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  • Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Drought Webinar

    Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Drought Webinar

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    July 24, 2020 • Online • Free

    Small nonfarm businesses in the following counties are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought that occurred in the following primary counties in Colorado, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. Including; Arapahoe, Elbert, Kiowa, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties.

    Join the East Colorado SBDC and Burl Kelton with the SBA for this informative webinar on the EIDL Drought Loan process.

    “SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disasters and businesses directly impacted by the disasters,” Garfield said. Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disasters not occurred. “Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disasters only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate as low as 3 percent for businesses and 2.75 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years, and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Garfield said. By law, SBA makes economic injury available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared the declarations CO 16498 on June 11, 2020, and CO 16503 on June 23, 2020. Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, in drought disasters nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance.

    Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email for more information on SBA disaster assistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing may call (800) 877-8339. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

    Presented By:

    Burl Kelton, Public Information Officer
    U. S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance

    Burl began his career with the U. S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Assistance in 2005 for Hurricane Katrina as a loan officer at the Sacramento, California Field Office Center-West. That office is responsible for responding to declared disasters in Federal Regions VI–X, including 23 states stretching from the Mississippi river west to Guam in the Pacific. Following his tenure as a loan officer, Burl transferred to the FOC-West Public Information Office as a Public Information Officer (PIO). In this role, he provides public
    communications, congressional relations and survivor customer service in multiple county areas, at Disaster Recovery Centers, SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers and other on-site locations.

    For over ten years, Burl has responded to numerous floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses including: Hurricanes Ike, Irene, Sandy and Harvey, wildfires in California, floods and tornadoes in the Midwest. His COVID19 responsibilities include FEMA Region VIII where he is the information single point of contact for the states of Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and Utah for the COVID19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program to applicants, media, Congressional members, SBA District Offices and resource partners.

    Before joining SBA, Burl spent 22 years with two Bell System telephone companies in Sales and Marketing, Customer Bill Processing, IT Systems Special Projects; and corporate Minority and Women’s Business Procurement for five departments. He was a California public school substitute teacher and has provided management and IT consulting to small businesses and Private non-profit organizations.

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

    The registration form asks pertinent information on your business and will take 2-3 minutes to complete. Since we are a federally funded program and offer this conference at a reduced rate, we ask these business and demographic questions so we can continue to offer you this conference at a subsidized cost. If you have any issues with registering or receiving a confirmation code, please email or call 970-351-4274.

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  • Summer Strikeout DUI enforcement begins July 17 Fourth of July canceled for 171 impaired drivers

    Summer Strikeout DUI enforcement begins July 17 Fourth of July canceled for 171 impaired drivers

    STATEWIDE — Summer plans may be different this year with many large gatherings canceled, however, law enforcement will still be on the lookout for motorists who choose to drive impaired. To keep our roads safe, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law enforcement agencies will conduct the Summer Strikeout heightened DUI enforcement period from July 17-27. Last year, law enforcement agencies arrested 490 motorists for DUI during the same enforcement period.

     “CDOT’s top priority is to keep motorists safe from harm,” said Shoshana Lew, executive director of CDOT. “This enforcement period is a good reminder to folks that consuming any amount of alcohol can impair their ability to get behind the wheel. Drivers should always plan for a sober ride home.” 

     DUI enforcement periods can include sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols and additional law enforcement on duty dedicated to impaired driving enforcement. More details about the campaign, including impaired driving enforcement plans, arrest totals and safety tips can be found at at HeatIsOnColorado.com.

     “We anticipate more drivers will be getting out to spend time in small groups with family and friends, participate in outdoor activities, and patronize local businesses this summer,” said Colonel Matthew Packard, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol.  “Drivers must make the choice to never drive impaired.  Summer time means more vehicles on the roads and we want everyone to arrive safely at their destination.”

     Over the recent Fourth of July enforcement period, which ran from July 2-6, 171 impaired motorists were arrested — a decrease from the 311 arrests made during the same period last year. A total of 93 agencies participated in the five-day enforcement period, with the Colorado Springs Police Department (22 arrests), Denver Police Department (13 arrests), and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (13 arrests) recording the highest number of arrests. CSP recorded 23 arrests. Results for all law enforcement agencies across the state can be found at https://www.codot.gov/safety/traffic-safety-reporting-portal .

    This summer, Coloradans can expect to see CDOT’s latest DUI prevention campaign across the state on billboards, buildings, in liquor stores, and on social media reminding people to wait the appropriate amount of time between consuming alcohol and driving.

