Author: Spencer McKee
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18 dogs seized from Colorado property after execution of warrant in animal cruelty case
An investigation into animal cruelty and neglect resulted in 18 dogs being seized from a residence in Erie, Colorado on January 8. According to a report from the town’s police department, an initial response took place on January 5 on the 1300 block of Reliance Place. While an animal control officer was on-scene that day,…
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Colorado lift ticket add-on includes line-skipping, valet parking, and more – for $400 per weekend day
It’s no secret that Colorado’s resorts seem to feel a bit crowded in recent years, and multiple spots around the state are starting to offer premium passes to help remove some of the headaches that come with that. After all, the crowded parking lots, long lift lines, and excessive wait times at on-resort restaurants can…
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Colorado town gets 18 inches of snow, major city gets 13
Big snow has hit Colorado in recent hours, favoring parts of the state that have been somewhat skipped by many of the rolling waves of powder thus far this season – specifically the Pikes Peak region and parts of the Eastern Plains. Here’s a breakdown of where the most snow landed, per reports featured by…
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Historic ski area once sold by Colorado mountain town for $100
On heels of the news that the Town of Nederland approved the purchase of Eldora Mountain Resort at a price tag likely to be in the ballpark of $120 million (final sale still pending), let’s take a look back at a time when a Colorado mountain town did the opposite, selling off a public ski…
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Iconic Colorado park closed to vehicle traffic after city gets 12-plus inches of snow
UPDATE: Roads have been reopened. Big snow fell in Colorado Springs last night, with some local residents reporting a foot of fresh powder or more. As might be expected, that much snow had an impact on navigating the city. One spot in particular that was impacted was the city’s most iconic park – Garden of…
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“Only flush solid waste”: Critical wastewater issues cause trouble in Colorado mountain town
The Town of Pagosa Springs has asked residents within the General Improvement District to take drastic measures over the next 48 hours following what’s been described as a “critical situation” with the local wastewater system. According to the town, the submersible pump guide rail system at Pump Station #1 has disconnected, resulting in it currently…
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Ski patrol strike in Telluride ends after 13 days
Local news source The Telluride Times reports that the Telluride Professional Ski Patrol Association (TPSPA) has officially voted to end the strike that started on December 27. While the vote was reportedly not unanimous in favor of ending the strike, this means that Telluride Ski Resort’s patrol will be headed back to work. The latest…
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Climber was left stranded on 4×4 ledge after partner fell 500 feet to death in Colorado
Additional details have been released related to a New Year’s Eve mountain climbing accident that occurred in Colorado resulting in the death of 52-year-old Shafiq Noorani of Aurora. According to a January 7 update from the Alpine Rescue Team, Noorani fell more than 500 feet from the northeast face of The Citadel on December 31,…
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‘Winter Storm Warning’ activated with double-digit totals possible on I-25
Thursday and Friday are set to bring snow to a large portion of Colorado, and if the ‘high-end’ snowfall forecast from the National Weather Service holds true (10% chance), major travel impacts could occur along both I-25 and I-70. In the state’s more populated Front Range, snow is expected to ramp up during late-afternoon hours…
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Breckenridge man arrested after messages “detailed plans and a timeline” for local mass shooting
According to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, a man was arrested on January 7 for allegedly threatening to commit a mass shooting in the local area. Law enforcement responded to the suspect’s residence in unincorporated Breckenridge on Wednesday after receiving multiple reports related to the male threatening to kill himself and other people. Deputies arrived…