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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...
Larimer County puts new fire restrictions in place banning open fires and smoking in open
New fire restrictions for unincorporated areas of Larimer County were adopted and put in place immediately Wednesday afternoon, banning all open fires and smoking in the open outdoors. The restrictions, approved by a 3-0 vote of the county commissioners, will remain in effect through 8 a.m. Aug. 31, the county said in a news release. ...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Warns of More Bear Conflict
Colorado has some incredible scenic landscapes that are home to some of the most beautiful wildlife out there. However, there’s plenty of dangerous animals that call this place home. For example, the newly reintroduced wolves have been a touchy subject, since they have been the cause of several cattle...
Wildfires Burning on Colorado’s Western Slope
A few wildfires are burning across Colorado, with two burning on the Western Slope. Currently, the biggest wildfire in the state is the Alexander Mountain Fire just west of Loveland, Colorado. That fire has already torched close to 2,000 acres. Western Colorado's Kings Canyon Wildfire. Just southwest of Fruita, Colo.,...
“Where am I going to live?”: Questions for Colorado doctors amid choking smoke and ozone
Distressed patients are more and more frequently making the same panicked demand of Dr. David Beuther, a pulmonologist at National Jewish Health, as Front Range air bakes into choking stew of ozone and wildfire smoke. “Where am I going to live?”. They take their medicine, they follow the expert advice...
Denver weather: Hot, dry and smoky before rain chances return
DENVER (KDVR) — Smoke from Colorado wildfires will continue to impact Denver’s weather by lowering air quality as a hot and dry weather pattern continues before the return of rain chances. Weather tonight: Smoky sky. Smoke will linger over an otherwise clear sky on Wednesday night. Temperatures will...