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Denver City Council to consider almost $11 million in spending on immigration services
The Denver City Council on Monday will consider spending $10.7 million in contract approvals that will serve immigrants enrolled in the city’s asylum seeker program, helping them find housing and pay their utilities. Last month, Denver kicked off its work force training program which is designed to help immigrants...
Multiple spot fires reported along I-70 west of Rifle, eastbound and westbound lanes closed
Several small fires have been reported along Interstate 70 west of the Rifle exit near mile marker 87. The fires are scattered across the median and shoulder of the road. “There are multiple spot fires,” Colorado River Fire Rescue Public Information Officers Maria Nechkash said. “We have a response team that just got on scene probably a minute ago.”
Saturday storm brought big rain to Fort Collins, which is behind for summer
That intense Saturday evening storm gave parts of Fort Collins a pretty good drink during what has been a dry summer so far. Some weather watchers in west Fort Collins reported more than an inch of rain fell starting about 7 p.m., while the Colorado State University weather station, on the main campus,...
Young boy struck by vehicle in Firestone Park July 11 has died
The young boy who was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike in Firestone Park on July 11 has died, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office. Kingston Solomon, 7, passed away the next day, July 12, at Akron Children's Hospital at 2:35 p.m. His death was from blunt force trauma to the head and was ruled an accident, Gary Guenther of the medical examiner's office said.
Breckenridge needs $12 million more than expected for housing and open space; staffers blame “timing adjustments”
Due to what Breckenridge’s finance department staffers described as “timing adjustments” and unexpected purchases, it will need to adjust its budget to the tune of $12 million. Breckenridge Town Council heard from members of the finance department at an July 10 meeting about the matter and got...
Greeley, Colorado, Sees End of Historic Business and a Great Mural
You never know where you're going to find great art in Colorado; it could be along side of an old building, like you'll find in Greeley. The problem with old buildings as a canvas - sometimes those buildings have to come down. Yes, the only thing constant is change, but it's still sad to see not only a wonderful mural go, but also a beloved bike shop.
If Aspen were a game of Monopoly …
Editor’s note: The following story was originally published as “Who Owns Aspen?” in the summer 2024 edition of Local magazine, a product of Silver News LLC, also the owner of the Aspen Daily News. The story first came out in June and has been revised and updated.
State gives $8M to Montrose to address housing
MONTROSE, Colo. (KREX) — Montrose housing got a shot in the arm thanks to recent funds from the state. Last week, Gov. Jared Polis – the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) – announced the first six selections of the Proposition 123 Equity program.
Judge rules Castle Rock cannot block church from offering RV shelters
DENVER (KDVR) — A federal judge ruled Friday that a church in Castle Rock is allowed to keep mobile homes on its properties to provide temporary shelters to unhoused people after the city warned the church it was violating zoning laws. The Church of the Rock, or The Rock,...
Colorado men arrested for weapon violations in Valentine
VALENTINE, Neb. - Five Colorado men are facing charges after Valentine Police say they violated weapon laws. An officer stopped a vehicle in the 1000 block of East Highway 20 in Valentine on July 7. According to police, the men had a concealed weapon and a device capable of turning a handgun into an automatic weapon.
Treasure hunters find $200k prize behind Kings Chef Diner
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A family from Fort Collins hit a $200,000 jackpot in Colorado Springs recently, when they won the most recent Treasure Games contest by finding a genie lamp behind Kings Chef Diner. They will receive the award on Tuesday, July 23. Fernie Martinez and his daughters and thousands of other participants across the […]
Paul Finebaum makes sharp U-turn on Deion Sanders in potshot at Colorado football
Paul Finebaum once called Deion Sanders a celebrity coach, so it only makes sense that he believes USC and the City of Angels are a good fit. It's just strange that Finebaum is now a fan of Coach Prime and a hater of the Colorado football program. "I think he's...
Efforts to stop the spread of the Japanese Beetle in western Colorado underway, Catfishing Night at Boulder’s Stearns Lake
On today’s Morning Magazine, the Colorado Department of Agriculture is funding efforts to stop the spread of the Japanese Beetle in western Colorado. Then, this past Friday was Catfishing Night at Boulder’s Stearns Lake. Finally, an interview with former governor of Colorado, on why Denver became the first city to reject hosting the Olympic Games.
Dog and kitten rescued from 103-degree camper on hot day in Colorado
Colorado's Wheat Ridge Police Department saved two animals from a hot camper on a 93-degree day earlier this month after a concerned citizen called for help. According to the police department, their team responded to the report of a dog barking inside of a camper on a hot day around 3:00 p.m. on July 11. Once at the scene, police found that a door was unsecured and were able to determine that the camper's internal temperature ranged from 91 to 103 degrees. Authorities decided that...
Bo Nix buys Castle Rock home for $4 million ahead of first season with Broncos
Welcome to Colorado, Bo Nix. The Denver Broncos rookie quarterback and his wife, Izzy, have bought Shane Vereen’s old home in Castle Rock, according to Sara B. Hansen of BusinessDen.com. Nix signed a four-year, $18.61 million contract with the Broncos earlier this year that included a $10.35 million signing...
Colorado Champions Road to Gold: Boulder athlete climbs to greatness
LOUISVILLE, Colorado (KRDO) - It's an Olympic sport you may or may not have heard of. Competition climbing made its debut at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. In Paris 2024, two competitions will crown their own Olympic champion in sport climbing. One will feature speed. The second one is...
Northwest Colorado News for Monday, July 22, 2024
Heavy rains and big winds blew through the Yampa Valley this weekend. On Saturday night, a large tree went down during strong winds in Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig, during the Reggae Festival. Moffat County Sheriff KC Hume said one person was taken to the hospital with some minor injuries. The...
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