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Colorado group submits petition to ban hunting of bobcats, mountain lions, lynx
A volunteer group seeking to ban the hunting of Colorado wildcats has submitted signatures to election officials to get the measure on the November ballot. The group called "Cats Aren’t Trophies," which is behind Initiative 91, delivered 188,000 signatures to the Secretary of State on Wednesday. The state requires valid signatures from 124,238 registered voters to secure the measure's placement on the November ballot. Supporters described the hunting of mountain...
Thousands Expected to Move to This Surprising Colorado Town
Whether you love it or hate it, Colorado continues to attract numerous new residents. Transplants are unloading their moving trailers, while current residents are discovering cities and towns in the state that better suit their lifestyle preferences. Colorado has a lot to offer for every type of life you may...
Guest column: Alpine ArtAffair brings talented artists to Winter Park
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Winter Park Alpine ArtAffair, which will be held July 6-7 at the Rendezvous Event Center at Hideaway Park. The Alpine ArtAffair announced the retirement of Cheryl Day, who has served as the event’s director for the past 17 years. For the...
Colorado Department of Revenue blames 'historic number of returns' for tax refund delays
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. — When Arthur Scott Jr.’s wife passed away suddenly in late 2023, he wanted to be sure he managed taxes right. So he went to a tax professional, printed a paper tax return as required by state law and mailed the return to the state in late March.
Aurora man drowns in South Platte River
A 57-year-old man from Aurora, Jorge Ramirez-Flores, drowned in the South Platte River on July 4, according to a social media post from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Ramirez-Flores was celebrating the holiday with family at the river near Deckers. He was walking on the rocks at the river when he lost his balance and fell into the water. A family member tried to grab him but could not because of the fast-moving current. Ramirez-Flores floated about two miles downstream to the Gaskill Bridge. Some unidentified citizens pulled him out of the water, but he was unresponsive. They attempted resuscitation until North Fork Fire arrived and took over, but were sadly unsuccessful. Condolences go out to those impacted by this death. STAY INFORMED: Get free Colorado news with our daily newsletter (Click here)
Multiple calls for water rescues on Clear Creek after restrictions lifted
GOLDEN, Colo. — Inner tubes were flying down Clear Creek in Golden on Friday after the Jefferson County Sheriff and the city lifted restrictions on July 1. Since then, firefighters have received calls for four water rescues. Tubers and swimmers had been prohibited from getting in the water since...
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