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Colorado Energy Office not only is working on rooftop solar, but oversees Colorado solar gardens (shown). Source: Colorado.gov.
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Colorado Launches First Low-Income Rooftop Solar Project

August 23, 2016 Kay Whatley

Partners Come Together to Demonstrate Feasibility of Combining Energy Efficiency and Rooftop Solar to Help Address Energy Burden Released by Heatheryn Higgins (Colorado Energy Office), Howard Brooks (Energy Resource Center), and Patrice Lehermeier (Colorado Springs […]

Source: Colorado State Fair and Rodeo, Pueblo CO, www.coloradostatefair.com.
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Colorado State Fair to Include Free Entertainment

August 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Christi Lightcap, state.co.us The Colorado State Fair kicks off next week with a wide variety of free events that are sure to please every fair goer. Free opportunities include: The Agricultural Pavilion, presented by […]

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Disability Law Colorado Settles Suit To Protect Inmates With Mental Illness

August 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

State Department of Human Services Settles Charges that It Violated the Constitutional Rights of Inmates over Delayed Admissions for Competency Evaluations Disability Law Colorado settled a federal lawsuit that charged the state of Colorado with […]

Denver, Colorado. Source: Nicole Banks, Aurora CO.
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Things To Do in Colorado When You’re Bored – August 12-14

August 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Tthings to do in Colorado this weekend. While some events listed here are in the Denver area and surrounding counties. a few are elsewhere in the state.What’s missing? Let the editor know. Friday Perseids Meteor Shower Party (August […]

Denver, Colorado. Source: Nicole Banks, Aurora CO.
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LiveWell Colorado Film Challenge: Screenings, Awards on August 18

August 2, 2016 Kay Whatley

The public is invited to a special night of film screenings and awards for the LiveWell Colorado Film Challenge. The LiveWell Colorado Film Challenge is a new statewide competition for college student-produced short films about […]

Source: Colorado State Fair and Rodeo, Pueblo CO, www.coloradostatefair.com.
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Award-Worthy Cookies Wanted for the Colorado State Fair

August 1, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Christi Lightcap, state.co.us Bakers warm up the ovens for the Gold Medal Flour Cookie Contest at the Colorado State Fair. The competition will reward the most delicious, unique and flavorful cookies from area bakers. […]

Colorado Proud logo. Source: PRNewsFoto/Colorado Proud, Denver CO.
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Colorado Proud Launches “Follow Your Fruits & Veggies Journey”

August 1, 2016 Kay Whatley

A Historical, Interactive Experience and Connection to Local Farmers and Agriculture Released by Tera Haselden Keatts, philosophycommunication.com Colorado Proud’s Follow Your Fruits & Veggies Journey will connect Coloradans with the farmers and ranchers who help […]

Warriors and family members enjoyed a Jeep ride through Cheyenne Mountain, which included a campfire and s'mores at a mountain ranch. Source: PRNewsFoto/Wounded Warrior Project.
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Program Brings Veterans’ Families to Colorado’s Cheyenne Mountain

July 28, 2016 Kay Whatley

Wounded Warrior Project Hosts Mountain Adventure for Veterans and Families Released by Rob Louis, woundedwarriorproject.org Wounded veterans and their families experienced the beauty of Colorado Springs’ Cheyenne Mountain via off-road Jeep rides during a recent program […]

Natural Grocers will attempt to beat the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the most people hula hooping at multiple venues simultaneously. Source: PRNewsFoto/Natural Grocers, Lakewood CO.
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Hula Hoop at Natural Grocers Stores on August 11

July 27, 2016 Kay Whatley

Natural Grocers Celebrates 61st Anniversary with a Hula Hoop Record Attempt and 1950’s Style Ice Cream Social GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title Attempt Followed by an Ice Cream Social and Giveaways at All 122 Stores Released by Krystal Covington, […]

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Beef Recall Issued Across Colorado, Possible E. coli

July 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

Good Food Concepts, LLC dba Ranch Foods Direct Recalls Non-Intact Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination Released by Kristen Booze, fsis.usda.gov Good Food Concepts, LLC, doing business as Ranch Foods Direct, a Colorado Springs, Colo. […]

House of Smoke, Inc is recalling Wild Boar Brotwurst. Source: USDA.
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House of Smoke Recall Issued Due To Nitrite Levels

July 22, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Jeremy J. Emmert, fsis.usda.gov House of Smoke, Inc., a Ft. Lupton, Colorado, establishment, is recalling approximately 4,692 pounds of Wild Boar Brotwurst products due to nitrite levels in excess of the regulatory limit, the US […]

Green Chef logo. Source: PRNewsFoto/Green Chef.
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Boulder-based Green Chef Teams Up with Ford Warriors in Pink

July 22, 2016 Kay Whatley

Strive to Bring More Good Days to Those Fighting Breast Cancer 1,000 Complimentary Organic Meal Kits Offered to Breast Cancer Patients Released by Peter McCormack, SHIFT Communications On July 21, 2016, Green Chef, the first and leading […]

Two Bears Ranch will offer equine therapy, which has shown evidence of reducing the lingering and sometimes debilitating symptoms of PTSD, to US veterans. Source: PRNewsFoto/Two Bears Ranch, Durango CO.
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Two Bears Ranch Helping Veterans with PTSD and BLM Mustangs

July 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

Now in the final stages of preparation, Two Bears Ranch in Durango, Colorado, will soon be helping America’s veterans with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to find hope and healing. The non-profit ranch will offer equine and […]

Call for Volunteers to help keep a state park looking good. Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
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Volunteer and Camp Free in a Colorado Park

July 12, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Mike Porras, CPW NW Region PIO Volunteers can help maintain trails, earn a free night of camping at State Forest State Park. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is looking for volunteers to help maintain […]

Installed turbines in Macho Springs, located in New Mexico USA. Photo: Lars Schmidt, November 2011.
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Vestas Secures Wind Turbine Order from Xcel Energy

June 29, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Chante Condit-Pottol, vestas.com Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order from Xcel Energy Inc. for 53 MW of turbine components. The firm order serves as the PTC Safe Harbor order for the proposed 600 […]

Ashley Doolittle. Source: Bent Arrow Horsemanship, Bennett CO.
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Longmont Horse Show Benefits Domestic Violence Nonprofit, Girls Rodeo Program

June 28, 2016 Kay Whatley

**UPDATE: If you missed the show, check out this gallery to see event photos.** _____________________________________ The Ashley Doolittle Memorial Open Horse Show And Charity Fundraiser is an all ages horse show in memory of Ashley […]

Arrow Electronics SAM Car. Source: Arrow.com.
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Quadriplegic Racecar Driver Tackles Hairpin Turns of Pikes Peak Race

June 27, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Meghan Macdonald, Arrow Electronics Quadriplegic former IndyCar driver and current team owner Sam Schmidt completed the bottom half of the challenging, high-altitude Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 26, 2016, in the Arrow […]

Taste of the Broncos 2016, at Sports Authority Field, Denver CO. Photo: Jason Hernandez.
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Taste of the Broncos Draws Fans Together for a Cause

June 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Jason Hernandez, Denver CO On a seemingly perfect Colorado evening Denver Broncos fans, players, coaches and cheerleaders gathered at Mile High Stadium for the Taste of the Broncos — an event to support the Food […]

An outdoor skills event for women only, sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, will be held July 15-17 in western Colorado. Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
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Women’s Only Outdoor Skills Event Scheduled for Western Colorado

June 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Joe Lewandowski, CPW SW Region PIO Women who want to learn valuable outdoor skills and receive an introduction to hunting and fishing are invited to attend a “Cast and Blast” weekend workshop, July 15-17, 2016, sponsored […]

Source: Denver Comic Con 2016, Denver CO.
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Denver Comic Con Returns June 17-19

