Up to 16 inches of snow forecast for Colorado mountainsSeptember 22nd, 2009 Up to 16 inches of snow forecast in Colo mountainsDENVER — Colorado is bracing for a second wave of wintry weather, with up to 16 inches of snow expected in the mountains by Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service says heavy snowfall at lower elevations and rain in Denver and elsewhere could make travel hazardous.
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.
Ski resorts offering special deals to lure locals to the slopes amid stagnant travel marketSeptember 10th, 2009 Ski resorts cutting prices to lure localsSALT LAKE CITY — A struggling economy is turning out to be good news for skiers and snowboarders who live close enough to mountains that they can hit the slopes every weekend. Many ski resorts are slashing prices on season passes and offering locals-only discounts in an effort to boost revenues from nearby metropolitan areas at a time many U.S.
2 rare, endangered snow leopard cubs, their mother move into habitat at Los Angeles ZooSeptember 10th, 2009 2 snow leopard cubs, mom, move into LA Zoo homeLOS ANGELES — Two rare, endangered snow leopard cubs have a new home, no names and an uncertain future. The speckled cubs, a boy and a girl, and their mom, Asia, moved into their public habitat Thursday at the LA Zoo.
Thailand offers free vacations and hopes Internet-savvy travelers can draw more touristsSeptember 1st, 2009 Free trips to Thailand for the Internet savvyBANGKOK — Attention Internet-savvy travelers: Thailand is giving away free trips to five lucky couples who don't mind sitting in front of a computer while on vacation. The Tourism Authority of Thailand launched a new campaign Tuesday offering five couples fully paid trips to the country's most popular cities and beaches.
Year-round skiing in Virginia opening Aug. 29July 27th, 2009 Year-round skiing in Virginia opening Aug. 29LYNCHBURG, Va.
Police say man who owes his brother money reluctantly robs Utah snow cone standJuly 18th, 2009 Police: Man reluctantly robs Utah snow cone standRIVERTON, Utah — Investigators said an armed man seemed reluctant, but robbed a 16-year-old girl working at a snow cone stand anyway. Salt Lake County Sheriff's Lt.
Cox selling 3 newspapes in Colorado and Texas for undisclosed termsJuly 16th, 2009 Cox selling 3 newspapers in Colo., TexasDENVER — Cox Newspapers Inc. has agreed to sell two of its Colorado newspapers and a Texas newspaper for undisclosed terms.
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.
Mountain snow melts earlier, changing growth patterns, due to blowing dustJune 29th, 2009 Increasing dust speeds melting of mountain snowWASHINGTON — Dust in the wind is rewriting the cycle of life in the mountains. Throughout memory the warmth of spring has begun the mountain snowmelt, bringing life-giving water to greening plants so they can blossom and renew their species.
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.
Posh mountain playground of Aspen still has affordable options for touristsJune 1st, 2009 Low-budget fun in Aspen? Head to the outdoorsASPEN, Colo. — This mountain playground has Gucci, Prada and Burberry stores downtown but still can offer the average Joe a budget vacation for those who can get here.
Colorado newspaper to offer free '10-minute' newspapers for targeted advertisingApril 22nd, 2009 Colorado newspaper starts free '10-minute' editionCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Gazette newspaper in Colorado Springs hopes to revive advertising sales with new small newspapers meant to be read in about 10 minutes.
Hundreds stranded at Colo. shelters after spring snowstorm shuts down 80-mile stretch of I-70April 17th, 2009 Spring snow strands hundreds on Colo. highwaysDENVER — Hundreds of people were stranded at shelters Friday night after transportation officials shut down an 80-mile stretch of Interstate 70 between Vail and Golden because of wet, heavy snow and multiple accidents.
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