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2,200-plus offspring released in remote Colorado in effort to recover endangered species
An effort to boost Colorado's population of the state-endangered boreal toad species continues, with the release of more than 2,200 tadpoles in remote Colorado. The recent release is the result of an initiative that started in 2021 involving the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. This initiative involved wildlife officials utilizing 95 adult toads from Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Native Aquatic Species Restoration Facility in Alamosa for breeding and nurturing offspring for release. ...
Colorado state representative says FBI behind attempted assassination of Trump
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A Republican state legislator known for his outlandish and offensive statements is claiming that the FBI was behind the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. State Rep. Scott Bottoms (R-Colorado Springs) did not offer any evidence to support the claim, which he made last...
Latino Heritage Night takes center stage at the Garfield County Fair and Rodeo
Latino Heritage Night will take center stage at the Garfield County Fair and Rodeo on Friday. Held at the Garfield County Fairgrounds, the event promises a night brimming with traditional Latino food, lively music and festive activities. The festivities will kick off at 4 p.m. and continue until 10:45 p.m.
New onramp near Denver airport cell phone waiting area makes it easier to pick up passengers
Picking someone up at the Denver airport just got a little easier. Denver International Airport on Thursday announced a new onramp that takes drivers onto inbound Peña Boulevard toward the Jeppesen Terminal will open Friday. It means drivers can now exit Peña Boulevard and wait in the cell phone...
Free paint recycling event to be held in Denver
The City and County of Denver said it has partnered with GreenSheen Paint to host the free recycling event on July 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1271 W. Bayaud Ave. The public can drop off unwanted paint in its original containers (five gallons or less) while remaining in their vehicles.
No charges for Denver police officers who shot and killed man who charged with large knife
No criminal charges will be filed against three Denver police officers who last month shot and killed a man as he advanced toward them with a large knife. Denver District Attorney Beth McCann said Miguel Tapia charged quickly at two of the officers with a knife and, thus, all three officers were legally justified in using deadly physical force to stop him.
Vail Pass camera captures one of Colorado’s new wolves
The Colorado Corridors Project in June captured its first photo of a wolf on Vail Pass. The photo features the wolf staring directly into the camera and was taken by a remote-triggered camera on the north side of East Vail pass. The photo tracks with information provided in Colorado Parks...
Analyst guarantees rookie Bo Nix will be Broncos starting QB
When the Denver Broncos start training camp on July 26, quarterbacks Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson will vie for the starting job. However, is it a true competition?During a recent episode of NFL Media's "The Insiders," analyst Bucky Brooks predicted Nix — the 12th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft —would be the Week 1 starter."He's going to be the starting QB for the Broncos, barring injury," Brooks said. "And he's going to be the perfect QB for [head coach] Sean Payton and his system. If you go back and cross-reference [former New Orleans Saints QB] Drew...
Wildlife area in Glenwood Springs will be closing in August
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - A wildlife area in Glenwood Springs will be closed starting in August. On August 8th, the Sam Caudill State Wildlife Area will be closed for improvement projects. The project is expected to last until March of 2025. Some of the improvements include:. Building a new...
Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk. We are neuroscientists who are passionate about...
Iconic summit trail in southern Colorado making summer debut
A trail to the top of an iconic mountain in southern Colorado is about to open for its first summer. Starting Aug. 1, the seasonal closure for raptor nesting on Fishers Peak's upper cliffs will lift — granting hikers access to the chimney-like summit looming 9,600 feet over Trinidad. The summit trail debuted late last fall, ahead of the seasonal closure lasting from March 15 through July. That was "a...
One of Biggest Solar Projects Across the Globe Coming to Northern Colorado
More solar power is coming to Northern Colorado. Although expensive to build, solar power saves Coloradans money in the long run while limiting pollution. Many of us are unaware of one of the biggest reasons solar power works so well in Colorado. Colorado happens to be one of the sunniest states in the nation. So adding renewable energy from solar panels is a great idea.
CO judge rejects claims that door-to-door voter fraud search was intimidation
A CO judge has rejected claims from civil and voting rights organizations that Donald Trump supporters intimidated voters when they went door-to-door searching for fraud following the 2020 election.
Sam’s Club To Make Drastic Change for Colorado Members
People absolutely love huge warehouse stores. For many, paying the cost of admission to get access to some incredible deals on anything from food to electronics is simply too good of a deal to pass up. However, there has been some recent controversy with how these stores are dealing out...
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