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Unemployment claims in Colorado increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Colorado rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,004 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,156 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Colorado Task Force Seizes Over 23 Pounds of Cocaine in Traffic Stop
Colorado Task Force Seizes Over 23 Pounds of Cocaine in Traffic Stop. A Colorado task force seized over 23 pounds of cocaine and took one person into custody during a traffic stop. On Wednesday around 8:00 p.m., the Gore Range Narcotic Interdiction Team (G.R.A.N.I.T.E.) executed a traffic stop on I-70...
One of Biggest Solar Projects Across the Globe Coming to Northern Colorado
More solar power is coming to Northern Colorado. Although expensive to build, solar power saves Coloradans money in the long run while limiting pollution. Many of us are unaware of one of the biggest reasons solar power works so well in Colorado. Colorado happens to be one of the sunniest states in the nation. So adding renewable energy from solar panels is a great idea.
Deadly Neurological Disease Found in Colorado Mountain Lion
Colorado Parks and Wildlife are saying that this is the first ever documented case in North America of a Mountain Lion with the deadly neurological disease known as Staggering Disease. According to a release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, officials euthanized a sick mountain lion in a residential area of...
Colorado Dam Removal May Cause Headaches for Nearby Residents
Simply hearing the news that a dam is going to be removed from a reservoir is enough to conjure up thoughts of massive flooding, fear, and destruction. Only a Cemetery Remains in the Colorado Town Destroyed by Flood |. However, it was recently announced that yes, a dam in the...
Mikaela Shiffrin no longer Competitor of the Year recipient by Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame, River Radamus awarded
When the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame honors its annual award recipients in Vail in September, it will be the first year that Mikaela Shiffrin is not eligible to receive the Competitor of the Year award. Instead, the award is now named after Shiffrin, a change approved by Shiffrin which...
Horrible Invasive Species Found in Colorado River
While we love our wildlife here in Colorado, sometimes the stories of the dangerous ones get all the credit. One that recently made headlines was a bear that attacked a human in Steamboat Springs. Even though it only gave the person minor injuries, it still was on the forefront of people’s minds.
‘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. ...
Pitkin County commissioner pushes for climate action to be taken at Aspen airport
During Thursday’s Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board meeting, climate initiatives were introduced to the group, spearheaded by County Commissioner Patti Clapper. She recently traveled to Florida for the National Association of Counties’ (NAC) annual conference. While there, she helped advocate for NAC to support county-owned airports using their aeronautical revenue for offsite climate initiatives, according to a press release from Pitkin County.
Aspen Real Estate Snapshot, July 22
Below is the highest- and lowest-priced closing on a free-market, private, whole-ownership sale from the most recent Pitkin County Clerk & Recorder’s Office report. This Aspen home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. $7,300,000. Low. Carbondale. This home located near the Crystal River has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
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.
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