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Rep. Hurd emphasizes need for consistent, predictable energy policies at Denver roundtable
25+ min ago (427+ words) Hurd held a roundtable discussion alongside Guzman Energy CEO Christopher Miller in the company's Denver office Wednesday, with other energy leaders from around the state and Guzman staff attending. He answered questions from attendees about what he likes most about…...
Colorado at 150: Mount Blue Sky renamed in 2023 to honor Arapaho and Cheyenne tribes; Mountain was previously named after territorial governor who authorized Sand Creek Massacre
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (800+ words) The U. S. Board on Geographic Names in September 2023 renamed a Colorado mountain that boasts the highest paved road in North America Mount Blue Sky. This story is part of Colorado Newsline's'Colorado at 150 series. Each story in the series focuses on an…...
A historic rainstorm in May 1876 caused Colorado's worst flood in years; 150 years ago this month: Flooding on Cherry Creek and the South Platte River destroyed dozens of buildings and bridges in Denver
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (859+ words) The storm hit the central mountain mining districts of the Colorado Territory early in the evening on Sunday, May 21, 1876, and it just kept coming. "At first it seemed a weak attempt at a spring shower, but by midnight it had…...
Sean Pond out as U. S. Senate candidate
3+ day, 47+ min ago (409+ words) In a screenshot from his campaign Facebook video, Montrose County Commissioner Sean Pond explains why he is running for the United States Senate. Pond on May 22 dropped out of the race. (Screenshot) The Montrose County Republican made the announcement on…...
Telluride Brewing Company's Face Down Brown Ale takes silver at World Beer Cup
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (17+ words) Montrose Daily Press...
Get dirty in the "dobes: Dirtbike camps set young riders up for success
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (198+ words) Montrose Daily Press Have any questions? Please give us a call at 970-249-3444 Copyright " " Wick Communications With otherworldly views, high visibility, fairly forgiving dirt and terrain suitable for all skill levels, the staff at Enduro Ranch believe the adobes of the…...
Federal money secured for Shoshone water rights purchase
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (672+ words) The Shoshone hydro plant in Glenwood Canyon. U. S. House Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-Grand Junction) announced Friday that the federal government will release the long-frozen $40 million award to the Colorado River District for its purchase of the Shoshone water rights. "This is…...
Colorado's lakes, reservoirs won't have enough water for most kinds of boating this summer; Severe drought gripping Colorado may leave some of the state's most popular lakes looking more like puddles
6+ day, 54+ min ago (829+ words) Rowers of the Utah Crew, from left, Audrey Young, Roisin Khor-Brogan, Emily Hilker, and Marti Kemp compete in the 5280 Regatta, Oct. 9, 2022, at Cherry Creek Reservoir in Aurora. The 850-acre reservoir in Aurora hosts one of the only ideal rowing conditions…...
EVANS: Water " Today's Gold
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (644+ words) Foreword from the author: I wrote this article in 1997 for a different publication, long before today's drought conversation in the western United States, particularly regarding the current low flows of the Colorado River and the resulting depletion of reservoirs. I…...
Montrose Woman's Club pays it forward to four nonprofits
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (612+ words) The Montrose Woman's Club boosted local nonprofits on May 18, when club members handed out $6, 000 in fundraising proceeds. The club awarded $1, 500, each, to CASA of the 7th Judicial District, the Montrose Veterans Memorial Coalition Foundation, Partners of Montrose, Delta & Ouray, and the…...