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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 […]
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...