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Sale of item commonly used by many BANNED in Colorado mountain town
The Town of Breckenridge has officially banned the sale or offering of single-use plastic water bottles by restaurants, stores, and other establishments, as of July 1. The move is part of Ordinance No. 12, which aims to reduce local consumption of single-use plastics. The ban on water bottles is accompanied by a local ban on single-use plastic food serviceware (utensils) and plastic containers and follows a ban on containers made of polystyrene products, commonly referred to as Styrofoam, which went into effect at the start...
Rules change for skiing tradition in Fourth of July Bowl near Breckenridge
Every Fourth of July skiers and riders hike up Breckenridge’s Peak 10 in order to enjoy some summer turns in the acclaimed Fourth of July Bowl. Skiers and riders are planning to embark in the annual tradition again this year, but the event will look a little bit different.
For Dark Star Orchestra guitarist and vocalist, it’s been a long time coming for a home show in Vail
Dark Star Orchestra has performed more than 3,100 shows in the last 25-plus years it has been touring, but it always tries to show a different side of the Grateful Dead vibe in every new — or return — venue it plays. The seven-piece band builds its shows...
Council member votes against financing plan for Silverthorne Recreation Center as council hears its expected cost
Some Silverthorne Town Council members showed hesitancy toward the town’s plan to finance its upcoming recreation center expansion after learning the ultimate price tag the town will pay for it. Despite indecisiveness among council members, they moved to approve the town to utilize the maximum loan financing terms for...
New trails open for the season on Vail, Beaver Creek mountains
Monday marked the start of the season for soft surface trails in several parts of Eagle County, including Beaver Creek Mountain and the Back Bowls of Vail. Seasonal trail closures for elk calving run from May 6 to June 30 on Vail’s backside and much of Beaver Creek, and a seasonal closure on the 3 Sisters Trail in the Brush Creek Valley Ranch and Open Space in Eagle also expired on Monday.
Vail Police Department taking a new approach to unaccompanied minors on the Fourth of July
While Vail’s annual America Days celebration draws large crowds to the town each Fourth of July, recent years have also drawn significant hordes of unaccompanied minors. It’s something that the Vail Police Department is hoping to curb this year through increased education, outreach and enforcement. “Last year, it...
Colorado officials celebrate $41 million federal investment in quantum development
The federal government awarded a Colorado-centered tech hub $41 million to boost its development of quantum information technology, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced Tuesday. The U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded the money to Elevate Quantum, a consortium of 120 organizations across Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming focused on quantum development, to expand its quantum […] The post Colorado officials celebrate $41 million federal investment in quantum development appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
State agencies kick off enhanced DUI enforcement ahead of July 4th holiday weekend
Ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Colorado State Patrol have kicked off an enhanced DUI enforcement period. The organizations ask residents to never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. From July 3 to 8, CDOT will support the state...
Colorado man gets 60 years for setting fire that killed a Senegalese family of 5
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado man was sentenced to 60 years in prison Tuesday for starting a house fire that killed five members of a Senegalese family, a crime which the victims’ friends and family say has forever changed their lives and their community, both in the U.S. and in the west African nation.
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.
Keeping your pets safe this 4th of July
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region reminds those celebrating this week to keep their pets in mind. While, of course, people want to celebrate the holiday alongside family and friends - pets included - it is important to remember that while the sound of fireworks can be fun to us, it can be terrifying to our furry friends.
When and Where to See Fireworks in Northern Colorado
Northern Colorado skies will burst with beauty for the Fourth of July; after all, Colorado is easily one of the most patriotic in the union. Here’s when and where to find Fourth of July fun and the times for each NoCo fireworks show. What time do the fireworks start?
Multiple Colorado Counties Enacting Massive Fire Bans
Recently, there’s been a wave of bans that have been affecting Coloradans over the past few weeks. For one, products that contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) have recently been banned in Colorado. The substances that are known to cause cancer will be slowly fazed out of Colorado stores.
Coloradans Better Check the Budget For 4th Of July BBQs
Independence Day in Colorado often comes with the gathering of friends and family for a "good old fashioned" barbecue. For 2024, you may want to start looking at ways to cut corners. We all love, burgers, hot dogs, beers, potato salad, baked beans, and America. What we don't love is...
Learn about Colorado’s ag policy at public forum
The Colorado Department of Agriculture will host an hour-long community public forum on Tuesday, July 9, at the Rio Grande Farm Park in Alamosa. The meeting is in-person only, with no zoom connection. The public forum will include a Q&A with Colorado Department of Agriculture staff. It begins at 5:30 p.m. The Rio Grande Farm Park is located in East Alamosa off CO-17.
Colorado primary election turnout lowest in years
Last week’s primary election in Colorado saw the lowest voter turnout for that type of election since 2016, unofficial results from the secretary of state’s office show. As of June 30, five days after the election, the office had recorded a bit over 1 million returned ballots. That accounts for about 26% of active registered […] The post Colorado primary election turnout lowest in years appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Colo. Democrat Adam Frisch calls on Biden to step down as presidential nominee
Democratic congressional candidate Adam Frisch has called on President Biden to step down from the presidential race, citing the president's poor performance during last week's debate against Trump.
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