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Can I Get a Connection?
For decades the dream of a mountain bike trail connecting Nederland to Winter Park has been the holy grail of local riders. Last year, that dream moved one step closer to completion with the opening of the Toll Trail. What will it take to finish the project?. On a clear,...
The beauty of a medical convergence
Our mountain communities have been extremely fortunate in accessing affordable and inclusive health care. After months of negotiation, Clinica Family Health (CFH) opened offices in both Nederland and mid-Gilpin County two years ago, in June of 2022. Now that important health care for our community has grown more comprehensive. On...
Man accused of stealing $1.3 million from victims of Colorado wildfire
A contractor has been arrested in Boulder County, charged with theft of more than one million dollars thanks to an accusation made by four property owners who were victims of the Marshall Fire. The Marshall Fire is considered the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history, destroying more than 1,000 homes over the course of two especially active days starting on the night of December 30, 2021.
Contractor arrested after $1.3 million reportedly stolen from Marshall Fire homeowners
A contractor was arrested and accused of stealing more than $1 million from four families who had homes damaged or lost in the Marshall Fire. Leona Scott, 63, of Aurora, was arrested Thursday and is facing a charge of theft – more than $1 million, a Class 2 felony that could carry a prison sentence of eight to 24 years in prison.
Stage 1 Fire Ban and Restrictions, including Fireworks
The Boulder County Sheriff's office wanted to remind residents that we are now in a Stage 1 Fire Ban which includes the prohibition of any and all personal fireworks. Boulder County, Colo. - Sheriff Curtis Johnson has enacted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. , effective immediately, Monday, July 1.The fire restrictions...
Lafayette hosting an early Independence Day fireworks display this weekend
If you're looking to celebrate the 4th of July before July even starts, you can do so in a city in the western part of the Denver metro area this weekend. Lafayette will be presenting a professional fireworks display as part of an Independence Day celebration on Saturday. The fireworks will be set off above Waneka Lake from the boat house. The early holiday celebration begins at 4 p.m. at Waneka Lake Park. There will be food from Boulder County restaurants and beer from Odd13 brewery. A band -- 5280s Band -- will perform. There will also be kids activities including face painting for free. The fireworks are scheduled to start at dusk. Get more information about the fun Colorado celebration at business.lafayettecolorado.com.There are fewer fireworks shows in Boulder County this year than in years past. Boulder will not have its traditional 4th of July display at Folsom Field this year.
Xcel says it needs $1.9 billion to prevent future wildfires as it faces nearly 300 lawsuits over Marshall fire
Facing nearly 300 lawsuits over a wildfire that destroyed 1,084 homes and killed two people, Xcel Energy on Thursday filed a $1.9 billion wildfire mitigation plan aimed at preventing future blazes. Among the initiatives in the three-year plan are adding hundreds of weather stations and cameras, adding technology to more...
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