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Yoder boy breaks barriers of autism with his lamb at the El Paso County Fair
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - To some, lambs are just cute farm animals, but they’re also one of the reasons a little boy went from non-verbal to speaking while showing them in competitions. 11-year-old Gage from Yoder, Colorado is breaking the barriers of autism. For 6 years, he...
Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Planning Commission
July 19, 2024 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Planning Commission. Applications are due by August 2, 2024. The Planning Commission currently has vacancies for Regular members (terms are 3 years) and Associate members (terms...
El Paso County residents rally around libraries ahead of decision to potentially close two branches
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Dozens of El Paso County residents pleaded with the Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees at their Wednesday meeting to keep all of the district’s libraries open following a proposal to close two branches. “This is essential for our democracy and our community,”...
Colorado task force seizes over 23 pounds of cocaine in traffic stop
One person was taken into custody, while 23 pounds of cocaine was seized by a Colorado task force in a traffic stop. On Wednesday, around 8:00 p.m., the Gore Range Narcotic Interdiction Team executed a traffic stop on I-70 near Gypsum. The driver was pulled over by a uniformed deputy and a K9 was eventually deployed which alerted the vehicle positive for narcotics. A search led to the discovery of an AR-15 magazine with blank rounds, a 1911 pistol magazine, .45 caliber rounds, three cell phones, and "10 brick-shaped packages that weighed over 23 pounds," according to the G.R.A.N.I.T.E team. The packages had presumptively tested positive for cocaine, which led to the driver, who has been identified as 24-year-old Angel Gabriel Valadez, being taken into custody. Valadez is currently being held on a $100,000 bond for two counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, special offender (cocaine), and conspiracy. The Gore Range Narcotic Interdiction Team is a multi-jurisdictional drug task force that's composed of local law enforcement partners and detectives from the Eagle County Sheriff's Office and the Vail Police Department.
Horrible Invasive Species Found in Colorado River
While we love our wildlife here in Colorado, sometimes the stories of the dangerous ones get all the credit. One that recently made headlines was a bear that attacked a human in Steamboat Springs. Even though it only gave the person minor injuries, it still was on the forefront of people’s minds.
Urgent Help Needed as Blood Shortage Effects Colorado
Coloradans have always taken their health incredibly seriously. In fact, Colorado got ranked as the 4th healthiest city in the United States according to Real Simple, and 9th by U.S. News. We also have five of the Top 10 healthiest counties in the entire country as well, according to Money...
Colorado Man Arrested for ‘Fowl Play’ With Over 3 Dozen Chickens
A Colorado man has been arrested and the chickens on the property have been seized. According to the Adams County Sheriff's Department, the suspect has been accused of using more than 30 roosters for cockfighting. The joint investigation involved the Adams County Sheriff's Office and Adams County Animal Management with...
USFS Issues Warning as Unattended Campfire Incidents Rise
The United States Forest Service (USFS) is urging the public to prioritize campfire safety amid a large number of abandoned campfires across USFS lands in Colorado. As of July 12, 139 abandoned or unattended campfires were reported to the Pueblo Interagency Dispatch Center. This dangerous trend in outdoor recreation is one of the leading causes of catastrophic wildfires. The 2024 Interlaken Fire in Leadville, Colo. was started from an abandoned campfire and went on to burn more than 700 acres of the Interlaken Historic District.
Colorado Dam Removal May Cause Headaches for Nearby Residents
Simply hearing the news that a dam is going to be removed from a reservoir is enough to conjure up thoughts of massive flooding, fear, and destruction. Only a Cemetery Remains in the Colorado Town Destroyed by Flood |. However, it was recently announced that yes, a dam in the...
Credit Union of Colorado Foundation Awards $50,000 in College Scholarships
Credit Union of Colorado Foundation has announced the 2024 winners of its annual college scholarship program. The Foundation awarded ten students with a $5,000 annual scholarship totaling $50,000 in tuition assistance for the 2024/2025 school year. Fort Collins winner Ariella Maroni will use the scholarship to help pay for her college education at Duke University.
‘Legacy,’ mental health in Colorado ag
MONTE VISTA— About 35 farmers, ranchers, and their friends attended a showing of the mental health documentary film "Legacy," at the Ski-Hi Complex in Monte Vista on the evening of July 18. The film, a partnership between the Colorado Farm Bureau and the Colorado Department of Agriculture, depicts the...
Colorado mother develops fentanyl testing kit after son dies of accidental overdose
Jeanie Chung hopes something small will spark a big change. "I developed a test kit that’s all encompassed, convenient [and] discreet that particularly people who use recreational drugs can keep on hand in the case that they might need to test their drug," Chung said. Chung is the co-founder of TaeSun. She came up with the idea for the kit in 2021. ...
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