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Two men whose bodies were recovered from Poudre Ponds identified
Nearly a week after the bodies of two men were recovered from a pond, the coroner's office in Weld County has released the identities of those who were found dead. The case remains under investigation by Greeley police and there has been much speculation by residents in Northern Colorado about how the tragedy may have happened.Juan Carlos Garcia Blanco, 22, and Jose Fernando Garcia Atlahua, 21, both lived in Greeley.First responders started searching for them after a person approached a firefighting team during a training session at Poudre Ponds saying they had found personal items nearby. That included a wallet and clothing. A vehicle the men had apparently driven was located, and then a dive team was called in. They responded and then found the bodies in the water. It wasn't immediately clear how long the men had been in the water or how they ended up in the pond. There was also never a mention of the men being on any kind of paddleboard or boat. One person who fishes regularly at the ponds wonders if strong winds played a role in the deaths somehow. The coroner is still working on an autopsy report in the case.
Algae bloom shuts down popular Windsor Lake ahead of Fourth of July holiday
Less than a week after reopening Windsor Lake that had been closed due to a harmful algae bloom, town officials closed the popular lake effectively immediately, a day before the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend. The town said in a late afternoon news release July 3 that the lake will be closed...
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium welcomes baby penguin
DRAPER — After a rough first month of life, a baby penguin born at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is healthy and thriving. The penguin chick was born June 4. According to an aquarium press release, penguin chicks are "notoriously fragile" and have a survival rate of 30% to 50% in their first year of life.
Chris Young shares insight behind his Greeley Stampede performance and Miranda Lambert breaks up fight | Music City Minute
Chris Young revealed that his father had a heart attack the same day of his Greeley Stampede performance. In a heartfelt post, Young said, “Colorado, I don’t even have the words. On a day where my dad had a heart attack, you lifted me up. I am happy I played. I am happy my dad is okay. Much love to you all.” We are wishing his father, Michael Harris, a quick recovery.
Loveland City Council Considers Mayor’s Proposal For Fewer Members
The proposal we told you about this week from Loveland Mayor Jacki Marsh to change the size and composition of the City Council was a topic of discussion at Tuesday’s council meeting. Marsh is proposing reducing the number of representatives from each of Loveland’s four wards from two to one and is calling for extending the mayor’s term from two to four years and imposing a limit of two consecutive terms on all elected municipal officials. The Loveland Reporter Herald reports the proposal also raised questions about Loveland’s city charter and whether it is time to convene a new citizen’s commission to update it.
Country music star’s dad suffers heart attack
Chris Young’s step-father — whose name is Michael Harris and who the singer refers to as “Dad” — suffered a heart attack on Saturday. The country singer shared the news on social media and updated that Harris was recovering. Young was traveling at the time for a scheduled concert in Greeley, Colo.
Casey’s Pond goes into Receivership with Routt County District Court
Casey’s Pond Senior Care Center has gone into receivership. In a letter to residents and families Monday, the Casey’s Pond Board of Directors said they have not been able to find a buyer so a group has been appointed by the courts to oversee the sale and day-to-day operations of the senior living community. That group will work with the current manager of Casey’s Pond.
Popular country music band cancels shows after singer’s heartbreaking diagnosis
The Mavericks have announced that a pair of their upcoming shows have been cancelled after frontman Raul Malo was diagnosed with cancer. The band said that their July 12 and July 14 shows in Steamboat Springs have been cancelled, and that their July 13 show in Denver has been rescheduled for 8/25.
District 6 featured on Good Morning NoCo on 1310 KFKA
District 6 was featured on Good Morning NoCo on 1310 KFKA this week thanks to an invitation from United Way Weld County. The segment covered important updates in the district, including the Summer Food Program and the upcoming School Kickoff Community Celebration. Tanner and Brian from the radio show had a conversation with District 6 representatives, discussing various positive happenings in the district. #ImDistrict6 #goodmorningnoco.
Macanta homeowners continue to fight for promised open space
Residents in the Macanta neighborhood in Douglas County aren't giving up their fight to protect the views they say they were promised.The community is just northeast of Castle Rock, off Crowfoot Valley Road. Homeowners say they were sold on the idea of protected open space. But now, the developer wants to build more homes.Neighbors say they paid a higher lot fee to live among nature and were told this 23-acre parcel of land would remain undeveloped, even as another neighborhood was set to be built on the other side of a nearby ridge. However, the developer is now proposing building...
A 'City of the Future' Is Being Built Around One of the World's Busiest Airports
One of the biggest and busiest airports in the country may soon be more than just an airport — it may be a hub for a thriving “aerotropolis.”. If you’ve ever flown into Denver International Airport, you probably know it’s not actually in downtown Denver. It’s about a 45-minute drive from the airport to downtown Denver with no traffic, or you can take a $10 train ride from the airport and reach downtown in about the same time. That means there’s lots of undeveloped land around Denver International Airport, even though it’s one of the busiest airports in the world.
Pagosa Springs murder victim identified
(PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colo.) — A 39-year-old woman who was shot and killed in Pagosa Springs on Tuesday, July 2 has been identified by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and persons of interest have been identified in the case. In an update to the case on Wednesday, July 3, the CBI said the victim had […]
Denver Police will start cracking down on expired registration and plates later this month
License plate curmudgeons rejoice: the Denver Police Department plans to start a targeted enforcement of expired vehicle registration and expired temporary license plates starting July 15. You know who you are: get on it and avoid a $95 fine, on top of registration and renewal fees. The targeted enforcement period...
Wyoming Updates Safe Haven Law to Help Protect Newborn Babies
House Bill 0090, known as the Safety for a Newborn Child Act, went into effect July 1st. This law updates the previous Safe Haven Law to help protect newborn babies. Now parents of babies can safely give up their child for any reason to ensure the baby is cared for and kept safe for up to 60 days. This is an increase from the previous limit of 14 days.
Colorado man sentenced to 2–4 years for meth possession in Cheyenne
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On July 1, Judge Steven Sharp sentenced Willis Wheeler to two to four years with a recommendation for the Intensive Treatment Unit with the Department of Corrections. Wheeler pleaded guilty on Oct. 20, 2023, as part of a plea agreement. However, the state deviated from the...
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