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Two Coloradans join first-ever commercial spacewalk to research ways for people to live on Mars
Scott “Kid” Poteet grew up in the 1980s watching the original “Top Gun” and spent a career flying fighter jets at Mach 2 — which is a fraction of the speed of the capsule that he’s scheduled to pilot into space this summer. Sarah...
Carey Wilson Joins HNTB As Senior Project Director in the Northwest Division
DENVER –– Carey Wilson, PE, has joined HNTB as senior project director and vice president in Denver. In this role, Wilson provides leadership and innovative solutions to transportation clients, addressing critical infrastructure improvement needs. Wilson works closely with clients throughout Colorado, Utah, Washington and other Western states to develop and deliver the region’s largest and most complex transportation projects.
Colorado PUC seeking input on Xcel gas rate increase proposal
Xcel Energy is asking the Colorado Public Utilities Commission for a two-stage increase in its natural gas rates that would cost residential ratepayers an additional 7.44%, or $4.64 per month, between Feb. 15, 2025, and February 2026. The request includes a proposed 2.54% long-term increase, about $1.59 extra per month...
El Paso County GOP chair Vickie Tonkins leads censure against party's vice chair, demands he resign
The quarrel between Colorado Republican Party Chairman Dave Williams and a group of Republicans attempting to oust him from his position spilled over into local party politics this week when the El Paso County GOP's governing board voted to reprimand the party's second-in-command for spearheading the move to fire Williams, among other alleged "malicious acts."
Hearing-aid Use Could Reduce Risks of Dementia
Correcting hearing loss by using hearing aids is a simple and effective way to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia during aging, according to a new Global Council on Brain Health report. Sarah Lock, executive director of the council, said the report should be a wakeup call for...
Home Ownership Takes a Massive Hit in Colorado
As we have come to learn here in Colorado, it’s getting exceedingly difficult to find affordable housing prices. The average rent, for example, is extremely high, sitting at $1,594. That’s the fifth highest average in the entire country. Not to mention, we’re also the 9th worst state in...
Often-overlooked Colorado city dubbed a 'thriving' spot for small business
A recent report from USA Today sought to determine which states and cities around the country were 'thriving' when it came to small businesses in recent years , and an often-overlooked Colorado city performed notably well in their ranking. While Colorado ranked in the middle-of-the road among the states with a 9.3 percent growth across all sectors of small business between 2016 to 2021, the city of Greeley outperformed the rest of the state in a big way. ...
Someone found genie lamp worth $200,000 in Colorado
There’s no word on whether or not a big blue genie that grants wishes comes out of this lamp, but, regardless, it’s worth a ton of money!. A family from Fort Collins won the most recent Treasure Games contest by finding a genie lamp worth $200,000 behind Kings Chef Diner in Colorado Springs.
Rare orchid found in Colorado
LITTLETON, Colo. — A rare striped coralroot orchid has been found at Denver Botanic Gardens' Chatfield Farms. The discovery was made in late April when My-Lan Le, a graduate botany research assistant, and Rebecca Hufft, associate director of applied conservation, noticed it growing next to a log. Striped coralroot...
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