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MYSTERIOUS: Colorado - What They Never Told You

CIA Allegedly Hunting Nordic Aliens Who 'Look Like Tall Scandinavian People' in Small Colorado Towns

A claim that the CIA searched 23andMe and Ancestry for DNA linked to alleged 'Nordic' aliens has resurfaced, but no evidence or official records support it.

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In 1891, engineers built a railway up a Colorado mountain too steep for normal trains; its toothed track still carries passengers to the 14,115-foot summit

Engineers developed a unique cog railway for Pikes Peak's steep inclines. This innovative system allowed trains to climb slopes ordinary railways could not manage. The Pikes Peak Cog Railway began operations in 1891, carrying millions of passengers safely. Technology has modernized the line over the years, with new trains introduced…

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Single mother Adeline Hornbek built a Colorado homestead and owned 100 cattle

In 1878, Adeline Hornbek established a homestead in Colorado’s Florissant Valley, bringing with her years of experience in frontier life, cattle work and raising a family through repeated upheaval. She was no stranger to rebuilding. By then, she had already lost husband, raised children through difficult circumstances and watched an…

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Jurassic Park’s T. rex image challenged? Colorado teacher’s discovery of 66.5-million-year-old footprints suggests dinosaur may have strolled rather than sprinted

A teacher found unusual rock formations during a fossil hunt. These formations revealed a rare sequence of four Tyrannosaurus rex footprints. The trackway, stretching seven meters, offers insights into the dinosaur's movement. Researchers estimate the T. rex walked at a brisk human pace. This discovery provides direct evidence of a…

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A developer planned a beer garden at a vacant aviation plant; the idea grew into a $25 million, 22-acre marketplace with 140,000 square feet of space

A developer planned a beer garden at a vacant aviation plant, but the idea changed after the site was discovered. The former Stanley Aviation building became Stanley Marketplace, a $25 million, 22-acre community hub with 140,000 square feet of space. The project brought together more than 50 independent Colorado businesses,…

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In 1878, Adeline Hornbek, a single mother built a homestead in Colorado; seven years later, she had established a substantial ranch where many neighbours practised subsistence farming

When Adeline Hornbek filed her 1878 claim in Colorado’s Florissant Valley, most settlers were barely raising enough to survive. Over seven years, the single mother of four transformed 160 acres of wilderness into a thriving commercial ranch. By 1885, Hornbek was supplying livestock and crops across the region, turning a…

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In 1906, John Otto, a trail builder fell in love with Colorado’s red-rock canyons; five years later, they became a national monument and he became their custodian for $1 a month

In 1906, John Otto, a trail builder fell in love with Colorado’s red-rock canyons; five years later, they became a national monument and he became their custodian for $1 a month. Otto spent years building trails, promoting the site and seeking government support. He later became its first superintendent, living…

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Can an HOA Fine You for Letting Your Lawn Go Dormant?

Your grass turns brown during a scorching, rainless summer, so you do what seems reasonable: stop pouring hundreds of gallons of water onto it and let the lawn go dormant. Then an HOA violation notice appears in the mailbox demanding that you restore the green lawn—or face a fine. It…

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Billionaire-Funded Land Conservation: Malone’s $78m deal shields Greenland Ranch; easement shapes Front Range

The story centers on how John Malone’s 2000 purchase of Colorado’s 17,700-acre Greenland Ranch became part of a much larger effort to keep development from filling the open corridor between Denver and Colorado Springs. Malone says he paid $55 million for the ranch and contributed another $23 million toward conservation…

The Times of India

Geothermal Network Cuts Energy Costs: Colorado Mesa saves $1.5 million a year; 471 boreholes serve 16 buildings

Colorado Mesa University has established a geothermal heating and cooling network that links sixteen buildings across more than one million square feet. By leveraging underground ground temperatures for heat transfer, this efficient system not only cuts energy costs but also supports future expansion plans for additional buildings on campus, maximizing…

The Times of India

Colorado homeowners have a narrow fall window for their final lawn cut - here’s when to stop mowing in 2026

Colorado lawn mowing guide: Colorado homeowners may be nearing their final lawn mowing of 2026, with the Farmers’ Almanac placing the state’s typical wind-down period between late September and October. Local weather, elevation and grass type can shift the timing. Here’s when to stop mowing, fall lawn-care tips and what…

