editorial
Why You Should Take A Local Ghost Walk
By Kay Whatley, Editor You know that local ghost walk or downtown haunted tour notice you see each year? The one you ignore because you already know your own town. Or, you don’t believe in […]
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Research Team Led by Denver, CO Museum Curator Announces Discovery of “Crazy Beast”
International Team of Researchers, Led by David Krause of Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Discover 66 Million Year Old ‘Crazy Beast’ — Blockbuster discovery of a bizarre opossum-sized mammal that lived among dinosaurs,massive crocodiles, […]
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Suicide Prevention Advocates Gather in Denver, CO on Feb. 26
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the seventh leading cause of death in Colorado. On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, advocates from the […]
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Morbidly Obese Asiatic Black Bear Finds New Life at Colorado’s Wild Animal Sanctuary
After a standoff lasting months and involving multiple organizations, Asiatic Black Bear, Dillan, finally arrived at his new lifelong home at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado — a move expected to add years to […]
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The Art Students League of Denver, CO Opens “The Plasticene” Exhibition on Jan 31
On Friday, January 31, 2020, the Art Students League of Denver will launch “The Plasticene,” an exhibition that examines the nature of plastic through its wildly varied presence in art. The exhibition will run […]
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Iowa Roadside Zoo Animals Living in Deplorable Conditions Given New Life at Colorado Sanctuary
Following an Iowa judge’s ruling that a private, roadside zoo be closed and its exotic animals removed due to “deplorable” conditions, several of the animals are finding new life at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado. On December […]
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Knights of Columbus Distribute Coats to Denver Homeless
New coats given out as part of organization’s Faith in Action initiatives More than 400 homeless received new winter coats from Knights of Columbus Council 539 on November 20, 2019 in Lincoln Memorial Park, Denver, Colorado. […]
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REVIEW: Thornton, Colorado “Haunted Field of Screams” 2019
By Nicole Banks We have been fortunate to cover this event for the past four years, and the haunted attractions get better every year. This year’s Haunted Field of Screams kept up with last year’s […]
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A Maze of Fun Awaits at Colorado “Maize in the City” this Season
On Saturday, September 28, 2019, Maize in the City (MITC), voted Denver’s favorite corn maze, will open for the 2019 season. Built into a 40-acre corn field, MITC is a convenient, fun, rural fall event […]
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Colorado’s Largest Scream Park, Haunted Field of Screams, Opens Sept. 27
The scream park features four contrasting attractions for one price On Friday, September 27, 2019 the Haunted Field of Screams, Colorado’s largest scream park, opens for the 2019 season. Built into a 40-acre corn field, […]
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The Strange-ness: Colorado Movies-on-Mattresses Event Goes Wrong, Then Goes Viral
Been to an outdoor movie lately? Your town’s movie event likely didn’t get national attention like The Bed Cinema’s event in Denver, Colorado this week. Set up as four days of movie-watching on comfy air […]
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Empathy Museum’s “A Mile in My Shoes” Comes to Denver, Colorado in August
Interactive exhibition launching in downtown Denver on August 9, 2019 encourages visitors to step into a stranger’s shoes The 2019 Biennial of the Americas Festival, in partnership with Riverfront Park Community Foundation, Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, and I […]
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Colorado’s Wild Animal Sanctuary Named “2019 Top-rated Nonprofit”
On May 3, 2019, The Wild Animal Sanctuary announced that it has been named a “2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits. The Wild Animal Sanctuary provides […]
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Wounded Warriors Make Meaningful Connections in the Colorado Snow
Army veteran Chad Hamrick has enjoyed skiing throughout his life. But he really wanted to give snowboarding a shot, “to relate to my teenage sons who board.” He had a chance to learn and connect with other […]
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Spreading Mister Rogers’ Legacy in the Mile High City
America’s friendliest neighbor, Fred Rogers, may be gone, but his legacy lives on through Dr. Dana Winters’ work at the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media. As Director of Simple Interactions and Academic Programs and […]
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“Shark Tank” Star to Tout Colorado Company’s Hemp Products
Cornerstone Botanicals, an innovative Colorado-based company focused on the production of hemp oil products with cannabidiol (CBD), announces the commencement of a direct response television (DRTV) media campaign partnered with “Shark Tank” Star Kevin Harrington’s As Seen On […]
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The Strange-ness: New Cookie Dough Safe to Eat Raw
Colorado-based Sara’s Cosmic Cookie Dough recently announces the launch of its edible cookie dough that’s safe to eat raw or baked. The plant-based cookie dough “is better for you while tasting just like your classic favorites without […]
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Loveland, Colorado’s Valentine Re-mailing Deadline is Approaching
Share the Love this Valentine’s Day With a Valentine from the Nation’s Sweetheart City The Loveland Chamber of Commerce and Visit Loveland unveiled the official 2019 Loveland, Colorado valentine card and cachet (the seal stamped […]
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Dog Food Recalled Due to Elevated Vitamin D Levels, Potential to Cause Renal Failure
Following a recall by Sunshine Mills, Inc., King Soopers announced it has removed from sale Abound Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe dog food produced by the supplier sold in King Soopers and City Market stores, located in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming. […]
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Colorado: An Immersive Arts Experience, Natura Obscura, Opens Jan. 11
The Museum of Outdoor Arts and Prismajic feature 25 Colorado-based artists in this self-guided exploration through a surrealist forest Natura Obscura, an immersive arts experience featuring more than 30 Colorado-based artists and creatives, opens at the […]
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Maize in the City Review: Awesome Family Farm Fun
By Nicole Banks This has been the third year we have participated in the Maize in the City special media day. We went with a group, ages ranging from 7-19. All participated in the festivities, […]
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Haunted Field of Screams 2018 Review: A Creepy-good Attraction
By Anisa Banks, Student/Reviewer We have been fortunate to come to the Haunted Field of Screams in Thornton, Colorado for the past three years, and it never seems to disappoint. The three haunted attractions are […]
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Fall for Family Fun at Maize in the City this Season
Voted Denver’s favorite corn maze, the rural fall event opens September 28 On Friday, September 28, 2018, Maize in the City (MITC), voted Denver’s favorite corn maze, will open for the 2018 season. Built into a 40-acre […]
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Haunted Field of Screams Transforms in to an All-New Scream Park for the 2018 Season
Featuring four contrasting attractions, the park opens September 21 On Friday, September 21, 2018, the Haunted Field of Screams (HFOS) opens as an all-new scream park for the 2018 season. Built into a 40-acre corn […]
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Seeking Public’s Help in Bear Poaching Case
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking for the public’s help in identifying the person, or people, responsible for shooting a large female black bear that was found dead on June 20, 2018, in Idledale, Colorado, which is a […]
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The Strange-ness: Attempt to Set Guinness World Record for Goat Yoga
As part of the 2018 Denver County Fair in Denver, Colorado, the Goat Yoga Session will include an “official attempt” at the world record for largest Goat Yoga session. This second-annual Goat Yoga session will begin July […]
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Library of Congress Honors Colorado and Michigan Libraries for Service to Blind Readers
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) at the Library of Congress will honor two of its cooperating libraries for their outstanding service in 2017 to readers who are visually or […]
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Artist Plans “Hug Huddle” Art Event in London and Denver
By Kay Whatley, Editor Do you feel like you could use a hug? How about a hug that connects people across the globe? On Monday, March 26, 2018, British artist Stuart Semple is inviting the public […]