Author: Spencer McKee Out There Colorado
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Colorado is getting a new license plate – and you’ll probably start seeing them soon
In June of last year, Colorado Governor Jared Polis approved the creation of a ‘Chicana/o’ special license plate, and as of January 1, it’s an option for drivers hitting the state’s DMV. The plate features the classic snow-covered mountains typical of many Colorado license plate options, with a sky of red, orange, and yellow. In…
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7 stranded motorists rescued on Christmas Day in Colorado backcountry
Don’t be fooled by the lack of fresh powder along much of Colorado’s Front Range – roads and trails located in high elevation areas can still be extremely difficult to travel this time of year due to snow, ice, and mud. Seven motorists found this out the hard way, requiring rescue on Christmas afternoon. According…
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7 stranded motorists rescued on Christmas Day in Colorado backcountry
Don’t be fooled by the lack of fresh powder along much of Colorado’s Front Range – roads and trails located in high elevation areas can still be extremely difficult to travel this time of year due to snow, ice, and mud. Seven motorists found this out the hard way, requiring rescue on Christmas afternoon. According…
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New development a big step toward creation of cross-state passenger railway in Colorado
A major milestone has been reached in the quest to establish a passenger rail line between Denver and northwest Colorado’s city of Craig. Governor Jared Polis announced that an agreement has been reached between the state and Union Pacific related to the use of the state-owned 6.2-mile Moffat Tunnel. The agreement is described as a…
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New development a big step toward creation of cross-state passenger railway in Colorado
A major milestone has been reached in the quest to establish a passenger rail line between Denver and northwest Colorado’s city of Craig. Governor Jared Polis announced that an agreement has been reached between the state and Union Pacific related to the use of the state-owned 6.2-mile Moffat Tunnel. The agreement is described as a…
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Fireworks to be launched from 14,115-foot summit in Colorado to celebrate new year
Those in Colorado Springs will want to be sure they look to the sky come midnight on New Year’s Eve to spot a spectacle like no other – fireworks exploding above Pikes Peak. The 102nd rendition of a New Year classic, the AdAmAn Club will be headed to the mountain’s 14,115-foot summit under winter conditions,…
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Hiker wearing Crocs for wintery summit of 11,916-foot peak prompts rescue mission
Crocs are great for a lot of things – but mountain climbing isn’t one of them… even if the Crocs are put in sport mode. A recent incident that took place on a 11,916-foot mountain peak in Nevada puts that bitter truth on display. According to local news source KSNV, two male hikers, 20 and…
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Two people fall 37 feet from same ski lift just days apart in Colorado
Two more snowboarders have fallen from Colorado lifts in recent days, adding to another fall that took place at Keystone Resort earlier this month. According to local news source Summit Daily, two snowboarders were injured in separate incidents that involved a 37-foot falls to the ground from the Beaver Run Chair on Breckenridge Resort’s Peak…
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Popular ‘Holiday Lights’ limo tour returns to Colorado Springs to highlight city’s best displays
Looking to enjoy the sparkling glow of Christmas light displays around Colorado Springs in luxury and without having to touch your own steering wheel? Local limousine company Premium Rides is once again offering their popular Holiday Lights Tour experience. Now in its 7th year, the Holiday Lights Tour is operating with a limousine fleet that’s…
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Here are the 23 shows Red Rocks has announced for 2025 so far
When it comes to iconic American venues, few can hold a flame to Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Set in a mountainous scene and wrapped by massive monoliths, it’s hard to beat the experience of attending a show at this Morrison spot while under the stars. With 2025 coming in hot, Red Rocks has already announced…