Leadville Colorado
Colorado's Highest Mountain Town
Facing a new flood of COVID patients, Colorado nurses say the stress is unsustainable
Harold Burch lives in a home with a spectacular view in Paonia, a rural part of Colorado's Western Slope. But that's been little consolation to Burch, 60, as he's battled a cascade of health problems during the pandemic. "It's been a real rodeo," Burch says. "It's...
Northern Colorado Market Trends
The market is back to its usual fire in November. While October looked like there might be some slowdown, November is back to its usual chaos as we slide into the holiday season. Average days on market in November increased year-over-year for certain parts of northern...
Just before Colorado Avalanche postponements, G Pavel Francouz found success in return
DENVER - A turbulent week – featuring a fortunate return – draws to a close.Four Colorado Avalanche games were postponed Friday. After five players entered NHL COVID protocol, the Avalanche confirmed Saturday there have been several additional positive COVID-19 test...
New Lake County Board district map approved mainly along party lines
With the official adoption of new district boundaries, the geographic stage has been set for an interesting 2022 election season for Lake County Board incumbents and hopefuls. If every board member runs for reelection, incumbents would face each other in four newly...
Lake County property transfers for Oct. 1-18, 2021
$725,000; 41150 N. Westlake Ave., Antioch; Sold on Oct. 14, 2021, by Barbara H Chase to William J Lyons Jr $505,000; 39883 N. Circle Ave., Antioch; Sold on Oct. 18, 2021, by Stephen J Roche to Timothy Zimmerman $425,000; 1231 Windmere Circle, Antioch; Sold on Oct. 12,...
Colorado attorney general tackles Latino community concerns in Rifle
Members of the Garfield County Latino Community Committee mingle with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser in Rifle on Monday. Ray K. Erku / Post Independent Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser highlighted the various efforts his office is making to better bridge...
Cash aid to Colorado families went out Wednesday, but don’t count on it next month
Some 600,000 Colorado households were slated Wednesday to receive their monthly payment through the federal expanded child tax credit program. But those families should not count on this program continuing. Unless Congress acts to extend the program — and that doesn’t...
Northern Colorado basketball: A second home for Bodie Hume, Matt Johnson
One of Steve Smiley’s goals for the University of Northern Colorado men’s basketball program since moving to Greeley in 2017 has been to keep local players in state. He’s been relatively successful at it, too. Five players on the roster hail from Colorado, but two in...
201 avalanches occur in Colorado in single week, hazardous conditions persist
According to reports on the Colorado Avalanche Information Center website, 201 avalanches took place around Colorado from Dec. 10 to Dec. 16. Those planning on entering the backcountry should proceed with caution.Avalanches are rated in two different ways — size...