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Colorado's first multifamily housing units upgraded to all-electric
A coalition effort led by Energy Outreach Colorado has completed a first-of-its-kind multi-family electrification project, replacing gas-powered furnaces and water heaters with new climate-friendly technologies. Denver is experiencing its second hottest summer on record, and Luke Ilderton - executive director of Energy Outreach Colorado - said many income-qualified residents were...
Urgent West Nile Alert: Colorado County Confirms First Human Case
Make sure to protect yourself and be vigilant, because there has officially been a confirmed case of West Nile Virus in Colorado. It is important to remember bug spray and other mosquito repellents because West Nile Virus is transmitted through infected mosquitos. West Nile virus has been reported in Colorado....
Tarantula invasion: Thousands swarm Colorado in annual mating ritual
As autumn approaches, southeastern Colorado becomes a hub of activity for thousands of male tarantulas embarking on a quest for love. This annual mating ritual, centered in La Junta, southeast of Denver, kicks off at the end of August and reaches its zenith in mid-September. The search for mates. Taking...
New Chick-fil-A Next To Colorado’s Blue Arena Opening Soon
When it comes to tasty fast-food fried chicken in Colorado, it's hard to beat Chick-fil-A, and that is why we're so excited for their newest location to finally be opening this month. New Chick-fil-A Location In Colorado Opening Soon. Not to date myself here, but I remember growing up and...
Colorado Unemployment Rates Rise to Highest Levels in Years
Here in Colorado, money has been getting tighter and tighter by the month for many people. Recently, it was found that Colorado is one of the hardest states to save money in the entire country. In a study done by Forbes Advisor, Colorado ranked as the 9th worst state to save money.
Colorado’s Violent Video Game Surge, Should We Be Worried?
Video games have changed a lot in the past 30 years. Nearly two-thirds of us play video games, which is a factor in most of our lives. Video games are incredibly diverse these days. Back in the day, it was sitting in front of a TV being in an isolated position.
Colorado Schools Set to Implement AI This Year
All around Colorado, school is getting kicked off for another year after another long summer. As it would turn out, Coloradans are some of the most educated people in the entire country. Out of all the school districts here in Colorado, the one that Niche.com considers to be the best...
U.S. Forest Service is Hiring 250 Firefighters in Colorado
The U.S. Forest Service will be hiring for 250 firefighting positions in the Rocky Mountain Region. While a lot of these positions could be located in Colorado, there are opportunities to be located in other states such as Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming according to KKTV. The U.S. Forest...
Flags on the field, all over the state
Until last year, Kiyah Enoch’s big athletic dreams had always been in the realm of track and field. Enoch’s talent as a hurdler is unmistakable — the junior at Aurora’s Smoky Hill High School placed in the top eight in both events at the Class 5A state meet in the spring — but she may be on track to take an unexpected detour.
Colorado Housing: Now Among the Nation’s Least Affordable
People living in Colorado, and people moving out of Colorado, often have a similar complaint about life in the Centennial State. That complaint is that housing in this state is way too expensive for the average person. For some residents, the quality of life offered in the Rocky Mountains sometimes...
2024 Open Season | Proposals Threaten Fur, Hunting Industries in Colorado
Throngs of visitors to the Mile High City make their way to the National Western Stock Show in Denver each January. For many, it’s a tradition to take in a rodeo or a draft horse pull, wander through booths with a red beer in hand to browse Western goods, find a new felt cowboy hat to add to their collection, and then inject some of their hard-earned dollars into Denver’s economy through a steak dinner. A ballot proposal in the city and county of Denver would criminalize the sale of that cowboy hat. It would also criminalize the sale of many of the beautiful, artisan Native American items sold at the Denver March Powwow, now in its 48th year, and the Colorado Indian Market and Southwest Art Fest. And as sportsmen gather for the International Sportsmen’s Expo, there will be no legal avenue to purchase fishing flies, hand tied by masters, that use tiny bits of wild fur. These are merely a few of the effects of one of the proposals to ban fur sales.
Colorado charity event highlights cars, planes and motorcycles, including a $1.3 million Bugatti coupe
Most people involved in the automotive community have heard of “cars and coffee.” But what about cars, motorcycles and airplanes, paired with some of the best food and beverage options in the Mile High City? Combine it all with millions of dollars raised in support of childhood cancer research and there's one of Colorado’s most unique charitable events — the Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance. ...
Coloradans Can Check Out Live Horse Racing With Big Cash on the Line
Coloradans can get in the car and take a fun road trip to see (and bet on) professional horse racing. While the Kentucky Derby does get all the attention in the world of horse racing, Wyoming's races are something to see, as well. Your trip will take you through some of the prettiest parts of Wyoming to see some very majestic horses.
Colorado governor pushes back on reports Harris changed policy positions
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) on Sunday pushed back on criticism that Vice President Harris has changed her stance on several policy issues and is not doing enough interviews to explain the changes, arguing that she will be a president “for all the American people.” “The truth of the matter is, yes, she’s come to…
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