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CDOT expects fewer preemptive I-70 closures through Glenwood Canyon with new rainfall thresholds

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:54 GMT

The Colorado Department of Transportation announced new thresholds for Interstate 70 closures through Glenwood Canyon on Tuesday. The new thresholds are expected to reduce such closures by 50%.Earlier this year, CDOT met with the National Weather Service, U.S. Geological Survey and other partner agencies to update the weather thresholds that trigger highway safety closures in the burn area from the 2020 Grizzly Creek fire.According to a Tuesday news release, the agencies now require more precipitation to close the roadway and anticipate the higher threshold will decrease preemptive safety closures by 50%.There will be a safety closure for I-70, the Glenwood Canyon rest areas and the recreation path if a flash flood warning is issued for the Grizzly Creek Burn scar, if one inch of rain is forecasted for the next hour or if 0.6 inches of rain is forecasted for the next 30 minutes, the news release stated.If a flash flood watch is issued for the Grizzly Creek Fire burn scar in Glenwood...

Letters: Red Rocks patrons should have kept their own eye on a weather app

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:54 GMT

Red Rocks safety concernsRe: “Hail-injured concertgoers criticize venue,” June 24 news storyAll these concertgoers accusing Red Rocks managers of criminal negligence have access to the same technology to check weather forecasts, and it sits in the pocket of nearly every ticket holder — a weather app on their cell phone. Maybe they should take a minute away from their Instagram posting existence long enough to understand they are responsible for their own safety.Tony Hillas, Arapahoe CountyWe have a new stage and screens at Red Rocks. We are getting luxury boxes.Can we please get a roof over the top plaza at Red Rocks so there is a place to take cover?Model it after the stage roof and add lightning rods. Since it’s between the rocks and way up at the top, it won’t destroy the view. It is time for safety improvements.Tom Newsom, LovelandQuestioning Boebert’s prioritiesRe: “Boebert moves to impeach Biden,” June 23 news storyRep. Lauren Bo...

“Green business is good business:” Developer marks milestone on carbon-positive hotel

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:54 GMT

Developers of a project billed as the country’s first “carbon-positive” hotel placed the last beam on the building Wednesday and said the hotel in downtown Denver will be open for business around June 2024.The 13-story Populus hotel by Urban Villages will be highly visible not only because of its location — next to Civic Center park — but also because of its design. The triangular building’s exterior will evoke the bark of an aspen tree, with the inset windows mimicking the dark, eye-shaped marks left on an aspen’s bark when branches break off.The hotel’s name, Populus, comes from the scientific name for quaking aspen: Populus tremuloides. Studio Gang, which is based in Chicago and has projects around the world, is the hotel’s architect.The exterior “lids” of the windows will shade the interior and channel rainwater to keep the facade looking fresh, according to Studio Gang’s website.Another feature that Denver-based Urban Villag...

Avs flip second-round draft pick for Ross Colton in trade with Lightning; J.T. Compher unlikely to re-sign with Avs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:54 GMT

The Avalanche acquired the rights to restricted free agent Ross Colton from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for the No. 37 pick in the 2023 draft, the team announced Wednesday morning.Colorado flipped the early second-round pick after receiving it via trade the previous day from Montreal. The Avalanche essentially traded Alex Newhook, also an RFA, to end up with Colton from Tampa and the No. 31 overall pick (a first-rounder) from Montreal.The Avs have added two centers this offseason while retaining their No. 27 overall pick and obtaining another first-rounder. With Ryan Johansen and Colton, they have retooled their depth in the middle of the ice behind Nathan MacKinnon.There’s a domino effect, however. J.T. Compher will go to the open market as an unrestricted free agent July 1 and is unlikely to reach a new contract agreement with the Avalanche, a source told The Post on Wednesday. Compher was Colorado’s second-line center last season and has played all 423 of his ...

Anthony Prince Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Rainbow Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:54 GMT

Jaime Rodriguez Jr. Arrested in Suspected DUI Crash near Mesa Verde LaneLAS VEGAS, NV (June 28, 2023) – Thursday night, Anthony Prince lost his life and Jaime Rodriguez Jr. was arrested after a pedestrian crash on Rainbow Boulevard.The incident happened on May 4th, at around 10:45 p.m. near Mesa Verde Lane.According to reports, 26-year-old Rodriguez Jr. was driving a 2020 Chevrolet 1500 Trail Boss northbound on Rainbow Boulevard when he struck Prince who was laying in the road.Witnesses to the crash performed CPR on Prince while waiting for authorities to arrive. Emergency crews arrived to the site of the collision shortly after and pronounced 48-year-old Anthony Prince dead at the scene.Following the crash, police arrested 26-year-old Jaime Rodriguez Jr. on charges of DUI and reckless driving resulting in death, and possession of a gun under the influence of alcohol.Reports later stated that on May 10th, an Officer of the Coroner ruled Prince’s death to be an accident.N...

