DENVER Colorado is Mother Nature’s playground. With beautiful landscapes, fresh mountain air, pristine rivers, wondrous wildlife and signature blue bird skies, Coloradoans have long taken pride in protecting the land on which they live, work and play. Throughout Colorado, businesses have worked to develop programs that protect and nurture the environment, and help visitors do … Continue reading
NEDERLAND The U.S. Forest Service’s Roosevelt National Forest has released its environmental assessment of the proposed Forsythe II Project, a forest management project in the vicinity of Nederland and Gross Reservoir. A draft decision is expected to be released by Forest Supervisor Monte Williams during the first week of December. The Forsythe II Project proposes … Continue reading
WINTER PARK Due to an Indian Summer that has segued into a beautiful Indian Fall, Winter Park Resort will now open for the 2016-17 ski/snowboard season on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Whether it’s the first day of the season, the 80th day, or the last day, Winter Park Resort is committed to providing the best possible … Continue reading
Loveland Ski Area will open for the 2016-2017 season on Thursday, Nov. 10. “The waiting game is finally over,” said Rob Goodell, director of business operations. “The persistent warm weather made things difficult this fall, but our snowmaking team has done an amazing job getting the mountain ready for opening day.” Lift 1 will run … Continue reading
BOULDER As winter conditions settle in, the Boulder Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland will work to burn slash piles resulting from fuels reductions and hazardous tree removal projects in the area. Hand piles are a result of crews using chainsaws to thin the forest, the subsequent cut … Continue reading
John McEuen, a former Clear Creek County resident and founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, has continually performed since 1964 including 8,500 concerts and 300 television shows throughout more than 3 million miles with the band and as a solo performer. Beyond performing, he has a rich history of creating, producing and preserving … Continue reading
ESTES PARK The Estes Park Music Festival has once again assembled a Winter Series season of top talent making it a popular destination for the best music and the finest versatile entertainment from November to May. The program returns to its traditional home at the Stanley Hotel in 2016-17 after a year of construction on … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund CENTRAL CITY Colorado’s cannabis industry has been good to Cody Mayasich. He began by helping a friend run medical dispensaries on the Western Slope and working entry-level positions, but now owns and runs his own high-end boutique store, the Golden Nugget Dispensary, on Central City’s main street with his four partners. The … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund SILVER PLUME The Bread Bar, reopened recently in Silver Plume’s former Sopp & Truscott bakery, honors the area’s history while creating a comfortable neighborhood space. Serving modern crafted cocktails named after local legends and Colorado-only beer, the bar gives the feeling of stepping back into history while providing a laid-back, friendly environment … Continue reading
November 5 Mayor’s Chat Estes Park Mayor Todd Jirsa invites community members to join him for a Mayor’s Chat, Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. in the Board Room at Upper Thompson Sanitation District, 2186 Mall Road. Residents are encouraged to join him for an informal discussion of local issues. Mayor Jirsa holds regular Mayor’s … Continue reading
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