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Colorado Arts Spotlight: Things to know and do around the state Aug. 2-4
It's going to be another hot weekend. But if you're willing to slather on the sunscreen and brave the overheated elements, Colorado has a lot of open air entertainment on offer. And for those who want to ensure their fun comes with a healthy dose of air conditioning, theaters around the state have plenty of new shows opening up too.
Colorado Day: Honoring the 38th State’s Admission and Heritage
Colorado Day is August 1, observing the day President Ulysses S. Grant signed a proclamation admitting Colorado as the 38th state in the union in 1876. When Salida was incorporated on October 4, 1880, the state was just four years old, and like the rest of the state, it was part of the “Wild West” we see in the old black-and-white movies of the 1940s and ’50s. Interestingly enough, a Coloradan, Marquerite Roberts, wrote several of those westerns, one being “True Grit” which won an Oscar for John Wayne.
Native named Colorado Author's League Book awards finalist
Northeast Colorado native and local author, Luann Atkin Koester's debut novel, Hawk's Cry, The Story of a Cheyenne Hero is a finalist in the Colorado Author's League Book awards. Hawk's Cry is a middle grade historical fiction novel inspired by a Cheyenne boy, Little Hawk, who is credited with saving...
New campaign aims to connect CU to what Coloradans love about our state
Launching today, Dear Colorado will highlight university’s emotional connections to the state it serves. A new marketing campaign launching today titled “Dear Colorado” aims to showcase the ways the University of Colorado loves and supports our great state. From breakthrough research to mentoring Colorado businesses, the University of Colorado is on a mission to highlight CU’s impact on Coloradans’ everyday lives and show how it all comes from a shared love for our state. This is the first new systemwide campaign in nearly a decade.
30 Environmental Groups Ask Gov. Polis to Oppose Drilling Proposal
Thirty Colorado environmental groups wrote an open letter to Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) this week, asking him to publicly oppose a plan to drill 166 oil and gas wells near Aurora communities. Energy company Civitas Resources wants to use hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” to extract oil and gas from underground shale formations beneath 32,000 acres of State Land Board property.
Colorado’s secondary meshing well together early in fall camp
For those worried that Colorado football’s roster turnover might make things difficult for players to get on the same page, Wednesday’s media scrum with the Buffs’ defensive backs should dispel those fears. Incoming transfer defensive backs DJ McKinney and Preston Hodge were at the podium answering questions about fall camp when two veteran safeties decided it was time for a curveball. Shilo Sanders and Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig did their best reporter impersonations and started firing questions at their new teammates. Despite some chuckles, McKinney and Hodge were able to keep their composure. Hodge answered a question from Sanders about how it feels having No. 21 playing over the top: “It feels great, man,” Hodge said. “I can trust that inside route is going to be covered.” This light-hearted exchange shows that Colorado’s DBs are meshing well together early in preseason camp. Cam and Shilo getting their questions in 😂 pic.twitter.com/yCmJ5d735F — RK (@RyanKoenigsberg) July 31, 2024 Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
Coloradans Told to Look Out for ‘Lost Pet’ Scam
Criminals in Colorado will seemingly go after anyone if it means a "quick buck." Here comes a scam being pulled on folks who have a lost dog or other pet. All these people are trying to do is reach out to their local community to see if anyone has seen their pet; criminals are taking that innocent search and using it against those people.
Washington tribe pulls out of agreement to provide wolves to Colorado
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington said it is rescinding an earlier agreement to send 15 wolves to Colorado Parks and Wildlife later this year and in early 2025. Cody Desautel, executive director of the tribe, on July 30 told the Coloradoan it sent a letter to Colorado Parks and...
Meow Wolf and Illegal Pete's team up to bring 'psychedelic' tortillas to Colorado restaurant locations
Meow Wolf, the arts production company known for creating “immersive multimedia experiences,” including Denver’s Convergence Station, is now bringing a new “mind-bending” experience to burritos. Meow Wolf has joined forces with Colorado-based companies Illegal Pete’s and Colorado Tortilla Co. to introduce the “Portilla” (Spanish for...
Attorney General reaches agreement with Valvoline to end unfair labor practices
(COLORADO) — An agreement was reached to end unfair labor practices at oil change and auto services company, Valvoine LLC, Valvoline Instant Oil Change Franchising Inc, and VGP Holidings LLC. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of six attorneys general announced the agreement on Wednesday, July 31. According to the attorney general, Valvoline […]
New laws regarding human remains take effect
(COLORADO) — Two laws concerning human remains are set to take effect on Wednesday, Aug. 7. HB24-1100 adds to the requirements to become a County Coroner. It requires that “a coroner elected on or after November 5, 2024, in a county with a population greater than one hundred fifty thousand, is a death investigator certified […]