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Meet our pet of the week, Chavez
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – Chavez is a five-year-old dog looking for his FURever home. He doesn’t get along with cats, but likes some other dogs and loves kids. Stop by Roice Hurst Humane Society to meet Chavez or check out other volunteer and foster opportunities.
Deadliest 14er: A Colorado Climber’s Nightmare Has Seen 70+ Deaths
Lots of people see Colorado's incredible Rocky Mountain peaks and instantly imagine themselves being able to hike to the top of all of them. Some of Colorado's 14er mountains are easier to summit than others, and some 14ers have a history of being more deadly than others. Did you know...
Ace Office Furniture Expands Presence in Colorado: Serving Construction and Architectural Design Sectors
Denver, CO – Ace Office Furniture Houston, a leading provider of office furniture solutions, has taken a significant step in its expansion by establishing operations in Denver and Colorado Springs. This strategic move, overseen by co-owner Kevin Astala, marks a notable advancement in the company’s efforts to extend its high standards of service and product quality into new markets.
More Colorado Schools Saying ‘No’ to Phones in the Classroom
Kids and instructors of every generation in Colorado have had to deal with ever-changing technology concerns. Some school districts are taking measures to address today's tech. One can see where it's good on one side, yet worrisome on the other. You want your child to learn while at school, but...
Colorado State Fair: Concerts headlined by Ludacris, Shane Smith; plus new carnival rides, food, 4H exhibits
The Colorado State Fair is a whole lot of country and a little mishmash of everything else. Bringing the country to the 2024 concert lineup are some of the headlining musicians, such as Shane Smith & The Saints, Scotty McCreery, Trace Adkins and Lonestar. Quenching the thirst for early 2000s hip-hop, which does well at the fair, says General Manager Scott Stoller, is Ludacris. Adding more genre variety on the marquee are The Commodores and The Spinners. Banda music, a Mexican musical style, is represented...
Colorado River ‘positive’ for invasive zebra mussels as wildlife officials hunt for source
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials have launched an extensive monitoring and public outreach plan following the detection of invasive zebra mussel larvae in several locations along the Colorado River near Grand Junction last month. But their next steps will depend on what they learn about the extent and the source of the invasive population, which […]
Fun-filled events this weekend August 23 - 25
Each week, News5 tries to compile a list of the fun-filled events happening across Colorado. From car shows to getting that delicious state fair classic food, here are a few of our favorite events.
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.
[WATCH] Colorado’s First Wolf Pups Recorded Playing in a Puddle
For the first time since the reintroduction of wolves to the state of Colorado, we are catching a glimpse of three wolf pups. The video was posted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife on Monday afternoon showing three wolf pups playing near a puddle on an unpaved road. The three wolf...
Popular Colorado ski resort hits the market as search to find new owners begins
The closest ski resort for many of those on Colorado's Front Range is set to be sold, according to a report from Storm Skiing. Storm Skiing's Stuart Winchester reports that POWDR, owner of 10 ski areas around the United States and Canada, will be selling off Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County along with several other winter slopesport spots including Killington and Pico in Vermont, Mt. Bachelor in Oregon, and Silver Star in British Columbia. If all sales come to fruition as planned, this will leave POWDR owning five spots, including Colorado's Copper Mountain in Summit County.
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