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Articles By Jay Bouchard: Page 9

The Uber App Now Incorporates RTD Bus and Train Routes

A new partnership between RTD and Uber lets riders plan public transportation routes and make direct purchases through the ride-share company’s mobile app.

How Colorado Will Overcome Its Labor Shortage

These programs intend to train the state’s workers of tomorrow.

Walker Stapleton’s New Beard Is Incredible and He Knows It

After November’s election, Walker Stapleton grew a beard that lit social media on fire. What prompted the former state treasurer and once-gubernatorial hopeful to change his look? And why don’t more Colorado politicians sport facial hair?  

What You Need to Know About Denver Public Schools’ Teacher Strike

We spoke to district officials, teachers, parents, and union representatives to better understand why teachers voted to strike—and what will happen next.

Is Overcrowding the New Normal at Colorado Ski Areas?

So many people are skiing and snowboarding in Colorado that last weekend, parking lots at multiple resorts hit capacity, and cars were turned away. Is it the tragedy of the commons, the mark of booming business, or both?

Stock Show Artist Paints a Realistic Image of the Rural West

Terry Gardner, the featured artist at the Coors Western Art Exhibit—part of the National Western Stock Show, beginning January 12—doesn’t want to “glorify” the West. Instead, he produces raw, sometimes melancholic, paintings that highlight the most urgent issues facing rural Colorado.

Electric Scooters Are Leaving Denver Sidewalks

On Monday night, Denver City Council approved an ordinance requiring electric scooters to be ridden in bike lanes or on roads rather than on sidewalks, bringing clarity to what has been a confusing several months for scooter riders, city officials, and pedestrians.

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How to Responsibly Recreate in Colorado During the Government Shutdown

As we approach the third week of the government shutdown, Leave No Trace offers guidelines on how to minimize your impact while recreating in national parks and on federal land.

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So Long, 3.2 Beer. We’ll Miss You.

On January 1, full-strength beer will be sold in grocery and convenience stores across Colorado for the first time. It’s the end of an era—just ask my dad.

Eldora Rescinds Proposed Parking Fees After Major Backlash

After $20 parking fees fueled a storm of criticism from local skiers and snowboarders, Eldora Mountain Resort is reversing course and rescinding the policy before it went into effect.

Local Breweries Team Up to Help Victims of California Fires

After California’s deadly Camp Fire destroyed the childhood home of a local artist, eight Colorado breweries joined forces for a fundraiser to support relief efforts, which takes place on December 11.

What Xcel’s Lofty Energy Plan Means for Colorado—and the Nation

The state’s largest utility provider announced an ambitious goal to cut carbon emissions completely by 2050 in the eight states in which it operates.

This Englewood Artist Is Making Stunning Dioramas

Scott Hildebrandt, aka Mister Christmas, builds tin displays that make a big impact.

Nearly 300,000 Acres of Public Land Are Inaccessible in Colorado

According to a recent report, millions of acres of federal public land across the West are “landlocked” by private property holdings. And here in the Centennial State, there are unique barriers to opening up more land for recreation.

It’s Time for Denver to Rethink Electric Scooters

It’s been nearly six months since e-scooters first descended on Denver’s sidewalks. If the dockless machines are going to stick around, a few things must change.

Election 2018: What Happened in Colorado

Whether you’re red, blue, or somewhere in between, the 2018 midterm election was a historic one for the Centennial State.

Amazon’s 4-Star Store Is Now Open in Lone Tree

The multibillion dollar company still hasn’t announced where it will open its new headquarters, but it is unveiling a brick-and-mortar store in the Park Meadows mall on Thursday, November 1.

Can Walker Stapleton Win the West?

For the Republican candidate, the path to the governor’s office is through Colorado’s rural communities. Will his appeal to conservative voters be enough?

Razor’s Red Electric Scooters Are Now Zipping Around Denver

The company best known for its kick scooters dropped 350 e-scooters in Denver this week, bringing the total to 1,400 as the city scrambles to keep up.

Why Meow Wolf Denver Chose Sun Valley Over RiNo

An emphasis on social responsibility and community impact led Meow Wolf to Sun Valley for its biggest-ever interactive arts space, which is set to open in 2020.

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