Denver-area families earn cash turning yards into dog parks
Jon Sanders decided last fall to join more than 13,000 people nationwide who earn money by renting their yards to dog owners. Sniffspot, an Airbnb of sorts for dog owners, lets them rent time in nearby yards so their dogs can run and play.
Read full storyColorado ranks as 3rd best state to retire
Colorado ranks third in WalletHub's annual report on best states for retirement after two years in second place. WalletHub's been publishing the annual report since 2016. Colorado's rank over the past few years:
Read full storySlow-moving snowstorm dumps 8 inches in Denver. How much did you get?
A winter storm that moved through Colorado Tuesday and Wednesday dumped up to 3 feet in the mountains but 6 to 8 inches across the Denver metro. The slow-moving storm dropped about 8 inches of snow at Denver International Airport.
Read full storyColorado avalanche danger high heading into holiday weekend
File photo: Crews work to mitigate avalanche danger in 2008.Photo by(Brian Brainerd/Denver Post via Gerry Images. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center urges visitors headed to the mountains this holiday weekend to be extra cautious on the slopes.
Read full storyColorado 4th most popular state for vacations
Colorado ranks fourth on the list of most popular states for getaways, according to FloridaRentals.com's study analyzing Google searches for packages, rentals, and prime spots across the country.
Read full storyTwo Colorado cities make list of top 50 dog-friendly cities
The Dumb Friends League Furry Scurry celebrated 25 years in 2018.Photo by(Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post via Getty Images) Two Colorado cities rank on U.S. News and World Report's top 50 cities for dog owners. Denver ranks 11th, and Colorado Springs ranks 23rd.
Read full storyWorking from home saves Denver employees 779 hours per year
Denver morning commute on June 2021 on I-25 near the Denver Tech Center.Photo by(RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post via Getty Images) Remote working is far more efficient, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that shows full-time remote workers spend 28% less time each day on their work than their office counterparts. Not only that, they can skip the daily commute.
Read full storyTwo Castle Rock homes land in top 5 November home sales
31 Albion Place backs the 12th-hole green at Castle Rock's exclusive Castle Pines Golf Club.Photo byCourtesy REColorado. Two homes at Castle Rock's Castle Pines Golf Club sold in November for $6.3 million and $5.2 to land in the top 5 for the Denver metro's top luxury home sales.
Read full storyDenver area forecast: A side of snow for Thanksgiving?
You might get your wish if you're dreaming of a white Thanksgiving. After mild temperatures for the past several days, the Denver area has a chance for measurable snow on Thanksgiving for the first time in a decade, according to Chris Bianchi, 9News meteorologist.
Read full storyNov. 17-18 Denver area snowfall: How much did you get?
Snow covers a Denver street on March 14, 2021.(Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images) A winter storm dropped 2 to 6 inches of snow across the Denver metro Thursday into early Friday. Drivers should expect slick, snowy roads for their morning commute.
Read full storyForecast: Expect snow, single-digits starting Thursday in Denver
Drivers make their way on snowy roads on Nov.26, 2019, in Denver, Colorado.Joe Mahoney/Getty Images. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for metro Denver residents starting Thursday.
Read full storyBrr!!! Denver area wakes up to 1-3 inches of snow
Image from March 2021 snowstorm(Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images) Snowfall across the Denver metro is creating a slick morning commute. The National Weather Service in Boulder says the snow will taper off, but temperatures will remain cold.
Read full storyUPDATED: Bradley defeats Brody for Colorado House District 39 seat
Updated with the latest information available at 11 am. Nov. 10. Brandi Bradley, a Littleton Republican, defeated Castle Pines Democrat Eric Brody for the House District 39 seat.
Read full storyUPDATED: Hartsook defeats Henry for House District 44 seat
Updated with the latest information available at 11 am. Nov. 10. Republican Anthony Hartsook defeated Democrat Bob Henry for the House District 44 seat. According to unofficial results from the Colorado Secretary of State's office at 5:21 a.m. Nov. 9, Hartsook leads with nearly 57 percent of the vote — 22,221 to 15,865.
Read full storyUPDATED: Frizell defeats Martinez for Colorado House District 45 seat
Updated with the latest information available at 11 am. Nov. 10. Elizabeth Frizell, a Republican and former Douglas County Assessor and real estate appraiser, defeated Democrat Ruby Martinez for the House District 45 seat.
Read full storyUPDATED: Marshall defeats Huffman for Colorado House District 43 seat
Updated with the latest information available at 11 am. Nov. 10. Democrat Robert Marshall, who battled the Douglas County School District over open records, plans to bring that same intensity to the Colorado State House.
Read full storyUPDATED: Van Winkle defeats Miguel for Colorado Senate 30 seat
Updated with the latest information available at 11 am. Nov. 10. Republican Kevin Van Winkle of Highlands Ranch, a business owner who worked as a policy analyst for the Colorado State Senate Republican caucus, defeated challenger Braeden Miguel to keep his Colorado Senate seat.
Read full storyUPDATED: Sullivan defeats Kim for Colorado State Senate 27 seat
Updated with the latest information available at 11 am. Nov. 10. Tom Sullivan, a Centennial Democrat whose son died in the 2012 Aurora theater shooting, won Colorado's Senate 27, defeating Republican Tom Kim.
Read full storyUPDATED: Baisley defeats Ravage for Colorado Senate 4 seat
Updated with the latest information available at 11 am. Nov. 10. Republican Mark Baisley, the former vice chair of Colorado's Republican Party and Colorado House District 39 representative, defeated Democrat Jeff Ravage to win the Colorado Senate District 4 seat.
Read full storyColorado ranks as 10th best state to hire workers
According to a new study, Colorado is one of the best states to hire workers. With half a million unemployed workers for every 10.7 million unfilled jobs, the state has one of the smallest talent pools in the country.
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