place fire restrictions for the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland due to continuing dry and warm conditions, according to a news release from the agency. The Stage 1 restrictions for Larimer, Weld, Clear Creek, Gilpin and Boulder counties prohibit the following: ...
Rate Hikes and Power Outages Proposed By Colorado Utility Company
If you feel like you just can't catch a break when it comes to your bills, you aren't alone and it doesn't appear there will be any relief in sight. Especially regarding your utility bill in Colorado if you are an Xcel Energy customer. According to KDVR, Xcel Energy has...
Worth-the-drive food destinations in Colorado
We boast about Boulder County’s culinary wonders more than almost anyone, but diners cannot thrive on local tastes alone. The solution for taste buds bored to death with the same old pad Thai and Buddha bowls is to take them (and the rest of your senses) on a road trip. Just down Colorado’s highways are some seriously cool food experiences.
Boulder County’s Best-Kept Secret: Discover the Wild Bear Nature Center
Located in the picturesque town of Nederland, Colorado, the Wild Bear Nature Center stands as a hidden gem in Boulder County. This charming nature center offers an immersive experience in the heart of the Rockies, making it a must-visit for nature enthusiasts, families, and anyone seeking a deeper connection with the natural world.
Rules and laws for firework use across Colorado
DENVER — Fireworks on the Fourth of July are a staple of summer and a fun way to celebrate with the family, but it's important to have fun in a safe and legal way. Any type of fireworks that leaves the ground is illegal in Colorado. Examples of prohibited...
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