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‘Legacy,’ mental health in Colorado ag
MONTE VISTA— About 35 farmers, ranchers, and their friends attended a showing of the mental health documentary film "Legacy," at the Ski-Hi Complex in Monte Vista on the evening of July 18. The film, a partnership between the Colorado Farm Bureau and the Colorado Department of Agriculture, depicts the...
Colorado mother develops fentanyl testing kit after son dies of accidental overdose
Jeanie Chung hopes something small will spark a big change. "I developed a test kit that’s all encompassed, convenient [and] discreet that particularly people who use recreational drugs can keep on hand in the case that they might need to test their drug," Chung said. Chung is the co-founder of TaeSun. She came up with the idea for the kit in 2021. ...
CU football position breakdown: Transfer corners provide more talent to already deep secondary
Any position group on the Colorado football roster that features Travis Hunter is in a good spot heading into the 2024 season. In a preview of the Buffaloes’ wide receivers last month, it was hard to argue that that group isn’t the deepest and arguably the most talented on the entire roster.
Link made between Colorado football HC Deion Sanders and Lincoln Riley's USC job
Deion Sanders was, for some reason, linked to Lincoln Riley's USC head coaching job in yet another Colorado football escape plan hatched by a writer. This time, it was Essentially Sports' Jeevesh Singh who made a wild career change prediction for Coach Prime; the reasoning being that Paul Finebaum said Riley's 2023 coaching job was an all-time bad one.
Gents top Vail in home opener
The Gentlemen of Aspen rugby team opened the home 2024 season at Wagner Park with a bang on Saturday, taking two big wins over rival Vail. The Gents got a win in the Rocky Mountain Rugby league standings first with a 56-22 win, then successfully reestablished the club’s B-side with a reported 50-26 win. Vail hung with the red and black early, but once Aspen got in a rhythm — and started working downhill in the second half — the Gents easily continued a win streak that, according to club staff, has dated back to 2018.
CU Basketball Legend Ken Charlton Dies at 83: A Look Back at His Impact
CU Hall of Famer Ken Charlton, a pivotal player on the successful 1960s men's basketball team, passed away at 83 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease in St. Augustine, Fla. Charlton was a consensus first-team All-American and CU's 16th all-time leading scorer with 1,352 points. He was inducted into CU's...
Young composers write songs for Bravo! Vail musicians
With the help of Bravo! Vail musicians, kids got to learn how to write their own music during the Very Young Composers Program, and the songs will be played live for the public July 23-24. The students range in age from 8 to 15 in this summer’s program and met...
New road site construction underway on Village at Avon property
There’s a lot of earth being moved on the Village at Avon property, located between East Beaver Creek Boulevard and Interstate 70 exits 167 and 168. The plan for the area includes an influx of more residential units to complement the Piedmont apartment complex on the east end of the property, but before that can be realized, the property must include a new road on the north end of the valley floor.
Jaap van Zweden’s gives final performances with the New York Philharmonic at Bravo! Vail
Jaap van Zweden’s pandemic-interrupted tenure with the New York Philharmonic came to a close at Bravo! Vail over the weekend. The disciplinarian Dutch conductor, who was hired in 2018 after his intense style revived the Dallas Symphony, looked right at home in Vail on Friday night. “He has brought...
Man and officer injured in shootout in Fort Collins
FORT COLLINS, Colo — A Fort Collins Police officer and another person were injured in an exchange of gunfire at a cemetery Sunday, the police department said. Police said around 12:40 p.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle rollover at the intersection of Bryan Avenue and Mountain Avenue, near City Park. Police said "the driver exited the vehicle with a firearm and exchanged gunfire with officers, then ran toward Grandview Cemetery."
Ray Harrington to headline Vail Comedy Show
Vail Comedy Show is flying in international comedian Ray Harrington for shows on Wednesday, July 24 at Second Street Collective in Eagle and on Thursday, July 25 at Gambit at The Sebastian Hotel in Vail. Ray Harrington has been on “Conan” and is part of the “Funbearable” podcast. Comedian Kimbles Hume will return to Vail Valley from San Diego for the shows, which will be hosted by Mark Masters. Tickets for all shows are available at VailComedyShow.com. Harrington answered these questions in advance of his visit.
Meet the 2024 Garfield County Fair and Rodeo Royalty Queen: Elle Garcia
At 16, Elle Garcia embodies the spirit of the Garfield County Fair and Rodeo Royalty, transitioning this year from princess to queen. Her elevation to this esteemed title brings not only excitement but an overwhelming sense of community support. “It’s honestly amazing,” Garcia said. “Seeing how many people come out...
Broncos roster review: defensive back Devon Key
One of the underrated concerns for the Denver Broncos heading into the 2024 season is their secondary. There is going to be a ton of competition for the backup spots at both cornerback and safety, but where will Devon Key fit into those position battles?. Player Profile. Height: 6’0” |...
Greeley, Colorado, Sees End of Historic Business and a Great Mural
You never know where you're going to find great art in Colorado; it could be along side of an old building, like you'll find in Greeley. The problem with old buildings as a canvas - sometimes those buildings have to come down. Yes, the only thing constant is change, but it's still sad to see not only a wonderful mural go, but also a beloved bike shop.
Denver mayor to tout homeless response in Monday's city address
Mayor Mike Johnston on Monday will paint a picture of a city on the upswing after years of battling a homelessness crisis and reversing a decade of violence, with a downtown that's poised for revival. He will argue that, within a year of assuming office, the strategies he put in...
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