Denver
Truckers in the mountains must now carry chains in more parts of Colorado
With the sun beating down and the temperature in the mid-70s, the Colorado State Patrol on Friday checked to see whether commercial truck drivers at a port of entry about 40 miles west of Denver had their snow chains handy. By noon, troopers had issued 13 citations at the Dumont port of entry for violating […]
Colorado’s November ballot will have seven citizen initiatives, from abortion rights to ranked-choice voting
Related Articles Colorado voters are set to weigh in on ballot questions related to abortion rights, veterinary services, mountain lion trophy hunting and an overhaul of the state’s election system in November. The deadline to finalize the state’s ballot is coming Friday, but all of the citizen initiatives — meaning ballot questions pursued by members […]
Is microdosing just hype? Why the psychedelic trend sparks debate among scientists and enthusiasts
Microdosing has been growing in popularity alongside growing cultural acceptance of psychedelics and increased research into their potential as mental health tools. Most psychedelic drugs are illegal according to the federal government, however, so even though microdosing has inched its way into the mainstream lexicon, it simultaneously remains part of an underground culture.
What do airlines owe passengers for flight delays, cancellations at DIA?
Related Articles Delays and cancellations at Denver International Airport are sometimes unavoidable because of winter or summer storms, or even global technology outages. So what do airlines offer passengers for the inconvenience? All U.S. airlines are required to follow through on promises made in customer service plans and to refund travelers if their flights are […]
One killed in crash on I-25 in Broomfield; highway re-opened after closure
Related Articles One person died in a crash on Interstate 25 in Broomfield Monday morning — the latest in a series of deadly motorcycle crashes in recent days. The crash occurred around 1:45 a.m. on southbound I-25 just south of the intersection of the interstate and E-470, according to Broomfield police. Authorities closed all southbound […]
Opinion: U.S. Olympic athletes need more than just fans at the Games. We’re in Paris for their safety.
Related Articles Medals should never come at the cost of athlete well-being. That’s the message the U.S. Center for SafeSport is bringing directly to the Paris Games. For the first time, the Center is sending a delegation to the Olympics and Paralympics to remind athletes we are in their corner. For all the celebration and […]
Hundreds of fish dying in Sloan’s Lake due to long stretch of hot days
Related Articles Extended heat is killing hundreds of fish in one of Denver’s most popular lakes as the city roasts under another long stretch of temperatures nearing 100 degrees. At least 400 fish died in Sloan’s Lake over the weekend due to the heat, Denver Parks and Recreation spokeswoman Stephanie Figueroa said. Dozens of carp, […]
Canadian wildfire smoke triggers poor air quality, health advisories in Colorado
Related Articles Haze blanketed Colorado on Monday as wildfire smoke drifted from Canada, and the gray skies are expected to hover overhead for at least another 24 hours. The wildfire smoke led the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Regional Air Quality Council on Monday to issue public health advisories, recommending people […]