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Talk of changes to CPW’s Big Game Season Structure to highlight SE Region Caucus on July 31
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Changes to the 2025-29 Big Game Season Structure approved recently by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will highlight discussions at the CPW Southeast Region Sportspersons’ Caucus scheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 31 at the region headquarters. Region Manager Frank McGee, other CPW...
Unemployment claims in Colorado increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Colorado rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,004 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,156 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Colorado Task Force Seizes Over 23 Pounds of Cocaine in Traffic Stop
Colorado Task Force Seizes Over 23 Pounds of Cocaine in Traffic Stop. A Colorado task force seized over 23 pounds of cocaine and took one person into custody during a traffic stop. On Wednesday around 8:00 p.m., the Gore Range Narcotic Interdiction Team (G.R.A.N.I.T.E.) executed a traffic stop on I-70...
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.
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...
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...
Mikaela Shiffrin no longer Competitor of the Year recipient by Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame, River Radamus awarded
When the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame honors its annual award recipients in Vail in September, it will be the first year that Mikaela Shiffrin is not eligible to receive the Competitor of the Year award. Instead, the award is now named after Shiffrin, a change approved by Shiffrin which...
Horrible Invasive Species Found in Colorado River
While we love our wildlife here in Colorado, sometimes the stories of the dangerous ones get all the credit. One that recently made headlines was a bear that attacked a human in Steamboat Springs. Even though it only gave the person minor injuries, it still was on the forefront of people’s minds.
‘Legacy,’ mental health in Colorado ag
MONTE VISTA— About 35 farmers, ranchers, and their friends attended a showing of the mental health documentary film "Legacy," at the Ski-Hi Complex in Monte Vista on the evening of July 18. The film, a partnership between the Colorado Farm Bureau and the Colorado Department of Agriculture, depicts the...
Colorado mother develops fentanyl testing kit after son dies of accidental overdose
Jeanie Chung hopes something small will spark a big change. "I developed a test kit that’s all encompassed, convenient [and] discreet that particularly people who use recreational drugs can keep on hand in the case that they might need to test their drug," Chung said. Chung is the co-founder of TaeSun. She came up with the idea for the kit in 2021. ...
Erie publisher hosts book drive to promote children’s literacy
Jessica Schneider’s Erie-based independent children’s book publication company is hosting a book drive to help pass on the love of reading to every kid in Colorado. Schneider, owner of Begin Again Books, is collaborating with local business Young Explorers to host a children’s book drive to benefit Reach Out and Read Colorado, a nonprofit supporting children’s literacy.
Improvements For Greeley’s Delta Park Slated To Begin Next Month
Next month, big changes are expected to start for Greeley’s Delta Park. The Greeley Tribune reports the park’s new vision is set to include a shelter space, splash pads, a 10-foot-wide sidewalk, a playground, seating areas, more trees and other items. And on June 26, city officials hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking at the park as a prelude to the construction next month. The park has a final cost projected at $3 million, funded by the city and grants.
Horse rescued after found stuck in creek in Berthoud
A horse that was found stuck and partially submerged in a creek bottom, was rescued by members of the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Berthoud Fire Protection District on Saturday. According to the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, members from Rescue 42 and Collapse Rescue 42 responded to assist the Berthoud Fire Protection District with a horse rescue southwest of the town. It is unknown how long the 24-year-old horse was stuck before being found. Rescue personnel rescued the horse from the creek and were able to move it away from the water. When the horse was safely away from the creek, a veterinarian provided treatment for the horse and checked it for injuries.
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