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This week’s perfectly timed impulse of snow, driven by an atmospheric river of moisture from the Pacific Ocean, has been cause for true thanksgiving among skiers, riders and resort operators.Since the storm arrived early this week, Crested Butte led the way in the central mountains with 31 inches as of Wednesday morning, according to the OpenSnow reporting and forecasting service. Aspen areas received 25 to 27 inches and Monarch picked up 22.“I was out in the central mountains on Tuesday and was surprised at the light and fluffy snow quality,” OpenSnow founding meteorologist Joel Gratz wrote in his Wednesday update.…

The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce has put on its last Oatmeal Festival after 27 years, according to a news release. A representative at Quaker Oats, the longtime sponsor, said the company is moving in a different direction, and the festival will be retired, according to the release. The festival usually happens in January and includes an oatmeal breakfast with more than 100 oatmeal toppings, a 5K race and other wellness activities. Quaker Oats representatives previously said they would pull out of the festival in 2018, but reconsidered and continued sponsoring it, after hearing from residents how much the festival meant…

An Aurora dentist accused of fatally poisoning his wife is now suspected of plotting to kill an Aurora police detective investigating the case, a police spokesman confirmed Wednesday.James Craig, 46, is charged with first-degree murder in the poisoning death of his wife, Angela Craig, 43. She died on March 18, 2023, from lethal doses of cyanide and tetrahydrozoline, a decongestant found in over-the-counter eyedrops.Investigators allege James Craig bought arsenic and cyanide days before his wife was poisoned to death, searched online about how to poison someone, was having an affair and faced financial difficulties.On Friday, prosecutors moved to add an additional charge…

Utah State (4-7, 3-3 Mountain West) at Colorado State (7-4, 5-1) When/where: 1:30 p.m. Friday/Canvas Stadium TV/Radio: FS1/99.1 FM BetMGM Line: CSU -6, 58.5 over/under Weather: 42 degrees, sunny Series History: CSU leads 39-38-2, but has lost five straight Three storylines Rams’ chance at title game: CSU lost control of its destiny to make the Mountain West championship game with last week’s loss at Fresno State in which a 21-point halftime deficit was too much to overcome. Still, the Rams have a shot to make the title against Boise State with a win over Utah State coupled with a UNLV loss…

A single food truck running for eight hours on a gas-powered generator is like burning 83 pounds of coal when it comes to releasing carbon dioxide, one of the greenhouse gases that contributes to climate change and dirties Colorado’s air.Multiply that one food truck by the 10 that set up at a typical farmers market on a summer weekend in metro Denver, and an event aimed at promoting a more sustainable planet might just be doing more harm than good.But installing equipment to eliminate the air pollution created by gas generators is expensive.That’s why Colorado’s Regional Air Quality Council is…

A 227-unit apartment community in Highlands Ranch has sold for $91.25 million, based on public records filed with Douglas County.The five-building Aventine Littleton Apartments, 2503 Primo Road, was sold by Century Living, the multifamily division of homebuilders Century Communities, to Chicago-based real estate firm Equity Residential, according to a Tuesday news release by CBRE.Terrance Hunt, Shane Ozment, Chris Hart and Brad Schlafer of CBRE represented the seller.“This transaction aligns with the ongoing trend of institutional investors shifting their focus away from urban assets and towards high-end properties in desirable suburban locations,” said Terrance Hunt, who is vice chairman of CBRE’s…

Sleepless, scary nights and diaper duty changed Nolan Jones. For that, he is forever thankful.“Kamryn changed my life,” the Rockies outfielder said. “The love I feel for her is unexplainable. Now, she’s starting to reciprocate with her smiles and her laughs. It’s the best thing I’ve ever experienced.”The birth of Jones’ first child, followed by her health scare and recovery, gave Jones a precious gift.Perspective.“My own parents (Tom and Regina) sacrificed so much for me, and I could not ask for anything more,” Jones said. “Now, getting the opportunity to be there for Kamryn is so special to me. It’s…

Ryan Branin wants to be part of something different.For the past eight years, the 29-year-old has driven for Uber and Lyft. And like a growing movement of drivers, he’s fed up with his take-home pay constantly changing depending on criteria far beyond his control. He’s fed up with surge pricing. He’s fed up with supporting big tech over his local economy.“A lot of people are tired of every aspect of their lives being controlled by an algorithm,” Branin said.Enter the Drivers Cooperative of Colorado.For the past two years, a group of drivers have been building their own platform to compete…

Malcolm Roach can be himself in Denver, and that has made all the difference.On pace to have his best year as a pass rusher and a run stopper, the defensive tackle has proven to be a valuable offseason addition for the Broncos, and he credits his success to defensive coordinator Vance Joseph tapping into what he does best.“I’m having more of a complete year,” Roach said. “When I first came in, (Joseph) told me ‘We are gonna let you be you.’ He understood my personality (and) certain things I do…Honestly, I feel like it’s been a great match.”In Roach’s fifth…

An Adams County District Court judge on Tuesday declined to reduce the $5 million bail for an Aurora community activist charged with murdering a man in retaliation for his son’s death.Judge Jeffrey Ruff cited concerns about the groundswell of community support for the defendant, Lumumba Sayers Sr., 46, who is charged with first-degree murder and menacing in the Aug. 10 death of 28-year-old Malcolm Watson.The judge noted that a contingent of Sayers’ supporters previously applauded and cheered when the handcuffed man entered the courtroom and that a prior hearing had turned into a “complete out-of-control circus” because of conflict and…