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episode 179: The Church Project
Creative Citizen, local artist, grant writer, teacher, and owner of The Church Project Madeleine Ahlborn tells the origin story of her latest artistic endeavor. Ahlborn uses her artistic talent and community oriented spirit to bring a new kind of space to the people of Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, and the Valley. Listen in for a deeper look into this exciting project.
How Colorado homeowners are using data as a new line of defense against wildfires
HIGHLANDS RANCH — Twenty years ago, when the kids were grown and they were downsizing, Jim and Bernie Remley bought this comfortable suburban ranch-style home with picturesque, north-facing views off the back deck to Longs Peak and beyond. Open space stretches for acres past their back fence, where horse...
Coloradans Better Check the Budget For 4th Of July BBQs
Independence Day in Colorado often comes with the gathering of friends and family for a "good old fashioned" barbecue. For 2024, you may want to start looking at ways to cut corners. We all love, burgers, hot dogs, beers, potato salad, baked beans, and America. What we don't love is...
Hooters Closes Numerous Restaurants – Will Colorado be Affected?
There's simply no way around it; Hooters is a national institution. Founded in Clearwater, Florida, the "delightfully tacky, yet unrefined" restaurant chain can be found all over the United States. These Are the Last 5 Hooters Locations Remaining in Colorado |. The orange and brown color scheme is instantly recognizable...
Colorado State University Professor Makes 78-Million-Year-Old Discovery
As a state, Colorado has some amazing archeological discoveries you can see for yourself. Recently, ancient art was found by archeologists at Mesa Verde. It is believed to be as old as the 3rd century A.D. You can also see places like Trinidad Lake State Park, which has evidence of...
Popular Coffee Company in Colorado Files for Bankruptcy
If you feel like businesses in Colorado are closing at an unusually fast rate, you wouldn’t be wrong. The new reality for Colorado is simple; store closures are going to become our new normal. Recently, the Peace, Love, and Little Donuts store in Loveland closed down just months after...
Alpine Bank Customer Reaches Out About Colorado Scam
Being the victim of a data breach or a scam involving your bank or financial institution has frustrated a growing number of Western Colorado residents. Many will remember back to last fall when Alpine Bank customers, along with other banks, were subject to 'brute force attacks'. See this story as it appeared in the Aspen Times here.
Small town newspapers making a comeback
DENVER — In 2009, when the Rocky Mountain News disappeared, people said newspapers were dead. No one reads the actual paper, they insisted – everyone is online. “I get my news from Facebook and Tic Tok” we kept hearing. “Why do I need a newspaper?”. But...
This Is The Hottest Temperature Ever Recorded in Colorado
Summer is mostly enjoyable in Colorado, but some days are more uncomfortable than others. Many Coloradans have central air conditioning, but for many, the idea of central air conditioning seems like a luxury. I do not have central air conditioning at my home. If I owned my home I would...
Colorado water rescues nearing totals normally seen in an entire summer
LITTLETON, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is gearing up for a busy Fourth of July holiday weekend while urging caution to Coloradans hitting the water. Thursday night, eight people had to be rescued from Chatfield Reservoir after strong winds moved into the area. It’s the latest series of...
Wildfire crews prepare to go on the offensive, protect Colorado town with focused burns
Having tentatively established defensive lines around the uncontrolled Oak Ridge Fire west of Pueblo, wildfire crews are now planning to set their own fires in the coming days to old growth forest in an effort to stymy the fire's threat to a nearby town.Crews have extinguished most hot spots along the eastern edge of the blaze, according to a daily update send from fire command. Today, additional personnel are being positioned along that portion of the fire perimeter in anticipation of burnout operations, or the setting of a series of small fires intended to use up flammable materials in a more...
Colorado's third Annual Troutfest casts into Coors Field, highlights need for water conservation
Something fishy was going on Saturday at the home of the Rockies. That's because Colorado Trout Unlimited — a local non-profit dedicated to protecting and conserving cold-water fisheries and watersheds — and the Colorado Wildlife Council were hosting their third-annual Troutfest Colorado. The festival looked to blend information about conservation and fly fishing -- two communities directly linked by their need for clean water. ...
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