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Another western Colorado Country Jam is in the books and he's our annual look at law enforcement activity during the three-day festival. Anyone who has ever been to Country Jam in Mack, Colorado knows exactly what happens at Country Jam - and so do the law enforcement agencies including the Mesa County Sheriff's Office and the Colorado State Patrol. As you might expect, Colorado State Liquor Enforcement kept busy.

Everything changes and businesses come and go, but we always have the memories to keep us company. As time goes on, the more and more places we've come to love leave us with nothing but memories. While some Grand Junction residents that may not have lived here very long may...

Are you planning a camping trip or perhaps a getaway to the lake? Maybe you're looking to haul a load to the landfill. The threat of wildfire is high right now in Colorado. This is why Colorado drivers should always check the safety chains on their trailers. A spark thrown...

It's officially summer. Are you ready to get out and enjoy some of Colorado's best campgrounds? Here's a list of nine of the best summer camping areas in Colorado. This list of Colorado's best summer camping areas comes courtesy of Trips Discover. Most of these are relatively small camping areas, some offering "tent only" camping. Some are located in fairly isolated parts of Colorado. If that's what you're looking for, then these might be the perfect sites for you.

During the summer months in Colorado, storms brewing in the air can likely be attributed to the Monsoon season. If you've noticed a shift in the weather here in Colorado and more rain than usual, it's probably due to the Monsoon season. The North American Monsoon: What is It?. According...

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Colorado's Central City area was one of the first places that gold was found while Colorado was still a territory. In fact, by some accounts, that gold was found at the Nevadaville site in 1859.

A Grand Junction couple is attempting to do the impossible - covering the 485-mile Colorado Trail on foot in less than eight days. Imagine running the Boston Marathon every day for 18 straight days. That's essentially what Doug and Melinda McCaw did the last time they tackled the mountain trail that connects Denver with Durango. In 2020, the couple completed the 485-mile trek in just 18 days. That run was captured on video in the documentary Chasing the Sky. You can see the trailer for the film at the bottom of this post.

Smart speakers like Amazon’s Echo have become a staple in many homes, where they listen to their owners’ requests and help them accomplish tasks like set alarms, look up recipes, or play music. The voice most people hear from their Echo is Alexa — although other options are available. (You can make Alexa sound like Samuel L. Jackson, for example, if you’re up for a more intense, profane experience when you ask an A.I. what the weather is going to be like tomorrow.)

Did you see the smoke coming from east of Mount Garfield on June 21st? By late afternoon a small fire had broken near one of the ledges above Palisade, Colorado. Thanks to BLM and the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit, we can share some photos taken after the fire was put out that gives us a better look at what happened.

With the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, you might be wondering exactly how common abortion is in Colorado. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the number of abortions performed in Colorado has been on the rise over the last 5 years. In 2016, there were 8,333 abortions performed in the state, which was the lowest number since 2002. In 2021, there were a reported 11,598 abortions in Colorado.

Within the top 10 reasons for living in Colorado, for most people, is Red Rocks Amphitheatre. It's given us so much joy over the years, it was due to its own beer. When people ask, 'What beers do they have at Red Rocks?' you'll be able to tell them that they have their very own craft beer, made just for the venue. It sounds like a great beer, too. The next time you're there you should grab one.

This recently listed home was built in 1909 is located on Main Street in downtown Grand Junction. The 113-year-old Victorian home in downtown Grand Junction has two bedrooms, three bathrooms has so much potential. Not only could this house that's over a century old be your new home, but it...

You don't need to be skiing or snowboarding to catch a thrill in Colorado's High Country. There's another option for adventure seekers during the warmer months: the alpine slide. These coasters offer exhilarating fun against the backdrop of the Centennial State's beautiful mountain towns. Some of them are open in...

Got ghost towns? We do. Colorado in fact has no shortage of haunted and abandoned towns that will send a shiver down your spine. While many of these places are tucked away pretty deep in the Rockies and a bit of a drive, outside of Dearfield, which is about 20 miles past Greeley on Highway 34, one of those towns is St Elmo, Colorado, which is about a 2.5-hour drive from Denver on County Road 162 off HWY 285.

Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong declared he was “renouncing” his U.S. citizenship during a recent concert in the U.K. "Fuck America," Armstrong said his during band’s Hella Mega tour headlining set in London. "I'm fucking renouncing my citizenship. I'm fucking coming here." "There's just too much...

In the late aughts, the town of Montrose, Colorado, made national headlines. Unfortunately, the attention wasn't focused on the town's natural beauty or tourism opportunities. Instead, the media was interested in the dark history behind the town's funeral home, Sunset Mesa. Read on to see why:. What Happened at the...

This home is hands down one of the coolest we have ever featured. Located near Bellyache Ridge East is a home in Wolcott, Colorado listed on Realtor for $4.25 million. This home has four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms with 4,915 square feet of living space. The inside of the home is impressive, however, the 4.29-acre lot is where the property really shines.

Mini-golf is a fun activity that people of all ages can enjoy together. Fortunately, there are plenty of putt-putt courses around Colorado and now that summer is in full swing, it's the perfect time to try your hand at sinking a hole in one. From unique, themed courses featuring obstacles...

It's an idyllic mountain getaway just past the semi-ghost town of Ohio City. Gunnison County describes it as the perfect place to "browse a collectibles shop or old general store, and explore remnants of the old quartz-mining days." You could also live there. According to Zillow, there is a Pitkin...

With so many hidden gems around Colorado, we're stoked to find this extremely cool candy shop inspired by Willy Wonka. Here's where to find it. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Inspired Candy Shop in Colorado. We've all seen the classic 70s movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and...