Tag: Rifle
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Rifle Falls State Park: A guide to hunting down this stunning trio of waterfalls
Rifle Falls State Park is home to three 60-foot waterfalls and lush vegetation that has reportedly drawn photographers and even movie crews from across the country to check out the tropical-like scenery. The park also features mysterious limestone caves and cliffs for visitors to explore. As an added bonus, the waterfalls in this park are…
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17th Judicial District Attorney finds Thornton officer justified in October shooting
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Seventeenth Judicial District Attorney Brian Mason found a Thornton police officer justified in the October fatal shooting of a man involved in a standoff with police. Thornton Police Department Ofc. Robert Smedley shot and killed William Skells at the end of a prolonged shootout that…
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Nuclear waste site near Rifle gets water seepage mitigation
Radioactive waste from two mill sites near Rifle sealed in engineered disposal cell
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SCENES FROM | Rifle Falls State Park
Rifle Falls State Park, located in Garfield County to the northeast of Rifle, Colorado, is a picturesque Colorado State Park. Encompassing 48 acres, the park’s focal point is a trio of waterfalls, each standing at 60 feet in height.
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Rifle Mountain Park is a climber’s challenging paradise
Rifle Mountain Park is recognized for offering some of the best limestone sport climbing in North America. The canyon is home to around 500 climbing routes.
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Colorado officer who shot fleeing suspect may be held liable for excessive force, judge says
A jury will now decide whether a Rifle police officer and the city itself are liable for shooting a fleeing suicidal man, as a federal judge on Monday refused to grant immunity for the 2019 killing of Allan George. Lawyers for Corporal Dewey Ryan and the city argued George posed a threat to others as…
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Frozen phenoms: The marvelous ice caves of western Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It’s not a drive that people soon forget, that drive from the little western Colorado town of Rifle to the place where the landscape suddenly, drastically alters. From the turn at the bowling alley to the place where the road turns to dirt, it’s only…
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Man with military-style rifle shot and killed by police at busy Colorado Springs gas station
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A man with a military-style assault rifle was shot and killed early Thursday in the second officer-involved shooting in El Paso County in four days, according to law enforcement officials. Police said they shot the man, whose name hasn’t been released, after he accosted a…
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New mountain biking destination to debut in western Colorado
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A debut is on the horizon for some highly-anticipated trails in western Colorado. The Grand Hogback network’s first 6.3 miles could be unveiled to mountain bikers as early as April 15, when closure for wintering…
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ENDORSEMENT: Send Lauren Boebert, a young impassioned leader, to Congress
If Lauren Boebert lands a job in Congress Nov. 3, she will improve the brand of the Republican Party. A 33-year-old wife, mother of four and owner of a highly unique business, Boebert drew media intrigue even before she shocked the political establishment by defeating five-term Republican Rep. Scott Tipton in the primary. In addition…