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This co-op is growing baby trees in a shipping container to help reforest Colorado's burn scars
SEDALIA, Colo. — Today, they're growing in a shipping container. Soon, hopefully, they'll take root in Colorado's forests. It's a nontraditional start for hundreds of baby trees meant to reforest areas burned by wildfire, in a project between a Colorado-based power cooperative and a group of innovative farmers. CORE...
July 20 predicted as worst night of sleep in Colorado
(COLORADO) — The U.S. has had a summer full of record heat waves thus far, but according to a study of historical data, Saturday, July 20 is predicted to be the worst night of sleep based on temperature and humidity readings taken from the past 30 years. Amerisleep conducted a survey of 30 years of […]
Documentary celebrates Colorado's wolf reintroduction
DENVER — A good film takes its audience on a journey. There should be emotion. Ups and downs. And great characters. Ryan Sedgeley, first-time film producer, thinks he has the perfect subject that will fit that bill. "It's such a huge story to tell, and I think there are...
Damage found on hospital helicopter after landing in Colorado backcountry
A Flight For Life medical helicopter was left where it landed Friday near St. Mary's Glacier after damage was found on its tail rotor. A post-landing inspection by the pilot found a bent strike tab at the end of the tail rotor blade. Strike tabs are thin pieces of metal along the framework of each main and tail rotor. They are designed to indicate slight contacts made with anything on the ground. "There was nothing unusual or problematic with the landing," said Brent Boyer, spokesman for CommonSpirit Health. "By policy, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our...
Some public transit riders still concerned with safety despite RTD plans
DENVER — RTD Deputy Chief of Patrol Glyn Horn said the Denver metro's recent growth has required more from the agency's transit police, though some commuters believe more must be done. In May, RTD Transit Police moved to include 24/7 patrolling. RTD said now there are officers staffed through...
Brian Baldinger predicts Bo Nix will win Broncos’ starting QB job
Bo Nix became the Denver Broncos’ first pick in the 2024 NFL draft as the 12th overall selection in April. Usually, a first-round pick gets drafted to contribute or start right away. It makes sense that NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger has predicted Nix will take over for the recently departed Russell Wilson and become the Broncos’ starting quarterback for the 2024 season. In a recent interview on DNVR Broncos, Baldinger broke down how he believes Broncos coach Sean Payton will handle the quarterback competition. Payton won’t just give Nix the job, allowing for a competition to play out and letting the...
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