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Colorado Man Arrested for ‘Fowl Play’ With Over 3 Dozen Chickens
A Colorado man has been arrested and the chickens on the property have been seized. According to the Adams County Sheriff's Department, the suspect has been accused of using more than 30 roosters for cockfighting. The joint investigation involved the Adams County Sheriff's Office and Adams County Animal Management with...
Scientists work to understand high ozone levels on the Front Range
Colorado's Front Range is looking at several days of high ozone ratings that will aggravate breathing difficulties and lead to warnings and changes in plans. It comes while experts are still working to figure out why Colorado seems unable to make expected progress on reducing dangerously high ozone above the level that the EPA has set as a risk."They're making progress, it's just not fast enough and it's really not evident yet," said Laurie Anderson, who serves as a field organizer for the organization Moms Clean Air Force as well as Broomfield's City Council. "We live right close to the...
2.5 million Coloradans living amid abnormal dryness after 40% uptick in week
Colorado has experienced a noteworthy jump in dryness in recent days, shifting toward a drier situation in much of the Centennial State. According to the US Drought Monitor, 40.32 percent of the state is now 'abnormally dry' or worse as of July 16, with 11.07 percent of the state being in technical drought – 9.75 percent being in the less-serious 'moderate drought' phase (stage one of four). This compares to just 28.74 percent of the state being 'abnormally dry or worse' as reported on July 9, meaning a 40 percent week-over-week uptick.
See Former Colorado Power Plant Now Closed Due to Contamination
All throughout the state of Colorado are abandoned structures, towns, businesses, homes, and more. Many, though not all, of the ghost towns that were once thriving mining communities were left behind due to contamination. Picturesque Colorado Hike Leads to Abandoned Homes + Power Plant |. However, just outside of Boulder,...
Colorado Supreme Court will review judicially created doctrine that lets public bodies ‘cure’ open meetings law violations
The Colorado Supreme Court will examine whether a judicially created doctrine allowing public bodies to “cure” violations of the Colorado Open Meetings Law goes against the “plain meaning” of the transparency statute and “longstanding precedent.”. The justices also announced Monday they will look at two...
Incumbent Yadira Caraveo (D), Gabe Evans (R), and five other candidates are running in the general election in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District
Incumbent Yadira Caraveo (D), Gabe Evans (R), and five other candidates are running in the general election in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District on Nov. 5, 2024. Colorado Public Radio describes the 8th as “Colorado’s most politically competitive congressional seat.” Both the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and the National Republican Congressional Committee are targeting the district. In the 2022 election, Caraveo defeated Barbara Kirkmeyer (R) 48.4%–47.7%. The 8th district was the fifth-narrowest U.S. House election nationwide in 2022 and the narrowest in which a Democrat won. Throughout 2024, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales rated the election a Toss-up and Decision Desk HQ and The Hill and Larry J. Sabato’s Crystal Ball rated it Lean Democratic.
Sentinel’s request for 2022 secret meeting recording headed to state supreme court
AURORA | Colorado’s Supreme Court confirmed Monday that it will weigh in on whether the City of Aurora must release the recording of a 2022 closed-door meeting in which City Council members voted to end the censure process pending against one of their own. The court’s decision to grant...
Colorado city ranked 10th for 'quality of life' nationwide, another spot ranked 376th
When it comes to finding a place to call home, many people prioritize 'quality of life' – the balance between healthy living, a successful economy, a thriving community, and ample entertainment, among other factors. A recent data analysis conducted by LawnStarter sought to determine which places around the United States provided the highest level of 'quality of life' for local residents. After 53 metrics in the categories of environment, air and water quality, housing and infrastructure, healthcare access, physical health, mental health, economic stability, employment...
Supreme Court declines to halt former Colorado official’s trial on charges related to election security breach
The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a request from a former Colorado county clerk to halt her upcoming trial on charges stemming from her alleged involvement in an apparent security breach at the county’s election offices in 2021.
Getting kids ready for the new school year
It’s that time of year again. With summer winding down, many parents are busy meeting their child’s health requirements prior to the start of school. In Telluride, local organizations are teaming up for a back-to-school fair next month ahead of kids entering the classroom. San Miguel County Public...
Estes Park’s new mayor plays in a Grateful Dead cover band, climbs 14ers and is working to quiet the town’s turbulence
Gary Hall doesn’t mind saying he’s a pretty hot guitar player. “Music’s been in my blood since my dad woke us up to watch The Beatles on Ed Sullivan in 1964,” Hall said last week as he walked to Estes Park’s Rock Cut Brewery, where he was playing in an acoustic folk trio. “Being in a small town, I get to play a fair amount. When I was in IT, I played 110 or 120 nights per year. Now it’s more like 20 to 25 per year.”
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