Tag: Idaho Springs
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Driver struck Idaho Springs police officer during series of hit-and-runs, sheriff’s office says
Authorities in Clear Creek County arrested a driver who allegedly fled after a parking lot vehicle hit-and-run, then struck an Idaho Springs police officer and a sheriff’s office cruiser with a Toyota Tacoma during a Saturday afternoon pursuit. The incident led to authorities issuing a shelter-in-place during the search for the suspect in near the…
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Six facts about the Mighty Argo Cable Car gondola being built in Idaho Springs
Construction on Colorado’s newest mountain-town tourist attraction hits milestones The Mighty Argo Cable Car gondola, just north of Clear Creek in Idaho Springs, is one step closer to completion with the lower terminal nearly fully built and visible from Interstate 70. At the top of the gondola at Miners Point, the multi-level Argo Outpost also…
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Climber dies from fall in Idaho Springs
Authorities in Idaho Springs are investigating what led to a climber dying in a fall on Saturday afternoon. In a news release, officials from the Idaho Springs Police Department said witnesses reported the fall around 3:05 p.m. at the 400 block of Highway 103. Police said the climber was pronounced dead at the scene. Clear…
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Another step of progress for scenic gondola, trails in Colorado mountains
Amid some local angst, planners of a scenic gondola and mountain bike trail network in Colorado’s central mountains are celebrating “another little piece of the puzzle.” That’s how Mary Jane Loevlie described Idaho Springs voters approving a land swap in this month’s general election. Owner of the historic Argo Mill and Tunnel, Loevlie is the…
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Idaho Springs’ new golden opportunity: scenic gondola and ‘world-class’ mountain biking
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In early 2018 from her home in Idaho Springs, Mary Jane Loevlie was enjoying wine with a neighbor and looking up the mountainside from the Argo Mill and Tunnel, the historic tourist destination she owns. “Out of the blue, I said, ‘Gosh, I wonder if…
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The discovery, mill and tunnel that shaped Colorado’s gold destiny
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Argo Mill and Tunnel, located in Idaho Springs, Colorado, played a crucial role in the state’s gold mining history, representing a major industrial boom in the region. Once the center of gold processing, it is now a historical landmark attracting visitors with its story…
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Relive the gold rush at these mine tours in Colorado
They once made millionaires. Now they make tourists happy. Take a step back in time at these mines: Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, Cripple Creek The mine’s website recalls the story of Mollie Kathleen, who one day in 1891 “noticed an interesting rock formation that winked back at her.” The history goes: “With her heart racing,…
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5 outdoor ice skating destinations around Colorado
For decades, ice skating at Evergreen Lake has been an iconic way to experience Colorado winter. Here are some other outdoor venues around the state: Bring on the freeze: Gazette’s annual Winter Fun Guide is embracing the cold like never before Colorado Springs One side of downtown’s Acacia Park is transformed for skating in what’s…
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Happy Trails: In easy reach from the city, a true taste of Colorado alpine
St. Mary’s Glacier The hike to St. Mary’s Glacier is quintessential Colorado for a few reasons. For the rugged and sweeping scenery. For the easy access — that spoiled feeling we get only an hour’s drive from Denver. And, let’s face it, for the crowds. In-staters and out-of-staters flock to the trail reached off Interstate…
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Governor Polis kicks off $700 million in I-70 improvement projects on Floyd Hill
Gov. Jared Polis, accompanied by U.S. Senators Michael Bennet, John Hickenlooper, U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse and other state and local officials met at the Floyd Hill Open Space Trails parking lot Wednesday to kick off $700 million in improvements to I-70 along the Floyd Hill corridor. The state received a $100,000,000 Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight…