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Colorado National Guard to support crews as more air resources battle wildfires
In the first time since the Marshall Fire, Governor Jared Polis ordered the Colorado National Guard to support crews battling the state's three wildfires as additional air resources arrive.
Live updates: 3 wildfires burning in the foothills north and west of Denver
Fire crews are spread across the Front Range as hot, dry weather is fueling three wildfires Wednesday in the foothills, forcing thousands of people from their homes. One person has died in the fire near Lyons, according to the Boulder County sheriff. The Alexander Mountain fire started Monday morning west...
American Red Cross Responding to Multiple Wildfires
The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming is responding to the Alexander Mountain, Stone Canyon and Qarry Fires burning in Larimer, Boulder and Jefferson Counties respectively. The Red Cross has opened evacuation shelters for anyone impacted by the evacuations caused by the fires. Shelters are located at:. Foundations Church,...
1 home destroyed by human-caused Lake Shore Fire
A new wildfire started on Wednesday afternoon north of Gross Reservoir, and there were mandatory evacuations in place. It was named the Lake Shore Fire, and it was located in the Colorado foothills southwest of Boulder. Mountain View Fire Rescue was the first agency on scene when it started around 2:30 p.m. and led the response to the fire. In an evening press conference with Mountain View and Boulder County Sheriff's Office, the fire was burning 6 acres with no containment, and two structures had been impacted. The Boulder County sheriff said this fire was human-caused, but appeared to be accidental....
Colorado notoriously rejected the Olympics in 1972. Now Denver is trying out for the Gay Games
Colorado has a bit of a notorious history with the Olympics. In 1972, Denver became the first city to secure an Olympics — and then reject it. Led by a class of young politicians, voters shot down the plans for hosting the 1976 Winter Olympics over concerns about the environment and the use of taxpayer money for the event.
Why Wheat Ridge Police Department Issues Lookout Alert Shelter in Place Orders
Some people in the Wheat Ridge community may have seen an alert on their phone, received a call or got an email on the afternoon of Thursday, July 11 about a shelter in place notice for the 4600 block of Vance St. The Wheat Ridge Police Department will sometimes send...
Experts Say 23% of Colorado Jobs Could Be Eliminated Because Of One Thing
Technological advances are part of life. Technology continues to improve so our lives get easier. That's the main point, right?. Colorado embraces technology more than most states, but embracing technology too quickly could hurt us. Jobs Could Be Quickly Eliminated in Colorado. I am a big advocate for new technology....
Good Times Debuts Modernized Prototype
Good Times Burgers and Frozen Custard is debuting a new, modernized prototype for all of its units, with the goal of completing the systemwide redesign over the next two years. The popular Colorado brand — born in Boulder 37 years ago — aims to preserve its heritage of fast drive-thru...
Abortion rights group wants to use state measure to draw Latino voters
An abortion rights organization wants to use a statewide ballot measure enshrining abortion access to draw more Latino voters to the polls this fall. The big picture: The COLOR Action Fund, the lobbying arm of Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights, last week announced a campaign to reach voters in suburban Denver.
Deadline near for AARP Colorado 2024 Planning Academy
Click play to listen to this article. (Colorado News Connection) AARP Colorado is encouraging residents, including those age 50 and older, to sign up for its free 2024 Planning Academy. Marissa Volpe, associate state director of livable and diverse communities for the group, said the academy will show participants how...
Regents discuss strategic plan, vision during annual summer retreat
President Saliman, chancellors joined board members at three-day meeting. The CU Board of Regents recently gathered for its annual summer retreat, held this year in Bailey. Regents were joined by President Todd Saliman, campus chancellors and other university leadership. Board Chair Callie Rennison opened the July 10-12 meeting by sharing...
Castle Rock Boy Scout raises $5,000 to honor K-9 officers in Douglas County
In an ambitious mission to achieve his Eagle Scout badge, a local Castle Rock Boy Scout raised enough money to donate a plaque commemorating the history of all Douglas County Sheriff's Office K-9 officers. Sam Callery, 15, is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 770 and a student...