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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.
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...
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. ...
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...