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Colorado Town Bans Sale of One of Nation’s Most Popular Beverages
Breckenridge might just have taken the environmental crown of Colorado from Boulder. As of July 1, residents and tourists can no longer buy a beverage that has outsold soda for seven years. That’s because it comes in plastic. Breckenridge, Colorado, has banned the sale of bottled water as a...
Colorado’s Vietnam veterans receive long overdue recognition in ceremony
Colorado Vietnam veterans were recognized in a ceremony at Red Rocks Community College by U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen ahead of Independence Day. The ceremony is part of a larger program that was launched in 2012 under former President Barack Obama to provide Vietnam veterans with long-overdue recognition. The program encourages members of Congress to hold ceremonies for Vietnam war vets in their respective states.
Carloads of Coloradans cross Wyoming border to buy some big booms
WYOMING, USA — Every year, carloads of Coloradans make their way north to buy fireworks that are illegal in Colorado. Any fireworks that leave the ground are illegal in Colorado. So, around the Fourth of July, fireworks sales explode right over the state line in Wyoming. Just a couple...
Colorado Democrats reject resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza
DENVER — Colorado Democrats on Monday rejected a resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza and condemning the "disproportionate military response by Israel" to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that killed 1,200 people — all familiar talking points raised in other avenues by activists seeking an immediate end to hostilities.
Lawyer's failure to cite facts prompts 10th Circuit to toss excessive force case
The federal appeals court based in Colorado agreed last week that police officers from Littleton, Englewood and Denver cannot be held liable for killing one person and partially paralyzing another because the plaintiffs' lawyer failed to cite any facts of the case while appealing a trial judge's decision. During a...
We've got you covered for all things Fourth of July
Northern Colorado offers a ton of options to enjoy fireworks, food, music and more with nearly every municipality putting on some sort of July Fourth celebration. To help you plan your holiday itinerary for Thursday, we’ve rounded up traffic and weather information, plus fireworks and events lists:. Fort Collins...
Colorado Libertarians designate RFK Jr. to state's November ballot after snubbing party's own ticket
The Libertarian Party of Colorado on Tuesday voted to name Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the state's general election ballot as the minor political party's presidential nominee, describing the decision as a bid to "break the stranglehold of the two-party system." The move follows the state Libertarians' decision last month...
Iconic Colorado Bar + Venue Changes Identity After 65 Years
Recently, it seems that the news of iconic music venues in Colorado closing their doors for good has been tragically commonplace. Tragic: Historic Colorado Dive Bar Destroyed + Arson Suspected |. The latest of these announcements doesn't necessarily see an iconic music venue closing, but after 65 years of rocking,...
Colorado rural communities face critical firefighter shortage, in some cases, outlook is ‘bleak’
When Elizabeth Fire Chief T.J. Steck first entered the fire service more than 30 years ago, he was one of more than 2,000 applicants for just six full-time positions with Denver Fire. Competition was intense. That’s not the case now, Steck told members of the Colorado Wildfire Matters Review Committee...
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