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Denver Jewelry Heist Suspects Arrested in El Paso
Suspects linked to a bold Denver jewelry store robbery have been tracked down and apprehended in El Paso. The arrest marked a significant breakthrough in the investigation of a crime that left the store’s owner reeling. Break-in executed via rooftop. Thieves managed to infiltrate the Glendora jewelry store through...
July is here… take that extra breath
The month of high mountain sacrifice has started. The switch was flipped this week and suddenly the North Valley is dealing with lots of people, sketchy internet, overcrowded trailheads, too many cars going way too fast, long waits to turn left and lines of cars stretching from the Four-way. The Clark’s parking lot has reverted to its mid-summer cluster and some of the empty flower boxes are encouraging games of chicken on Whiterock.
CB Devo wraps up Junior Bike Week
There were junior bikers from Arkansas, riders from Maine, from California, from Texas and even a family from Florida with kids throwing double backflips in the bike park all in town last week for CB Devo’s Junior Bike week presented by Shimano. And thanks to event partners, volunteers and the cooperation of Mother Nature, it was a success.
Does Colorado Have the Most Unpredictable Weather in the US?
If you’ve lived in Colorado for any extended period of time, you know that the weather here can get quite funky. For example, we’re easily one of the most hail-prone states in the entire country. We also can get some truly high and unpredictable winds that can cause...
Northern Colorado Shelter Waives Adoption Fees Due to Capacity
Each week we post our Townsquare NOCO Pet of the Week. We like to highlight animals that are looking for their forever home in Northern Colorado. We specifically highlight dogs, cats, and other critters that are available at NOCO Humane. What we have learned over the past few months is...
One Colorado Sheriff’s Department Can Wear Cowboy Hats Again
For the first time this century, one Colorado sheriff's department will once again be allowed to wear cowboy hats while on the clock. It has been more than four decades since the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office has worn cowboy hats and now, if officers choose to do so, they can once again.
As Colorado's wildflowers bloom, a return to season of gratitude
Al and Betty Schneider were recently hiking around Lizard Head Wilderness near their southwest Colorado home when tiny pops of white amid tall grass caught their eye. This was Turritis glabra, the couple determined, or the broad-leafed plant commonly called tower mustard. “It’s actually a species that’s pretty common throughout...
Northwest Colorado News for Friday, July 5, 2024
UPDATED ON FRIDAY MORNING — Sad news out of Virginia today. Jesse Hamric, from the Class of 2024 at Steamboat Springs High School, died yesterday in a lake. There was an electrical current of some kind in the lake. Two people tried to help him and they were also shocked and taken to the hospital. The school district has notified families. Mental health and crisis support professionals will be at the high school from 3-5 p.m. today. There is a prayer vigil at Holy Name Catholic Church at 6 p.m. tonight. Jesse’s father is the principal of Steamboat Springs High School and his mother is a teacher at Strawberry Park. Our condolences to the family.
Godshall’s Expands Distribution of Smoked Meats, Including Beef and Turkey Bacon
Souderton, Pa.-based smoked meats specialist Godshall’s announced on Monday an expansion of its real wood smoked Beef Bacon distribution to Albertsons Companies stores in California, Colorado, and the Southwest region. Godshall’s uncured Turkey Bacon is now available at several major retailers including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb,...
We asked, you answered: This was readers' preferred AC temperature, and more expert advice
Two weeks ago, the Coloradoan polled its readers to ask them what temperature they set their AC to during the summer. The most popular answer? 78 degrees Fahrenheit. But settling...
Colorado’s Peach Season Comes Early This Year
While Colorado may not be the state known for its produce, we sure do have some amazing things that come from here. Rocky Ford melons, Olathe sweet corn, and who could forget about Palisade peaches? When it comes to peaches, I could easily pass on any other variety like Georgia peaches. To me, they are just bland.
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