1st day of fall brings snow, cold to Colorado, freezing temperatures acros mountains in WestSeptember 22nd, 2009 1st day of fall brings snow, cold to ColoradoVAIL, Colo. — The first day of fall feels more like the first day of winter for some of the mountain West, with light snow and chilly temperatures across Colorado and freeze warnings for higher elevations in New Mexico, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah and Arizona.
Colorado investigation company appoints Michael Chertoff to board of directorsSeptember 17th, 2009 Colorado company appoints Chertoff to boardLOVELAND, Colo. — A Colorado company that offers security-clearance background investigations to government agencies has named former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff to its board.
University of Colorado study calculates global warming threat to Colorado River reservoirsJuly 22nd, 2009 Study calculates warming threat to Colorado RiverBOULDER, Colo. — University of Colorado researchers say global warming increases the chances that the Colorado River system's reservoirs could be depleted by mid-century.
Florida cremation company fined over Colorado trust fund totalsJuly 16th, 2009 Fla. cremation company fined in ColoradoDENVER — A cremation provider that turns human remains into an undersea reef and other memorials will pay $1.2 million in fines for violating Colorado insurance laws. Neptune Management Corp.
Canadian company gets access to more land for proposed Colorado uranium projectJuly 8th, 2009 Land added to proposed Colorado uranium operationCARR, Colo. — A Canadian company hoping to open a uranium mine in northern Colorado has obtained options for up to 3,585 more acres, plus access to minerals it owns under the land.
Colorado farmers say rainy spring damaging their harvested hay cropJune 22nd, 2009 Wet, soggy spring hurts Colorado hay harvestILIFF, Colo. — Colorado's wet spring has helped some farmers, but it's leaving Eastern Plains hay farmers with a soggy mess.
Wildlife officials say wild wolverine tracked into Colorado, the first in the state since 1919June 18th, 2009 Wolverine confirmed in Colo., the first since 1919DENVER — Wildlife officials say they've tracked a wild wolverine into Colorado, the first time the animal has appeared in the state in 90 years. The New York-based Wildlife Conservation Society said Thursday a wolverine that researchers have been tracking since early April has crossed into northern Colorado.
Plane in Colorado with 145 aboard runs off runway; no one hurtJune 12th, 2009 Colo. plane with 145 goes off runway; none hurtFORT COLLINS, Colo. — Allegiant Air says the nose gear of one of its planes ran off a taxi-way at the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport, but none of the 145 passengers and crew was injured.
Colorado skier visits fell 5.5 percent last season during travel slumpJune 12th, 2009 Colorado skier visits down 5.5 percent last seasonDENVER — The number of people skiing and snowboarding at Colorado resorts fell 5.5 percent last season amid a travel slump, according to preliminary figures from Colorado Ski Country USA. Despite strong results at some ski areas, the trade group said Thursday that there were 11.85 million skier visits overall to Colorado resorts last season.
Plane in Colorado with 145 aboard runs off taxi-way; no one hurtJune 12th, 2009 Colo. plane with 145 goes off taxi-way; none hurtFORT COLLINS, Colo. — Allegiant Air says the nose gear of one of its planes ran off a taxi-way at the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport, but none of the 145 passengers and crew was injured.
Nolasco leads Florida past Colorado, ends club-record drought by Marlins startersMay 9th, 2009 Nolasco wins first by Marlins starter in 3 weeksDENVER — Ricky Nolasco settled down after a shaky beginning to earn the first win by a Florida starter in more than three weeks, leading the Marlins to an 8-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. The Marlins had gone a club-record 20 games without a win by a starting pitcher before Nolasco (2-3) scattered eight hits over six innings with five strikeouts and a walk in his first victory since opening day.
USOC terminates agreements for new headquarters, but negotiations continueMay 9th, 2009 USOC terminates deals, but negotiations continueCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S.
Iannetta hits grand slam as Colorado Rockies beat San Diego Padres 9-6May 5th, 2009 Iannetta's grand slam gives Rockies winSAN DIEGO — Chris Iannetta hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies beat San Diego 9-6 on Monday night, sending the Padres to their sixth straight loss. Glendon Rusch (2-0) went one inning for the win.
Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge sidelined with inflammation in right kneeApril 28th, 2009 Phillies closer Lidge sidelined with sore kneePHILADELPHIA — Brad Lidge has inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee that could keep the Philadelphia Phillies' star closer off the mound for the next few days. Lidge had an MRI exam last week and is day to day.
Sonny Weems leads Colorado 14ers to NBA Development League titleApril 25th, 2009 Colorado 14ers win NBA Development League titleBROOMFIELD, Colo. — Sonny Weems scored 25 points, Joe Dabbert added 21 on 10-for-10 shooting and the Colorado 14ers won the NBA Development League title with a 123-104 victory over the Utah Flash on Friday night.