BOULDER Starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, the U.S. Forest Service’s Boulder Ranger District will close the Middle St. Vrain and Coney Flats roads [National Forest System Roads 114.1 (Middle St. Vrain), 507.1, 507.1A, 507.1B, 507.1C, and 507.1D (Coney Flats)] in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. The closure is due to health … Continue reading
Program Designed to Support Local Efforts to Boost Economies DENVER Stephanie Copeland, executive director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) along with local economic development professionals from around the state, gathered in Meeker today to announce the recipients of the second round of the Colorado Blueprint 2.0 initiatives. “Blueprint 2.0 … Continue reading
DENVER The History Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF) is awarding $4,568,138 in historic preservation grants to projects across Colorado. These grants provide essential funding for projects such as historic structure assessments, education programs, archaeological projects, and physical work to preserve and restore historic buildings and places. SHF grants help communities preserve their historic resources and … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith CLEAR CREEK COUNTY C.J. Miner is Clear Creek County’s colorful new mascot. The cartoon hard rock miner, and his companion Dixie, are here to entice visitors to explore the county’s mines, mills, museums and more. The two are only a part of an exciting new campaign to promote the “authentic western … Continue reading
COLORADO Cyclists from across the United States and abroad widely recognize Colorado as a premier cycling destination, because of its natural beauty, variety of terrain, notable bike rides and races and soaring elevation. From world-class bike races like the Colorado Classic and the Breck Epic to a cruiser ride along the Fruit & Wine Byway … Continue reading
Story & Photos by Jeffrey V. Smith ALLENSPARK Eagle Plume’s Indian Trading Post owners Dayton Raben and his wife, Ann Strange Owl, have been working at the popular roadside store so long, they believe they’ve “become part of the building.” The couple have been at the shop long enough for it to feel like forever, … Continue reading
By Jeffrey V. Smith NEDERLAND Clay Rose is “like a chicken with its head cut off” advancing his, and his band’s future. Both are looking bright. The band leader of Boulder’s Gasoline Lollipops is not only working on logistics for a new album, a recently launched Kickstarter.com campaign to fund it and upcoming tour dates … Continue reading
COLORADO Colorado’s history runs as deep as the silver and gold veins that once lured a surge of fortune seekers here during the late-1800’s mining boom. But when those rich resources went bust, dozens of towns were abandoned—leaving behind saloons, mercantiles and other hallmarks of Wild West life. Catch glimpses of this bygone era in … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund GILPIN COUNTY Coffee lovers in Gilpin County are celebrating. A new oasis in the “coffee desert” between Nederland and Back Hawk has opened in the form of a drive-thru coffee cart. Commuters, travelers and others driving the Peak to Peak Highway no longer have to travel long distances for, or do without, … Continue reading
All dates, times & prices are subject to change CLASSICAL MUSIC Central City • Aug. 1: Central City Opera Festival – “Carmen,” Central City Opera House, 8pm, $ • Aug. 3 & 6: Central City Opera Festival – “Carmen,” Central City Opera House, 2:30pm, $ • Aug. 2 & 4: Central City Opera Festival – … Continue reading
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