Tag: Colorado
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory renamed to fit Trump’s energy policy
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory based in Golden has a new name to match the shift in U.S. energy policy under President Donald Trump. The Department of Energy announced it renamed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to the “National Laboratory of the Rockies” effective immediately on Monday. The renaming of the lab is meant to…
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1,420 people needed to break unofficial ‘world record’ in Breckenridge at Ullr Fest
The magic number of participants the Breckenridge Tourism Office in Breckenridge, Colorado is looking for to break the unofficial world record for most people doing a Shotski at one time is 1,420. Tickets for the 2025 Shotski event go on sale on today, which is one of the kick off celebrations of Breckenridge’s Ullr Fest,…
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Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom on home snow at Copper Mountain, records extend further
COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (AP) — American superstar race skier Mikaela Shiffrin dominated a World Cup slalom on home Colorado snow Sunday to remain perfect in the discipline during the Olympic season. Shiffrin extended her winning streak in slalom to four races after also claiming the opening two races this season and the final event of last season. It…
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Multiple pile-up crashes snarl I-70 in Colorado amid low visibility, icy conditions
A busy Thanksgiving weekend with extended family became busier for motorists along Interstate 70 on Sunday after two crashes caused massive pile-ups along Colorado’s primary east-west thoroughfare. No injuries have been reported in both crashes, according to a Colorado State Patrol news release. Snowfall across western portions of the I-70 corridor has caused low visibility…
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Luxury skiwear brand Capranea to open 3 new stores in Colorado’s high country
Pagosa Springs native brings Swiss-made quality and craftsmanship apparel to state’s skiing and snowboarding scene Several Colorado ski resort towns like Aspen, Steamboat, Telluride and Vail are synonymous with skiers rocking flashy, high-end skiwear that has little function behind their designs. Those Colorado mountain towns have even been said to, anecdotally, mimic European mountain towns…
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9 hospitalized in Commerce City after carbon monoxide alarm
Nine people were in the hospital Wednesday after high levels of carbon monoxide were reported at a Commerce City home, according to the South Adams County Fire Department. First responders, at around 12:46 p.m., were called to a carbon monoxide alarm with reported illnesses near 69th Place and Olive Street, Adams County fire officials said…
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Colorado state parks offer free entry on ‘Fresh Air Friday’
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering free state park entry on Black Friday, encouraging people to get outside as a “unique alternative” to Black Friday shopping, according to a CPW news release. “Fresh Air Friday” offers both Coloradans and out-of-state visitors an opportunity to explore state parks throughout Colorado free of cost, the release said.…
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PHOTOS: Copper Cup ski race training at Copper Mountain
Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado is hosting the 2025 Stifel Copper Cup, one of only two stops in the United States (both in Colorado) during the 2026 FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup this season. Several nation’s men’s and women’s teams, including top skiers on the U.S. Ski Team, participated in multiple training days…
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Here’s a look at how much snow to expect in Colorado through Sunday morning
With statewide snowpack at about 31 percent of what’s typical for November 20 per the USDA, Coloradans continue to wait for that first truly major widespread storm of the season to hit. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service indicates Centennial Staters will need to wait at least a few more days. The latest…
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Colorado EDC seeks to lure remote company considering going back to office in Denver
A primarily remote company based in California is looking to transition to an office model and is looking to Denver for its in-person presence. The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved more than $2.1 million in job growth tax incentives to an unnamed company labeled as “Project Sweet Summit” on Thursday. The EDC often does not…