Rider Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Accident on West Yosemite Avenue [Manteca, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:54 GMT

Rider Fatally Struck in Motorcycle Collision near Fishback RoadMANTECA, CA (June 28, 2023) – Monday morning, one rider was pronounced dead after a motorcycle accident on West Yosemite Avenue.Authorities responded to the scene just before 9:00 a.m., near Fishback Road on June 19th.At this time, the events leading up to the crash remain unclear. However, reports indicate that a vehicle and a motorcyclist collided.Despite life-saving efforts, medics pronounced the rider dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released their name or place of residency.Meanwhile, the involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Following preliminary duties, officers believe that speed may have been a factor.Once available, further details will be provided about the fatal motorcycle accident on West Yosemite Avenue.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased victim. May you find comfort and...

Seven Seriously Injured in Head-On Crash on Latrobe Road [Jackson, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:54 GMT

Two-Vehicle Collision near Lorentz Road Left Several HurtJACKSON, CA (June 28, 2023) – Sunday afternoon, a head-on crash on Latrobe Road in Amador County left at least seven people injured.According to the report, the collision occurred in the area of Latrobe Road and Lorentz Road. Further investigation revealed that a westbound 2004 Honda Civic on Latrobe crossed over the center lines for unknown reasons.Consequently, the Honda collided with a 2002 Toyota Tacoma traveling east on the same road.Responding emergency personnel airlifted the Honda driver to UC Davis Medical Center and their passenger to Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center. Both patients sustained major injuries.Additionally, Amador Fire officials requested an additional air ambulance for another person. It was unclear whether the remaining patients required hospitalization.Police are investigating if alcohol or drugs contributed to the collision. Anyone who witnessed the Latrobe Road head-on crash i...

Rider Hospitalized after Motorcycle Collision on Federal Boulevard [San Diego, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:54 GMT

23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Two-Vehicle Accident near Winnett StreetSAN DIEGO, CA (June 28, 2023) – Friday evening, one rider was hospitalized after a motorcycle collision on Federal Boulevard.The accident happened around 7:43 p.m., at the 6200 block of Federal Boulevard near Winnett Street in the neighborhood of Encanto.Investigators say the rider of a 2014 Triumph Daytona was traveling behind a westbound 2009 Toyota Corolla. The 37-year-old male driver of the Toyota then made a U-turn directly into the path of the motorcyclist, and the two collided.First responders arrived and located the 23-year-old rider unconscious at the scene. Paramedics rushed the motorcyclist to a nearby hospital with a traumatic brain injury and several broken bones.Meanwhile, the Toyota driver did not sustain any injuries and remained at the scene. Police do not suspect alcohol or drugs as a potential factor.Anyone with additional information about the Federal Boulevard motorcycle...

Joshua Olvera Dies in Motorcycle Crash on Interstate 15 [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:54 GMT

Rider Dead after Single-Vehicle Accident near Tropicana AvenueLAS VEGAS, NV (June 28, 2023) – 33-year-old Joshua Olvera was killed Sunday afternoon in a motorcycle accident on Interstate 15.The crash took place on May 7th, at around 12:00 p.m., near Tropicana Avenue.According to reports, the rider of a Yamaha sports bike traveling northbound made an unsafe turn into another lane, causing him to crash. The impact of the collision caused the rider to be ejected from the motorcycle.First responders arrived shortly after and transported the motorcyclist to University Medical Center. There, he succumbed to his injuries. The rider was later identified as 33-year-old Joshua Olvera.Following the crash, crews closed down the two travel lanes where the accident happened for several hours. They performed cleanup and preliminary duties before reopening the road.At this time, no further details are available regarding the motorcycle crash on Interstate 15. However, LVMPD continues to inves...

Leonardo Cordova Dies in Motorcycle Crash on Jones Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:52:54 GMT

Speeding Suspected in Fatal Motorcycle Accident near Desert Inn RoadLAS VEGAS, NV (June 28, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, a motorcycle crash on Jones Boulevard claimed the life of Leonardo Cordova.The crash happened along Jones Boulevard and Desert Inn Road at 1:20 a.m. on June 10th.According to MPD, the rider in a 1999 Harley Davidson model FXR2, crashed at the back of a stopped 2017 Toyota Camry at the traffic light.The events leading to the collision remain unknown, but police suspected the motorcyclist was running at a high speed.Unfortunately, responding officials pronounced the rider, Leonardo Cordova, 58, dead at the scene.Meanwhile, the Toyota driver remained, showed no signs of intoxication, and cooperated with the authorities.An active investigation is still ongoing at this time, but police believe speed played a role.Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Leonardo Cordova. Thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.Losing a loved one in a moto...