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Officials warn public about 'hot and heavy' bear activity in Colorado
The season of hyperphagia is still months away and officials are already concerned about a spike in human-bear interactions that have been taking place in southwest Colorado. “We are having to handle a lot of bears right now,” said Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area Wildlife Manager Adrian Archuleta of Durango. “It’s been hot and heavy here for the last two or three weeks, and it’s not showing signs of slowing down. ...
Thousands of fireflies are thriving at a small marsh in Colorado
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — If you’ve spent a summer night east of the Mississippi, chances are you’ve seen or even captured a firefly. The beetles, known for their bioluminescence, use flashes of light to communicate with each other, creating a beautiful spectacle around sunset. But few Coloradans...
What to know about Colorado's new law allowing motorcyclists to pass cars between lanes
A new Colorado law that allows motorcyclists to pass cars between lanes under certain conditions will go into effect on a three-year trial basis starting Aug. 7. The law, SB24-079, allows motorcyclists to overtake or pass another motor vehicle between two lanes of vehicles under the following conditions: The other motor vehicle...
WOW: 10 Pets That Are Shockingly Legal in Colorado
When we were kids we all had a great pet that was rather unique. Did you know a lot of those dream pets can be your true and legal pet in Colorado?. As a kid, I wanted a pet that in no way, shape, or form would ever be legal to own in Colorado. I wanted to have a Komodo Dragon. I thought, and still think, they are epic but not the most cuddly pet. In fact, they would hurt you in a heartbeat if you tried.
Home Ownership Takes a Massive Hit in Colorado
As we have come to learn here in Colorado, it’s getting exceedingly difficult to find affordable housing prices. The average rent, for example, is extremely high, sitting at $1,594. That’s the fifth highest average in the entire country. Not to mention, we’re also the 9th worst state in...
Colorado’s Connection to the Summer Blockbuster Movie ‘Twisters’
I remember when the movie Twister came out when I was a kid. I loved that movie; the action made me want to become a stormchaser. Nearly three decades later, we finally got a sequel. Technology advances over the past decade have not only advanced movies but also how we look at and study weather.
Colorado Dragon Boat Festival celebrates Asian heritage for 24th year
Drums rang through Sloan's Lake Park Saturday, followed by the chanting of rowers. Off to the side, fumes rose from various Asian food trucks, marking another successful year of the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival — held at the park Saturday and Sunday — celebrated the...
Colorado rural school district leaders combat funding and staffing challenges
Rural school district leaders across Colorado combat funding and staffing challenges. Leaders from Lewis-Palmer, Canon City and Calhan selected for state's Rural Superintendent Academy.
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