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Colorado is the Most Dangerous Place for Workers in the US
As it would turn out, safety here in Colorado may be going down. When U.S. News ranked the top states in the country, they placed Colorado as the third most dangerous. The crime statistics aren’t great either. We have a violent crime rate of 492 per 100,000, which includes murder, aggravated assault, and robbery amongst many others.
Triple-digit temps, industrial fans and carts used to kill millions of sick chickens with gas may have caused the largest bird flu outbreak among US workers to date
Federal health officials are revealing more about the largest bird flu outbreak among U.S. workers to date, and the findings raise alarms about how the highly contagious virus is being handled.
Woman gets prison time after threatening to shoot, bomb 2 Colorado counties
A woman who was arrested last year for threatening to hurt or kill people in southeastern Colorado was sentenced to 15 months in prison on Wednesday. Alleged bomb, shooting threats in Colorado counties lead to woman's arrest Chelsea Minjarez was accused last year of sending five text messages threatening to shoot and bomb county courthouses, homes, businesses and people in Crowley and Otero counties between June 26-28, 2022, according to...
Colorado actor nominated for fourth Emmy, 'Shogun' leads all Emmy nominees with 25
LOS ANGELES (AP) — "The Bear” went on a tear at Wednesday morning’s Emmy nominations with a comedy-series record 23, and “Shogun” led all nominees with 25 in a dominant year across categories for FX. Nominations for the “The Bear," up for its second season in which its rag-tag band of sandwich makers tries to create an elite restaurant, included best comedy series and best actor in a comedy series for Jeremy Allen White – both awards it won at January’s strike-delayed ceremony — along...
2,200-plus offspring released in remote Colorado in effort to recover endangered species
An effort to boost Colorado's population of the state-endangered boreal toad species continues, with the release of more than 2,200 tadpoles in remote Colorado. The recent release is the result of an initiative that started in 2021 involving the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. This initiative involved wildlife officials utilizing 95 adult toads from Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Native Aquatic Species Restoration Facility in Alamosa for breeding and nurturing offspring for release. ...
Cost of Colorado's free school meals program is ‘out of control’
When Colorado voters approved “Healthy School Meals for All” two years ago, organizers behind the ballot initiative estimated the program would cost $115 million in its first year. The actual costs significantly exceeded that — $166 million — leaving state lawmakers scrambling with the financial fallout.
Grinde, Long join the Skyhawks football coaching staff
DURANGO, Colo. – The Fort Lewis College football program is excited to announce the additions of Scott Grinde, Assistant Coach–Defensive Line, and Rocky Long, Defensive Analyst, to bolster the Skyhawks staff ahead of its 2024 campaign. The duo brings over 90 years of combined coaching experience. "I couldn't...
Colorado state representative says FBI behind attempted assassination of Trump
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A Republican state legislator known for his outlandish and offensive statements is claiming that the FBI was behind the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. State Rep. Scott Bottoms (R-Colorado Springs) did not offer any evidence to support the claim, which he made last...
Colorado City Named One of the Worst Places to Rent
Here in Colorado, the cost of living has seemingly gotten out of control. In fact, the average rent here in Colorado is some of the highest in the entire country at $1,594. That’s the fifth highest. Not just that, but people in places like Fort Collins are really starting...
Desperate teen turns to Children's Colorado for answers
Children's Hospital Colorado has been providing comprehensive care to children since it's inception in 1908. The hospital has gathered and developed top pediatric specialists and by coordinating care, they're able to effectively diagnose and treat most pediatric conditions. Sofia was suffering a medical mystery, that at first she didn't even realize was a problem. "I've always had stomach issues," she told CBS News Colorado. Even when she was a baby, Sofia had stomach aches. She couldn't tolerate breast milk or most formulas. As she got older, the pain got worse. "I remember this very specific moment where I was sitting...
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against a Colorado county’s short-term rental regulations
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Summit County government’s short-term rental regulations. Homeowners, in a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Denver, alleged the Summit Board of County Commissioners imposed “successively more severe, wide-ranging, misguided and unlawful regulations” when they passed an ordinance implementing caps on short-term rental licenses and limits on bookings in February 2023.
Frackers open pool play action on Friday, July 26 at Worley
FARMINGTON – The Frackers will open pool play in the Connie Mack World Series on Friday, July 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Worley Field against a team still to be determined. The pool play brackets were announced and released this week by the American Amateur Baseball Congress. The Frackers, the host team for the CMWS, were entered into Pool B, along with the Dallas-based D-Bat United. All 12 teams will play three games over the course of Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 with games at Worley Field, the Farmington Sports Complex and at Ricketts Park.
Best bets: Key events in Farmington, Bloomfield and Aztec
Nature enthusiasts can enjoy a wildlife photography workshop to be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 20 at the Three Rivers Art Center & Gallery, 123 W. Main St. The fee to participate is $10. Join as freelance Tri-City Record photographer and wildlife photographer Brad Ryan shares techniques and strategies for capturing photos of wildlife. Take notes on how to capture a variety of wildlife with your camera. No camera is necessary, and photos will not be taken at this Q&A workshop. This event is contingent on participation numbers. Contact TRAC by Friday, July 19, at 11 a.m. for availability. For event information, call Three Rivers Art Center & Gallery at (505) 716-7660 or email TRWC_Art@hotmail.com.
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