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Heat was likely a factor in 5 human bird flu infections in Colorado
Soaring temperatures made it difficult for farmworkers to protect themselves from chickens recently infected by avian influenza in Colorado and likely contributed to five people contracting the virus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. State health officials discovered the infections last week — the largest cluster of human infections in the […] The post Heat was likely a factor in 5 human bird flu infections in Colorado appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
CPW notifies public of "devastating" discovery in Colorado River
Officials have called the discovery of zebra mussel veligers in the Colorado River and Government Highline Canal "devastating" after the invasive species was detected during routine testing in July. The initial detection occurred when Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Aquatic Nuisance Species team collected a plankton sample on July 1 from the Government Highline Canal near Clifton. A single zebra mussel veliger was found, with a veliger being the free-floating larval stage of the mussel that's only visible under a microscope. ...
University of Colorado Hospital No. 1 in the state, again.
The UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora held onto its No. 1 ranking for the best hospital in the state, a distinction the health system has maintained since 2012. “This recognition highlights the unwavering dedication of UCHealth’s staff and providers, who always put our patients first,” said Elizabeth B....
BMW Championship ground tickets sold out for Saturday, Sunday
Colorado continues to show its overwhelming support for professional golf. Grounds tickets for the final two rounds of the 2024 BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club on Aug. 20-25 are sold out, tournament organizers announced on Tuesday. “To have rounds sell out six weeks before the tournament shows just...
Mile High Morning: An inside look at the Broncos staffers who played a key role in the sanctioning of girls high school flag football
Girls flag football is continuing to gain momentum in Colorado, as the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) voted in April to officially sanction the sport at the high school level. Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post recently took an inside look at the key role that two Broncos staffers,...
Sam’s Club To Make Drastic Change for Colorado Members
People absolutely love huge warehouse stores. For many, paying the cost of admission to get access to some incredible deals on anything from food to electronics is simply too good of a deal to pass up. However, there has been some recent controversy with how these stores are dealing out...
Comedy Legends Trash Idaho In New National Ad Campaign
Comedy legends Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are making waves in the cannabis industry with their new hemp-derived Delta-9 THC gummies, Cruise Chews. The ingredients are federally legal, but the iconic duo has hit a snag when it comes to shipping restrictions in certain states. Idaho, in particular, has become the main punchline in their marketing, highlighting the legal restrictions faced by Cheech & Chong's Cruise Chews. However, in addition to Idaho, the product can't be sold in Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii, and Oregon due to state-specific regulations.
Officials provide update on 'exotic' non-native critter spotted on Colorado trail
In case you missed it, a Patagonian Mara – native to Argentina – was recently spotted on a trail in the Denver area. The sighting raised obvious questions – for starters, how did an animal native to an entirely different part of the world end up in the Centennial State? About two weeks after the sighting went viral, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has posted an update on the situation. The...
Meet the Future of the Colorado Rockies, Charlie Condon
As it stands right now, Colorado sports stands in a strange place. We have two teams who are in absolute golden eras in the Nuggets and Avalanche, with each team winning a championship in the past two years. On the other hand, both the Broncos and the Rockies are definitely...
Philip Morris International to invest $600m in Colorado facility
Tobacco firm Philip Morris International announced on Tuesday that it aims to invest $600 million over the next two years through one of its US affiliates to open a manufacturing facility in Aurora, Colorado. The site will produce Swedish Match ZYN nicotine pouches to help meet the demand for smoke-free products, the company said. The facility is expected to create 500 direct jobs with ongoing annual economic impact of $550 million and an additional 1,000 indirect jobs for the State of Colorado. PMI's US affiliate plans to begin preliminary operations by the end of 2025 with regular production starting from 2026.
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