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NBA Podcaster gives Denver Nuggets' offseason grade of "straight F"
The NBA offseason is far from over as we won’t see teams back for training camp and preseason for months. But the bulk of the transactions and roster turnover appear to be in the rearview and most teams are coming together and we are starting to get a good idea of what they will look like next season.
Woody Paige: No question, Nix should be QB1 from the jump
The Broncos must stop playing games before beginning to play games. The franchise has started 25 different quarterbacks in the opening games of 64 seasons. Bronco Bo will become the 57th quarterback (and one running back) to start an opener in team history. His inauguration has to be Sunday afternoon,...
Denver Tattoo Arts Festival brings out the Medusas, Buddhas and nuns
Calves, foreheads, shoulders, knuckles and toes (knuckles and toes) became skin canvas for ink artists at this weekend’s Denver’s tattoo festival. The popular 7th annual convention drew all ages, genders and skin types who strolled through 400 booths which offered everything from realism to mysticism, crystal jewelry to all colors of tattoo ink. Halls A and B in the downtown Colorado Convention Center presented a circus-like atmosphere as crowds gathered to watch sword swallowers, suspension artists and a contortionist who shot a bow and arrow...
CrowdStrike issues shrink Todd Helton's Hall of Fame entourage | Rockies notebook
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - The CrowdStrike issues extended to the Hall of Fame. A faulty update caused 8.5 million Windows devices to crash and left with it the wake of canceled flights, banking issues, and a lesser crowd than expected for Todd Helton’s — and the three other inductees, for that matter — weekend.
If Aspen were a game of Monopoly …
Editor’s note: The following story was originally published as “Who Owns Aspen?” in the summer 2024 edition of Local magazine, a product of Silver News LLC, also the owner of the Aspen Daily News. The story first came out in June and has been revised and updated.
Man and officer injured in shootout in Fort Collins
FORT COLLINS, Colo — A Fort Collins Police officer and another person were injured in an exchange of gunfire at a cemetery Sunday, the police department said. Police said around 12:40 p.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle rollover at the intersection of Bryan Avenue and Mountain Avenue, near City Park. Police said "the driver exited the vehicle with a firearm and exchanged gunfire with officers, then ran toward Grandview Cemetery."
Volunteers keep Northern Colorado laundry truck's mission rolling after crash
A mobile laundry service in Fort Collins and Loveland is back on the road five months after its truck was damaged in a crash. The mobile laundry service has been operated by Homeward Alliance volunteers for five years, providing free and accessible laundry to people with low income and families and people experiencing homelessness. Volunteers drive the laundry truck — outfitted with six washers and six dryers — to locations in Fort Collins and Loveland weekly so clients can have their laundry washed, dried and folded for free.
Fleetwood Mac tribute band to headline 10 Mile Music Hall on Oct. 25
The Fleetwood Mac tribute band — Rumours — will be performing at the 10 Mile Music Hall in Frisco on Friday, Oct. 25. Rumours is composed of talented Fort Collins and Greeley musicians who deliver an entrancing and exhilarating show. The five band members came together because of their deep love for music and the opportunity to perform at the “My Favorite Bands Festival” in 2018. Since then, Rumours has performed many more times and enjoy it so much that they decided to make it a regular affair.
After Over 30 Years and New Owners, Colorado Sandwich Shop May Be Closed for Good
A sandwich shop in Colorado that began as a college class project blossomed into a legendary spot near campus. What began in 1988 may have seen its official last day in the summer of 2024. Running a restaurant/bar, even one as small as this one, isn't easy. When you add...
Greeley, Colorado, Sees End of Historic Business and a Great Mural
You never know where you're going to find great art in Colorado; it could be along side of an old building, like you'll find in Greeley. The problem with old buildings as a canvas - sometimes those buildings have to come down. Yes, the only thing constant is change, but it's still sad to see not only a wonderful mural go, but also a beloved bike shop.
New road site construction underway on Village at Avon property
There’s a lot of earth being moved on the Village at Avon property, located between East Beaver Creek Boulevard and Interstate 70 exits 167 and 168. The plan for the area includes an influx of more residential units to complement the Piedmont apartment complex on the east end of the property, but before that can be realized, the property must include a new road on the north end of the valley floor.
Trail of the Week: Day Trip to Piney River Ranch
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in Vail Valley Bike, Hike and Outdoor Adventures Magazine. Piney River Ranch is a spectacular 40-acre mountain ranch set on the edge of Piney Lake and at the foot of the Gore Range, just 12 miles outside of Vail. It is best experienced over the course of a full day, with so much to do – and see.
No scrubs on this court: Local nurses trade IVs for volleys at annual tournament
Often be found roaming the hallways of the Yampa Valley Medical Center as registered nurses, Savannah Nauwelaers and Mary Wiemken teamed up Saturday to take on the Steamboat Doubles Volleyball Tournament. Hosted by Volleyball of the Rockies, the Steamboat Doubles Volleyball Tournament was established in 1981 and players come from...
Colorado Champions Road to Gold: Boulder athlete climbs to greatness
LOUISVILLE, Colorado (KRDO) - It's an Olympic sport you may or may not have heard of. Competition climbing made its debut at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. In Paris 2024, two competitions will crown their own Olympic champion in sport climbing. One will feature speed. The second one is...
Efforts to stop the spread of the Japanese Beetle in western Colorado underway, Catfishing Night at Boulder’s Stearns Lake
On today’s Morning Magazine, the Colorado Department of Agriculture is funding efforts to stop the spread of the Japanese Beetle in western Colorado. Then, this past Friday was Catfishing Night at Boulder’s Stearns Lake. Finally, an interview with former governor of Colorado, on why Denver became the first city to reject hosting the Olympic Games.
Brilliant concert of all-women composers at CMF
Premiere by Gabriela Lena Frank, Concerto by Joan Tower showcase the Festival Orchestra. The Colorado Music Festival Orchestra and conductor Peter Oundjian hit the jackpot last night (July 21) with a program of three pieces by women composers. All three works, by Florence Price, Gabriela Lena Franck and Joan Tower,...
Boulder tackles century-old underground coal fire at Marshall Mesa: Major mitigation project set for fall
The City of Boulder is taking action to address a coal fire that has been burning for more than a century under the Marshall Mesa trailhead. This fire came under scrutiny after the Marshall Fire, and while investigators found it unlikely to have caused the blaze, they couldn’t completely rule it out.
Use our FREE Printable Medal Tracker to Cheer On Colorado Athletes
The Paris 2024 Summer Games will take place July 26-August 11. This year's program features 329 events in 32 different sports, and everyone in your family is sure to find something they enjoy. Breaking is making its Olympic debut in Paris. The competitors, known as "B-Boys" and "B-Girls," don't know...
Lamar Community College earns grant for Mobile Learning Lab
Lamar Community College (LCC) has been awarded a competitive grant of $859,145.28 from the Colorado Community College System and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade to develop the Southeast Colorado Industrial Technology Mobile Learning Lab. The Industrial Technology Mobile Learning Lab will provide vital training opportunities in Industrial...
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