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26 new fracking wells planned near Erie
A new, 26-well pad is proposed near Erie, according to town officials. The oil and gas development will employ hydraulic fracturing, more commonly known as fracking. The Draco Pad, a project of Denver-based Extraction Oil and Gas and Civitas Resources, will be located on 19.45 acres in unincorporated Weld County, two miles from Erie High School. Wells would be drilled to 7,000 feet and extend horizontally for five miles toward U.S. 287, crossing into Boulder County and northwest of Lafayette city limits.
10 human avian flu cases confirmed among Colorado’s poultry, dairy workers
There are now 10 human cases of avian flu in the state, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, making it the largest outbreak of human bird flu infections in U.S. history.
Larimer County restaurant inspections: All 21 pass
The Larimer County and Weld County health departments have a three-tiered health inspection rating, with rankings of pass, reinspection required or closed. Establishments with violations of 0-49 points pass; those with 50-109 points require reinspection; and any with more than 110 points face closure. This report is for July 17-23. There were no inspections conducted by Weld County...
Family mourns Thornton man killed in alleged intentional hit-and-run
THORNTON, Colo. — A family is grieving after police said their loved one was intentionally hit and killed by a driver in Thornton. The incident happened around 1:40 a.m. on Tuesday on West 84th Avenue near the Interstate 25 southbound on-ramp. Family members identified the victim as 48-year-old Ruben...
Camp Postcard secretly unifies Colorado youth with police officers
A summer camp in Estes Park is bringing children and law enforcement together through a week of team building and outdoor activities in the mountains. Camp Postcard, a five-day-long camp at the YMCA in Estes Park, brings middle schoolers from the Denver metro area into the mountains after being nominated as a leader within their own community or school.The campers spend their week interacting with camp counselors, doing activities like archery, team building, tie-die shirts, high and low ropes courses, and more."I had never really left my home. It was an experience to try something new," said 17-year-old Tyler Lewis, a...
Popular Colorado Saloon Is Sadly Closing For Good This Week
Over four decades after opening its doors in Colorado and serving up memories to hundreds of thousands over the years, this iconic Saloon and Concert Venue is being forced to close its doors this Friday. Time To Say Goodbye To Popular Colorado Saloon And Dance Hall. Our local Colorado community...
Colorado Gets Massive Funding to Fight Air Pollution
As we have come to learn here in the Front Range, air pollution has become quite the hot button issue. Back in 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency labeled the area as a ‘severe’ air pollution violator. Just recently, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, and Denver were all listed in...
Scorching Triple Digit Heat Returns to Northern Colorado Next Week
It's always hot in Northern Colorado during the summer months, that is no secret. Daily temperatures can easily hover around the upper nineties in July and August. Some Coloradans like it hot while others prefer to retreat to air conditioning until milder milder temperatures can be tolerated in these months.
Crazy Unearthed Story Links Horror Classic + Actor to Colorado
There are quite a few horror movies that were filmed in Colorado such as Phantoms and the campy Tsunambee, as well as others that were inspired by an experience in the Centennial State, most notably Stephen King's The Shining. ‘Tsunambee’ and 27 Other Horror Movies Filmed in Colorado |
Colorado's dirty little secret is hidden all over the state
GUNNISON, Colo. — Colorado has a dirty secret. It is one that lurks in the shadows of 14ers. It swims beneath the surface of mountain streams. It hides underground – barely. “Everybody was talking about the poop problem – major news outlets, advocacy groups. The problem became a...
Yampa Sandwich Co. ready to flow outside of Colorado as owners look to expand business to Utah, Arizona and Texas
It started in October 1999 when David Pepin and Peter Boniface pursued a shared dream of owning their own sandwich shop, and continues today as the Steamboat Springs-based Yampa Sandwich Co. continues to flow into new markets. Since its start, the Steamboat Springs men have watched the business grow, expanding...
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