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Xcel Energy moves dirt on phase 2 of Power Pathway Project
Xcel Energy officials gathered recently at the company's Fort Saint Vrain power plant near Platteville for a symbolic groundbreaking of its first75-mile segment of the company’s $1.7 billion Power Pathway project. Eventually, the project comprised of 550-miles of high-voltage electric transmission lines in eastern Colorado will provide strength and...
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...
Thousands of endangered tadpoles released into Colorado wetlands
DENVER (KKTV) - The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) teamed up to release more than 2,000 endangered boreal toad tadpoles into the wild. This began in 2021 as an initiative to boost Colorado’s boreal toad population. The species has been endangered in Colorado and...
The impact of Donald Trump's policies on Colorado's economy
COLORADO, USA — As Donald Trump and Republicans lay out their priorities at the Republican National Committee, 9NEWS is looking at how those policies would specifically impact Colorado. Trump is promising a radical change to America's trade policy that would impact how Colorado's agriculture industry works. On Colorado's eastern...
At the RNC, Colorado delegates enjoy camaraderie, share optimism for November
Republican National Convention delegate Kay Rendleman and her fellow Coloradans crowded around state party chair Dave Williams during the Republican roll call vote in Milwaukee on Monday, ready to take part in the final step to making Donald Trump officially the Republican presidential nominee. “Our delegation, with unity and purpose...
Durango Native Leads CSU Western Colorado Extension
Darrin Parmenter has been at the heart of gardening in La Plata County for 17 years. He worked as county director and CSU extension horticulturist in La Plata County for 17 years, in addition to co-hosting the Garden Guys radio show on KSUT. Now he’s coordinating Extension efforts across 16 western Colorado counties as Colorado State University Extension’s Western Regional Director. Extension programs bring research and education from state land grant universities to members of the community who aren’t necessarily enrolled in the university. By Connor Shreve. This story is sponsored by Serious Texas BBQ and Denise Elliott, State Farm Agent.
Summer’s still simmering, but the heat is showing signs of easing
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - It’s still hot, to be sure, but we’re starting to come off of summer’s peak for our area. The thirty-year averages used to define normal will start coming down next week, and we’re quickly nearing the average date of our last 100-degree day of the season.
How to prepare for more heatwaves, Northern Colorado is working for dark skies, and the Fort Collins trolley
On today’s Morning Magazine, Coloradons experienced a pretty severe heatwave this past weekend. As temperatures like these become our new normal, you’ll hear from a local professor on how we can best prepare ourselves moving forward. After that, learn about what a “dark sky” community is, and how parts of Northern Colorado are working toward dark sky goals. We’ll wrap up with a ride on the Fort Collins trolley, and an explainer of its long history.
Los Dos Potrillos opening its first Denver location
A popular, family-owned Mexican restaurant has plans to open its first Denver location early next year. Los Dos Potrillos will open its seventh restaurant in the former Hacienda Colorado location at 4100 E. Mexico Ave., near Colorado Boulevard and Interstate 25, the Ramirez Hospitality Group announced Thursday. Los Dos Potrillos...
Ortega named new principal at Alamosa High
Amy Ortega will move over from Ortega Middle School to be the new principal at Alamosa High School following action Thursday by the Alamosa School Board. Ortega replaces Andy Lavier, who spent the past decade as principal before accepting a position as assistant superintendent for Center Schools. She’s been principal...
Sign warning about presence of mountain lions at Colorado park prompts concern
A post on Reddit regarding a new sign that's cautioning the public about the presence of mountain lions at Jefferson County's Lair O' The Bear park is getting plenty of attention online, with questions being raised about why the sign has been installed and whether or not there's a major risk. The OutThere Colorado team reached out to officials to get the scoop. According to Jefferson County Parks and Conservation,...
Flaming bird carcass believed to have sparked 1,155-acre wildfire in Colorado
Fire officials on Thursday said a flaming bird carcass is believed to have sparked a wildfire that grew to more than 1,000 acres and destroyed a home in unincorporated Arapahoe County. The Byers and Strasburg Fire Protection Districts said the fire started on Saturday, July 13 around 10 a.m. near...
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