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Humane Society of Pikes Peak receives $90,000 grant for work in saving animals
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) recently received a $90,000 grant from national nonprofit Petco Love to support its efforts in saving animals across Southern Colorado. Founded in 1999, Petco Love works to find homes for pets and end unnecessary euthanizations....
July 24, 2024: The freedom of cycling is ageless; Ensuring inclusivity in scouting
July 24, 2024: The freedom of cycling is ageless; Ensuring inclusivity in scouting. The feeling of the wind in your hair. That's the freedom the nonprofit "Cycling Without Age Littleton" works to give older Coloradans as a way to combat loneliness and stay active. Then, the fight to ensure inclusivity in Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts. And tracing the history of a long-forgotten amusement park in Denver.
Colorado Democratic voters react to state party's support for VP Harris
The Colorado Democratic Party said 95% of Colorado’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention pledged to support Vice President Kamala Harris during a virtual vote Monday night.
Colorado leaders show support for national bill targeting animal fighting
While Colorado has some of the strictest penalties for people who are caught participating in or organizing illegal animal fighting, it might surprise some that the crimes are still actively taking place in this region. Last week Adams County officials seized more than 30 roosters and arrested a man suspected of using these birds for cockfighting. "People fight roosters because they're really passionate about doing it and even though it's illegal, they're still going to want to do it," said Jewel Johnson, founder of Rooster Sanctuary at Danzig's Roost. "Some people fight them because they just like the thrill and...
You Must See this Off-Grid Colorado Property Currently For Sale
Browsing through real estate listings across Colorado can be an entertaining activity. You'll come across mansions in ski towns like Vail and Aspen, historic homes in old mining towns, and oddly enough, every now and then you'll find buildings in the shape of domes. U.S. Government Says there Aren’t Aliens...
Wildfire smoke returns to Colorado: "It's happening more frequently"
For several days, thick smoke has plagued Colorado's Front Range.The haze has been so thick, at times, that views of the mountains have been obstructed for people who might ordinarily have a clear view of the Rockies."It is happening more frequently," said Sheryl Magzamen, a professor in Colorado State University's Department of Environmental and Radiological Health. "Climate change is driving these increases in fires in the west."The haze in Colorado is largely coming from wildfires currently burning in Canada and the Pacific Northwest."There's not a whole lot of good that comes out of breathing smoke and Ozone," Magzamen said. "We see...
Smoke reduces air quality as heat bakes Western Colorado
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Smoke from wildfires can reduce air quality at times across Western Colorado, and the return of triple-digit heat may make the problem worse. An Air Quality Alert is in effect until 10 PM for Mesa County in Western Colorado. High concentrations of o-zone are expected to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, including those who have pre-existing respiratory issues like asthma. Limit your time outdoors if possible, and avoid heavy exertion to reduce the likelihood of breathing discomfort or other respiratory issues.
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