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Rev Up For The Downtown Cruise & Car Show In Delta, Colorado
For the superstitious folks on the Western Slope, Friday the 13th might be a good day to stay at home. If you happen to be the more adventurous type, you'll want to save the date for classic cars, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, and the chance to win a cool Go Kart.
‘Tough Enough to Wear Pink’ Rodeo Event at Archuleta County Fair
Pagosa Springs Medical Center and PSMC Foundation are proud to collaborate with the Archuleta County Fair to present the 2nd Annual ‘Tough Enough to Wear Pink’ Rodeo at the Archuleta County Fair. On Friday, August 2, the Fair Rodeo and festivities will be held to raise funds for...
Evacuations ordered as Clear Creek Fire battles wildfire near Empire
Multiple residences in a mobile home park are being evacuated in Clear Creek County and a portion of Interstate 70 is closed as firefighters battle a wildfire on County Road 308 between Empire and Lawson, according to the Clear Creek Sheriff’s Office. People who live in the Western Inn...
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 Man Arrested for ‘Fowl Play’ With Over 3 Dozen Chickens
A Colorado man has been arrested and the chickens on the property have been seized. According to the Adams County Sheriff's Department, the suspect has been accused of using more than 30 roosters for cockfighting. The joint investigation involved the Adams County Sheriff's Office and Adams County Animal Management with...
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...
One of Biggest Solar Projects Across the Globe Coming to Northern Colorado
More solar power is coming to Northern Colorado. Although expensive to build, solar power saves Coloradans money in the long run while limiting pollution. Many of us are unaware of one of the biggest reasons solar power works so well in Colorado. Colorado happens to be one of the sunniest states in the nation. So adding renewable energy from solar panels is a great idea.
The Buzz Around National Urban Beekeeping Day!
National Urban Beekeeping Day is observed annually on July 19th. For a long time, “backyard beekeeping” in most cities was prohibited but more recently, these bans are being overturned as its environmental and economic benefits are being better understood. Urban beekeeping promotes pollination in urban green spaces, encourages bee diversity, and urban honeybee colonies can even be a sign to apiarists about the ecological conditions in an urban environment. The main challenge is swarming but members of the Colorado State Beekeeping Association (CSBA) can be called upon to safely rescue swarms.
Deadly Neurological Disease Found in Colorado Mountain Lion
Colorado Parks and Wildlife are saying that this is the first ever documented case in North America of a Mountain Lion with the deadly neurological disease known as Staggering Disease. According to a release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, officials euthanized a sick mountain lion in a residential area of...
Two more bird flu cases reported in Colorado, but elsewhere a study finds no asymptomatic infections
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials on Friday announced two more bird flu cases among farmworkers, but they also said a new study in Michigan suggested the virus is not causing silent infections in people. Last month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services launched a study of workers who were around cows sickened by the bird flu. The researchers drew blood from 35 people. One goal was to determine if there were people who never had any symptoms but did have evidence of past infections. None of the blood testing showed antibodies that would indicate such infections, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday. Meanwhile, two more infections tied to a Colorado poultry farm were reported, bringing the total to six. It’s the largest outbreak of human bird flu infections in U.S. history, and accounts for most of the 11 cases reported to date. Ten of those cases occurred this year, all among farmworkers and all with mild symptoms.
Democratic state lawmaker gives up re-election bid, says serving in legislature incompatible with integrity
Democratic state Rep. Jennifer Parenti of Erie is no longer seeking re-election this November, blaming an atmosphere in which “personal agendas and special interests are still being rewarded at the expense of our districts, each other and the integrity of the body in which we serve.”. Parenti sent...
Warm weekend with mountain showers
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The weekend is here. It’s going to be a warm weekend, but weather looks good overall. Just be safe and make sure you don’t overdo it if you have to be outside in the July heat. Weather This Weekend. A couple of stray...
CPW announces ad-hoc working group for wolves at meeting in Meeker
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission has been meeting in Meeker for two days. Friday morning, a Wolf Update was on the agenda. Deputy Director Reid Dewalt gave a presentation. Here is that presentation. Dewalt updated that one wolf pup has been seen by the pair of wolves in Grand...
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