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Here Is When All Colorado Kum & Go Stations Will Officially Close
You might have noticed that your favorite Colorado Kum & Go gas station has converted to a Maverick gas station. This is because Maverick purchased Kum & Go in 2023 and the company announced that they will be merging the brands with Maverick. This process began at the beginning of...
CSU Global program aims to curb Colorado's teacher shortage
Back-to-school season is in full swing! Yet as a new school year begins, many Colorado districts are facing an old problem – a teacher shortage.According to the Colorado Department of Education, that shortage is worsening. Last year, there were more than 1,400 open positions in schools state-wide. However, a program with Colorado State University Global aims to help end the shortage."We support the teachers to support the kids," said Dr. Audra Spicer, CSU Global Provost. "We seek out partnerships with Colorado school districts to bring in their teachers and upscale them."Spicer explained CSU Global is the country's first 100% online, fully...
Humans caused wildfire that destroyed 27 homes in Colorado
DENVER, Colorado: Investigators said late last week that human beings caused the wildfire in Colorado that tore through 15 square miles and destroyed 48 buildings, over half of which were homes. U.S. Forest Service investigators, working with the local sheriff's office, did not provide more information on whether they believe...
Things to Do: End-of-summer Festivals and Evening Concerts Fill August Calendar
Colorado summer is here, and there's so much to do. Food festivals, fairs and community gatherings galore entertain from the mountains to the plains and from small towns to our largest cities. Music fills every downtown gathering spot and park in Northern Colorado all summer. Greeley, Loveland, Windsor and Fort...
Events of the week around Colorado
Get Out of Town is our weekly roundup of recommended events across Colorado, focusing outside of Denver, to help everyone enjoy the whole great state. For Denver happenings (and more), check out our events calendar. This week brings more chances to check out some underrated Colorado towns and enjoy great...
Golfers Raise $150k for NEWSED Community Development Corporation
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority’s (CHFA) annual David W. Herlinger Golf Tournament raised $150,000 for NEWSED Community Development Corporation on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Headquartered in Denver, NEWSED promotes community development to underserved populations in Colorado by providing navigation for housing services, nurturing small businesses, and promoting asset creation. NEWSED successfully creates social and financial stability in the lives of families and individuals with low to moderate incomes.
July real estate report: inventory grew, demand shrank
An already slow summer housing market pumped the brakes a little more in July as higher mortgage interest rates and a hesitant pool of buyers pushed the inventory of active listings up approximately 20% in both the seven-county Denver metro area and in markets across the state, according to the latest Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of Realtors (CAR) and analysis from the association’s spokespersons across Colorado.
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Downright Freezing Fall in Colorado
This summer has been absolutely brutal when it comes to the heat. In fact, Colorado was recently ranked as the third worst state for “extreme heat days” in the entire country with 17.5. An extreme heat day is categorized as a day where the max temperature is above the 95th percentile of the historical threshold.
Raise the Woof: ‘80s Party for a Cause
Colorado Pet Pantry held its 4th annual Raise the Woof party on August 10th at Moxy Hotel Boulder. This event raises funds to feed Colorado pets, allowing families to increase their ability to care for their pets and keep them out of shelters and with their families.
Windsor Community Recreation Center Annual Maintenance Week Prompts Upcoming Closures
The Windsor Community Recreation Center, 250 N. 11th St., will be closed from Monday, Aug. 19, through Friday, Aug. 23, for annual maintenance and deep cleaning. Regular hours of operation will resume Saturday, Aug. 24. “We try to minimize facility closures throughout the year, so we schedule an annual maintenance...
PCCP, LLC Provides $41M Senior Loan for the Development of a 210-Unit Apartment Community Overlook Apartments in Johnstown Colorado
PCCP, LLC has provided a $41 million senior loan to Journey Homes for the construction of Overlook Apartments, a 210-unit garden-style multifamily community in Johnstown, Colorado. Situated on 16 acres, the garden-style multifamily community will include ten residential buildings and one community clubhouse. The property will include spacious one-, two-,...
Two Alarm Fire Ignites at Lazydays RV in Johnstown
Early Tuesday morning was an intense one for the Front Range Fire Rescue in Northern Colorado. Fire crews were dispatched to a commercial fire alarm in Johnstown's Lazydays RV, located at 4777 Marketplace Drive. Front Range Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene and discovered a fire inside of the...
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