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Encouraging applications for Library District's Board of Trustees. Apply now!
High Plains Library District in Greeley, Colorado is encouraging people to apply to be on their Board of Trustees despite reasons they may have heard that dissuade them from applying. The library district acknowledges potential concerns that there may be better candidates out there, but they stress the importance of individuals taking the initiative to apply for the role. They emphasize that it is the responsibility of the applicants to submit their applications, and the library district's responsibility to sort through the candidates to make a challenging decision. The library district aims to make the selection process robust and is seeking diverse and qualified applicants. Interested individuals can apply by visiting www.mylibrary.us/board.
Peyton Manning named one of ESPN’s top 100 athletes since 2000
Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning continues to be a large part of the sports landscape since his retirement from the Denver Broncos in 2016. From the ManningCast broadcast with his brother Eli to his own ESPN+ series Peyton’s Places and his constant involvement with the Broncos franchise, Manning remains a larger-than-life figure on and off the football field. Last week, Manning was named as part of ESPN’s ranking of the top 100 athletes since 2000, coming in at No. 26. Manning’s time with the Indianapolis Colts was Hall of Fame-worthy on its own as he won a Super Bowl, was selected...
Volunteers keep Northern Colorado laundry truck's mission rolling after crash
A mobile laundry service in Fort Collins and Loveland is back on the road five months after its truck was damaged in a crash. The mobile laundry service has been operated by Homeward Alliance volunteers for five years, providing free and accessible laundry to people with low income and families and people experiencing homelessness. Volunteers drive the laundry truck — outfitted with six washers and six dryers — to locations in Fort Collins and Loveland weekly so clients can have their laundry washed, dried and folded for free.
Denver City Council to consider almost $11 million in spending on immigration services
The Denver City Council on Monday will consider spending $10.7 million in contract approvals that will serve immigrants enrolled in the city’s asylum seeker program, helping them find housing and pay their utilities. Last month, Denver kicked off its work force training program which is designed to help immigrants...
Denver Nuggets close Summer League with consecutive wins thanks to Trey Alexander's late takeover
It took some clutch offense from Trey Alexander for the Nuggets to avoid a collapse in their Summer League finale, a 91-82 win over the Pelicans on Saturday in Las Vegas. Denver saw an early 23-point lead dissolve in the final minutes. Then, Alexander scored or assisted 10 of Denver’s final 16 points. The rookie finished with 19 points, making 8 of his 10 shots from the field and all three of his 3-pointers. He added seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and a block in 29 minutes. The former Creighton standout averaged more than 17 points, five rebounds and two assists over five Summer League games.
Link made between Colorado football HC Deion Sanders and Lincoln Riley's USC job
Deion Sanders was, for some reason, linked to Lincoln Riley's USC head coaching job in yet another Colorado football escape plan hatched by a writer. This time, it was Essentially Sports' Jeevesh Singh who made a wild career change prediction for Coach Prime; the reasoning being that Paul Finebaum said Riley's 2023 coaching job was an all-time bad one.
New road site construction underway on Village at Avon property
There’s a lot of earth being moved on the Village at Avon property, located between East Beaver Creek Boulevard and Interstate 70 exits 167 and 168. The plan for the area includes an influx of more residential units to complement the Piedmont apartment complex on the east end of the property, but before that can be realized, the property must include a new road on the north end of the valley floor.
Federal judge blocks Castle Rock from using code to stop church from providing temporary shelter to unhoused
CASTLE ROCK, Colo — A federal judge ruled that the Town of Castle Rock cannot enforce a land use code against The Rock evangelical church for providing temporary shelter for unhoused people on its property. U.S. District Court Judge Daniel D. Domenico handed down the ruling on Friday. The...
Drug task force seizes over 23 pounds of cocaine on I-70 near Gypsum
The Gore Range Narcotic Interdiction Team seized over 23 pounds of cocaine in a traffic stop on Wednesday, July 17, on Interstate 70 near Gypsum. The multi-jurisdictional drug task force contacted the vehicle around 8 p.m., according to a Facebook post from Eagle County Sheriff’s Office. A K-9 was deployed and had a positive alert, prompting a search of the vehicle.
Time Machine: 80 years ago, missing B-26 bomber found in Flat Tops
A flash flood washed away a small bridge in Gypsum and caused mudslides in other parts of Eagle County, the Vail Trail reported. “Though no one was injured, several homeowners said the high water spread over their lawns and seeped into basements, causing some damages,” the Trail reported. “At least two retaining walls near homes were washed away in the brief downpour. High water on Gypsum Creek also threatened to destroy a number of other bridges in town. Residents said a surge of water rose to a level even with the top of many bridges, and even lapped against the large Eagle Street bridge, but damaged only two bridges in town.”
Recent Colorado Wildfire + the Bizarre Way it Was Started
Colorado is no stranger to wildfires, unfortunately. More often than not, the causes of these fires are established by emergency crews and often fall into categories including arson, lightning, and tragically, mere carelessness. WATCH: Electric Vehicle Catches Fire in a Colorado Garage |. However, a recent fire that has devastated...
New Mexico State Police Assist In Apprehension Of Murder Suspect Wanted In Colorado
SANTA FE – On July 20, 2024, law enforcement officers from the County of Boulder, Colo., requested the assistance of the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) in apprehending a murder suspect. Frank Perez, 30, who was involved in a fatal incident in Colorado, had an active warrant for murder...
Colorado’s Number One Issue According to Survey—Do You Agree?
Living in Colorado comes with its frustrations. No matter where you call home, there will always be issues to solve and fix. To be frank, we live in an imperfect world, and there will always be things to improve to make Colorado the best state possible. I could go on...
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