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Colorado State Fair returns with new rides, new food, new 4-H exhibits, plus big name musicians
The Colorado State Fair is a whole lot of country and a little mishmash of everything else. Bringing the country to the 2024 concert lineup are some of the headlining musicians, such as Shane Smith & The Saints, Scotty McCreery, Trace Adkins and Lonestar. Quenching the thirst for early 2000s hip-hop, which does well at the fair, says General Manager Scott Stoller, is Ludacris. Adding more genre variety on the marquee are The Commodores and The Spinners. Banda music, a Mexican musical style, is represented...
Keeping Colorado Wild proves to be a successful strategy
The Keep Colorado Wild Pass was introduced in its full capacity for the first time last year. More than 1.5 million Coloradans purchased the pass generating $39.7 million to be repurposed into support for the Colorado state parks.
Food Bank of the Rockies announces competition for local businesses
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – Food Bank of the Rockies Western Slope is launching a competition aimed at businesses to support hunger relief efforts. The food bank said in a press release the Corporate Challenge, beginning on Sept. 1, asks for businesses to help battle those facing hunger issues.
Colorado abortion funds struggle to cope with increased demand, donation shortfalls
As abortion funds around the country make changes to their operations and funding models to meet the ever-growing need for patient support, Colorado’s abortion funds are stretched thin. The Cobalt Abortion Fund said last week that it implemented a monthly spending cap starting in July as the need for financial assistance to access abortion care […]
Colorado Schools Set to Implement AI This Year
All around Colorado, school is getting kicked off for another year after another long summer. As it would turn out, Coloradans are some of the most educated people in the entire country. Out of all the school districts here in Colorado, the one that Niche.com considers to be the best...
Colorado’s Violent Video Game Surge, Should We Be Worried?
Video games have changed a lot in the past 30 years. Nearly two-thirds of us play video games, which is a factor in most of our lives. Video games are incredibly diverse these days. Back in the day, it was sitting in front of a TV being in an isolated position.
CLEER’s Energizing Climate Solutions summit brings ideas for green energy in rural communities to Aspen
Carbondale-based Clean Energy Economy for the Region, or CLEER, hosted a forum at the Aspen Meadows Resort focusing on green energy for rural communities. “Energizing Climate Solutions: Rural, Resort & Energy Transition Communities” brought climate policy experts together from around Colorado and the U.S., with the hopes of informing local policies on climate action.
More Colorado Schools Saying ‘No’ to Phones in the Classroom
Kids and instructors of every generation in Colorado have had to deal with ever-changing technology concerns. Some school districts are taking measures to address today's tech. One can see where it's good on one side, yet worrisome on the other. You want your child to learn while at school, but...
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