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'Double-whammy' of reports pin Colorado as bad place to retire
Mountainous views and ample outdoor recreation often help to land Colorado among the top spots for retirees in many rankings, but according to two recent data analyses – one from Forbes and one from Bankrate – the Centennial State might not be as great as it seems for those in their golden years.
Video shows northern Colorado firefighters rescue drowning man from basement
A northern Colorado man is lucky to be alive after drowning in his apartment at the end of May. The man, a 62-year-old Greeley resident, was rescued by Greeley Fire Department firefighters at the end of May after a historic hail and rainstorm.The storm happened on May 28, pummeling downtown Greeley with more than four inches of rain and feet of hail in just a matter of two hours. Much of the flooding, which later resulted in a disaster declaration, took place after the drainage system clogged in the aging corner of Greeley.Greeley Fire Chief Brian Kuznik said hundreds of...
Gisselle Interns for Career Pathways at Greeley West School
Gisselle, a student at Greeley West High School, is interning at the District 6 Career Pathways program. She aspires to become a travel nurse. Throughout her internship, she has gained valuable experience in meeting new people and coordinating program components, skills crucial in her desired field. Gisselle has also improved her communication by interacting with various interns. The District 6 community appreciates her hard work this summer. #WeAreDistrict6 #ImDistrict6.
Colorado's dirty little secret is hidden all over the state
GUNNISON, Colo. — Colorado has a dirty secret. It is one that lurks in the shadows of 14ers. It swims beneath the surface of mountain streams. It hides underground – barely. “Everybody was talking about the poop problem – major news outlets, advocacy groups. The problem became a...
Mark Kiszla: Colo-RAD-oh! Soccer stars Swanson, Horan and Smith give America its first big kick of Summer Olympics
NICE, France – Let the domination of Colorado women at the Olympic Games begin. Mallory Swanson, Lindsey Horan and Sophia Smith saw no need to wait for the torch to be lit at the Opening Ceremony to start kicking butt and taking names on the soccer pitch. Three stars born and raised in our little corner of the world shook Zambia with some Rocky Mountain thunder in a rousing 3-0...
Free school supplies, haircuts, vaccines, and more. Check out these 2024 back-to-school events
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox.Summer is almost over, and families are getting ready to head back to school next month.In preparation, families have to fill out school lunch forms, make sure their kids’ vaccinations are up to date, and go shopping for school supplies. To help families out, several organizations are offering free school supplies.Below are some of the upcoming giveaway events. If you know of others we should include on our list, email co.tips@chalkbeat.org.Saturday July 27Time: 8:30 a.m....
Colorado company uses plastic from Dillon Marina and turns it into roads
While a pile of polyethylene plastic wrap piled up in a storage shed for the Dillon Marina (from boats wrapped up in the off-season) Craig Simson, the "Mayor" of the Dillon Marina started looking for a place to put it. Previously the supplier would take the plastic back and recycle it, but it became too costly, and the supplier simply stopped offering the service. "We were on a mission to find someone to process this kind of plastic," Simson said. "Between the two marinas, (Dillon and Frisco) the rough math is we produce about 480,000 square feet of plastic annually. That didn't...
This Northern Colorado Whiskey Wins a Big Time Award
A Northern Colorado whiskey is celebrating a big win this week as they won an award in an international spirits competition. What started as a greenhouse in 1991 has transformed into a destination location for craft beers and fine spirits in Windsor, Colorado. There is a little something for everyone when you step onto the grounds of this one-of-a-kind place.
Exclusive ski-in, ski-out chalet in Breckenridge, Colorado goes to auction
For the select few lucky enough to be in the market for a ski-in, ski-out chalet, one real estate opportunity in Colorado could offer a chance to save millions. Le Mayen Estate, a Swiss-designed mountain estate in Breckenridge, is hitting the auction block on Aug. 12 with a starting bid of $5 million — well short of the property’s estimated value of $19.5 million. The auction will be conducted by Interluxe Auctions, an online luxury real estate auction marketplace.
Residents frustrated as Broomfield considers 50% water rate increase
Broomfield residents crowded inside city council chambers, frustrated and concerned after learning about a proposal that could hike residents' water and sewage utility bills by 50%."Little numbers turn into big numbers for families and that's what we're facing," said Broomfield resident Rick Fernandez.Fernandez and other residents like him say they first learned about this proposal following a study session held by city and county council members last week."Which is a huge burden on families," Fernandez said."And that's how I as a citizen am looking at it.""Holy toledo, I mean that's a large increase, especially in a utility bill," said Dean...
Author visits The Bookworm of Edwards to talk about living off-grid in Colorado
As housing and renting costs rise, people are getting more and more creative, and there seems to be a draw for many to rural areas. One such area is the San Luis Valley of southeastern Colorado, where after subdivision projects failed, 5 acre plots in the high desert can be purchased for relatively cheap. In May 2017, author Ted Conover bought one of those five acre plots to see what off-grid life looked like firsthand, and lived off that land over the course of four years. Conover wrote a book about his experiences and will be at The Bookworm of Edwards to share.
$25 Trees Available to Fort Collins Residents Through the Community Canopy Program
The City of Fort Collins Forestry Division is once again partnering with Nature in the City, Fort Collins Wholesale Nursery, and the Arbor Day Foundation to provide the Community Canopy Program. This August, 1,000 trees will be available to residents within Fort Collins’ Growth Management Area (GMA) for $25 each.
McWhinney, Loveland settle breach of contract lawsuit
The city of Loveland and Loveland developer McWhinney settled a breach of contract lawsuit over its Centerra South development, the city announced Friday. McWhinney filed the suit against Loveland late last year after Loveland City Council rescinded approval of the development and its master financing agreement, according to past Coloradoan reporting. At...
Seeking strength over a life cut short
There wasn’t much Carolyn Golbus didn’t do in her 60 years on Earth and nearly 30 years in the Roaring Fork Valley. The UCLA theater major was a musician who recorded two albums and played at local venues such as Belly Up Aspen and the Wheeler Opera House. She performed with Aspen Community Theatre and did one show with Theatre Aspen.
Longtime Fort Collins barbecue restaurant could shutter this fall, owner says
After nearly two decades dishing up southern smoked barbecue in east Fort Collins, Chris Robinson may be packing up his smoker. Robinson, who purchased Hog Wild BBQ 19 years ago, put the wood-fired barbecue restaurant at 223 S. Link Lane on the market last year. If he doesn't sell it by October, he will close the business and take the concept back to his home state of North Carolina, where he's planning to move to be closer...
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