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100th Fremont County Fair and Rodeo
Summer is the time for 4-H projects, canning contests and more when the Fremont County Fair is held Friday, July 26 through Sunday, Aug. 3 in Pathfinder Event Center at 6655 Colo. 115 in Florence. The fair will feature junior rodeo on Friday, July 26, and a ranch rodeo on...
Colorado leaders show support for national bill targeting animal fighting
While Colorado has some of the strictest penalties for people who are caught participating in or organizing illegal animal fighting, it might surprise some that the crimes are still actively taking place in this region. Last week Adams County officials seized more than 30 roosters and arrested a man suspected of using these birds for cockfighting. "People fight roosters because they're really passionate about doing it and even though it's illegal, they're still going to want to do it," said Jewel Johnson, founder of Rooster Sanctuary at Danzig's Roost. "Some people fight them because they just like the thrill and...
McCluskie Addresses Colorado Rural Public School Support
Colorado House Speaker Julie McCluskie delivered remarks on Monday at the Elevating Rural Colorado Partnership event in Keystone, CO, and discussed recent efforts to boost career pathways in rural Colorado and support rural public schools. The event, organized by Colorado Succeeds, the Colorado Education Initiative, Empower Schools, and Lyra Colorado,...
CRH Americas Materials acquires Colorado’s Ary Corp.
Sources: CRH Americas Materials Solutions, Atlanta; CP staff. CRH Americas Materials has closed a deal for Ary Corp., a Canon City, Colo. operator bringing nine ready mixed concrete, more than 25 sand & gravel, plus five fixed and two portable asphalt plants, along with paving and construction services businesses. “The acquisition expands our existing footprint in Colorado and presents attractive opportunities for development and growth,” says CRH Americas Materials President Scott Parson. “As North America’s leading integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and construction services, we look forward to serving customers in Colorado with our unique combination of building materials, products and solutions.”
Solar Power World’s 2024 Greenest Contractor creates sustainable HQ, expands community solar opportunities
The Greenest Contractor award celebrates the greenest contractors taking sustainability in business to the next level. “We take our responsibility to our communities and the Earth very seriously and strive to use business as a force for good. This Greenest Contractor recognition is a sign to us that we’re on the right path, a path that we’re committed to walking.”
Rural, Recreation-Related Businesses Support Each Other Through ‘Rural is Rad’
In Colorado, a new online database hopes to bring attention and collaboration to rural businesses, primarily those in the outdoor industry. Rural is Rad was started by Kelly Mazanti, TJ Smith, and Robin Hall, who all own small businesses based in rural Colorado. They discovered a shared interest and mutual frustration over growing businesses in rural communities.
Colorado Weather: Warmer Temps, Persistent Smoke Impact Air Quality
Denver, CO – Temperatures are set to rebound to near-seasonal averages today across Colorado, with dry conditions expected in most areas. Higher elevations might experience a weak afternoon shower, with a 15% chance of precipitation. According to the US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, the ongoing smoke will persist, causing...
Colorado Breweries Win Big At 2024 US Open Beer Championship
The 2024 US Open Beer Championship just wrapped up in Ohio and they’ve announced this year’s winners and the breweries judged to be the best in America. This competition is the only one to include beers from professional breweries as well as beers from gold medal winners from the 2021 National AHA Homebrew Competition. Judging in the beer championships is blind; judges know only the categories, not the names or locations of beers being judged.
Colorado Man Arrested for ‘Fowl Play’ With Over 3 Dozen Chickens
A Colorado man has been arrested and the chickens on the property have been seized. According to the Adams County Sheriff's Department, the suspect has been accused of using more than 30 roosters for cockfighting. The joint investigation involved the Adams County Sheriff's Office and Adams County Animal Management with...
Why don't voters get to choose the Democratic presidential nominee?
DENVER — President Biden won Colorado's presidential primary in March. Democratic and unaffiliated voters chose Biden to be the Democratic nominee. Yet, it will be delegates selected by Colorado's Democratic Party who will now get to pick who Colorado supports instead. Delegates like Jefferson County Commissioner Tracy Kraft-Tharp. “I...
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