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Family-Run Eatery Named The 'Most Popular Mexican Restaurant' In Colorado
Mexican cuisine never fails to entice Americans. Who doesn't love stuffed burritos, nachos stacked high with goodies, and lip-smacking tacos bursting with flavor? Beyond those popular eats, people also enjoy indulging in more traditional recipes or lesser-known dishes. Even better is the wide range of eateries dedicated to Mexican fare or specific dishes, from taco food trucks and burrito joints to family-owned establishments and hole-in-the-wall spots.
Douglas County man sentenced to 20 years after shooting at deputies
An 18th Judicial District judge sentenced a Douglas County man to 20 years in prison after he was convicted of shooting at sheriffs deputies during a pursuit. Judge Ryan Stuart sentenced 42-year-old Jorge Armando Guzman to two decades in the Department of Corrections Tuesday on charges of attempted first-degree murder, vehicular eluding and possession of a weapon by a previous offender following a pursuit near Highlands Ranch in 2021.
See the Top 5 counties where state troopers investigated distracted driving crashes
The Colorado State Patrol on Thursday released a list of the counties where they investigated the highest number of distracted driving crashes last year.The top five counties where the 2023 data shows "inattentive to driving" crashes appear to have happened were Adams County (1), Douglas County (2), El Paso County (3), Jefferson County (4) and Larimer County (5). "Driving should never come second to any other task in the car," said Col. Matthew C. Packard, the chief of the CSP. The data also shows that the highest number of distracted driving incidents in Colorado were in the summer and that people in their 20s and 30s were responsible for the highest number of incidents. "Remember, we are all out on the roads together. There's no lane reserved for you, so you can drive distracted safely. Make driving your primary focus and arrive safely at your destination," CSP said in a news release. Packard said troopers investigated a total of 566 distracted driving crashes last year where there was a major injury or someone was killed.
Colorado’s top athlete commits to Nebraska
A Colorado athlete became Nebraska’s seventh commitment to the class of 2025 on Thursday afternoon. Tanner Terch is a three-star prospect out of Heritage High School in Littleton, Colorado. According to 247Sports, he is currently ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the state of Colorado for the class of 2025. Terch told the recruiting service On3 that the city of Lincoln impressed him during his campus visit. “Out of all of the places we have been, Lincoln had a special sparkle to it. It really stuck for me. It felt like the people cared a lot. Everywhere I was and everyone I talked to knew who I was, and it felt like they genuinely cared.” Before announcing his commitment, Terch visited Army, Colorado State, Kansas State, and Wyoming. Last season, Terch had 55 receptions for 876 yards and eight touchdowns, finishing the season with 1,317 all-purpose yards and ten touchdowns. COMMITTED❤️🤍🌽!!!!! #GBR @Hayesfawcett3 @CoachTylerK @CoachMattRhule @COACHStultz14 @evancooper2 @On3sports @Coach_Satt pic.twitter.com/6C83XU3tAu — Tanner Terch (@TannerTerch) April 25, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Unified Theater steals the show at Lakewood High School
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Stories from 'The Jungle Book' played out in real life at Lakewood High School Wednesday evening. The school's Unified Theater class put on the play after working all semester to nail every line. "Unified Theater is a really unique class at Lakewood," said Torrey Lin Weiner,...
Riding To Idaho Springs and Beyond? Shuttle Service for Construction
April 25, 2024–The I-70 Floyd Hill Project requires a long-term closure of the Clear Creek Greenway trail between the US 6 (Exit 244) and Hidden Valley (Exit 243) interchanges for construction and utility work. The closure began in October 2023 and trail users can expect this one-mile portion of the trail to be closed for construction activities through the end of 2027, as it is unsafe for multi-use trail travel. Other segments of the trail will remain open. Visit Clear Creek County’s Website (clearcreekcounty.us/891/Clear-Creek-County-Trail-Maps) to find other trails in your area.
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