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An injured hiker was rescued from a mountain trail in southern Colorado near Great Sand Dunes National Park on Friday, according to Alamosa search and rescue crews. Rescue crews responded Friday to reports of an injured hiker who had fallen while descending the mountain trail from Ellingwood Point — a high mountain summit in the Sangre de Cristo range of the Rocky Mountains — according to Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue.“The hiker, who knew he was off route, was no longer able to continue on due to his injury and the terrain he was in,” search and rescue officials said…

A stretch of intense summer heat hasn’t kept Broncos fans from turning out to training camp.Attendance at the first week of Broncos training camp is up 42% compared to the first week a year ago and retail revenue is up 56%, according to data provided by the club. Denver is in its second season of using a ticketing system where attendance is free for fans but a mobile ticket is required for entry. Before camp, president Damani Leech told The Denver Post that the data collected in Year 1 would help this summer and that appears to be coming to…

When Malcolm Roach went undrafted, he cried. When he walks onto the field now, he smiles.Roach, the Broncos’ affable defensive lineman, is a reminder that the path in the NFL is not straightaway but more like the Million Dollar Highway near Ouray.Roach played four years at Texas, served as a captain, delivered 23.5 tackles for a loss and no team used a pick on him.“I had tears in my eyes. But right after it was over, my mom (Nancy) and my auntie (Dawn) comforted me. And my auntie said, ‘It’s already written,’” Roach told The Denver Post after a recent…

Which towel warmer is best? Having a warm towel at hand when you finish bathing is a luxury everyone can appreciate. Towel warmers, in their various forms, are not only a great addition to a bathroom, but they can also be useful in laundry rooms and kitchens. They provide a convenient place to store towels and ensure they are in easy reach when needed. There are many different styles of towel warmers available to suit modern, contemporary or traditional bathrooms. The Ancona Amplia Dual 12-Bar Towel Warmer is an excellent choice made from high-grade stainless steel. It is designed to…

Several Denver city leaders are looking to clamp down on the planting of new gas stations as a way to prioritize housing and other forms of development — especially near rail transit stops.A proposed zoning amendment released by three City Council members Tuesday would take chunks of the city off the map for future gas pumps by mandating buffers around existing fill-up stations, Regional Transportation District rail stations, and, potentially, low-density residential neighborhoods.The potential zoning code changes would preserve more space for sorely needed new housing and other types of development that better align with the city’s long-term goals, according…

By ALBERT STUMMAfter 13 years of marriage, Bethany Meola acknowledges she and her husband can get mired in the midlife chaos that comes with navigating careers and raising three children.That’s why the six-second kiss felt so good.A daily intimacy exercise pioneered by couples therapists and clinical psychologists John and Julie Gottman, the six-second kiss is what it sounds like — taking a few moments out of each day to connect physically with your partner.“It’s kind of a funny thing to put on the to-do list,” said Meola, who first learned of the Gottmans’ work while studying for a theology master’s…

By JONEL ALECCIAU.S. health officials are warning that several types of ground cinnamon sold at certain discount and specialty grocery stores are contaminated with high levels of lead and should be discarded.The Food and Drug Administration has issued its third alert this year, adding at least 10 types of packaged ground cinnamon sold at popular outlets including Dollar Tree, Patel Brothers and Eurogrocery stores in several states.The FDA has recommended that companies recall the products. In the meantime, consumers should throw away and avoid buying these ground cinnamon products. No illnesses have been reported in connection with these products, the…

Firefighters work on fighting the Alexander Mountain Fire that continues to burn near Sylvan Dale Ranch west of Loveland on July 30, 2024. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)In Jefferson County the Quarry fire burns near Deer Creek Canyon forcing evacuations early in the morning on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)Smoke rises from the Stone Canyon fire near Lyons on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)A single engine air tanker drops retardant on the Stone Canyon fire near Lyons on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)A…

Gary Harrell might still be getting used to the guys he’s working with this year, but Colorado’s running backs coach already knows enough to like what he has.“I’m glad the guys I have in my room,” Harrell said after CU’s practice on Monday. “You only can coach the guys available to you. One thing this year, we have depth.“The room has a great chemistry, friendly competition, but they know, like at this point, you’ve got to start to separate yourself. But we have different elements in the room.”As Colorado enters its second year under head coach Deion Sanders, it enters…

Chris Armas and his Colorado Rapids have washed away the bad taste of last season’s last-place finish. This year’s flavor could very well be home-field advantage in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs.With the All-Star break in the rear-view mirror and Leagues Cup right around the corner, it’s as good a time as any for The Denver Post to grade each player’s performance so far this season.The grades are based on a few factors, including performance vs. preseason expectations and a player’s performance in comparison to the rest of the league at their position. Vibes weigh in whenever necessary.To be…