     CDOT’s new Take Some Time campaign aims to educate and raise awareness of the time it takes for a person’s BAC to return to zero after consuming alcohol. View and download the campaign creative here: dropbox.com/sh/d7xzbb8kd6j9sei/AACCAzHtXzPzJeSl6DMLHXzva?dl=0

     As part this year’s The Heat Is On campaign, CDOT has partnered again with BACtrack, a leading personal and professional breathalyzer company, to urge Coloradans to check their blood-alcohol content (BAC) to confirm they are sober before they drive. Through the partnership, BACtrack Mobile Pro, Trace Pro, C8, and C6 breathalyzers will be offered at a 50% discount for Colorado residents until Sept. 15, or while supplies last. Residents can visit codot.bactrack.com to place an order. For more information about previous CDOT and BACtrack breathalyzer campaigns, visit heatisoncolorado.com.

     For more information on CDOT’s efforts this summer, including impaired driving enforcement plans, arrest totals and safety tips, visit https://www.codot.gov/safety. 

     

     

     

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  • Aurora Motor Vehicle Office closes temporarily   after employee tests positive for COVID-19

    Aurora Motor Vehicle Office closes temporarily   after employee tests positive for COVID-19

    Closure effective from Wednesday, July 15 through Friday, July 17 

    Arapahoe County will temporarily close its Aurora Motor Vehicle Office from Wednesday, July 15 through Friday, July 17, after the county confirmed one employee tested positive for COVID-19 and other employees may have been exposed. The office is located at 490 S. Chambers Road in Aurora. 

    Arapahoe County is following Tri-County Health Department and CDC guidelines that cover what steps to take when an employee tests positive, and the one employee who tested positive is quarantining. Additionally, employees who have worked at the Aurora office within the past week are being encouraged to get tested. Public health guidelines state that exposure has taken place when a person is in a contained space for 15 minutes or longer with someone known to have the virus. 

    The County is reaching out to customers who had appointments for motor vehicle services at the Aurora office for rescheduling. Motor vehicle services will continue being offered by appointment only at the Littleton, Centennial and Byers offices. Offices are being deep cleaned and decontaminated as a precautionary measure.  

    “We are closing the Aurora Motor Vehicle Office out of an abundance of caution for our customers and our employees,” said Clerk and Recorder Joan Lopez. “We will continue to monitor the situation and work closely with Tri-County Health to ensure we are doing everything possible to keep everyone safe. We ask for patience and understanding during this time and understand this closure comes at a time when customers have had limited access to services due to COVID. The safety or our customers and employees is our top concern.”  

    Many motor vehicle transactions can be handled online at https://mydmv.colorado.gov, including vehicle renewals, replacement documents and disability placards. Renewal kiosks are also available throughout Arapahoe County and in neighboring counties that can process most renewal transactions. These kiosk locations can be found at https://comvexpress.com/. Customers can use any of these kiosks to process renewals. 

    Arapahoe County has instituted health and safety protocols since reopening facilities to the public. These measures include sanitizing counters and workstations regularly, requiring employees and visitors to wear face coverings, additional cleaning in public areas, employee temperature monitoring, practicing social distancing, ample instructional signage in all offices, adding hand sanitizing stations throughout the buildings, and encouraging residents to access services online to handle many transactions remotely. 

    photo credit: MGN Online

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  • Centenarian Celebration

    Centenarian Celebration

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Virtual ceremony to celebrate milestone Thursday, July 16 

    DENVER (July 14, 2020) — Governor Jared Polis has proclaimed July 16, 2020, as Colorado Centenarian Day. The Colorado Commission on Aging is hosting a virtual celebration for all Coloradans (and their guests) who have reached or will reach 100 years of age or older in 2020.

    The Colorado Commission on Aging is looking for additional centenarians to honor. To submit a biography and photo of your favorite centenarian, please call or email Adrian Cowan at 303-866-3090 or .

    This year, the virtual program will feature the reading of a proclamation from Governor Polis honoring centenarians and their contribution to the rich history of Colorado. Commission members will read the biographies of the centenarians being honored.  

        

    Media are invited to attend virtually.

    WHO:

    Helen Ingle, 108 years old

    Joe Kaspar, 100 years old

    Angela Mutter, 103 years old

    Melanie Way, 100 years old

    Quentin Stanley , 100 years old

    Willard “Willie” Huber, 100 years old

    Gerry Patterson, 100 years old

    Gertrude Falagrady, 100 years old

    Inez Smith, 100 years old

    Catherine Woods, 100 years old

    Frances Brown, 104 years old

    Fern Rader, 102 years old

    Other centenarians throughout the state

     WHEN: Thursday, July 16, 10 a.m. 

