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Heat was likely a factor in 5 human bird flu infections in Colorado
Soaring temperatures made it difficult for farmworkers to protect themselves from chickens recently infected by avian influenza in Colorado and likely contributed to five people contracting the virus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. State health officials discovered the infections last week — the largest cluster of human infections in the […] The post Heat was likely a factor in 5 human bird flu infections in Colorado appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Mile High Morning: An inside look at the Broncos staffers who played a key role in the sanctioning of girls high school flag football
Girls flag football is continuing to gain momentum in Colorado, as the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) voted in April to officially sanction the sport at the high school level. Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post recently took an inside look at the key role that two Broncos staffers,...
BMW Championship ground tickets sold out for Saturday, Sunday
Colorado continues to show its overwhelming support for professional golf. Grounds tickets for the final two rounds of the 2024 BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club on Aug. 20-25 are sold out, tournament organizers announced on Tuesday. “To have rounds sell out six weeks before the tournament shows just...
Comedy Legends Trash Idaho In New National Ad Campaign
Comedy legends Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are making waves in the cannabis industry with their new hemp-derived Delta-9 THC gummies, Cruise Chews. The ingredients are federally legal, but the iconic duo has hit a snag when it comes to shipping restrictions in certain states. Idaho, in particular, has become the main punchline in their marketing, highlighting the legal restrictions faced by Cheech & Chong's Cruise Chews. However, in addition to Idaho, the product can't be sold in Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii, and Oregon due to state-specific regulations.
Officials provide update on 'exotic' non-native critter spotted on Colorado trail
In case you missed it, a Patagonian Mara – native to Argentina – was recently spotted on a trail in the Denver area. The sighting raised obvious questions – for starters, how did an animal native to an entirely different part of the world end up in the Centennial State? About two weeks after the sighting went viral, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has posted an update on the situation. The...
Meet the Future of the Colorado Rockies, Charlie Condon
As it stands right now, Colorado sports stands in a strange place. We have two teams who are in absolute golden eras in the Nuggets and Avalanche, with each team winning a championship in the past two years. On the other hand, both the Broncos and the Rockies are definitely...
The Front Range can’t shake its ozone problem. Scientists are taking to the skies to figure out why
For a large part of the last two weeks, Steven Brown, an air quality chemist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has soared over Colorado’s Front Range in a slow-flying Twin Otter aircraft, tracing a path above major air pollution sources like highways and oil and gas facilities.
A fresh start: Jackalopes atop Pioneer League standings
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — On Sunday, the Jackalopes held a 15-32 record and were in sole possession of last place in the Pioneer League. Today, they’re 1-0. And tied for first place in the Pioneer League. Thanks to the league splitting its season in two – 48...
Goodbye Redbox: Colorado Communities Say Farewell To DVD Kiosks
Remember when the weekends in Colorado included a trip to the local Blockbuster Video store to rent your favorite movie? From VHS to DVD, Blockbuster grew to more than 8000 stores from the late 80s until they stopped operating in 2013. Fast forward to 2024 and we are saying goodbye...
Bystanders perform life-saving CPR on 80-year-old hiker found on trail
A cardiac incident that occurred in Rocky Mountain National Park on July 15 put an 80-year-old woman at serious risk. The 80-year-old hiker was found unresponsive on Lawn Lake Trail by others traveling the route. She was about five miles from the trailhead when she was found. A satellite communication device was used to call for help, with hikers at the scene providing life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) efforts. ...
A Coal Community Without Coal
Colorado legislators said coal communities should be helped in the energy transition. This agreement with Craig and Moffat County provides a picture of what that looks like in practice. No other place in Colorado may be so dependent upon one company, one industry, as Craig and Moffat County. Snow matters...
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