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Colorado voters will decide on an initiative to prohibit the hunting of mountain lions, bobcats, and lynxes in November
The Colorado Secretary of State announced on July 21 that an initiative to define and prohibit trophy hunting had qualified for the Nov. 5 ballot. The initiative would define trophy hunting as “intentionally killing, wounding, pursuing, or entrapping a mountain lion, bobcat, or lynx; or discharging or releasing any deadly weapon at a mountain lion, bobcat, or lynx.”
The number of 'active missing persons' cases in Colorado is truly shocking
On August 3, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation is set to hold its annual 'Missing in Colorado' event at Denver's Lowry Conference Center. The event is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is aimed to provide families of those who are missing with the opportunity to provide additional information to investigators, including photos, dental records, DNA, and otherwise. Leading up to the event, the CBI has released a few statistics to show why an event of this nature is so...
Injured hiker rescued from Rocky Mountain trail in southern Colorado
An injured hiker was rescued from a mountain trail in southern Colorado near Great Sand Dunes National Park on Friday, according to Alamosa search and rescue crews. Rescue crews responded Friday to reports of an injured hiker who had fallen while descending the mountain trail from Ellingwood Point — a high mountain summit in the Sangre de Cristo range of the Rocky Mountains — according to Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue.
Dozens of meteors zip across 'Northern Lights' in video from Colorado mountain town
In case you haven't heard, this week has been an active one when it comes to the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights – and this period of increased aurora activity just so happens to be occurring at the same time as the popular Perseids meteor shower. While mapping from the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center doesn't include Colorado among the spots where the aurora is visible to the naked eye, some have noted that the aurora can still be seen in the...
Nominations sought for 46th annual Tribute to Black Women | NONPROFIT REGISTER
News: Colorado Black Women for Political Action is seeking nominations for awards to be given at its 46th Tribute to Black Women Luncheon. They are due at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 10. The categories are:. • Wilma J. Webb Excellence in Arts Award. • Excellence in Community Award. • Sharon...
You thought we’d start with something besides bad air and wildfires?
On the Front Range, summer has two sub-seasons: June and The Season of Looking Over Your Shoulder. We’re deep into that second half now, as scary wildfires send up new plumes seemingly on an hourly basis, from Jeffco this morning and from above Loveland and Lyons earlier this week.
The Fort donates conservation easement to Colorado Historical Foundation
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Fort’s Voluntary Conservation Easement Donation to the CHF Further Ensures Historic Preservation and Protection from Development in Perpetuity. The Fort, an award winning and nationally acclaimed “truly Colorado” restaurant located in Morrison, southwest of Denver, is excited to announce it...
Russell Wilson thrilled to be with Steelers, says 'trial' of two Broncos seasons made him 'stronger'
LATROBE, Pa. — After a training camp practice Wednesday, Pittsburgh quarterback Russell Wilson went to sign some autographs as fans roared their approval. Wilson looked to be done, but the crowd kept yelling. So, he returned to sign some more. Wilson left again, and the fans continued to call for more. So, Wilson did another autograph encore. ...
Boston, Chicago, Denver to Host Pro Women’s Rugby 15s Teams
UNITED STATES — Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) is thrilled to announce Boston, Chicago and Denver will be three of the first cities in the United States to host a professional women’s rugby team when WER’s inaugural season gets underway in Spring 2025. More official team markets...
2 injuried after golf cart hit by F-150 at Pinehurst Country Club
A crash that involved a golf cart sent two people to the hospital on Wednesday. The call came in around 1 p.m. from the Pinehurst Country Club parking lot. The incident happened in the main parking lot at the country club. A Ford F-150 collided with a Pinehurst CC golf cart occupied by two riders. First responders put AirCare on standby initially, but determined it was not needed once they made it to the scene and evaluated the patients.
Denver courthouse closed Thursday after deadly fall
DENVER — Denver Police are investigating after a man fell to his death at the Lindsey-Flannigan Courthouse Thursday morning. Police posted at 9:21 a.m. on social media that officers were investigating in the 500 block of West Colfax. Investigators believe the man jumped from an upper floor. Two other...
Sol-Lux Debuts at CEDIA Expo 2024 with Mirage, Freedom Smart Awnings
Sol-Lux, a subsidiary of Carefree of Colorado with over 50 years of awning manufacturing experience, has announced its first-time exhibition at the 2024 CEDIA Expo, taking place at the Denver Convention Center in Denver, Colo. on September 5-7, 2024. Sol-Lux will showcase its complete product suite, including the stylish and...
Stolen truck from Castle Rock found crashed into business
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said a stolen vehicle from Castle Rock was found crashed into the front doors of a Colorado Springs business during the overnight hours of Thursday, Aug. 1. CSPD said on Thursday, at around 12:30 a.m. a CSPD Corporal saw a white Ford F350 crashed into the […]
Denver weather: Areas of smoke remain, highs in the 90s Thursday
Denver can expect continued areas of smoke and haze Thursday and highs in the upper 90s, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. Expect sunny and hot conditions Thursday and a high of 98 degrees. Winds from the east will range between 5-9 mph. Looking ahead to Thursday night,...
Fate of oil and gas drilling proposal near Aurora homes to be decided following hearing this week
Colorado regulators this week could decide the fate of an oil and gas extraction plan on a large tract of state-owned land east of Aurora, in one of the highest-profile tests to date of the stricter drilling rules enacted under a 2019 health and safety law. The Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission, a five-member […]
Denver area events for Aug. 1
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. Thursday. Music in the Gardens — With Will Kuepper, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 17th Street Gardens, 1945 17th St., Denver;...