Tag: Halloween
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The haunting of the Windsor Hotel(s) in Colorado
The name of two Colorado hotels dubbed ‘the Windsor Hotel’ isn’t the only thing these spots have in common. They’re both said to be allegedly haunted, too. Built in 1871, the Windsor Hotel in Del Norte is one of Colorado’s oldest hotels, so it’s no wonder it’s allegedly haunted. According to The Drop 303, the…
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Horror movie set in Colorado with 85% RT score tops North American box office
In case you haven’t heard, the sequel to 2021’s highly-rated ‘The Black Phone‘ horror movie that’s set in ‘North Denver’ has been deemed a hit, with the much-talked-about ‘Black Phone 2‘ mostly set in Colorado’s high-country. For readers who might have missed the first movie, ‘The Black Phone,’ the plot of this thriller covers the…
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This Halloween in Denver, get on your feet
From plays to playgrounds films to museums to interactive experiences, there’s lots to keep your blood pumping this month Halloween is fun for everyone, but it always brings out the best in our performing-arts groups and museums. So why not go with live while you are celebrating the dead? Among your options: Elitch Gardens Elitch…
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Most haunted road in Colorado – home to ‘Gates of Hell’ – is known for twisted past
There’s no way around it – some roads are simply spooky to travel, especially alone and on a cloudy night with a fall nip in the air. Car rental company SIXT sought to track down the most haunted roads around the United States and turned to TikTok to do so, looking at the numbers related to posts…
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The story of the ‘hatchet lady’ who is said to haunt Red Rocks
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre is known world-wide as a stunning one-of-a-kind concert venue, featuring natural beauty and world-class inherent acoustics. A lesser-known detail of the venue, however, is that it’s allegedly haunted by a hatchet-wielding ghost. Although there are several variations of the story, most agree that the ‘hatchet lady’ allegedly lurks around the…
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A ghost of a spooktacular: Denver officials warn of fraudulent Halloween events
With Halloween just around the corner, city of Denver officials are warning people to be on the lookout for fraudulent events advertised online. Officials have identified one event called “Halloween Wonderland” that has been selling tickets online but has not been approved by the city or verified to be legitimate by police, according to a…
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NEWS NUGGETS | City holiday, coat drive and trunk or treat
City and county offices to close Oct. 13 Most Denver city and county offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 13, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Emergency services, the airport, and Denver’s police and fire departments will operate normally. A community-focused celebration, scheduled to begin at noon and conclude at 6 p.m., is planned…
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Halloween is ‘creeping up’ in Colorado stores already
American consumers are used to seeing seasonal items in stores far in advance from when they take place; think back-to-school season and Christmas decor. The newest holiday joining the early bird crowd might be Halloween, as evidenced by Spirit stores already popping up and home improvement retailers rolling out yard decorations early in August. Data…
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Northglenn Halloween shooting started as a gunfight, police say
No suspects have been arrested in connection to the Halloween party shooting.
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Colorado DMV teaming up with Uber to prevent DUIs this Halloween
This Halloween, the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles is launching a new campaign to prevent DUIs in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Transportation and Uber. The campaign, titled “DUIs are Scary,” will be giving away 1000 $7 Uber vouchers starting Halloween morning. The vouchers will be exclusively available on the DMV’s Instagram page (@coloradodmv)…