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Video shows dramatic moment Arvada officers prevented woman from jumping off bridge
A body camera video shows the dramatic moment four police officers from Arvada, Colorado grabbed a woman who appeared ready to jump off a bridge on Tuesday afternoon. The footage, which the Arvada police released on Wednesday, showed a woman sitting on the bridge on the west side of a parking garage. The bridge sits about 30 to 40 feet above a roadway. The police said they earlier received a...
5 outdoorsy things to do around the often-overlooked town of Alamosa
Alamosa serves as a great base for outdoorsy adventure in a part of Colorado that tends to draw fewer crowds. Visitors to the area will find numerous natural wonders, including hot springs, sand dunes, and mountain peaks. From wildlife viewing to exploring the unique features of the local terrain, here are a few great ways to spend your time in Alamosa: 1. Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge ...
Colorado ranks No. 10 in fatal drug overdoses, bucking the national trend
Bucking a national downward trend, more people died from drug overdoses in Colorado from December 2022 to December 2023 than the previous one-year period – a sobering reminder that the crisis is still hammering the western states while showing signs of easing in the east. Still, experts reacted cautiously to the decrease in national numbers. One described the decline as relatively small, saying it is more of a leveling off than a decrease. Another noted that the last time a decline occurred — in 2018...
5 Colorado mountain towns known for great camping
It's no secret that camping is a dominating outdoor recreation activity in Colorado during the summer, and there's no shortage of great places to find a spot to pitch a tent. Here are five Colorado towns known for their great camping: Editor's Note: Rules and regulations vary per site. Check with an official source regarding potential fees and required reservations. ...
"Possible killer on the loose": Man makes disturbing discovery at remote Colorado pond
An odd discovery made at a remote pond in western Colorado is going viral online, with a local suggesting that items strewn about the area could be evidence of heinous crimes. On May 9, western Colorado resident Levi Comstock took to YouTube in a video titled "Possible Killer on the Loose" to inform the public that he may have stumbled upon what he 'believes could be a crime.' Comstock reports that he's been finding pairs of boots and high heel shoes at a rarely visited...
My first stand-up paddleboarding experience in Colorado
I never meant to ignore paddleboarding as an activity, but somehow, the many other outdoor recreation opportunities that Colorado has to offer have always seemed more enticing and I let paddleboarding fall by the wayside. Granted, I do tend to opt for land-based experiences over those on the water, but that hadn't kept me from whitewater rafting in the past and even purchasing my own kayak. After all, the kayak, I had assumed, would be my most comfortable and sturdy option on lakes around the state. Boy, was I wrong. ...
Colorado makes 'to-go cocktails' a permanent offering
Governor Jared Polis signed SB 20 into law last Friday, which makes the sale of 'to-go' cocktails permanently legal in Colorado. The move was made "in support of local businesses and adult consumers." According to the bill's summary, the current law "authorizes businesses licensed to sell alcohol beverages at retail by the drink to deliver these beverages or to allow the customer to take these beverages from the licensed premises." The authorization was scheduled to repeal on July 1, 2025, but the signing of SB...
REPORT: Two of country's 'best places to camp' are located in Colorado
Popular camping resource The Dyrt has published the results of their 2024 'Best Places to Camp' awards, which is broken down into six regions found around the country. Colorado is included in the 'Mountain Region,' and ended up with two camping areas making the cut to be included in the region's 'top 10.' Ranking 2nd among all spots in the 'Mountain Region,' was a dispersed camping area found in the San Luis Valley – Scared White Shell Mountain. ...
Man sets new record on 'Manitou Incline descent' covering 6.36 stairs per second
A new record has been set on the Manitou Incline – and attempting to beat it is not recommended for the average hiker of the route. On May 14, Bob Stuka, an incline regular perhaps better known as 'Crazy Bob,' set a new downhill record on the Manitou Incline route, which consists of 2,768 steep steps in less than a mile with an average grade of about 45 percent – at times, 68 percent. ...
Colorado rodeo dubbed one of best in country by USA Today's 10Best
Rodeos put Colorado's 'Wild West' spirit on display, often including everything from classic events like bull riding and steer wrestling, to more contemporary activities like concerts and contests. That makes it no surprise that a Colorado rodeo made the cut for inclusion on a recently released list of the top 10 rodeos around the United States, published by USA Today's 10Best staff. Highlighting the best in travel, food and drink, destinations, and places to stay, USA Today's 10Best is a readers' choice award program. An...
Experience Railbike Adventure with Rev Rail in South Fork, Colorado!
South Fork, Colorado is a location rich in beauty, inspiration, and history. It is also home to a Revolution Rail community that is repurposing historic railroads, sharing local folklore and facts in entertaining and educational ways, inspiring confidence, and fostering inclusivity. Presented by: Revolution Rail Co., an outdoor recreation pioneer founded in 2017, operates one-of-a-kind railbiking adventures in New York, New Jersey, Maine, and Colorado. Within their focus on historic...
Body found in Colorado River believed to be man traveling on 'homemade raft' with dog
On May 10, a body was found in the Colorado River in the area of Grand Canyon National Park. Preliminary information points to the body being that of missing person Thomas L. Robison, 58 and of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Robison is believed to have been traveling down the Colorado River on a wooden raft with his dog, an 11-year-old corgi. NBC News described the raft as homemade. Robison's vehicle...
Dead wolf in Colorado likely killed by mountain lion, officials say
A dead gray wolf found in Larimer County last month was most likely killed by a mountain lion, according to information from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. "The initial necropsy report conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on the deceased gray wolf found in Larimer County on April 18, 2024 finds that the cause of death is trauma, consistent with predation. Although not definitive, the puncture wounds in the skull are consistent with those typically inflicted by a mountain lion," the agency...
First wolf depredation case of month confirmed, 7th since reintroduction in Colorado
Another case of wolf depredation has taken place in Colorado, but details remain slim. According to a tracking sheet of depredation incidents provided by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, one cattle was involved in a wolf depredation incident on May 11 in Grand County. This means that the cattle was either injured or killed, though officials have not provided specifics on that detail. This incident follows six depredation incidents involving a...
Colorado metros snubbed on list of best 'summer vacation spots' in US
Two of Colorado's major metro areas got snubbed on a list of the 'best summer travel spots' in the US for 2024, with a certain category of data bringing both regions down in the ranking. WalletHub recently the results of an analysis that compared the country's 100 most populated metro areas across six key categories that are related to summer vacation appeal – travel costs and hassles, local costs, attractions, weather, activities, and safety. In total 41 metrics that were split between those six aforementioned...
NBA superstar SHAQ set to host dubstep DJ set at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
In case you weren't aware, Shaquille O'Neal – former NBA superstar of Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers fame – has found quite a bit of success in the music world post-retirement from basketball. While Shaq started rapping in 1993 – releasing an album that would go platinum, he's since shifted gears to deejaying and producing electronic music, performing at numerous high-profile events, like the Electric Daisy Carnival in Vegas, under the name DJ Diesel or Diesel for short. The music he now creates generally...
Spot with cheese-topped-steak dubbed best 'under-the-radar' steakhouse in Colorado
Cheapism recently published a list of the best "under-the-radar" steakhouse in each American state, including Colorado. The list features chef or family-owned steak joints chosen for their overall customer ratings, awards, local word of mouth, and expert recommendations. The Fort, located in Morrison, was selected as Colorado's best 'under-the-radar' steakhouse. Established in 1963, the restaurant is now owned by Holly Arnold Kinney. Originally built to be a family home, the restaurant is designed as a frontier-themed adobe replica of Bent's Old Fort. The restaurant occupies...
Multiple RVs toppled by strong winds at Colorado state park – a good lesson for campers
Last week's windstorm resulted in some major damage requiring a lot of cleanup at Cheyenne Mountain State Park – and lessons learned from the situation are sure to be helpful to campers setting up shop around the state during windy spring and summer days. According to an X post by Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Region, a wind storm on Monday, May 6 knocked over five RVs at campsites in the park. The fallen RVs left one injured and caused water and electrical issues at...
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