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Hiker's encounter with bear on popular trail prompts 20-hour search and rescue mission
A hiker's encounter with a black bear led to a 20-hour search and rescue mission in the area of Colorado's San Luis Valley this week. On the afternoon of August 12, Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue initiated a search for a missing hiker at about 3 p.m. in the area of Zapata Falls. The hiker had been with a partner, but the two had become separated, prompting the partner to report the situation to emergency services. ...
$975 million bond for DPS schools is headed to Denver voters
Denver voters will decide on the largest bond in Denver Public Schools’ history this November. The board of education unanimously approved Thursday sending the $975 million measure to the ballot. The bond measure is a one-time investment in capital projects that was approved by a group of 72 community...
Colorado Wildlife Attacks on the Rise: A Simple Explanation?
Growing up in a mountainous region of Colorado, it was commonplace to see deer and elk all over town and no one batted an eye. There was never any talk about these magnificent beasts attacking humans, or even getting within close proximity. Wolf Attack: First to Be Reported Since Colorado’s...
What parents need to know about gifted and talented education
Leer en español.Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox.Some Colorado school districts are trying new approaches to identifying gifted children among students of color and other underrepresented groups. Children identified as gifted can get extra attention at school to further develop their skills.But across the state and the country, big gaps remain, with white students most likely to be identified as gifted.Here are some basics to help parents navigate what being gifted means.What does it mean if a child is labeled...
Asbestos exposure may concern veterans even today
During the last century, the U.S. military resorted to asbestos when the World War II war effort demanded accessible materials to mass-produce equipment. Manufacturers wanted to profit from the fibrous mineral, hiding evidence of the health risk emerging from mixing asbestos in products for military properties such as aircraft, vehicles, ships and barracks. Out of […]
Psychedelic assisted therapy healing centers are coming to Colorado
On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear about psychedelic-assisted therapy healing centers that are coming to Colorado – including right here in Boulder. Then, you’ll learn about Rocky Mountain challenges to our dependency on cars.
Things to Do: End-of-summer Festivals and Evening Concerts Fill August Calendar
Colorado summer is here, and there's so much to do. Food festivals, fairs and community gatherings galore entertain from the mountains to the plains and from small towns to our largest cities. Music fills every downtown gathering spot and park in Northern Colorado all summer. Greeley, Loveland, Windsor and Fort...
Accused of murder, esteemed college professor's defense attorneys ask judge to minimize media coverage
Defense attorneys for the college professor accused of killing his wife are trying to minimize media coverage by asking the judge to limit prosecutors and police pre-trial public comment, shutting off the WebEx live feed of any court hearings and objecting to TV stations expanded media coverage requests. Nicholas Myklebust, 44, a well-respected Regis University English Literature associate professor, faces one count of first-degree murder in the death of Seorin Kim, 44, and one count of tampering with evidence. ...
Coloradans Can Check Out Live Horse Racing With Big Cash on the Line
Coloradans can get in the car and take a fun road trip to see (and bet on) professional horse racing. While the Kentucky Derby does get all the attention in the world of horse racing, Wyoming's races are something to see, as well. Your trip will take you through some of the prettiest parts of Wyoming to see some very majestic horses.
HOT AND DRY TO START THE WEEKEND
TONIGHT: mostly clear with overnight lows in the 50's and 60's with calm winds. TOMORROW: Partly to mostly sunny with temps soaring into the upper 80's to low 90's around Colorado Springs and near 100° from Pueblo to the eastern plains. SUNDAY: Temps still top out around 88° for...
Girls Cross Country: Preseason Rankings Released
AURORA - To celebrate the start of the fall sports and activities season, the Colorado High School Activities Association is publishing its preseason poll for girls cross country as well as its other fall team sports and activities. Below you can find the preseason polls for girls cross country. Please...
Costs rack up as 'well-meaning' vandals hit Fort Collins' famous Campbell's soup can
If it hadn't been the very reason I was visiting Lynn Boland's office Thursday morning, I would have been surprised to see the giant can opener sitting on a nearby desk. Made of some sort of thick cardboard or foam and covered in aluminum foil, the contraption was just over 7 feet...
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