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Mutton Busting: A Rodeo Tradition
A furry beast, a brave rider and a roaring crowd make up the list of ingredients for the Western rodeo tradition known as “mutton busting.”
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Parts Of Southeast Colorado Drier Than The Dust Bowl
Originally published on June 26, 2014 11:41 am Parts of Southeast Colorado are experiencing a longer period of drought than the dry times that occurred during the Dust Bowl.
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New Estimates Show Black Forest Fire as 2nd Most Costly in CO
Next Wednesday marks the one-year anniversary since the start of the massive Black Forest Fire. The blaze scorched over 14,000 acres, destroyed around 500 homes and killed two people.
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Colorado Loses “Least Obese” Title
Colorado is no longer the least obese state in the country, according to a new Gallup poll released yesterday.
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GOP Candidates Swap Races
Wednesday’s surprising race swap between Representative Cory Gardner and Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck may demonstrate a game changer for Colorado’s Republican Party.
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Colorado Gains USDA Climate Change Research Hub
The U.S Department of Agriculture is setting up seven new research hubs across the country to help farmers adapt to climate change.
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Avalanche Warnings Issued Throughout Colorado’s Rockies
As heavy snow continues to fall across the Rockies, the risk of avalanches has prompted warnings from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. Forecaster Dr.
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Food Safety and Recreational Marijuana
Colorado’s fledgling recreational marijuana industry has a new set of rules to live by.
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Colorado’s Suicide Numbers at All-Time High
The number of suicides in Colorado is at an all time high.
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