The Economic Times

In 1994, two friends set out to circle the Earth without engines or sails; 13 years later, one returned after nearly 46,000 miles, a crocodile attack and a dozen crossings

Jason Lewis completed a thirteen-year journey around the world using only human power. He traveled by bicycle, pedal boat, inline skates, and kayak covering vast distances. Lewis faced numerous challenges including malaria, sepsis, and a crocodile attack during his expedition. He broke both his legs after being hit by a…

The Economic Times

Meet Kent Hups, the teacher behind a major T. rex footprint discovery

Kent Hups, a Colorado high school teacher and amateur fossil hunter, was looking for an easier route out of a narrow, rocky valley in North Dakota's badlands in 2025 when he noticed something unusual protruding from the ground. To Hups, who had spent about 30 years searching for ancient footprints…

The Times of India

Can an HOA Force You to Grow Grass During a Drought?

Your lawn turns brown during a drought, you cut back on irrigation to conserve water, and then an HOA violation letter arrives telling you to restore the grass. It sounds absurd, but conflicts over HOA drought rules are real enough that states have passed laws specifically addressing what associations can…

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A 17,000-sq-ft Aspen mansion once rented by Rihanna was listed for as much as $79 million; it sold for $63.5 million as Colorado’s trophy-home market began to cool

A large Aspen mansion, once rented by Rihanna, sold for $63.5 million. This property had previously been listed for as much as $79 million. The sale occurred as Aspen’s luxury housing market experienced a slowdown. Home sales above $10 million saw a significant decrease compared to last year. Buyers are…

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Supermajority control at stake in Colorado House of Representatives elections

Elections for the Colorado House of Representatives will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026. The primary was June 30, 2026. The filing deadline was March 18, 2026.

The Independent UK

Visitors to St. Mary’s Glacier in Colorado are in for a big surprise - it’s not there

This is the first time in recorded history that all of the snow has melted at St. Mary’s Glacier

The Economic Times

Billy Barr, a young graduate began measuring snow in a Colorado ghost town to keep himself occupied; 50 years later, his notebooks were helping scientists understand a changing climate

Billy Barr began recording snow and weather data in Gothic, Colorado, over fifty years ago. His handwritten notebooks later became a valuable scientific resource for researchers. Barr's long-term observations reveal significant changes in snow patterns and seasonal cycles. Scientists now use his ground-level data alongside modern aerial and satellite measurements.

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Interior Department cuts Colorado River usage by three states

This edition of Checks and Balances features a federal plan that cuts Colorado River water usage by three states, and a North Carolina law that restricts administrative law judges’ use of judicial deference

The Conversation

Separating the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine could decrease access for Colorado parents

Some parents in Colorado are uncertain about the safety and necessity of vaccines given to their children. They also question how the vaccines are timed.

The Economic Times

In 1902, Colorado miner Joe Fleshuts built a simple cabin to claim a piece of land; more than 120 years later, the cabin still stands inside Rocky Mountain National Park

In 1902, Joe Fleshuts constructed a log cabin to stake his claim under the Homestead Act, aspiring to own 160 acres in Colorado's scenic Kawuneeche Valley. However, by 1911, he mysteriously disappeared, forfeiting his claim and leaving the cabin untouched. Now part of the Holzwarth Historic District, this structure serves…

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Colorado’s Largest Data Center Could Rise Next to Homes — Without a Public Hearing

The proposed campus would consume 11 times the power of Denver International Airport; as it has across the country, opposition mounts.

The Conversation

Lockdown or active shooter drill? The distinction matters for children’s safety and well-being

School shooting preparedness drills have been a routine though uncomfortable part of the back-to-school experience. Since the 1999 mass shooting at Columbine High School in Jefferson County, Colorado, various kinds of preparedness drills have been mandatory in most schools.

The Independent UK

Sleeping teen and woman in a tent attacked by bears in Colorado

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Bears in Colorado attack teen as she slept in bedroom and woman camping in tent

‘The woman is very lucky she had multiple blankets covering her when the bear swiped her,’ an official said of one incident

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