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Local Colorado official faces trial following ‘Big Lie’ election conspiracies
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (CN) — A faithful Republican living on Colorado’s conservative western slope, Tina Peters watched the 2020 presidential results with concern. Still, as the duly elected clerk and recorder for Mesa County, Peters was confident in the integrity of the election she had overseen. After all, nearly two-thirds of local voters backed then-President Donald Trump that November, also helping to lift Lauren Boebert into Congress.
Women's soccer: United States vs. Germany | 3 takeaways after Colorado contingent helps clinch spot in quarterfinals
Colorado came through for the United States women’s soccer team once again Sunday. Windsor’s Sophia Smith scored twice, while Mallory Swanson, a Littleton native, added a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over Germany that secured the United States’ spot in the quarterfinals. Here are three takeaways from the United States second straight victory to start the tournament. ...
I was overcharged a mystery $599 by the dealership when buying out my car – ‘industry standard’ fee was actually illegal
CAR dealerships have been allegedly charging hundreds of dollars in extra fees on customers looking to buy out their car leases. But the legality of these fees is now under scrutiny as customers have noticed a slew of hidden charges. Jason Taylor, a Colorado resident looking to buy out the lease on his 2019 Mercedes-Benz, […]
Colorado fire crews respond to Twin Forks Fire, grass fire 100% contained
Colorado fire crews responded to a grass fire near North Turkey Creek Road that left both directions of US 285 closed.Colorado Department of Transportation says US 285 was closed both directions due to a grass fire burning near North Turkey Creek Road and Summer Road.CDOT advised drivers to seek alternative routes as traffic cameras show traffic stopped while crews work on the Twin Forks fire. The grass fire prompted evacuations in the area. While crews continue to monitor the fire after ruling it 100% contained, residents in Tiny Town have been ruled to avoid the area until crews fully put out hot spots in the area.Mark Techmeyer with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office discussed the fire in a press conference on Sunday and said that it burned approximately six acres as volunteer firefighters helped contain the fire at 100%.
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...
Roberts, Lukens, McCluskie tour new Wiegers Mental Health Clinic in Edwards
The Colorado House Democrats on Monday issued the following press release on the new Wiegers Mental Health Clinic in Edwards:. Speaker Julie McCluskie, Representative Meghan Lukens and Senator Dylan Roberts, D-Frisco, today visited the Wiegers Mental Health Clinic. Lawmakers toured the youth and adult facility inpatient construction project and discussed workforce and affordable housing needs.
Weld County offers free tire disposal for residents this weekend
This weekend, Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment will host its first tire disposal event for Weld County residents to responsibly get rid of old tires for free. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Household Hazardous Waste...
Greeley Issues Immediate Burn Ban
The Greeley Fire Department has issued a burn ban in the city and the Western Hills Fire Protection District. The ban applies to all outside fires, including recreational fires. According to a City of Greeley statement, it will remain in effect until weather conditions improve, decreasing the threat of extreme fire behavior.
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.
HOA members try (and fail) to shut down children's lemonade stand in Colorado
When children in a Summit County subdivision set up a lemonade stand in their neighborhood, they probably weren't expecting law enforcement to show up. According to the Summit County Sheriff's Office, Home Owner's Association members of the Wildernest neighborhood in Silverthorne called to report a lemonade stand that had been set up by local children for blocking a roadway earlier this month. When law enforcement arrived at the scene, they...
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. ...
Woman dead in Broomfield motorcycle crash early Monday morning
A woman died early Monday morning in a serious crash involving a motorcycle in Broomfield. According to a 1:45 a.m. post on X by Broomfield police, at 12:40 a.m. police received a call of a crash that occurred just south of the Northwest Parkway overpass and led to the closure of all southbound I-25 lanes at Colo. 7.
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? ...
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.
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