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State oil and gas regulators listened to hours of testimony Friday on Crestone’s proposal to drill up to 166 wells in a neighborhood near Aurora Reservoir, but put off a decision until next week on the project that has fired up area homeowners.Consultants working with the community organization Save The Aurora Reservoir, which wants the state to reject the drilling plan, told members of the Energy and Carbon Management Commission that the company’s plan doesn’t adequately address potential impacts on the reservoir or health risks to the people who live in Lowry Ranch in Arapahoe County.Brian O’Mara, a geologist who…

Pat Shurmur seemed to be quoting from the original football rule book on Friday.“It’s pretty simple,” the Colorado offensive coordinator said after the Buffaloes’ fifth practice of preseason camp. “The ball is oval shaped, full of air, made of leather. We want to secure it collectively and advance it. It’s pretty clear in my brain, right, and so that’s what we’re trying to do.”Sounds like a good plan, and if the Buffaloes can secure the oval-shaped leather ball and advance it with regularity, they could be pretty good on offense this season.Tasked with making sure the Buffs can advance the…

SAN DIEGO — Colorado Rockies designated hitter Charlie Blackmon left Friday night’s game at San Diego with a bruised left eye after he was hit on the left arm and face on an errant throw by Padres second baseman Xander Bogaerts.Blackmon was running to first on a grounder when he was hit, with the ball bouncing off his arm and into his eye. He flipped off his helmet and grabbed at his face as he went down in pain. He was tended to for several minutes as his eye began to swell. He finally walked off the field and was…

Downsizing can be overwhelming, so it’s crucial to plan carefully.Whether moving to a smaller home, decluttering your space, or trying to simplify your belongings, being aware of common downsizing challenges and how to overcome them makes the process more manageable.Melanie Madden with 8z and Bohne Leah with Be Organized Method share helpful tips to make the process less daunting.Waiting too longWaiting too long to start downsizing can lead to feeling overwhelmed and stressed, so it’s vital to gather information and resources early.“It’s easier to make decisions when you’re not compromised in other ways,” Madden said.Starting without a planJumping into organizing without a…

Which Adirondack chairs are the best? Nothing compares to watching a sunset from the comfort of a large Adirondack chair. With laid-back style, the durability of weathered wood or plastic and generous seat size, this iconic outdoor seating has become synonymous with American summers. If you’re considering adding Adirondack chairs to your deck or patio, here’s a look at some of the top options to suit any style and budget. Types of Adirondack chairs Plastic Heavy-duty plastics resist wear and usually require less maintenance. They can come in neutral or vibrant colors, so make sure to look for one that has been treated…

The Washington tribes that agreed to provide wolves to Colorado’s reintroduction program have rescinded their offer, forcing state wildlife officials to seek a different source — a search that has proved difficult in the past.The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation said they would no longer provide the wolves after speaking with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, which has reservation land in Colorado. The Washington tribes — which had been expected to be a major source for the next round of the reintroduction effort — withdrew their agreement in a June 6 letter to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.“It has come…

There has been a spate of brewery expansions over the past six months as local beer makers look for ways to expand their market and expand their reach.The expansions have included new taprooms from Downhill Brewing (Greenwood Village), Lone Tree Brewing (Parker), Westbound & Down Brewing (Basalt), Cerebral Brewing (Aurora), Verboten Brewing & Barrel Project (Fort Collins), Living the Dream Brewing (Littleton), Westfax Brewing (Colorado Springs), Denver Beer Co. (Littleton), and Breckenridge Brewery (Fort Collins).This week, three more breweries will open the doors to new taprooms.Incantation BrewingAurora’s Incantation Brewing is planning to open a second location in Denver in summer…

The West is on fire, again.Trapped in a heat dome with low humidity and 90 days of drought conditions, following a cool, wet spring, our forests are now laden with kindling ready for the smallest spark.Colorado has been here before. We had almost three years of respite without a wildfire fatality, significant acreage loss or structure damages. But The Front Range still hasn’t recovered from the devastating Marshall fire in 2021 that burned 1,084 suburban homes, killing two people and costing an estimated $2 billion.The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control called the wildfire a “tipping point” in an…

Colorado wildfire updates for Friday, Aug. 2, 2024One of the multiple fires burning along Colorado’s Front Range this week — the Quarry fire in Jefferson County, just west of Denver — is being investigated as arson, law enforcement officials announced Friday morning.This week’s wildfires have killed one person, damaged or destroyed at least 30 buildings, prompted the evacuation of thousands of people along the Front Range and triggered Gov. Jared Polis to deploy the Colorado National Guard.Fire crews in Boulder County extinguished the small, multi-acre Lake Shore fire on Thursday, but another wildfire sparked in western Colorado — near Nucla…

When Lucas Krull took the mound as a 16-year-old and threw a fastball 90 miles per hour left-handed, it created disbelief.But when he walked behind the mound four years later, he shook his head and murmured to himself, “I can’t believe I am still doing this.”Krull had reached a crossroads in his athletic career, a journey that now is worthy of a movie. Talking with Krull after Broncos practice on a sweltering Thursday, it becomes obvious that he is easier to appreciate than explain.“It is kind of crazy,” Krull said.Let’s start with this: He was supposed to be a professional…