Commerce becomes largest Colorado city to electrify its garbage fleet
This week, Commerce City, Colorado officials announced a big step towards decarbonizing its municipal operations with the launch of an all-new, all-electric residential recycling and garbage collection fleet, which is being deployed on the city’s streets as I type this. Operating under heavy loads, in stop-and-go...
Drivers still left without cars after fuel mix-up in Colorado causes costly damages
AURORA, Colo. — Gas stations around Colorado are starting to get back up and running after hundreds of thousands of gallons of diesel fuel were mistakenly mixed into unleaded gasoline and distributed around the state. But hundreds of drivers are still without a car and facing repair bills in the thousands.
Wheat Ridge will soon see more speed cameras and its first red-light camera
The Wheat Ridge Police Department aims to enhance street safety by expanding its speed enforcement program by the end of this month.
Hundreds protest outside ICE office in Centennial after federal agent shootings
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Centennial on Sunday morning, waving signs and chanting as they condemned the federal agency.
‘He’s my baby’: Golden-area family pleads for help finding stolen dog
A Jefferson County family is flying home from halfway across the world to make a desperate search for their stolen dog.
Bystanders rescue driver who crashed into South Platte River
Bystanders were able to rescue a driver after they rolled and crashed into the South Platte River on Sunday night.
Colorado protesters rally after ICE agent’s killing of Renee Good in Minnesota
Hundreds of protesters rallied across Colorado on Saturday in solidarity with Renee Good, the woman who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Muhammad Ali, Lyle Alzado battle in boxing exhibition at Mile High Stadium | July 14,...
Happy birthday, Colorado — and Colorado sports. Leading into the state’s 150th birthday Aug. 1, The Denver Gazette has partnered with the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame to publicize the definitive list of Colorado’s top 150 sports moments. Colorado Sports Hall of Fame historian Dave Plati and a committee of 10 compiled...
Sporting goods chain closing Colorado stores
DENVER — Big 5 Sporting Goods is closing its doors to several stores in Colorado. The sporting goods store will shutter some stores in Denver, Fort Collins and Wheat Ridge, according to signs posted on the businesses’ doors and windows. The store’s windows at 10051 E. Iliff Ave.,...
Colorado Named Environmental Leader for Second Year Running, Earns “A-List” Status from Global Non-Profit...
For the second consecutive year, Colorado has been named an environmental leader, with the state snagging the prestigious "A-list" status from CDP, a global non-profit that runs the world's independent environmental disclosure system. According to the Colorado Governor's Office, Colorado was one of just two states to...
