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Colorado Republicans oust controversial state party chair, Williams contests results
Colorado Republicans made a move Saturday to oust their state party chair, Dave Williams, even as he has denied the legitimacy of such a play. Out of the approximately 180 people participating in the meeting, roughly 160 Republicans voted to remove Williams as their party chair during the Saturday gathering, according to news reports. But…
Colorado Community College Gets Huge Donation From Metallica
If there’s one thing we can take pride in as Coloradans, it’s that we are generally some of the most educated people in the entire country. In general, Colorado ranks quite high when it comes to education. WalletHub said the state is the fifth best in the country when it comes to education in general.
Annual report provides information on issues affecting Colorado kids and their families
DENVER — The Colorado Children’s Campaign released its annual report that provides the most up-to-date information on issues affecting kids and their families. The 2024 edition of KIDS COUNT in Colorado! tracks child well-being at the state and county levels in family economic prosperity, child and family health, early childhood learning and development and youth success.
Colorado Volleyball Kicks Off 2024 Season at North Texas Invitational
The Colorado volleyball team kicks off its 2024 season at the North Texas Invitational, facing North Texas, Miami, and Rutgers. All three matches will take place at The Super Pit in Denton, Texas. Head coach Jesse Mahoney enters his ninth season, holding a 128-109 overall record. Senior setter Taylor Simpson is approaching notable career milestones with the potential to reach 2,000 assists and 100 blocks this weekend.
Northern Colorado Man Wins Millions on Scratch Off Ticket
Northern Colorado has another millionaire this week as one man won millions of dollars from a single Colorado Lottery scratch-off ticket. According to the Colorado Lottery, the man purchased a scratch-off ticket in Longmont and hit it big. Miguel N. of Berthoud, Colorado purchased a scratch-off ticket for $50 on...
Colorado’s Brand New REI Store Is Now Open
After closing its location in The Orchards shopping mall a few years back, the popular outdoor and recreation store has finally opened another new location north of Denver. REI, which has been a popular destination when it comes to outdoor life and activities in Colorado since 1983, just opened its 10th Colorado location. Yes, Colorado has many outdoor-type stores like Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops, and Sportsman Warehouse, but REI just hits different to Colorado residents.
Colorado Homeowners Face "New Normal" of Major Insurance Rate Hikes
Elizabeth LaRue's home insurance premium jumped by 76 percent when she tried to renew in July. Instead of her previous $2,200 rate, the Park Hill homeowner was asked to pay $3,880 without explanation. And she's not alone. Denver resident Frankie, who asked not to use his last name, says his...
Coca-Cola to Build Bottling Facility Near DIA
Swire Coca-Cola, Colorado’s largest Coca-Cola bottler serving most of Colorado plans to build a 570,000-square-foot bottling facility near DIA, the company confirmed to Mile High CRE. The plastic and aluminum bottling facility could cost as much as $350-$500 million and will be built at DIA’s Second Creek Campus commercial district at the northeast corner of Tower Road and Peña Boulevard.
Man dead after fall on treacherous 14,196-foot peak in Colorado
A 66-year-old mountain climber has died after taking a fall on Colorado's notorious 14,196-foot Crestone Needle on August 22. According to Custer County Search and Rescue, the climber was tackling a difficult route that travels up Crestone Peak and across a 'class five' traverse to Crestone Needle last Thursday when the incident occurred. The climber made it through the most technical stretch of the route and reached the summit of Crestone Needle, but took an apparent fall after getting off-route during his descent of the...
[WATCH] Colorado’s First Wolf Pups Recorded Playing in a Puddle
For the first time since the reintroduction of wolves to the state of Colorado, we are catching a glimpse of three wolf pups. The video was posted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife on Monday afternoon showing three wolf pups playing near a puddle on an unpaved road. The three wolf...
Maverik Completes Colorado Rebrands, Donates $1 Million
One year ago, Maverik acquired Kum & Go (K&G) in a deal that completely shook up the c-store landscape. Now, the company has announced the completion of its rebranding process in Colorado with a special event at its revamped North Tower Road location. The company’s new CEO and Chief Adventure...
Colorado’s Housing Crisis Deepens: Residents Need $37/Hour to Afford a Two-Bedroom Rental
Colorado Ranks as 8th Least Affordable State for Housing, Report Reveals. A recent report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition highlights the growing housing crisis in Colorado, ranking it as the 8th least affordable state in the nation. In cities like Denver, where the minimum wage has risen to over $18 per hour, the affordability gap becomes stark. At this income level, a worker might afford rent between $750 to $800 per month, far below the actual costs.
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