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Wildfire smoke returns to Colorado: "It's happening more frequently"
For several days, thick smoke has plagued Colorado's Front Range.The haze has been so thick, at times, that views of the mountains have been obstructed for people who might ordinarily have a clear view of the Rockies."It is happening more frequently," said Sheryl Magzamen, a professor in Colorado State University's Department of Environmental and Radiological Health. "Climate change is driving these increases in fires in the west."The haze in Colorado is largely coming from wildfires currently burning in Canada and the Pacific Northwest."There's not a whole lot of good that comes out of breathing smoke and Ozone," Magzamen said. "We see...
Rare orchid found in Colorado
LITTLETON, Colo. — A rare striped coralroot orchid has been found at Denver Botanic Gardens' Chatfield Farms. The discovery was made in late April when My-Lan Le, a graduate botany research assistant, and Rebecca Hufft, associate director of applied conservation, noticed it growing next to a log. Striped coralroot...
Someone found genie lamp worth $200,000 in Colorado
There’s no word on whether or not a big blue genie that grants wishes comes out of this lamp, but, regardless, it’s worth a ton of money!. A family from Fort Collins won the most recent Treasure Games contest by finding a genie lamp worth $200,000 behind Kings Chef Diner in Colorado Springs.
DOLA’s rental applications open July 29
(COLORADO) — The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced on Tuesday, July 23 that another round of rental assistance will open on Monday, July 29. Pre-applications will launch on July 29 at 11 a.m. and remain open until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31. DOLA’s top priority is to serve as many Coloradans as possible […]
Club 20 comes to Nucla July 25-26
The West End has been a destination for lawmakers this year with visits from Senators John Hickenenlooper and Michael Bennet occurring the last few months. Now Club 20 will be having its summer legislative meeting in Nucla July 25-26. Local community leader and Just Transition Advisory Committee member Aimee Tooker told the Forum it’s a “big deal for this little town.”
Business across the Grand Valley: Palisade
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - According to a report from USA Today, Colorado ranks among the highest in the nation for small business growth. We took a look around the Grand Valley to see exactly how our small businesses are doing. We started in the eastern part of the valley...
Colorado Mountain Winefest comes to Palisade in September
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - While offering Rosé, the Winefest is on its way. The 33rd annual Colorado Mountain Winefest will be on September 21 this year at Riverbend Park. Over 50 wineries from across the state will participate in the festival. Guests will be able to sample and...
Fundraiser held to save Loma Cat House
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Home to over 100 cats, Loma Cat House off Winters Avenue has opened a fundraiser to save it from closing. Loma Cat House was recently surveyed by the Pet Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA). PACFA found the floors needed to be redone and the door trim replaced.
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