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‘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...
Dog rescued after spending two weeks in San Juan Mountains
A dog was rescued after spending two weeks alone in the San Juan Mountains near Silverton. According to an article from Fox 31 KDVR, the dog, Konnie, was traveling with its family from Arizona when she went missing on July 4. The family searched, but ultimately decided to return home. On Friday, Jimmy Keene, founder of San Juan Mountain Adventures, rescued the dog several miles from where she was last seen. Konnie's family is one their way to reunite with their pet. San Juan Mountain Adventures is a nonprofit organization that provides outdoor experiences to locals and visitors, according to Fox 31 KDVR. STAY INFORMED: Get free Colorado news with our daily newsletter (Click here)
Teaming up for local culture
For every big-time, multimillion-dollar musical act that jets into Telluride every summer, there are thousands of smaller bands that play for years for a shot at the limelight. A case in point is LA band The Charities, whose sounds are a combination of soul, rock, R&B and funk, and who...
The 10 Events if Colorado Had Its Own Olympics
From well-known events such as swimming and gymnastics to lesser-followed competitions like taekwondo and dressage, athletes from 32 different sports, with 329 events across those sports, will compete during the 2024 Summer Olympics at the end of July. What if Colorado hosted its own Olympic games? The events would appear...
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.
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. ...
Colorado Mesa golfer Pablo Diaz makes history with All-Academic selection | Colorado Sunshine
Colorado Mesa's Pablo Diaz became the first Mavericks golfer to be named a NCAA Division II Academic All-American by the College Sports Communicators on Wednesday. Diaz was a third team selection. Diaz, a senior from Guadalajara, Mexico, holds a 3.93 GPA. He led the Maverick golf team with a 72.38...
Unseasonably Cool and Wet Sunday
Some of our hometowns will start off wet with a chance for morning showers, including here in Colorado Springs. Rain chances will stick around as we head into the afternoon and early evening. Today will be unseasonably cool with majority of us in the 70s, some eastern hometowns will have highs hovering around 80.
States strike out on their own on AI, privacy regulation
As congressional sessions have passed without any new federal artificial intelligence laws, state legislators are striking out on their own to regulate the technologies in the meantime. Colorado just signed into effect one of the most sweeping regulatory laws in the country, which sets guardrails for companies that develop and use AI. Its focus is […] The post States strike out on their own on AI, privacy regulation appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Jackalopes drop another series, second half starts off with a slide
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The Grand Junction Jackalopes struggles have seemingly continued into the second half of the season. After a 15-32 first half, the team found themselves solely in possession of last place in the Pioneer League. The good news for Grand Junction, a bad first half does not mean anything if the team can go on a run in the second half of the season, as teams with the best second half record also receive a playoff berth. Plus, the Jackalopes have had a tendency to get hot in the second half in recent history.
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.
Colorado is the Most Dangerous Place for Workers in the US
As it would turn out, safety here in Colorado may be going down. When U.S. News ranked the top states in the country, they placed Colorado as the third most dangerous. The crime statistics aren’t great either. We have a violent crime rate of 492 per 100,000, which includes murder, aggravated assault, and robbery amongst many others.
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