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Water-related deaths occurring at 'alarming' rate, Colorado officials warn
Colorado Parks and Wildlife said an alarming number of people have died in water-related accidents this season, the latest happening in Larimer County. And that death toll could be much higher if not for rescue efforts. The number of fatalities and rescues is expected to rise with the busy Fourth...
Visitors pay $785.50 per day for short-term rental in 'most expensive' Colorado spot
USA Today's Homefront brand recently published a report on the 2024 short-term rental market, looking at where the best places for investment in a rental property were, as well as where the most expensive and cheapest rentals can be found, among other things. According to the report, short-term vacation rentals make up a $64 billion market, with more than 2.4 million properties spread around the country and around 785,000 hosts. ...
Measuring Business in Dollars and Values
More and more, ESG is shaping business to align profitability with social responsibility. Nobody understands what a community needs more than the people who live and work there. Every community has its own rhythm, heartbeat and needs. In Colorado and communities everywhere, city officials work closely with nonprofit partners to...
This Is The Hottest Temperature Ever Recorded in Colorado
Summer is mostly enjoyable in Colorado, but some days are more uncomfortable than others. Many Coloradans have central air conditioning, but for many, the idea of central air conditioning seems like a luxury. I do not have central air conditioning at my home. If I owned my home I would...
FREE NO MORE: Proposed changes mean fee for rugged national park hikes in Colorado
Many of those seeking to reach the bottom of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison pick either the Tomichi route, the Gunnison route, or the Warner route, all of which travel from the South Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park near Montrose to the canyon floor. Currently, doing so requires a free wilderness permit that can be obtained from the South Rim Visitor Center on a highly-limited first-come, first-serve basis, given out only on the day of the hike. That may not be the case for much longer. ...
Lauren Boebert's ex-husband pleads guilty, sentenced to probation
Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's ex-husband pleaded guilty to one count of reckless endangerment in a Garfield County courtroom on Wednesday. Jayson Boebert was sentenced to unsupervised probation in exchange for the plea that is related to two separate incidents that happened in January. As part of the plea agreement, the other charges were dismissed. The first incident with Jayson Boebert happened just before 8 p.m. on Jan. 6 at a restaurant in Silt, Colorado with his ex-wife. Jayson Boebert initially faced three charges related to that incident; disorderly conduct, third-degree trespass and obstruction of a peace officer. The second incident happened about 1 a.m. on...
Northwest Colorado News for Monday, June 10, 2024
27-year-old Dylan Wallace, who grew up in Steamboat Springs, died in a kayaking accident on the Arkansas River, north of Buena Vista last Thursday. Wallace was a 2015 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School. A Routt County resident plead guilty of attempting to vote multiple times in the 2022 Routt...
John Kuersten: Helping build western Colorado for 25 years
John Kuersten is a lifelong resident of western Colorado. He’s the third generation of his family to call it home, starting with his great-grandparents who immigrated from Germany in the late 1920s. And he still lives in Peach Valley, on a piece of a family ranch that his grandparents purchased in the 1950s.
I-70 closure near Rifle, traffic detoured
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The West Rifle exit of I70 has been reopened after temporarily being closed to due to a traffic accident, according to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office. The accident occurred near mile marker 87, and traffic is being detoured to Highway 6, according to officials.
Spring all-state teams announced across Garfield County
With the conclusion of the spring sports season, schools across Garfield County are celebrating numerous athletes who have received all-state honors in various sports categories. Baseball:. In baseball, 3A standout Ben Simons from Coal Ridge earned a spot on the first team, while teammate Alexis Serna captured second-team honors. Their...
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