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The Most Beautiful Day of the Year Will Be Next Week in Colorado
Summer months in Colorado can be interesting. Summer in Colorado can be beautiful, but Colorado can be extremely unpredictable. Recently, I was installing a hose holder mount on the back of my house in Fort Collins. It was a beautiful and clear afternoon. Out of nowhere, the sky turned grey...
Urgent Help Needed as Blood Shortage Effects Colorado
Coloradans have always taken their health incredibly seriously. In fact, Colorado got ranked as the 4th healthiest city in the United States according to Real Simple, and 9th by U.S. News. We also have five of the Top 10 healthiest counties in the entire country as well, according to Money...
Colorado directing millions for training to increase number of healthcare workers
(The Center Square) – Colorado is awarding $18 million in grants to increase training for health care workers as it faces a predicted deficit of 3,000 physicians by 2030. Legislation passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Democrat Gov. Jared Polis provided the funding to 17 organizations for 23 programs throughout the state. Senate Bill 22-226 provided $61 million for programs to educate, train, recruit and retain health care workers. The appropriation was from the state's Economic Recovery and Relief Cash fund,...
Scientists discover fatal ‘staggering disease’ in Colorado mountain lion, raising concern about spread of new virus in US
When Colorado Parks and Wildlife euthanized a mountain lion in Douglas County last year, there was little explanation for what could have led the predator to become hobbled and disoriented, barely able to move. A video captured by a homeowner on May 12, 2023, showed the mountain lion dragging itself...
Colorado Court of Appeals hears case of ‘penniless’ activist who refused to pay state agency $600 for ketamine records
The Colorado Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Wednesday about whether a Denver activist has legal standing to sue a state agency that wanted to charge him $600 for public records — an amount he refused to pay. In court filings, Frank Sturgell stated he was “homeless and penniless”...
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...
Fire on the Mountain: Inside a Secretive Colorado Bible College (Part III)
Content note: this story contains references to domestic violence, abuse, and murder. Adrianna Trujillo was a spark of life. That’s how her family and the friends she made at Charis Bible College remember her: as someone full of love, who brought that love with her wherever she went. “She was always happy and always speaking to people,” her mother, Lynette, told me. “She just loved people.”
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,...
Boulder County’s Walker Ranch Homestead to host heritage event
Volunteers will re-enact what they thik life was like for European settlers in the pioneer days from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Boulder County Parks and Open Space’s Walker Ranch Homestead, 7701 Flagstaff Road. Participants of all ages can take this free journey through cultural history from...
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.
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