Lake George
LATEST NEWS
Colorado’s Largest + Oldest Growing Organism is a Tree
We know what you're thinking, "of course, a tree has to be the largest, they're pretty big." To clarify, this is ONE single solitary organism that's actually multiple trees. I know; I know, I'm crazy, but that's beside the point. On Kebler Pass between Paonia and Crested Butte, there's a...
Colorado recognizes national ‘Move Over Day’ in effort to protect roadside lives
DENVER (KDVR) — The third Saturday of each October marks National Move Over Day, and the day emphasizes the need for drivers to slow down and move over for emergency and maintenance vehicles. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, every day CDOT maintainers and construction crews, law enforcement officers, emergency responders, and tow truck […]
1-minute voting guide: Proposition 129 would establish new veterinary position in Colorado
Colorado would create a master's degree program to establish a new mid-level position between veterinarians and veterinary technicians if voters approve Proposition 129.Why it matters: The measure would change Colorado law to allow veterinary professional associates to perform routine surgeries and make diagnoses — practices that current regulations only allow veterinarians to perform.Proponents, including Democratic Gov. Jared Polis, say Proposition 129 would offer a solution to the state's veterinarian shortage, provide relief for overworked doctors, expand career opportunities for veterinary professionals, and provide greater pet care access through lower-cost treatment.How it works: Proposition 129 would create a new regulated role...
Banner Health postpones some elective surgeries due to IV fluids shortage
The impact of hurricanes Milton and Helene is being felt in Colorado as the health system Banner Health announced it would be postponing elective surgeries to conserve IV fluids for more emergent surgeries.
FRCC Launches New Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
Front Range Community College led the statewide effort to design this four-year degree not previously offered in Colorado. Front Range Community College is offering a new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in business administration, giving students around the state a flexible new way to elevate their business careers. “This...
Text to Colorado voters falsely suggests teachers union chief supports school choice amendment
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox.The president of Colorado’s largest teachers union has denounced a text message to Colorado voters that falsely implies he supports Amendment 80, which would enshrine school choice in the state constitution.The message includes an audio clip featuring Kevin Vick, the president of the Colorado Education Association. It does not include a disclosure of who paid for it, a potential violation of state law.“They are blatantly misrepresenting the position of myself and thousands of teachers across...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.