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$1M+ homes are the norm in some Colorado cities
Data: Zillow; Map: Erin Davis/Axios VisualsColorado ranks No. 6 among the top 10 states with the most cities where the typical home value is $1 million, per a recent Zillow report.Why it matters: Wealthy people are the ones who can play in this market, pushing more homes into the luxury price range.State of play: Luxury sellers and buyers — particularly around the $1.5 million price point — are making moves in Denver, Corcoran Perry & Co. CEO Jon Larrance tells us.These high-end homebuyers aren't hampered by mortgage rates because they tend to pay in cash.The big picture: The number of...
Heading eastbound on I-70 to Denver soon? Expect traffic during these times as lane closures will be in place starting Sunday.
Between Sunday, May 19, to Friday, May 24, lane closures will be in place on eastbound Interstate 70 at milepost 256 near Lookout Mountain. According to an announcement from the Colorado Department of Transportation, single-lane and double-lane closures will be in place this week to allow construction crews to work on the Mount Vernon escape ramp.
Fentanyl Crisis’ Fourth Wave Crashes Ashore in Colorado
As a fan of M.C. Escher, Sharon Chadwick looked forward to visiting Denver’s Museum of Illusions for her birthday weekend. The office administrator also said she’s excited to hike Red Rocks for picnics this summer. For many, these adventures may seem ordinary. But for Chadwick, the anticipation is a night and day difference from her “cold, alone and depressed” feelings not too long ago. Chadwick had been struggling with addiction to one of the most devastating drugs causing a steady rise in overdose deaths: fentanyl.
Denver schools staff fears retaliation, ombudsman report finds
An annual Denver Public Schools ombudsman report presented to the board of education on Thursday has found a troubling systemic trend that confirms a common refrain among parents and district employees — the fear of retaliation when speaking up about workplace issues. Board members asked very few questions during...
Woman found dead in Glendale, death investigated as homicide
GLENDALE, Colo. — Police are investigating the death of a 42-year-old woman in Glendale this week as a homicide. Glendale Police officers responded around 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday to 635 S. Forest St. for a report about an "unresponsive" person. When they arrived, they found a woman, identified as Clarinda Blackburn, unconscious. She had obvious "blunt force" injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile arrives in Denver
The ironic Oscar Mayer Weinermobile has made its arrival in Denver Friday morning.Families, especially the kids, can tour this fun ride. It includes a hot dog pillow, ketchup, and mustard-colored seats and the vehicle itself is a 27-foot-long hotdog. CBS News Colorado Traffic Reporter Brian Sherrod caught up with the driver of the Weinermobile, Aioli Anna and her co-pilot, BBQ Brady. They told CBS News Colorado anyone can get a weenie whistle and take a picture when they arrive.The Weinermobile will be at the Children's Museum in Denver from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday and at the Quicktrip Block Party on C-470 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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