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Walgreens is Shutting Down These 3 Colorado Locations
There will still plenty of Walgreens locations in Colorado after these three close down, but for how long?. There are upwards of 10,000 Walgreens across America, with Colorado having just over 50, as of July of 2024. The number of Colorado locations will drop by three when the company closes "underperforming" stores.
The Story of Central City, Colorado's Lady in Black
As the story goes, every April 5 and November 1, a woman in a black Victorian-style dress visits the grave of John E. Cameron. Nobody knows exactly who the woman or John Cameron is, just that they lived in the Central City Area. There's a story of a group of...
Multiple Colorado Counties Enacting Massive Fire Bans
Recently, there’s been a wave of bans that have been affecting Coloradans over the past few weeks. For one, products that contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) have recently been banned in Colorado. The substances that are known to cause cancer will be slowly fazed out of Colorado stores.
These Essential Items Should be in Every Home in Colorado
Did you know that your average American household has approximately 300,000 items in it? It's pretty wild to think there is that much stuff inside the walls of your home. Many Americans take the time in the spring as the weather starts to warm up to declutter and clean their homes. A lot of that unwanted stuff ends up going to thrift stores and donations across Colorado.
Coloradans Share Ridiculous and Absurd HOA Rules and Laws
As a renter in Colorado, I feel fortunate that I do not have to deal with the homeowners association. Of course, I have rules at my home in Fort Collins, but I do not have to deal with a lot of annoying situations. About half of Colorado residents have an...
The Denver Zoo Announces Major Changes
The Colorado zoo that has been operating for more than 128 years announced on Tuesday, that changes to the park have been made. The Denver Zoo has connected Coloradans and visitors worldwide to wildlife that they otherwise might not be able to see. The Denver Zoo located at 2300 Steele...
Colorado Town Bans Sale of One of Nation’s Most Popular Beverages
Breckenridge might just have taken the environmental crown of Colorado from Boulder. As of July 1, residents and tourists can no longer buy a beverage that has outsold soda for seven years. That’s because it comes in plastic. Breckenridge, Colorado, has banned the sale of bottled water as a...
When and Where to See Fireworks in Northern Colorado
Northern Colorado skies will burst with beauty for the Fourth of July; after all, Colorado is easily one of the most patriotic in the union. Here’s when and where to find Fourth of July fun and the times for each NoCo fireworks show. What time do the fireworks start?
Colorado’s Peach Season Comes Early This Year
While Colorado may not be the state known for its produce, we sure do have some amazing things that come from here. Rocky Ford melons, Olathe sweet corn, and who could forget about Palisade peaches? When it comes to peaches, I could easily pass on any other variety like Georgia peaches. To me, they are just bland.
Willie Nelson Announces Last-Minute Concert Cancellation
Willie Nelson has pulled out of his scheduled Tuesday performance on the Outlaw Music Festival Tour, the latest in a string of cancellations. The country icon was set to appear at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. His team announced the cancellation in a statement and said he would rejoin the tour on July 4 in Camden, New Jersey. His son, Lukas Nelson, will perform in his place.
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
Massive Insect Invasion Officially Hits Colorado
It is that time of the year when we notice more insects in our yards and in our homes in Colorado. It is that time of year when I lose sleep at night because my girlfriend wakes me up to squish a spider, moth, or whatever bug is trying to have a sleepover.
Heart Postpones All Tour Dates Due to Ann Wilson’s Health Issues
Heart has postponed the remaining dates on their 2024 North American tour following concerns about Ann Wilson's ongoing health issues. The band canceled European tour dates in late May for what was then called a "time-sensitive but routine medical procedure." In a new statement, Wilson and Heart address the specifics...
This Is #1 Best Thing About The Greeley Stampede
One of the biggest 4th of July Celebrations in all of Colorado is the Greeley Stampede, which is rolling along at Island Grove Park. We've been counting down the top five best things about the event, and this thing lands at number one for the second year in a row.
Rock’s 40 Best Two-Band Careers
Few are the artists who find success in two rock groups. The prospect of starting over is likely quite daunting, particularly if your first band was a wild success. Oftentimes, those who become part of a well-regarded second act eventually end up back in the first one. Expectations come into...
Luxurious Colorado Lake House For Sale
Colorado's real estate market ranges from mega-mansions in the mountains to lovely log cabins in the woods. Whether a buyer is searching for a starter home, rental property, or their forever residence, the list of available places to live is always changing in the Centennial State. Recently, an amazing waterfront...
24 Things You Should Never Do at A Concert in Colorado
Concert season is back in Colorado and no matter which side of the state you live on, we all want to have a great time seeing our favorite bands. Concert tickets are not cheap these days, and we all want to go home for the night after a concert with some great memories, a few great photos, and maybe a souvenir or two.
Elvis Presley’s Blue Suede Shoes Sell at Auction
Well, it's one for the money ... Elvis Presley's iconic blue suede shoes have sold at auction for $152,000, the top end of what auction house Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. had expected to fetch for the lot. The shoes were expected to command anywhere between $126,000 and $152,000 when...
Great, Small Colorado Town Voted One of America’s Most Charming
When it comes to Colorado vacations or Colorado road trips, it's good to have a list handy of places you might want to visit. HGTV says a small town in southwest Colorado should be on that list. The best part, is that this little town is very near a popular...
Has a Classic, ‘Scary’ Colorado Roller Coaster Seen Its End?
Summers in Colorado include hitting the many amusement parks that we have. Roller coasters can be a big part of the experience; Colorado could be losing one. Do you remember the first time you rode a roller coaster? The fear, the adrenaline, the excitement to do it all over again, when it finished. One Colorado roller coaster may be done thrilling visitors.
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