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Rain likely after the heat-up
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Monsoonal moisture inbound will start to dampen high temperatures ahead, but from many areas today around Albuquerque and to the southeast, it will still not only be hot, but most likely, still rain-free. A few morning showers are dissipating around the New Mexico-Colorado border, similar to yesterday, but the movement of the […]
Colorado City Named One of the Worst Places to Rent
Here in Colorado, the cost of living has seemingly gotten out of control. In fact, the average rent here in Colorado is some of the highest in the entire country at $1,594. That’s the fifth highest. Not just that, but people in places like Fort Collins are really starting...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds pet owners, “Don’t turn it loose” following exotic Patagonian Mara sighting
DENVER (KKTV) - CPW reported that they suspect the exotic Patagonian Mara seen in Colorado is an abandoned domesticated pet. Colorado Parks and Wildlife reported that a Patagonian Mara was recently seen in a park in Lakewood. They believed that the Patagonian Mara may have been an illegal domesticated pet that was abandoned by its owners.
Will Colorado’s Big Lots Stores be Affected by Closures?
Unfortunately, it really feels like an excessive amount of businesses across Colorado have been going out of business in recent memory. Boulder's iconic Dark Horse is likely going to be demolished, Denver music venue Herman's Hideaway is no more, and historic jazz club El Chapultepec is going to be all but demolished as well.
Another Dunkin In Northern Colorado Abruptly Shuts Down
I am starting to get nervous every time I go to one of my favorite restaurants, coffee shops, or stores in Northern Colorado. I am nervous primarily because there have been so many closures recently that it is hard to keep up. Many of us in Northern Colorado have gone...
What are the symptoms of bird flu and how does it spread?
At least nine U.S. farm workers had tested positive for the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, or bird flu, as of July 14, 2024, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All had come into close contact with infected cattle or poultry. Earlier this month, Colorado Gov. Jared...
Goodbye Movie Rentals. All Redbox Locations In Colorado Shutting Down
From helping put Colorado Blockbuster Video stores out of business, to going out of business themselves. Goodbye Redbox, it was fun while it lasted. Colorado Redbox Movies & Video Game Rental Machines Going Away. Seems like now that long ago, a Friday or Saturday night could regularly consist of ordering...
ICYMI: Scholarly Publications, Media Mentions, & Faculty Activities
Widely recognized for its intellectual diversity and originality, the faculty at Colorado Law encompasses an array of prominent legal scholars who are widely cited, both in academia and throughout the national media landscape. We invite you to catch up on the latest faculty publications and media mentions with this weekly round up.
Colorado City Among the Nation’s Top Ten for Overall Drug Use
Ask a Colorado resident about common misconceptions outsiders have about our state and one of the examples they are likely to bring up is that it simply is not true that all Coloradans smoke the devil's lettuce. 12 years ago, Colorado became the first state to legalize recreational marijuana. In...
Rep. Crow says without "major change," there's "high risk" Democrats lose election
Washington — Rep. Jason Crow, a Colorado Democrat, says that in the wake of President Biden's disastrous debate performance last month, there is a "high risk" that Democrats lose the election "unless there is a major change.""Reading the tea leaves is very troubling for many of us right now," Crow, a member of the centrist New Democrat Coalition, said on "Face the Nation" on Sunday. "So we want to see a change."The president has been seeing a slow leak of lawmakers calling for him to step aside in recent weeks, a number that climbed to 19 on Friday after Mr....
Affordability is a key part of the Lakeside Amusement Park experience
There's a lot of new -- believe it or not -- at Lakeside Amusement Park in Jefferson County. New roller coasters, updated rides and it's part of a push to bring more people back into the park and prove that there is still an affordable option for all families in Denver. On the surface it may not look like much. "I drive by all the time and you look at that old rollercoaster," said Denver resident of Alyis Picaso, referring to The Cyclone, which is serviceable but not taking riders currently. "I don't know....
Jazz News: Max Moore Sextet debuts, International Jazz Day ’25 to Abu Dhabi, Ropeadope turns 25
This is Jazz News, a look at what’s news in jazz, music, and the arts. One of Denver’s stellar jazz advocacy non-profits is Gift of Jazz, and their event series for emerging artists is called Next Up. Keyboardist Max Moore has his sextet now and they’re debuting on stage at Lodge at Woods Boss, coming up on Thursday, July 18.
Douglas County says $2.7 million investment in fire suppression helicopter is worth it
Douglas County fire crews experienced a busy weekend as a heat wave warmed the Denver metro area. The agency's fire suppression helicopter responded to several calls, including a destructive brush fire in Byers Arapahoe County, a plane's emergency landing and three smoke checks.CBS Colorado learned more about the resource proving to be instrumental for communities around the metro area by watching the Helitack team demonstrate their approach, which is a combination of aerial and ground firefighting. When a wildfire sparks, every second counts. "We just arrived on scene. I got eyes on the fire. We're going to try to anchor...
Elephants have distinct names for one another, CSU researchers discover
Elephants have distinct names for each other just like humans do, say researchers at Colorado State University who've been studying wild African elephants. One of the study’s authors, George Wittemyer, said it’s already well-known that elephants are complex intellectual and social creatures. “Elephants maintain really tight bonds between...
Colorado Springs school district shares details on new cell phone ban
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado Springs School District 11 is implementing a new cell phone policy starting this upcoming school year. On Monday, communication went out to parents and guardians explaining how the process will work, effective August. NEW CELL PHONE GUIDELINES. Elementary school (Grades K-5): Cell phones must...
Parents of infant who died in NICU hosting blood drive in son's memory
Blood donations are needed to help those in need. Denver Health is partnering with American Red Cross and the Cooper Steinhauser Foundation to get as much people to donate as possible. The three organizations say every time a person gives blood, it saves up to three live. Anyone can give unless you have gotten a tattoo over the last six months, are anemic and have recently been out of the country. Founders of the Cooper Steinhauser Foundation Haley and Edward Steinhauser met with CBS Colorado First Alert Traffic Tracker Reporter Brian Sherrod to discuss the importance of giving blood....
Broncos’ Sean Payton receives mixed rating in NFL coach rankings
Sean Payton is in the thick of rebuilding the Denver Broncos. The offensive-minded head coach has rebuilt the receiver room, drafted a new quarterback in Bo Nix, and added to the running back room as well. But, following the fallout of the Russell Wilson drama last year, Payton was labeled...
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