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Durango’s Savilia Blunk places 12th in Paris 2024 Olympics women’s mountain biking race
ELANCOURT, France – For a few minutes, Durango’s Savilia Blunk held her spot at the front of the pack during the women’s mountain biking race at the Paris 2024 Olympics. All around her, fans five-deep cheered and red, white and blue flags waved. The flags were all...
Three sister tribes unite for the Tri-Ute Games, an annual youth sports event
At the Ignacio High School gymnasium, young people from three tribes played volleyball against each other at the annual Tri-Ute games. This year, the Southern Ute Tribe is hosting its sister tribes, the Ute Mountain Ute and Ute Indian Tribes, in Ignacio, Colorado. K’ia Whiteskunk is the recreation director for...
Wildfire breaks out in McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - At around 2:25 this afternoon, a fire was reported in the Black Ridge Canyons near the Glade Park area. It was originally reported at around 20 acres. Since then, it has grown to around 161 acres, and crews from the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire...
Durango’s Riley Amos has ‘special something’ when overlooked
PARIS – Todd Wells can’t quite put a fine point on what makes mountain bike racers successful. He just knows it when he sees it. They have a certain “je ne sais quoi.”. It is sort of fitting that the phrase is French, considering Wells believes Durango’s Riley Amos – who is about to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games – has it in spades.
Judge allows church to shelter homeless as lawsuit against town plays out
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction to a Colorado church that sued the town of Castle Rock after it was barred from sheltering the homeless.The judge's ruling allows the town to resume sheltering people on church property while the lawsuit proceeds, marking the first time since December that the town forced them to halt, citing a zoning violation."So it's nothing fancy," said Mike Polhemus, pastor at the Rock Church, as he opened the door to an RV.Polhemus is clearing dust from two RVs behind the Rock Church."We're back in business in a sense to help those who are...
Boulder Takes FAA To Court To Close Airport
The City of Boulder, Colorado is taking the FAA to court saying a clause in its grant obligations to the agency is constitutional overreach. The city has already stopped accepting grants with an eye to closing the airport in 2040 when the last obligations reach their 20-year expiry but the FAA says it may never allow the airport to be closed. That’s because three grants, one of them from 65 years ago, were used to buy land for the airport and that triggers a clause that requires the airport to be operated in perpetuity unless the FAA agrees to release Boulder from those obligations.
Made in Colorado: Smeeny Made Wild Headware
Chereen Leong Schwarz turned her nickname, “Smeeny Beanie,” into her company’s flagship product in 2017. At first, making winter hats was her side hustle, but it’s been her full-time gig since 2020. The wool yarn is “ethically and sustainably sourced” from South America, and Leong Schwarz...
Buffalo Bill Days in Golden attracts visitors, controversy
GOLDEN — American frontiersman William “Buffalo Bill” Cody may have died more than 100 years ago, but each year the city of Golden — where the Army scout, bison hunter and showman was buried — celebrates the legendary figure. More than 30,000 people were expected...
West End project in Edwards faces its second hearing with county commissioners on Aug. 1
The Eagle County Board of Commissioners is set for at least one more hearing for the West End proposal in Edwards. That hearing is scheduled for Aug. 1 at 4 p.m. If approved, the project, proposed by East West Partners, would add 275 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments on a currently vacant site of just less than 5 acres just west of The Gashouse restaurant.
Top 5 most-read stories last week: Hazy skies, Breckenridge parking and Sheriff’s Office report
Stories in this list received the most page views on SummitDaily.com from July 21-27. 1. What’s the cause of the haziness in Colorado and how long will it last?. A wildfire haze filled Colorado skies Monday, July 22, from fires that continue to burn across the West. The wildfire...
Jeffco commissioners face scrutiny over $300,000 contract to explore eliminating TABOR refunds
Jefferson County's elected officials are facing scrutiny over their decision to hire a political consulting firm and spend $300,000 in public dollars to explore whether voters would support eliminating taxpayer refunds, when their constituents already rejected that question twice. The political consulting firm's work was the basis for Commissioners Tracy...
#WhatsHappening: 2024 Wings n’ Wheels Fly-in, Airshow & Car Show set for August 24
(Lander, WY) – The Wings n’ Wheels Fly-in, Airshow & Car Show returns to Lander on Saturday, August 24, where folks will once again have the opportunity to see some aerial acrobatics, cool cars and much more. The show will take place from 8am to 2pm at Hunt...
Family of missing Weld County mom targeted by scammers, police say
Kaysey Yoder hasn't been seen since she left her Colorado home in January.The Weld County Sheriff's Office says it doesn't suspect foul play right now, but loved ones of the 34-year-old mother of four say she would never leave her children voluntarily.While the Sheriff's Office says social media was incredibly helpful in getting the word out about Kaysey's disappearance, it looks like someone used that information to take advantage of her family."She kept saying 'you give me the money, I'll be back tomorrow.' He kept saying 'grams, she's coming back tomorrow,'" recalled Tami Ruth, Yoder's mom.Those were the words Ruth...
Trail of the Week: Notch Mountain
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in Vail Valley Bike, Hike and Outdoor Adventures Magazine. SEASON: Best hiked from mid to late summer to fall. PARKING: From U.S. Highway 24 in Minturn, proceed south of town about 5 miles to Tigiwon Road #707, located on the right immediately before crossing the bridge over the Eagle River. Turn right onto Tigiwon Road and continue on the dirt for 8.4 miles until you reach the Half Moon Trailhead parking area. Access from Tigiwon Road is closed to vehicles from May 1 to June 20 for wildlife protection.
Broomfield events for this week
Digital Navigator: Benefit from a one-on-one appointment with a digital navigator, whether you need to find affordable internet service for your home, locate a device to borrow or purchase or have wanted to jump into the digital age and learn basic computer skills; 9 a.m., Broomfield Library and Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield; compass.broomfield.org.
Sears Trostel Lumber & Millwork Purchased by Local Entrepreneur
Sears Trostel Lumber & Millwork (sears-trostel.com), a lumber supplier, millwork manufacturer, and cornerstone of Fort Collins since 1929, has announced its sale to new owner, David Seidl, a Fort Collins entrepreneur. The company was previously owned by Curt Viehmeyer and Steve Schwartz, who have played a pivotal role in its success and longevity since purchasing the business from the family of Bob Sears in 1981. The sale was finalized on July 1, 2024.
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