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Inflation Hits Colorado
The rate of inflation in Colorado and other western US states rose in April due to increasing gas prices, according to the recent monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for the region. The West
Read More »About 5280 Magazine
5280 Magazine is the place where Denver residents go to find out all there is to know about their city. The magazine was founded in 1993 by former Chicago Tribune columnist and reporter Daniel
Read More »9NEWS Leader of the Year
Colorado’s leading news resource 9NEWS and the Colorado Leadership Alliance, in collaboration with the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation, present the annual 9News Leader of the Year award, recognizing an emerging leader who has
Read More »Temple Grandin
Temple Grandin is an author, advocate, inventor, speaker, consultant in addition to teaching at Colorado State University. She also has autism. Dr. Gradin was born in 1947 in Massachusetts. She was labeled as being
Read More »5280 Magazine
5280 is an exclusive Denver magazine that is a podium for all the latest titbits of the city from public polls to local and worldwide news. 5280 Magazine publishes has been reaching its people
Read More »Columbine High School Massacre
This Jefferson County high school in Colorado, which is located near Denver, witnessed a cruel incident on Tuesday, April 20, 1999. The Columbine High School Massacre is one of the most horrible and gruesome
Read More »Denver Water Conservation
Denver Water has set up a water conservation program with the goal of reducing water usage by 22% by the year 2016. Since Denver is a semi-arid environment and receives only about 16 inches
Read More »Frostbite Warnings in Denver
With the recent wave of frigid temperatures highlighting Denver weather, it is important to keep warm and cover up exposed skin when the temperatures dip below freezing and especially below zero. The people of
Read More »World’s Largest Wind Tower Factory Located in Pueblo, Colorado
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar visited Vestas Wind Systems in order to officially celebrate the opening of Vestas’ new Colorado factory. The visit at the wind tower factory in Pueblo was Salazar’s first stop on
Read More »9 Cares Colorado Shares
On a cold December morning in Denver, thousands of Coloradans took part in the 28th annual 9 Cares Colorado Shares Holiday Drive, they were encouraged to join by donating food, toys, and clothes to
Read More »7Everyday Hero Award
Coloradoans who make a difference in their community are celebrated every week on the Denver Channel during a 7 News broadcast. This tradition began with KLZ radios and ABC affiliate Channel 7 and continues
Read More »National Medal of Science Awarded to a Colorado Scientist
Warren N. Washington was the Colorado scientist that won the National Medal of Science. President Obama presented it to him from the White House East Room. Warren N. Washington is an internationally recognized climate
Read More »Wind Power in Colorado
We can generate power not only from the sun as with the solar panels at Denver International Airport, but also from the wind. Wind is considered to be a very powerful renewable resource. For
Read More »Solar Panels at Denver International Airport
A solar panel, or photovoltaic panel, is a device that converts sunlight into heat or electricity. It is composed of solar cells that are interconnected to produce power. Several solar panels are required in
Read More »Live a Captivating Life in Colorado, USA
Originally, Colorado was named after a man who was believed to have control over squirrels through his mind, and known for his great strength – Phil Colorado. However, some people thought that Colorado originated
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