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Law banning residential occupancy limits in Colorado takes effect
House Bill 24-1007, also known as the HOME (Harmonizing Occupancy Measures Equitably) Act, prohibits local governments from limiting the number of unrelated people living together under the same roof.
Colorado Town Bans Sale of One of Nation’s Most Popular Beverages
Breckenridge might just have taken the environmental crown of Colorado from Boulder. As of July 1, residents and tourists can no longer buy a beverage that has outsold soda for seven years. That’s because it comes in plastic. Breckenridge, Colorado, has banned the sale of bottled water as a...
Demographics are changing quickly in America but not in the outdoors. Enter a new Colorado excursion company.
Leaders at Wanderland Outdoors, a new Black-owned Colorado excursion organization, curate nature experiences in a personalized way to promote fun and inclusion. When guests reserve a spot on a tour, Angel Massie and her husband ask what’s important to the participant such as if they prefer special meals related to their culture or ethnicity or if they need special accommodations because they have a disability.
Hot June across Colorado, what's ahead for July; Beryl booms
As early as May, there were plenty of signals that June was going to be a hot one across Colorado. It's likely the data was even underdone a bit. Below are some charts on how hot it actually got. Both Denver and Colorado Springs experienced their second hottest June on record! However, you look back to 2012 for both locations, we were still shy of that year by a good amount. A testament to the parched springs and scorching summer which birthed the infamous Waldo Canyon Fire.
Colorado’s Biggest City Won’t Have Fireworks This Year
One of Colorado's largest city's 4th of July celebrations is doing away with the traditional fireworks show this year. Is this new trend here to stay?. No More 4th of July Fireworks As Major Colorado City Continues A New Show. Thinking back to being a kid, I can relate many...
Two Colorado Powerball Winners Have Yet to Claim $200,000 in Prizes
Two fortunate Powerball players from Colorado have yet to come forward and claim their winnings, amounting to a substantial $200,000. Both tickets were bought at locations just miles apart, underscoring the critical need for awareness among potential winners. Unclaimed Powerball Winnings in Colorado. The first winning ticket was a substantial...
Mystery monolith appears in Colorado 4 years after first mirror column in Utah – and no one knows where they come from
A MYSTERIOUS monolith has popped up in Colorado just four years after an eyebrow-raising mirror column was spotted in Utah. The unusual metal objects have left conspiracy theorists buzzing – as more and more stone pillars have emerged worldwide of late. On June 25, an eerie rectangular monolith was spotted by residents in Bellvue, Colorado. The discovery […]
Search for bank robbery suspect in Colorado
LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KKTV) - Authorities in Colorado are offering a reward tied to a bank robbery case. According to a crime poster shared by Metro Denver Crime Stoppers on social media, the robbery happened June 25 at about 10:30 in the morning near the 3500 block of S. Wadsworth Boulevard. The bank robbed was a FirstBank.
New installations added to Aurora Highlands public art park
AURORA, Colo. — Aurora's public art park has added two new installations. The new works join Umi, the popular 21-foot sculpture that was unveiled last year at The Aurora Highlands' public art park. Visitors are welcome to explore the new sculptures at any time at Hogan Park at Highlands...
Man arrested for shooting at strangers in Aurora was found incompetent to stand trial for similar 2018 crimes
Austin Benson finds himself in a familiar position – charged with firing bullets randomly at strangers. Benson was arrested last week after Aurora Police said he fired from his car at three people he didn’t know, putting one in the hospital with life-threatening injuries. It’s not the first...
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