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With trade deadline approaching, Rockies start dealing
The Rockies likely won’t be trading All-Star third baseman Ryan McMahon, but that didn’t keep them from joining the action as Tuesday’s 4 p.m. MDT trade deadline approaches. And they started on Saturday by making the type of deal that defined their work last year — trading...
Let's Talk Business in Pueblo: InBank's Rebecca Diaz named '40 under 40' banking leader
Rebecca Diaz, vice president and commercial banker at Pueblo InBank, has been selected as one of Independent Banker magazine’s "40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders." The national award recognizes rising stars who have significantly contributed to their communities and the community banking industry through innovation, leadership, and dedicated service. ...
Boulder’s new Primos Park celebrates community, connection
People came to Primos Park, a 9-acre site along Violet Avenue between Broadway and 19th Street, Saturday, to celebrate the park’s new name with Aztec dancers, music and plenty of kids using the park for its intended purpose. Ali Rhodes, the director for Boulder Parks and Recreation, spoke at...
Colorado city collaborates with tribes to 'heal' site where Sand Creek troops trained
The City of Boulder, after consulting with Arapaho and Cheyenne Tribal Representatives for two years, announced concept plans to redevelop a 120-acre farm site from which more than 100 Boulder-area men mobilized and took part in the Sand Creek Massacre 160 years ago.The land at that time was a military post named Fort Chambers. The Boulder-based troops who took part in the Sand Creek Massacre trained at Fort Chambers for three weeks prior to deployment. The fort was built in the summer of 1864 "amid exaggerated and false claims of coordinated Indigenous violence that helped fan anti-Indigenous hatred in...
Summit’s Ella Hagen defends title at National High School Trail Running Championships in Salida
It is not typical for high school distance runners to race in huge races throughout the summer months. However, after several weeks of building a strong aerobic base for the upcoming fall cross-country season, several Summit High School distance runners got a chance to display their fitness levels by racing at the 2024 National High School Trail Championships in Salida on Saturday, July 27.
Fire and smoke forecast in Fort Collins
As wildfires continue to burn across the West and Canada, expect additional smoke and haze in northern Colorado. A wildfire and smoke map shows Fort Collins covered by a "medium density" smoke cloud, with many fires burning in other states to the north, southwest and northwest. The Coloradoan maintains an active and constantly-updating map...
New Horsetooth Reservoir trail will connect two popular sites
A new Horsetooth Reservoir trail connecting two popular sites is underway with an expected opening in spring of 2025. The 1.8-mile multi-use Bay to Bay Trail will connect Inlet Bay to South Bay. The trail will be natural surface and will hug Horsetooth Reservoir's shoreline and offer an alternative to the only current option...
Sears Trostel Lumber & Millwork Purchased by Local Entrepreneur
Sears Trostel Lumber & Millwork (sears-trostel.com), a lumber supplier, millwork manufacturer, and cornerstone of Fort Collins since 1929, has announced its sale to new owner, David Seidl, a Fort Collins entrepreneur. The company was previously owned by Curt Viehmeyer and Steve Schwartz, who have played a pivotal role in its success and longevity since purchasing the business from the family of Bob Sears in 1981. The sale was finalized on July 1, 2024.
Another Fort Collins Brewery Will Be Closing for Good
After two and a half years, a craft brewery located in Fort Collins will close for good. Patrons of the brewery will not have to wait long for another option in the area, however, as another Colorado brewery will be taking over the space. According to the Coloradoan, Atlanta-based Sweetwater...
Made in Colorado: Smeeny Made Wild Headware
Chereen Leong Schwarz turned her nickname, “Smeeny Beanie,” into her company’s flagship product in 2017. At first, making winter hats was her side hustle, but it’s been her full-time gig since 2020. The wool yarn is “ethically and sustainably sourced” from South America, and Leong Schwarz...
BV BOT Talk Temporary Camping for Workers, Continue Public Hearing to August 27
The Buena Vista (BV) Board of Trustees (BoT) continued a hearing on Tuesday, July 23 about temporary workforce camping for businesses in areas zoned Highway Commercial. During the Tuesday July 23 meeting, the public hearing was reopened for discussion. No public comment was delivered during the hearing. After some discussion on the finer details, the Board unanimously voted to continue the hearing until their Tuesday, August 27 meeting.
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