How youth mentoring inspired a Colorado author’s new science fiction novel
Colorado author Collin Irish writes science fiction and fantasy. And while his new book includes imaginative storylines set in space, its inspiration came from a more personal place: Collin’s writing drew from his work as a volunteer youth mentor. Collin works with some young men to help them better...
‘Very rare’ southern bird spotted in Colorado suburb
ARVADA, Colo — Birdwatchers in Colorado are reaching for their binoculars to catch a glimpse of a bird typically found in the southern half of the East Coast. The American white ibis has been spotted hanging out at a retention pond in Arvada. The white ibis is a wetland...
Is this your ticket? $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Golden
Only one person in the country won $1 million in Wednesday's Powerball drawing, and that ticket was purchased right here in Colorado.
Lafayette in Stage 1 drought, asks residents to keep irrigation systems off until May
Lafayette is in Stage 1 drought, the city has announced. Stage 1 targets an outdoor watering reduction of up to 17%, according to the city’s announcement. Residents are asked to limit outdoor watering to two days per week, although the city is asking the community to “keep irrigation systems off until May.”
Wheat Ridge man arrested on 35 counts in major drug bust, Jeffco deputies say
A Wheat Ridge man was arrested this week on nearly three dozen drug-related counts following a major drug bust operation in Jefferson County.
West Metro Drug Task force seizes MDMA, LSD, ketamine, cocaine, firearms
The West Metro Drug Task Force in Colorado has seized a large quantity of drugs, including thousands of pills, tabs of LSD, and pounds of cocaine and psychedelic mushrooms, along with firearms, and identified one suspect.
Abrupt closure of boutique business leaves vendors scrambling to move out
Small business owners in Northglenn are scrambling after the abrupt closure of Painted Tree Boutiques in Northglenn.
‘Contaminated’ marijuana found at several Denver metro dispensaries
Two batches of marijuana sold at six dispensaries across Colorado were recalled after they were found to be "contaminated."
Faces of Boulder: Eldorado Canyon Trail with a Woman and Her Dog
Golden sunlight poured into Eldorado Canyon, lighting up the towering sandstone cliffs that have made this place legendary. On the trail, a woman and her dog moved in sync, both completely at ease in the rhythm of the canyon. No rush. No distractions. Just the quiet connection between human, animal, and nature.
Dark Horse bar plans to relocate to a different city after closing down
After shutting down operations at their longtime home in Boulder last month, the Dark Horse appears poised for a resurgence.
