Author: Breanna Sneeringer
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Fitness events to return to Red Rocks Amphitheatre after extended closure
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is welcoming yogis and other people seeking physical fitness back to the rocks after months of being shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic. While Red Rocks has either canceled or postponed a majority of their concerts scheduled for summer, many events are returning including Yoga on the Rocks every Friday,…
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Telluride Blues & Brews Festival canceled for 2020, to be held in 2021
The 27th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival set to take place in the world-famous mountain town of Telluride has been postponed until 2021. The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival that was scheduled for September 18-20, 2020, has been pushed back to next year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The festival director announced the…
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Colorado narrow gauge railroad tracks destroyed, cutting off summer operations
Heavy rains washed away a section of track along the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, impacting summer operations for one of the most scenic and iconic train routes in the state of Colorado. According to railroad officials, the train service from Durango to Silverton could be cut off for the next eight to 16…
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Snow, large hail, dangerous winds possible in Colorado this weekend
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Get ready for what could be a wild weather ride this week, likely impacting the first official day of summer for Coloradans on Saturday, June 20. From high fire danger to a risk of large hail and possible snow, be prepared for a range of…
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Wallaby on the loose in Colorado, throwing authorities a curveball
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Be on the lookout. There’s a wallaby on the loose in Colorado. The search continues for a wallaby who escaped from his enclosure two weeks ago and could be wandering loose in an Aurora neighborhood. The wallaby named “Surprise” is missing from the Zoology Foundation,…
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Red Rocks announces dates for rescheduled concerts, along with cancelations and postponements
Summer concerts under the stars at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre in Morrison have been temporarily put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the picturesque Red Rocks Park still closed off to visitors. Here’s a complete list of canceled, postponed, and rescheduled shows for 2020 at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. Ticket holders…
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Fragile rock formations vandalized at park near Colorado Springs
Rock formations at Paint Mines Interpretive Park near Calhan were vandalized with graffiti recently. A hiker spotted human-made markings on several of the rock formations earlier this week. A blue heart can be seen on one of the rocks, along with purple streaks. The word “love” was found painted on another large rock formation. See…
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Colorado hot springs have started to reopen, with restrictions
Editor’s Note: This list does not address the status of every hot spring in the state. Make sure to contact specific resorts for the most up-to-date information. New guidelines issued by the state health department earlier this month allow indoor pools, outdoor pools, and developed hot springs across the state to reopen at reduced capacity. …
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Independence Pass reopens, Trail Ridge Road reopening date announced
Independence Pass has officially reopened again for the summer season. The gates to Highway 82 over Independence Pass reopened to vehicles for the first time this season on June 1. The traditional reopening date for the 12,095-foot mountain pass, which typically lands on the Thursday before Memorial Day, was delayed by the COVID-19 crisis. Independence…
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Hiker swept away by avalanche while glissading in Colorado
A hiker was rescued by helicopter on Saturday afternoon after suffering numerous injuries from a soft slab avalanche on Horn Peak in Custer County, Colorado. According to the Colorado Information Center’s preliminary report, the slide occurred at about 2:45 p.m. Saturday after a group of seven hikers left the peak’s northeast ridge to glissade down…