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Another Fort Collins Brewery Will Be Closing for Good
After two and a half years, a craft brewery located in Fort Collins will close for good. Patrons of the brewery will not have to wait long for another option in the area, however, as another Colorado brewery will be taking over the space. According to the Coloradoan, Atlanta-based Sweetwater...
Exclusive ski-in, ski-out chalet in Breckenridge, Colorado goes to auction
For the select few lucky enough to be in the market for a ski-in, ski-out chalet, one real estate opportunity in Colorado could offer a chance to save millions. Le Mayen Estate, a Swiss-designed mountain estate in Breckenridge, is hitting the auction block on Aug. 12 with a starting bid of $5 million — well short of the property’s estimated value of $19.5 million. The auction will be conducted by Interluxe Auctions, an online luxury real estate auction marketplace.
Video shows national park tourists getting a dangerously close selfie with wild animals: 'Someone needs to get control over this'
There is nothing wrong with admiring nature and its wildlife, but it's best to maintain respect for that wildlife in the process. On Instagram, a Reel from the Tourons of National Parks account (@touronsofnationalparks) demonstrated what a lack of proper respect for nature looks like, with visitors getting very close to local elk at a national park in Colorado.
Residents frustrated as Broomfield considers 50% water rate increase
Broomfield residents crowded inside city council chambers, frustrated and concerned after learning about a proposal that could hike residents' water and sewage utility bills by 50%."Little numbers turn into big numbers for families and that's what we're facing," said Broomfield resident Rick Fernandez.Fernandez and other residents like him say they first learned about this proposal following a study session held by city and county council members last week."Which is a huge burden on families," Fernandez said."And that's how I as a citizen am looking at it.""Holy toledo, I mean that's a large increase, especially in a utility bill," said Dean...
Dreaming of the Olympics in Colorado? Here’s What It Would Take
The Olympic Games are kicking off very soon and many of us in Colorado will be glued to our smart devices, rooting for our country. Since the beginning of the games, Coloradans have taken home ten gold medals and 15 Colorado natives will be competing in Paris. Wouldn't it be...
Home Ownership Takes a Massive Hit in Colorado
As we have come to learn here in Colorado, it’s getting exceedingly difficult to find affordable housing prices. The average rent, for example, is extremely high, sitting at $1,594. That’s the fifth highest average in the entire country. Not to mention, we’re also the 9th worst state in...
Coloradans Told to Look Out for ‘Lost Pet’ Scam
Criminals in Colorado will seemingly go after anyone if it means a "quick buck." Here comes a scam being pulled on folks who have a lost dog or other pet. All these people are trying to do is reach out to their local community to see if anyone has seen their pet; criminals are taking that innocent search and using it against those people.
2 dead, 3 injured in overnight Metro Denver crashes
Three separate overnight crashes in the Denver Metro have left two motorists dead and three others injured. The first crash occurred near Smoky Hill Road and Tufts Avenue, south of Quincy Avenue in Aurora, around 8:30 p.m., according to a social media post by the Aurora Police Department. Initial investigations showed that a woman was riding a motorcycle in the area. The woman then lost control and drove into a...
States strike out on their own on AI, privacy regulation
As congressional sessions have passed without any new federal artificial intelligence laws, state legislators are striking out on their own to regulate the technologies in the meantime. Colorado just signed into effect one of the most sweeping regulatory laws in the country, which sets guardrails for companies that develop and use AI. Its focus is […]
CPW’s Big Game Season changes to highlight Southeast Region Caucus
Changes to the 2025-29 Big Game Season Structure approved recently by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will highlight discussions at the CPW Southeast Region Sportspersons’ Caucus scheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 31 at the region headquarters. Region Manager Frank McGee, other CPW leadership and biologists will outline...
This beetle is a voracious, unwelcome invader – and its range is growing
Of all the insects that could turn up in your yard, the Japanese beetle is one of the nastiest. Its larvae chew up the roots of your grass, while the mature version of the beetle eats just about every plant in your yard. And worst of all, it’s tough to eradicate.
Colorado college leaders believe Biden order places crucial focus on Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Sign up for our free monthly newsletter Beyond High School to get the latest news about college and career paths for Colorado’s high school grads. Several Colorado colleges with significant Hispanic student populations are hopeful that a Biden administration order will focus attention on how they can better serve their Hispanic students.Last week, the administration announced an executive order to expand educational opportunities for Latinos nationwide. The order includes creating a board of advisors to study how Hispanic-Serving Institutions can better meet the needs of their students.Schools qualify for the HSI designation if at least 25% of their student body...
Cold Moon Piercing and Tattoo hopes to carry on the legacies of Sol Tribe and Alicia Cardenas
Casey Hosch stands outside Sol Tribe Tattoo and Piercing, the shop where she learned to pierce and run a business. Sol Tribe was a space of ritual, activism, joy and community, she recalls. It was also the place where a white supremacist murdered Hosch’s mentor Alicia Cardenas and coworker Alyssa Gunn-Maldonado in December 2021.
Things to do in Denver this weekend, July 26-28
Enjoy live music at the Underground Music Showcase, monster trucks or celebrate Christmas in July events this weekend. It’s shaping up to be a jam-packed weekend, Denver. From the 11th Annual Cheesman Park Art Fest and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live to Christmas in July events and VegFest, there’s so much to do this weekend.
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