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Sign warning about presence of mountain lions at Colorado park prompts concern
A post on Reddit regarding a new sign that's cautioning the public about the presence of mountain lions at Jefferson County's Lair O' The Bear park is getting plenty of attention online, with questions being raised about why the sign has been installed and whether or not there's a major risk. The OutThere Colorado team reached out to officials to get the scoop. According to Jefferson County Parks and Conservation,...
Colorado Has Two of the Smartest Cities in the Country
Coloradans may have a reason to feel a bit smarter than the rest of the country. Compared to the rest of the country, Colorado ranks as the fifth best state in terms of education according to U.S. News. They ranked us at 12th for Pre-K-12 education, and then 4th in...
RANKED: These 10 Colorado Cities Have the Best Quality of Life
Are you proud of the city or town that you call home? Many of us in Colorado are proud of the place that we have decided to call home. Some of us are not happy with where we live. Well if you are not happy, we have some good news for you.
Denver metro area school district start dates
It’s hard to believe, but kids will be going back to school in a month or less here in Colorado. Right now families are getting in summer vacations, getting ready to go school clothes shopping and soon school supply shopping. When do kids in Colorado go back to school?...
Denver Concert-Goers Get Baked Courtesy of the "Smoke Thrower"
If you're an avid concert-goer in Denver, there's a good chance you've run into Jai Berkley and his weed-smoking gun. But what started as product promotion has since turned into a passion for high music, he says. Just hope that you don't have a drug test tomorrow. Berkley's "smoke thrower"...
Denver aquarium welcomes rare 1-in-30 million crustacean found at Red Lobster
An extremely rare orange lobster nearly landed on a dinner plate in Pueblo last week, but instead, it'll soon be on display at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver. A long-term Red Lobster employee who is a dishwasher and head biscuit maker spotted the bright orange lobster while unpacking a shipment last Friday at the Pueblo restaurant and alerted restaurant managers, aquarium officials said.
Things to do in Denver this weekend, July 19-21
The seventh annual Tattoo Arts Festival is back in Denver this weekend. The Colorado Rockies are also in town for three home games!. The Colorado Rockies are back in town this weekend with three home games against the San Francisco Giants. The Denver Tattoo Arts Festival is also taking place at the Colorado Convention Center and Havana Street Night Market is back.
6 Best: Must-Try Hot Dog Joints in Colorado
With its slight biker vibe and late weekend hours, this popular spot has quickly become one of the go-to spots in Denver for quality hot dogs. Offering unique varieties like rattlesnake, reindeer sausages, microbrews, and funky toppings from different regions across America, its menu serves up five-star gourmet hotdogs that rival any five-star hot dog restaurant in town.
Denver STAR program missed half of its calls in 2023
Denver's STAR program to send mental health help instead of police to some emergencies gets lots of praise. What it doesn't get to is about half the possible calls. The program missed thousands in 2023. According to Denver's Department of Public Safety, Denver 911 answered 1,350,546 incoming calls in 2023....
Denver’s support of Biden's cannabis rescheduling draws criticism, support
Denver's decision to support the Biden administration's move to reschedule marijuana drew mixed reactions, with backers saying it's necessary to help boost declining marijuana sales and provide stability to the industry, while critics said it's normalizing a drug that is addictive and ultimately harmful to young people. “The city of...
Welcome to the Community: The 2nd Annual Tennyson Street Fair Comes This Weekend
Nothing says “community” like a neighborhood block party; and nothing says a neighborhood block party unless everyone is invited. If you haven’t heard yet, consider this your invitation to the 2nd annual Tennyson Street Fair on Saturday, July 20. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., come out and enjoy more than 100 Tennyson businesses and breweries, as well as other local businesses that will set up shop on the street alongside food trucks and live music at the free event on Tennyson Street from West 41st Avenue to West 43rd Avenue.
Denver to spend $57.5 million a year in hopes of ending homelessness by 2026
(The Center Square) – The city of Denver plans to spend $57.5 million a year on its All In Mile High program that has a goal to house homeless people. This is according to the agenda items discussed at the July 15 City Council meeting. The city of Denver...
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