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NBA Podcaster gives Denver Nuggets' offseason grade of "straight F"
The NBA offseason is far from over as we won’t see teams back for training camp and preseason for months. But the bulk of the transactions and roster turnover appear to be in the rearview and most teams are coming together and we are starting to get a good idea of what they will look like next season.
Woody Paige: No question, Nix should be QB1 from the jump
The Broncos must stop playing games before beginning to play games. The franchise has started 25 different quarterbacks in the opening games of 64 seasons. Bronco Bo will become the 57th quarterback (and one running back) to start an opener in team history. His inauguration has to be Sunday afternoon,...
Denver Tattoo Arts Festival brings out the Medusas, Buddhas and nuns
Calves, foreheads, shoulders, knuckles and toes (knuckles and toes) became skin canvas for ink artists at this weekend’s Denver’s tattoo festival. The popular 7th annual convention drew all ages, genders and skin types who strolled through 400 booths which offered everything from realism to mysticism, crystal jewelry to all colors of tattoo ink. Halls A and B in the downtown Colorado Convention Center presented a circus-like atmosphere as crowds gathered to watch sword swallowers, suspension artists and a contortionist who shot a bow and arrow...
CrowdStrike issues shrink Todd Helton's Hall of Fame entourage | Rockies notebook
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - The CrowdStrike issues extended to the Hall of Fame. A faulty update caused 8.5 million Windows devices to crash and left with it the wake of canceled flights, banking issues, and a lesser crowd than expected for Todd Helton’s — and the three other inductees, for that matter — weekend.
After Over 30 Years and New Owners, Colorado Sandwich Shop May Be Closed for Good
A sandwich shop in Colorado that began as a college class project blossomed into a legendary spot near campus. What began in 1988 may have seen its official last day in the summer of 2024. Running a restaurant/bar, even one as small as this one, isn't easy. When you add...
Meet the 2024 Garfield County Fair and Rodeo Royalty Queen: Elle Garcia
At 16, Elle Garcia embodies the spirit of the Garfield County Fair and Rodeo Royalty, transitioning this year from princess to queen. Her elevation to this esteemed title brings not only excitement but an overwhelming sense of community support. “It’s honestly amazing,” Garcia said. “Seeing how many people come out...
Greeley, Colorado, Sees End of Historic Business and a Great Mural
You never know where you're going to find great art in Colorado; it could be along side of an old building, like you'll find in Greeley. The problem with old buildings as a canvas - sometimes those buildings have to come down. Yes, the only thing constant is change, but it's still sad to see not only a wonderful mural go, but also a beloved bike shop.
No scrubs on this court: Local nurses trade IVs for volleys at annual tournament
Often be found roaming the hallways of the Yampa Valley Medical Center as registered nurses, Savannah Nauwelaers and Mary Wiemken teamed up Saturday to take on the Steamboat Doubles Volleyball Tournament. Hosted by Volleyball of the Rockies, the Steamboat Doubles Volleyball Tournament was established in 1981 and players come from...
Colorado Champions Road to Gold: Boulder athlete climbs to greatness
LOUISVILLE, Colorado (KRDO) - It's an Olympic sport you may or may not have heard of. Competition climbing made its debut at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. In Paris 2024, two competitions will crown their own Olympic champion in sport climbing. One will feature speed. The second one is...
Efforts to stop the spread of the Japanese Beetle in western Colorado underway, Catfishing Night at Boulder’s Stearns Lake
On today’s Morning Magazine, the Colorado Department of Agriculture is funding efforts to stop the spread of the Japanese Beetle in western Colorado. Then, this past Friday was Catfishing Night at Boulder’s Stearns Lake. Finally, an interview with former governor of Colorado, on why Denver became the first city to reject hosting the Olympic Games.
Brilliant concert of all-women composers at CMF
Premiere by Gabriela Lena Frank, Concerto by Joan Tower showcase the Festival Orchestra. The Colorado Music Festival Orchestra and conductor Peter Oundjian hit the jackpot last night (July 21) with a program of three pieces by women composers. All three works, by Florence Price, Gabriela Lena Franck and Joan Tower,...
Boulder tackles century-old underground coal fire at Marshall Mesa: Major mitigation project set for fall
The City of Boulder is taking action to address a coal fire that has been burning for more than a century under the Marshall Mesa trailhead. This fire came under scrutiny after the Marshall Fire, and while investigators found it unlikely to have caused the blaze, they couldn’t completely rule it out.
Lamar Community College earns grant for Mobile Learning Lab
Lamar Community College (LCC) has been awarded a competitive grant of $859,145.28 from the Colorado Community College System and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade to develop the Southeast Colorado Industrial Technology Mobile Learning Lab. The Industrial Technology Mobile Learning Lab will provide vital training opportunities in Industrial...
Scottie Scheffler’s Wife Meredith & New Baby Joined Golfer After Arrest
More details are emerging on the bizarre events surrounding Scottie Scheffler’s arrest and how his wife Meredith Scheffler encouraged the golfer during the challenging time. Charges have since been dropped on what both parties described as miscommunication as Scottie attempted to arrive at the Valhalla Golf Club for the second round of the PGA Championship on May 17, 2024.
Judge backs Castle Rock church that sued town over homeless shelter
A Colorado church that sued the Town of Castle Rock over its ability to shelter homeless people on church grounds saw a win in court on Friday after a federal judge granted the church a preliminary injunction against the town.The Rock Church has sheltered homeless people in RVs on its property since 2019, calling it their religious duty to help those in need. But on at least three separate occasions, in 2021, 2022 and again in 2023, town officials blocked their efforts, saying they violated zoning laws. The church, in response, said this violated its 1st Amendment rights to religious...
CU football position breakdown: Transfer corners provide more talent to already deep secondary
Any position group on the Colorado football roster that features Travis Hunter is in a good spot heading into the 2024 season. In a preview of the Buffaloes’ wide receivers last month, it was hard to argue that that group isn’t the deepest and arguably the most talented on the entire roster.
Teaming up for local culture
For every big-time, multimillion-dollar musical act that jets into Telluride every summer, there are thousands of smaller bands that play for years for a shot at the limelight. A case in point is LA band The Charities, whose sounds are a combination of soul, rock, R&B and funk, and who...
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.
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