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Colorado is the Most Dangerous Place for Workers in the US
As it would turn out, safety here in Colorado may be going down. When U.S. News ranked the top states in the country, they placed Colorado as the third most dangerous. The crime statistics aren’t great either. We have a violent crime rate of 492 per 100,000, which includes murder, aggravated assault, and robbery amongst many others.
Unemployment claims in Colorado increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Colorado rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,004 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,156 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Documentary celebrates Colorado's wolf reintroduction
DENVER — A good film takes its audience on a journey. There should be emotion. Ups and downs. And great characters. Ryan Sedgeley, first-time film producer, thinks he has the perfect subject that will fit that bill. "It's such a huge story to tell, and I think there are...
Colorado Motorcycle Safety + Travel Method to Be Legalized
Cruising around on a motorcycle is something that really brings a sense of exhilaration, adrenaline, and freedom to travel that doing so in a car or truck simply can't offer. Check Out Some of the Coolest Vintage Motorcycles in Colorado |. However, it's no secret that while it can be...
Forest Service calls abandoned campfires across Southern Colorado a ‘dangerous trend’
More than 130 reports of unattended or abandoned campfires have come in to a regional dispatch center in Pueblo so far this year. That's according to the U.S. Forest Service out of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands office. The agency called this a “dangerous...
9:30AM Walk with a Geologist at Triceratops Trail
Walk with a Geologist at Triceratops Trail is a 2-hour walking tour of Triceratops Trail in nearby Golden, Colorado. The 1.5-mile, gravel hiking trail located one block east of 6th Avenue and 19th Street in Golden, winds between vertical walls of sandstone and into reclaimed clay pits. A professional or knowledgeable amateur geologist will lead the tour and highlight the many viewable dinosaur tracks, fossils, and impressions. Participants are responsible for their own transportation. This tour is designed for participants ages 16 and older.
Denver area events for July 20: Car show, Tennyson Street Fair and more
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Saturday Touch a Truck and Classic Car Show — 9 a.m.-noon, along 9th Avenue and the 8th and 9th Street Plazas, Greeley; tinyurl.com/2fwy8ycz. — ...
9-11AM Golden Kids Clothing Swap @ Hillside Church
Hey Golden! It's time to get the gang together and celebrate 14 incredible years of our favorite swap event - The Golden Kids' Clothes Swap is back in town this summer so dust off those closets and start getting ready. We know you'll have a ton of fun as people from all around come join us, so read on for details if it's your first time swapping clothing with us. Swap is in the lower parking lot.
A MUSE: Think different for something to do this weekend in and near Aurora
AURORA | Thinking about shopping? Maybe a walk on the greenbelt? Tacos?. Here’s a short list of unusual ways to spend the weekend in and near Aurora. Bright Nights is a collaboration with Tianyu Arts an Culture, Inc., the largest producer of Chinese lantern festivals in North America. This event transforms the Park into a captivating realm with larger-than-life sculptures illuminating the night across its 12 acres. Each year brings a fresh theme, new experiences, and captivating sculptures.
Every Denver Nuggets player competing in the 2024 Olympic Games
Now that the Nuggets are done with Summer League, and have (all but) filled their final roster spot with Russell Westbrook, it feels like the bulk of the offseason is over. But training camp and preseason are still months away, so what do Nuggets fans do now?. Well luckily, we...
“Can Still Make Some Noise As A Contender”- Paul Pierce Believes Russell Westbrook And Jamal Murray Would Thrive Together As Starters In Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets made an excellent move by acquiring nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Los Angeles Clippers will send Westbrook to the Utah Jazz in exchange for a second-round draft pick and cash. ESPN Insider expects Westbrook to join the Denver Nuggets as a free agent.
Boulder County’s Walker Ranch Homestead to host heritage event
Volunteers will re-enact what they thik life was like for European settlers in the pioneer days from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Boulder County Parks and Open Space’s Walker Ranch Homestead, 7701 Flagstaff Road. Participants of all ages can take this free journey through cultural history from...
Urgent Help Needed as Blood Shortage Effects Colorado
Coloradans have always taken their health incredibly seriously. In fact, Colorado got ranked as the 4th healthiest city in the United States according to Real Simple, and 9th by U.S. News. We also have five of the Top 10 healthiest counties in the entire country as well, according to Money...
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