Author: Spencer McKee
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre variance could mean more people at concerts
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According to a representative of Denver Arts and Venues, a variance request has been submitted to the state that would allow a 2,500-person capacity at Red Rocks Amphitheatre with plans to increase that number throughout the season pending the pandemic situation. No details have been released regarding whether or not this request is expected to…
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Colorado’s roads ranked as some of the worst in the nation, according to report
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Filled with cracks, potholes, and construction zones, navigating Colorado’s roadways can put drivers to the test. To those navigating the Centennial State on a regular basis, it likely comes at no surprise that the local roads are among some of the worst in the United States. According to a recent analysis from MoneyGeek, Colorado has…
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Vail Resorts requests removal of local capacity limitations at Colorado resorts
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Vail Resorts announced on Tuesday that they’ve requested that capacity limitations put in place by Summit County are lifted. The Summit County requirements are more strict than those approved on a state-wide level. Both Breckenridge and Keystone Twitter accounts made posts about the requests, both stating that resorts were “constrained by reduced capacities mandated by…
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Snowpack dwindles in Colorado, as widespread drought continues
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Though Colorado previously rose above the median to-date snowpack in early November, the dry weeks that followed have caused the state’s snowpack to lag behind what is typically expected for this time of the year. According to the United States Department of Agriculture and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Colorado is currently at just 76…
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Colorado resorts keep skier capacity a secret amid more reductions
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As Summit County recently made the transition to ‘red level’ restrictions amid the fight against COVID-19, further capacity limits have been put in place at local resorts. Though the public health order that was signed on November 20 states that Summit County ski areas must work with the local public health agency to “further reduce…
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"Large wildfire" sparks in Colorado Springs, evacuation ordered with structures threatened
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According to the Colorado Springs Fire Department, a “large wildfire” has sparked in the Bear Creek Park area. The fire was first reported on the department’s Twitter account at 11:34 AM. Firefighters are on the scene. The fire is currently burning brush and grass. Structures are threatened. A tweet published 15 minutes later ordered that…
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Rocky Mountain National Park announces reopening date following destructive wildfires
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Rocky Mountain National Park has announced the date that part of the park will reopen following a full closure that was put in place on October 22 amid the rapid growth of the East Troublesome fire. According to park officials, some of the park is set to reopen on Friday, November 6, including roads, parking,…
