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New Horsetooth Reservoir trail will connect two popular sites
A new Horsetooth Reservoir trail connecting two popular sites is underway with an expected opening in spring of 2025. The 1.8-mile multi-use Bay to Bay Trail will connect Inlet Bay to South Bay. The trail will be natural surface and will hug Horsetooth Reservoir's shoreline and offer an alternative to the only current option...
Colorado State Forest Service Opens New Field Office in Rifle
The Colorado State Forest Service recently opened a new field office in Rifle, Colo., to better serve Colorado residents in the northwest part of the state. The new Rifle Field Office allows the CSFS to address forest health concerns and reduce wildfire risk in priority areas, such as the Roaring Fork Valley, the Colorado River Valley, and the White River Watershed.
Fair foods, carnival rides & mutton bustin': What to know ahead of the Larimer County Fair
Get back to Northern Colorado's agricultural roots with some good old fashioned fair fun. The Larimer County Fair will return to Loveland for five days of fair festivities and three nights of rodeo events. Here's what to know before you go: When is the Larimer County Fair? ...
Help save a life and donate at the Winter Park blood drive
Grand County residents can help save the lives of those in traumatic accidents by participating in a community blood drive at the Headwaters Center in Winter Park. The drive will be held on Monday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The nonprofit blood donation organization Vitalant has organized the event.
New Aspen Art Fair will fill booths — and rooms — with contemporary art at the Hotel Jerome
More than 30 galleries will showcase artists’ work at the Hotel Jerome this week for the new Aspen Art Fair. The exhibition is spread over some traditional booths and some hotel suites, turned into showrooms for the event; several panels are part of the program too, featuring creative voices as well as art-market experts at multiple locations throughout Aspen.
This Paris Olympics silver medalist was born in Fort Collins
An athlete with Fort Collins roots is bringing home a silver medal from the Paris Olympics for the United States. Haley Batten won silver in the women's mountain biking competition Sunday, marking the best finish ever by an American rider in the event. ...
Developer seeks water district annexation for project featuring 700 homes, private ski area and golf course in Stagecoach
Discovery Land Company will participate in a public meeting this week as the luxury real estate company moves toward submitting a development application for nearly 700 luxury homes, a private ski area and a golf course on roughly 6,400 acres in the Stagecoach area. While the group has yet to...
Sears Trostel Lumber & Millwork Purchased by Local Entrepreneur
Sears Trostel Lumber & Millwork (sears-trostel.com), a lumber supplier, millwork manufacturer, and cornerstone of Fort Collins since 1929, has announced its sale to new owner, David Seidl, a Fort Collins entrepreneur. The company was previously owned by Curt Viehmeyer and Steve Schwartz, who have played a pivotal role in its success and longevity since purchasing the business from the family of Bob Sears in 1981. The sale was finalized on July 1, 2024.
On paid family leave, more states follow Washington's lead
A number of states are joining Washington in offering paid family leave. Why it matters: Paid leave policies give new parents time to recover from birth and bond with their babies, while reducing financial stress on growing families. Driving the news: Last fall, Washington was one of only eight states...
Human Remains Found Confirmed to be Missing Texas Woman
Recently discovered human remains put an end to a tragic weeks-long search for a Texas woman who went missing while on vacation with her husband. The Grand County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the human remains discovered on July 22 belong to Miranda Ankofski, who went missing with her husband during their annual Moab trip in June.
CU Denver Alum Heather Tritten Pairs Policy and Advocacy Expertise to Keep Children—And Their Families—in Focus
School may be out, but people who work on behalf of children know that they don’t get a summer break. There’s too much work. But a long to-do list doesn’t stop Heather Tritten—the new president and CEO of Colorado Children’s Campaign, a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy group—from creating impact in her community.
Sean Payton hypes up Broncos rookie cornerback after strong practice
Training camp is always a great opportunity for young players to rise up the depth chart and make a name for themselves. The Denver Broncos felt like they got a number of steals in the 2024 NFL Draft and those players are getting the chance to compete on this roster for playing time earlier than potentially anyone expected.
Six New Opioid Clinics Coming to "Treatment Desert" in Metro Denver
Like every other state in the country, Colorado is dealing with a steadily increasing rate of deaths related to fentanyl, heroin and other opioids. Community Medical Services, a national opioid treatment organization, says the problem has gotten so bad that it needs to open six new clinics across the Denver metro area to keep up.
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