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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.
Denver Rated Most Polluted City In U.S. For Consecutive Days
What’s been top of mind for most Coloradans recently has been the air quality as of late. Smoke from Canadian wildfires has been filling up the Colorado skyline for the past few days and has seriously affected the quality of our air. However, it’s already been an issue for...
Free pool days next week in Pueblo during July heatwave
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — As the July heatwave continues, to help the community cool down and enjoy the outdoors, Pueblo Parks and Recreation is offering free admission to all four City pools beginning Monday, July 29 through Wednesday, July 31. “We have multiple hot days coming up and we want the public to be able to […]
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....
Pueblo man killed in Interstate 25 motorcycle wreck identified by coroner
A Pueblo man killed in a July 25 crash involving a truck and a motorcycle on Interstate 25 was identified July 26 by the Pueblo County Coroner's Office. Richard A. Ornelas, 65, was fatally injured in the collision on southbound I-25 near U.S. Highway 50, which police responded to around 1:21 p.m. Thursday. Ornelas...
Denver Nuggets Off-Court Legal Issues: MPJ’s Brother Banned, Assault Involving Jokic’s Brother
The Denver Nuggets have been faced with off-court drama involving teammates' relatives, notably seen in Michael Porter Jr.'s brothers' legal issues, including Jontay's lifetime NBA ban for betting on games. During the playoffs, Nikola Jokic's brothers were involved in a public altercation at Ball Arena, leading to Strahinja's arrest for third-degree assault. The incident, where a man suffered a concussion, resulted in charges pressed against Strahinja, who claims he was defending an older man. The Jokic brother is due in court on August 21st, with hopes for a swift resolution. While these distractions may impact attendance at Ball Arena, it's crucial to note that the players themselves are not involved in these incidents.
Chargers, Broncos Will Have Week Stay at the Greenbrier in Consecutive Weeks
WHITE SULPHUR SPGS- As first reported by the WVDN about a week ago, the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos are each scheduled to spend a week at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur this coming football season. Both teams have a part in their schedule where they will play two consecutive east coast games. […] The post Chargers, Broncos Will Have Week Stay at the Greenbrier in Consecutive Weeks appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Cleo Parker Robinson annex demolition makes way for the new
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance had to “very carefully” go out with the old on Thursday to make way for the new. Using boom lifts and hand tools, crews gingerly separated a 17-year-old tower annex from its landmark-protected primary dance theater in the historically essential, 98-year-old former Shorter AME Church – then let T-rex bulldozers claw it to the ground. The demolition paves the way for the coming addition of a...
Criminal Roundup: PPD looking for two contraband suspects
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) announced on Friday, July 26 is looking for two wanted suspects for contraband. Nazareya Aguila, 23, has a Class II Felony warrant for Failure to Appear for Smuggling Contraband into Prison. She is described as a Hispanic woman who has brown hair and brown eyes. Aguila stands […]
Country music star spotted at Broncos training camp
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — The first open session of Denver Broncos practice had a famous fan among the thousands of orange-and-blue-clad football fans. Country music superstar Kenny Chesney was on the sideline for the practice period Friday morning in Centennial. Chesney will perform at Empower Field at Mile High on...
Three DUI checkpoints in metro Denver area Friday night
Denver law enforcement agencies will place DUI checkpoints in Denver, Lakewood, and Arvada tonight that officials say will remove impaired drivers from the road before they cause a crash. The Metropolitan DUI Task force will set up one checkpoint in each city from 5 p.m. tonight to 3 a.m. the...
Pueblo County Coroner identifies homicide victim
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) - The Pueblo County Coroner has identified the victim of a homicide that occurred near the 2800 Block of Dillon Drive. The coroner says that on July 21, 46-year-old, Aaron Steven Graham, was found dead of an apparent gunshot wound. The incident is being investigated as a...
'A slap in the face': Pueblo commissioners grill Black Hills on proposed rate increase
Pueblo County Commissioners grilled Black Hills Energy officials Thursday about a proposed 18% rate increase which they said would bankrupt small businesses, stymie economic development and stress already struggling lower-income residents. Black Hills Vice President of Colorado Utilities Campbell Hawkins and Regulatory Director Michael Harrington addressed the board during a work session in an effort to explain why the utility is seeking an 18% rate increase that would equal 2.25% a year for the past eight years...
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