June 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

Denver Comic Con is coming to the Colorado Convention Center June 17-19, 2016. Cosplay is encouraged, but optional.  Costumes should be appropriate for all ages. Contact the organizers by email with questions about a planned […]

Daddy Dont Go documentary is Directed By Emily Abt and Andrew Nam Chul Osborne. Official poster.
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“Daddy Don’t Go” Documentary Showing in Colorado Springs

June 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Daddy Don’t Go Documentary Highlights Economic Challenges Facing Fathers Film to Be Featured at the White House This Summer Released by Kristina Iodice, DHS Public Information Officer, elpasoco.com The challenges low income, single fathers face will be the focus […]

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Coloradans Gather to Tell Commission to Protect Solar Energy

June 9, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Lauren Randall, sunrun.com via The Alliance for Solar Choice On June 9, 2016, more than one hundred Colorado solar energy workers, customers, and supporters gathered on the steps of the Colorado State Capitol to show […]

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Naropa University Call for Artists Open Until July 1

June 4, 2016 Kay Whatley

The Naropa University Art Gallery Program in Boulder, Colorado issued a Call for Artists for its 2017-2018 Exhibitions on May 11, 2016. Artists 18 year and older are encouraged to apply. They are reviewing portfolios for solo and group exhibitions for […]

zTrip launched its service in Boulder CO in February 2016. Source: PRNewsFoto/zTrip.
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zTrip in Northern Colorado is Looking for Great Drivers

June 2, 2016 Kay Whatley

Successful Launch Leads to Full-time Opportunities at Booming Car-Hailing Service Released by Margaret Nathan, strategiccommunication.com for zTrip On June 1, 2016, zTrip announced that it was in need of drivers for its on-demand car service for […]

Denver, Colorado. Source: Nicole Banks, Aurora CO.
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Things To Do in Colorado When You’re Bored – June 3-5

May 31, 2016 Kay Whatley

Many things to do in Colorado this weekend. While many events listed are in the Denver area and surrounding towns. some are elsewhere in the state. What’s missing? Let the editor know. Note that multi-day events are listed under […]

A northern pike with a fish in its mouth. Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Northwest Region, Colorado.
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Catch a Northern Pike in Green Mountain Reservoir, Earn $20

May 28, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Mike Porras, CPW NW Region PIO To stem the proliferation of illegally stocked northern pike in Green Mountain Reservoir, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Colorado Water Conservation Board have created the Green […]

International Brotherhood Of Teamsters. (PRNewsFoto/International Brotherhood of Teamsters).
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Concerns Raised about Brewery Closing in Eden NC

May 26, 2016 Kay Whatley

Protest Held Outside Molson Coors Shareholders Meeting In Denver Teamsters Warn Shareholders Cutting US Production Will Hurt Workers, Consumers and Industry Released by Kara Deniz, teamster.org Today, Teamsters protested outside the Molson Coors annual meeting of […]

Wild mustang Asha starts her 100 days of training with Horse Trainer Brian Sprague in the 2016 Colorado Extreme Mustang Makeover. Source: April Sprague, Bennett CO.
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Colorado Extreme Mustang Makeover Leads to Adoptions

May 25, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Across the US, the Extreme Mustang Makeover challenges horse trainers to take on a wild horse, gentle it, and prepare it for adoption several months later. The challenge has helped thousands of American […]

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Bigfoot Column: The State of the Forest 2019

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By Dr. John Stamey Regardless of what non-believers might say, Bigfoot is alive and doing well!  Whether Bigfoot is alive in your mind, in your reading (Facebook groups, books, TV), or prompting you to venture […]

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The Strange-ness: Mountainside Ten Commandments

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Deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains lies the town of Murphy NC. The mountains near Murphy are home to a 200-acre Bible-themed park and its giant Ten Commandments representation. Visitors are invited to walk up Burger Mountain past five-foot letters […]

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In the North Pacific Ocean, several thousand miles West of Hawaii and East of the Philippines, lies the small island of Guam. In Guam, mice laced with acetaminophen are being air-dropped to control brown tree snakes. The US […]

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