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Mesa County Consortium Awarded $625,000 Grant for Technology Development Hub Project
The Economic Development Commission (EDC) has announced that a local consortium of public, private and non-profit organizations in Mesa County will receive up to $625,000 through the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) Technology Development Hub Program. The Technology Development Program se[...]
SBA announces Colorado Small Business Week Winners
National Small Business Week is a presidential proclamation dating back to 1963; during the week of April 29 through May 3rd, SBA offices across the nation will be honoring small businesses by organizing events and award ceremonies to recognize the impact small businesses have on our nation’s economy and our local communities.[...]
Ibotta’s Strong Debut on Wall Street Signals Growth for Digital Coupon Platforms
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Ibotta, a Denver-based and Walmart-backed digital company that offers customers cash-back rewards and rebates on grocery brands ranging from Nestle to Coca-Cola, rose 17% in its Wall Street debut. The stock, which trades under the ticker “IBTA” on the New York Stock exchange, opened Thursd[...]
What to Know About the Latest Bird Flu Outbreak in the US (VIDEO)
Dr. Mandy Cohen, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the agency is taking bird flu seriously, but stressed that the virus has already been well studied.
Grey Wolves Were Recently Reintroduced to Colorado, and the Reception Has Been… Mixed
It’s no longer a hypothetical: Colorado has reintroduced gray wolves, not to mention the lupines that jumped the gun and moved into North Park of their own volition. Many cattle ranchers decried the victory of Proposition 114 in 2020 that was fueled by votes from Denver and the Front Range and opposed by most of […]
Mile High Asian Food Week Announces Over 100 Participating Vendors
Organizers are delighted to share the 100+ participating vendors for Mile High Asian Food Week, a week-long celebration of Colorado’s growing Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) culinary scene. Mile High Asian Food Week occurs on April 28-May 4 to kick off AANHPI Heritage Month in May. During thi[...]
Rising Property Taxes Add to State’s Housing-Affordability Woes
A new study by the Denver-based Common Sense Institute (CSI) examines the skyrocketing cost of property taxes and the implications for housing affordability in the state. Released April 9, the study, “Colorado Property Tax Primer: Where do Property Taxes Stand and Where are They Going?” notes that a dramatic increase in home[...]
When Voters Say ‘No’ to New Stadiums, What Do Professional Sports Teams Do Next?
Like a loss in the playoffs, voter rejection of a stadium tax plan will force the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs to reevaluate their approach.
Wolf kills a calf in Colorado, the first confirmed kill after the predator’s reintroduction
By JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — A wolf has killed a calf in Colorado, wildlife officials said Wednesday, confirming the first livestock kill after 10 of the predators were controversially reintroduced in December to the aggrievement of the state’s rural residents. Colorado Parks and Wild[...]
Colorado is Dead Last in Housing Affordability in America, According to New Study
Housing affordability in Colorado has long been seen as an impediment to attracting and retaining workforce talent as well as new businesses. Where does Colorado stand compared with other states? Dead last, according to the Common Sense Institute, which ranks Colorado 51st, behind all states and Washington, D.C., in housing comp[...]
Not in the path of totality? You can still watch Monday’s total solar eclipse online
By The Associated Press Spectators who aren’t near the path of totality or who get cloudy weather on eclipse day can still catch the total solar eclipse. NASA, science centers and media organizations plan to stream live coverage online from different locations along the path next Monday. The space agency will show telescop[...]
DENVER WALLS Announces 2024 Dates, Open Call for Sponsors, Walls, and Creative Collaborators
RiNo Art District, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit grassroots arts organization dedicated to fostering a welcoming, creative community where a diversity of artists, residents, and businesses thrive, and DENVER WALLS, a woman- and immigrant-owned mural festival that is part of the globally renowned WORLD WIDE WALLS, is excited to announce [...]
