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"Potentially game-changing discovery" at 11,500 feet means hope for dwindling species
A "potentially game-changing discovery" has been made in the Colorado high country – the culmination of years of hard work by a dedicated group of wildlife experts with the shared goal of helping a once-prolific Colorado species recover. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Native Aquatic Species Biologist Dan Cammack recently found wild boreal toad tadpoles during a trip up to a wetland area near Pitkin that's located at 11,500 feet of elevation. Having made trips to the site for seven consecutive years throughout the...
3rd grader helps bring inclusivity to Parker classrooms
PARKER, Colo. — Douglas County School District students started classes on Wednesday. Thanks to the help of one third-grader, some classrooms will have more inclusive art supplies for the new school year. Zoie Henderson sat at her Parker home this week thinking about a moment that happened last school...
Groundbreaking: Parker Town Hall Expansion and Renovation Project
JHL Constructors, in collaboration with Anderson Mason Dale Architects (AMD) and representatives from the Town of Parker, officially broke ground on a significant expansion and renovation project for the Town Hall. This project stems from the Facility Master Plan adopted by the Town Council in 2021. JHL President and CEO,...
Families of inmates who died at JeffCo Jail believe there's a concerning pattern
Members of the Rocky Mountain NAACP spoke alongside families of inmates who have recently died within the JeffCo Jail, calling attention to what they believe are concerning issues inside the jail.
Teller County Sheriff’s Office identifies victim severely injured in attack near Cripple Creek
TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - The Teller County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) is investigating a brutal assault that occurred on August 7, 2024, where an adult female victim and her dog suffered life-threatening injuries. The TCSO says that the victim in this incident was identified as Briena Louise Karlik who...
CDOT wants to widen Federal Boulevard for new bus lanes. Some worry it’ll make the road even more dangerous
The Colorado Department of Transportation wants to widen over two miles of South Federal Boulevard to make space for bus lanes. Project leaders say the extra space will be needed to preserve two vehicle lanes in each direction on a busy stretch of Federal. Cutting the road down to one lane would send too many drivers onto side streets, they say.
Denver area events for Aug. 13
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Tuesday. Music in the Gardens — With Megan Burtt, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 17th Street Gardens, 1945 17th St., Denver;...
Updated Rowdy illustrations for the new semester
This semester, promote new programs, events and opportunities with new Rowdy the Roadrunner art. Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Communications and Marketing (UCM) team has developed two new two-dimensional Rowdy illustrations, adding to the much-used set that was released in September 2022. The new images include a Rowdy profile option and a “flexing” Rowdy.
CU Denver Students Benefit from State Grants that Support No-Cost Learning Materials
In higher education, the cost of textbooks and learning resources can often be a barrier to students’ academic success. CU Denver is committed to finding ways to offer low- or no-cost options. To support this focus, the university recently received a $5,000 open educational resources (OER) grant to help faculty revise and expand a digital music techniques class website so that students can more easily access course materials online for free.
A season of firsts on Colorado’s performing arts scene
Theaters, dance troupes and more will stage many world, regional and national premieres this year. Last year, “Kimberly Akimbo” won five Tony Awards, including best musical and best original score. Now, the beloved show about a rapidly aging but unshakably optimistic girl will launch its national tour on Sept. 22 at Denver’s Buell Theatre.
Isolated severe storms and heavy rain across Colorado, possible strong gusts and hail in Denver
Flash flood potential will increase Tuesday afternoon and evening as thunderstorms develop. A few strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across I-25, with the greatest probability across the Eastern Plains. Some locations received over 3.0" of rain on Monday, so another day of moisture-filled storms has led to a First Alert Weather Day.Once again on Tuesday, monsoon moisture is in place. This is bringing abnormally moist air across the Front Range. Storm motion improves a bit Tuesday afternoon, but storms are still slow moving in general (10-20MPH). The burn scars are at greatest risk including the Alexander Mountain, Stone Canyon and Quarry. A flood watch will remain in effect until 11 PM Tuesday night as thunderstorms with heavy rain can produce 1-2" in as little as 30-45 minutes. The Palmer Divide including Douglas and Elbert Counties are included. A few rogue storms will be capable of producing hail up to 1.75" in diameter (golf ball size) and wind gusts to 60 MPH.
Residents of apartments forced out after Aurora deems building uninhabitable
Police in Aurora patrolled the property of the Fitzsimons Apartments on Tuesday morning as the deadline arrived for evicted residents to vacate the premises. The apartment complex located at Colfax Avenue and Nome Street, home to dozens of low-income residents, was forced to close by the City of Aurora.Those families were given less than a week to figure out where to go next after the City of Aurora served tenants with an eviction notice last Wednesday.The apartment complex, located at 1568 Nome Street has been deemed uninhabitable due to a history of poor conditions and longstanding code violations, according to the city. Some of...
Severtson Promotes New Broadway Series Thin Bezel Fixed Frame Projection Screen Solutions at 2024 CEDIA Expo
Now with an Acoustically-Transparent Option, the Broadway Thin Bezel Series is a Collection of Signature Fixed Frame Projection Screens that Offer a Sturdy Extruded Aluminum Frame with a 3/8-Inch Visible Border for a Fully Maximized Viewing Area. San Tan Valley, Ariz., Aug. 13, 2024 – Severtson Screens (severtsonscreens.com), a global...
Moment of the Week: Northern Arapaho Students Visit Campus
On Aug. 1, a group of Northern Arapaho prospective students visited CU Denver to take a campus tour and meet the Indigenous-Serving Operations Team and the Office of Student Transitions & Family Engagement. CU Denver signed an endowed scholarship agreement with the Northern Arapaho Tribe last year. CU Denver is committed to becomming an equity-serving university and to support its diverse and dynamic community.
Avison Young Trends Data: Denver Industries with an Increase in Busyness
New data analysis from Avison Young’s Office Busyness Index reveals that as of June 2024, office buildings across the U.S. are 61.9% as busy as they were in June 2019. Creating an index of properties across the country gives an accurate view of office utilization and shows which industries are thriving.
Capitol Hill Pizza Staple Benny Blanco's Closing After 24 Years
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DU Women’s Soccer Poised for Solid Campaign
Second-year DU women’s soccer head coach Julianne Sitch is returning a solid team with five of last season’s seven leading scorers along with the return of goalkeeper Molly Wissman who played in all 18 games last season. Sitch’s team has completed two home exhibitions with a 1-0 loss to preseason #18 Texas Tech (1-0) and a win against Air Force (3-0).
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