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Colorado's 'museum of prisons' houses gas chamber, hosts paranormal nights, & more
The Museum of Colorado Prisons is a historical cell house-turned-museum that's located in Cañon City and meant to showcase the "atmosphere and exhibits of days, staff and inmates gone by." The museum shares a stone wall and armed towers with the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility, which has been in operation since 1871. Opened on June 18, 1988, the museum includes exhibits covering more than 140 years. The idea for the...
Meet the Colorado athletes at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
Colorado is sending more than two dozen athletes to the Summer Olympic Games in Paris that start this week.By the numbers: The roughly 28 athletes who call the Centennial State home will compete in 12 sports and 28 disciplines, according to the official roster of 592 athletes from the Colorado Springs-based U.S. Olympic Committee.The sports range from women's 100m breaststroke and pairs rowing to equestrian dressage and golf.What we're watching: Colorado athletes are poised to win big as they defend titles from the Tokyo Games three years ago.The women's soccer team features three Colorado players — Lindsey Horan, Mallory Swanson...
U.S. Forest Service warns public of high rates of unattended campfires
The U.S. Forest Service has seen a high number of unattended campfires this summer, a dangerous trend witnessed in outdoor recreation and a leading cause of wildfires in the region. According to an announcement from the Forest Service, 139 abandoned campfires have been reported to the Pueblo Interagency Dispatch Center through Friday. “As National Fire Preparedness Levels rise, and the peak of summer still to come, the Pike-San Isabel National...
Affordable housing developers wanted in Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Springs officials are hoping short-term tax revenues between roughly $15 million and $21.5 million could be available to help fund the development of affordable housing units in the coming years. The revenue information came from Steamboat Springs Finance Director Kim Weber earlier this month as City Council decided to...
Deadly Neurological Disease Found in Colorado Mountain Lion
Colorado Parks and Wildlife are saying that this is the first ever documented case in North America of a Mountain Lion with the deadly neurological disease known as Staggering Disease. According to a release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, officials euthanized a sick mountain lion in a residential area of...
Colorado Dam Removal May Cause Headaches for Nearby Residents
Simply hearing the news that a dam is going to be removed from a reservoir is enough to conjure up thoughts of massive flooding, fear, and destruction. Only a Cemetery Remains in the Colorado Town Destroyed by Flood |. However, it was recently announced that yes, a dam in the...
Forecast calls for high temps in Steamboat Springs after weekend cooldown
Recent heat in Steamboat Springs gave way to spotty thunderstorms and temperatures in the 60s Sunday afternoon, but local thermometers are expected to rise again in the coming days. “Shower chances will persist (Sunday) on the coolest day of the week before steadily rising high temperatures approach 90 degrees by...
Mikaela Shiffrin no longer Competitor of the Year recipient by Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame, River Radamus awarded
When the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame honors its annual award recipients in Vail in September, it will be the first year that Mikaela Shiffrin is not eligible to receive the Competitor of the Year award. Instead, the award is now named after Shiffrin, a change approved by Shiffrin which...
Horrible Invasive Species Found in Colorado River
While we love our wildlife here in Colorado, sometimes the stories of the dangerous ones get all the credit. One that recently made headlines was a bear that attacked a human in Steamboat Springs. Even though it only gave the person minor injuries, it still was on the forefront of people’s minds.
No scrubs on this court: Local nurses trade IVs for volleys at annual tournament
Often be found roaming the hallways of the Yampa Valley Medical Center as registered nurses, Savannah Nauwelaers and Mary Wiemken teamed up Saturday to take on the Steamboat Doubles Volleyball Tournament. Hosted by Volleyball of the Rockies, the Steamboat Doubles Volleyball Tournament was established in 1981 and players come from...
PHOTOS: Gentlemen of Aspen downs Vail in rugby home opener
The Gentlemen of Aspen Rugby Club hosted rival Vail on Saturday afternoon, winning both games of the doubleheader at Wagner Park. Scores were 56-22 and 50-26. The Gents used a different lineup for each match, which were the official summer league home openers for the host side. Up next, the...
Amtrak train strikes person on track near town of Granby
Update, July 22 at 10 a.m. – the person struck was conscious when first responders arrived. On July 21, a person on the train tracks near Granby was struck by an Amtrak train at approximately 11 a.m. According to senior director of Amtrak’s public relations, Christina Leeds, the person...
Osprey’s third egg likely nonviable, other chicks doing well
Grand Lake’s osprey couple laid a total of three eggs this year. However, only two of them have hatched so far. The two hatchlings have been growing rapidly in size ever since. The chicks hatched in early July. Normally, osprey chicks will hatch days apart, which usually gives the...
Meet the 2024 Garfield County Fair and Rodeo Royalty Queen: Elle Garcia
At 16, Elle Garcia embodies the spirit of the Garfield County Fair and Rodeo Royalty, transitioning this year from princess to queen. Her elevation to this esteemed title brings not only excitement but an overwhelming sense of community support. “It’s honestly amazing,” Garcia said. “Seeing how many people come out...
24th annual Hoop D’Ville unites generations in Glenwood Springs’ Sayre Park
The 24th annual Hoop D’Ville basketball tournament took center stage Saturday on the outdoor courts at Glenwood’s Sayre Park. There were nine adult teams and eight high school girls’ teams vying for bragging rights in what has become a mid-summer hoops festival. Longtime tournament director Mike Picore...
Snow Mountain Ranch hosts groundbreaking for workforce housing project
On Friday, July 12, YMCA of the Rockies held a groundbreaking for a new workforce housing project located at its Snow Mountain Ranch location in Granby. The development will have a total of 16 apartment-style housing units available for rent, meant for year-round, full-time Snow Mountain Ranch employees. YMCA of...
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