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Colorado's oldest Protestant congregation celebrates 165 years of worship
By Kevin Strong, Writer/EditorFor churchgoers at one Central City church, "putting on your Sunday best" took on special meaning today. The congregation at Central City's St. James Church celebrated 165 years of worshipping together. This tradition of dressing up in 1850s-period clothing began around 10 years ago and has become a much-anticipated tradition.It was 1859, and gold had just been discovered in what would become Clear Creek County. The population of Central City ballooned to 7,500 as prospectors and others looking to make their fortunes off of the miners flocked to the mountain community. Among them was Clara Brown, known locally...
Evacuation orders lifted for wildfire burning in Clear Creek County
Evacuations were ordered Friday for a wildfire burning at the Western Inn Trailer Court near Dumont in Clear Creek County. By Friday evening, those orders were lifted.The evacuation orders were issued just before 3 p.m. for the so-called West Empire Fire.The wildfire was burning between Lawson and Empire on the frontage road north of I-70 in the 2600 block of CR-308. All residences in that area were ordered to evacuate. An alert notification was sent to those who needed to evacuate. Westbound US 40- Berthoud Pass from westbound I-70 was closed but US 40 was accessible via eastbound I-70. What started the fire is being investigated. Shortly after those evacuations were ordered, Jeffcom911co tweeted that there was another wildfire burning a few miles away, but was unrelated to the fire near Dumont.
Boulder tackles century-old underground coal fire at Marshall Mesa: Major mitigation project set for fall
The City of Boulder is taking action to address a coal fire that has been burning for more than a century under the Marshall Mesa trailhead. This fire came under scrutiny after the Marshall Fire, and while investigators found it unlikely to have caused the blaze, they couldn’t completely rule it out.
See Former Colorado Power Plant Now Closed Due to Contamination
All throughout the state of Colorado are abandoned structures, towns, businesses, homes, and more. Many, though not all, of the ghost towns that were once thriving mining communities were left behind due to contamination. Picturesque Colorado Hike Leads to Abandoned Homes + Power Plant |. However, just outside of Boulder,...
Colorado's 'Tiny Town' features 100 miniature buildings and four trains
Tucked into Denver metro's foothills in the area of Morrison is a miniature town that's home to over 100 1/6-scale buildings and a 15-inch gauge miniature railway. Tiny Town & Railroad began in 1915 when George Turner built "Turnerville" for his daughter, which served as Tiny Town's precursor. By 1924, Tiny Town had 125 buildings including a grocery store, barber shop, pool room, hotel, school, church, and two lakes. After...
Colorado city selected as a finalist for Sundance Film Festival
BOULDER, Colo. (KKTV) - A Colorado city was selected as a finalist for the 2027 Sundance Film Festival!. According to a news release, the nonprofit behind the festival announced the following finalists on Friday:. Atlanta. Boulder, Colorado. Cincinnati, Ohio. Louisville, Kentucky. Santa Fe, New Mexico. “I am so excited that...
Faces of Boulder: Pic of the Day!
Boulder’s Dog-Friendly Haven: A Student and Her Dog in the Heart of Boulder, Colorado. Nestled by the serene waters of Boulder Creek, a student from Boulder, Colorado, enjoys a perfect summer day with her faithful dog. Clad in trendy outdoor gear from Patagonia, she epitomizes the spirit of Boulder—a city renowned for its natural beauty and vibrant outdoor culture. With the majestic Flatirons forming a stunning backdrop, this snapshot captures the essence of a quintessential day in one of America’s most picturesque cities.
Boulder’s Best: Art Fest Is On The Mall This Weekend!
This weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday has Boulder again hosting the annual outdoor Art Fest on the Boulder Mall. Many local artists display their works, lining the already beautiful Boulder Mall. I will write a blog with “real” pictures of my Sunday visit to the Art Fest. In the meantime, in anticipation of the fundamentally human-created pictures, I put together these CHATgpt pics. I’ll take a little of the credit for knowing how and what to ask CHAT to paint. On the other hand, I could not have done this alone.
News Relating to Golden - July 20, 2024
This story was originally published by Modern Farmer. Throughout the summer in the Golden, Colorado, area, you might see a big box truck full of local fresh vegetables hosting a pay-what-you can farmer’s market. Affectionately called Chuck, GoFarm’s mobile market truck travels to low-income neighborhoods, schools, retirement homes, mobile home communities and more... Read more...
Calendar details for Saturday, Jul. 20th
See all events from the Golden Cultural Alliance. Closed Saturday and Sunday and all Federal Holidays. 987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road (map) CLOSED Monday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The Buffalo Bill Story, Buffalo Bill's Death, The Americans, A Visit to the Wild West, Firearms, Kid's Cowboy Corral. 17155...
BVSD summer bond projects include 12 school upgrades
Even as New Vista High School’s long awaited new building continues to take shape near Broadway in Boulder, smaller construction projects are happening at 12 other Boulder Valley schools this summer. Those schools are Alicia Sanchez Elementary, Angevine Middle School, Boulder Prep Charter School, Broomfield Heights Middle School, Broomfield...
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