    WHERE: meet.google.com/kjo-rfdc-umu

     

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  • Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to meet July 16 – 17 in virtual meeting

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to meet July 16 – 17 in virtual meeting

    DENVER – The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will consider emergency regulations necessary to temporarily reauthorize the use of a Temporary Authorization Number (TAN) as proof of privilege for most Division products for up to 45 days and to temporarily reauthorize offering hunter education completely online, as well as permanent regulations to increase the fee for river outfitter licenses, to create the “Independence Parks Pass” for disabled veterans, to require the purchase of either a furbearer license (or a furbearer permit in addition to a small game license) for the avocational harvest of all furbearer species except coyotes, to close the 2020 hunting season for greater sage-grouse in Game Management Units 4 and 5 pursuant to thresholds set forth in the Northwest Colorado Greater Sage-grouse Conservation Plan, and to make corrections to the 2020 Public Access Program enrollment. The Commission will also discuss revising refund and reissue regulations to provide more consistency and customer service opportunities, and an annual review of regulations related to “Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands” and “Passes Permits and Registrations” at a virtual meeting on Thursday, July 16 and Friday, July 17. The meeting will be streamed live on CPW’s YouTube page here.

    The commission will also consider a recent CPW relevancy study, State Recreational Trails Committee member appointments, 2020-2021 Snowmobile Capital Grants funding recommendations, a presentation on the Youth Internship Program (YIP), the Fishers Peak property name, the West Slope Draft Mountain Lion Management Plan, multiple elk herd management plans, and State Wildlife Area access.

    The meeting is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 16 and adjourn at 4:45 p.m. The commission will reconvene at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 17 and adjourn at 10:30 a.m.

    Additional agenda items include:

    • Department of Agriculture update

    • Department of Natural Resources update

    • Financial update

    • Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) update A complete agenda along with all materials for public review for this meeting can be found on the CPW website. The public is encouraged to email written comments to the commission at . Details on providing public comments for virtual meetings are available on the CPW website.

    The commission meets regularly and travels to communities around the state to facilitate public participation. Anyone can listen to commission meetingsthrough the CPW website. This opportunity keeps constituents informed about the development of regulations and how the commission works with Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff to manage the parks, wildlife and outdoor recreation programs administered by the agency. Find out more about the commission on the CPW website.

    The next commission meeting will take place on September 2 and 3.

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  • Summer Sounds Virtual Concert Series: The Bookshop Band

    Summer Sounds Virtual Concert Series: The Bookshop Band

    Friday, July 10, 2020
    5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Online event

    Grab your favorite summer refreshment and head out on your patio for a lively virtual concert by The Bookshop Band, featuring singer-songwriter duo Ben Please and Beth Porter. They write and perform songs inspired by books from authors such as Shakespeare and Philip Pullman. Their literary-themed melodies will make you long for “once upon a time.” The performance is geared towards adults and all are welcome to attend.

    Registration for this event will close 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. You will receive an email with instructions on how to access this event shortly before your session begins.

    A Zoom account is not required to “attend” this event which can be accessed via computer or telephone. Visit the Zoom help guide for more information on how to use the platform. For additional support, please see our online chat service.

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  • Roxborough State Park’s naturalist guided activities in July

    Roxborough State Park’s naturalist guided activities in July

    ROXBOROUGH, Colo. – Come join the fun, learn about nature and watch Roxborough State Park change with the seasons. Park naturalists will lead you on a journey of discovery through our guided hikes and activities.

     

    Programs, sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, are free; however, please remember that all vehicles entering the park must purchase an $8 daily pass or display a valid annual pass. Most programs require reservations. For information and to register for programs call the park at 303-973-3959.

     

    Please sign up for all programs (except Moonlight Hikes) through Eventbrite. A link to Eventbrite can be found on our website and on our events Facebook page. We will no longer be taking phone reservations, but please do call if you need assistance. As always, our program dates and events can be found on our website, in our Rambles Newsletter and on our Facebook page.

     

    Park Hours: 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.

     

    Visitor Center Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (weekdays); 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (weekends)

     

    July 10: Rox Ride | 10 a.m.

    Take a naturalist guided tour in a five-passenger electric golf cart around the Fountain Valley Trail. Reservations via Eventbrite are required. All children must be accompanied by an adult and small children must be in a car seat (not provided).

     

    July 11: Roxborough Revealed – Whoo’s Watching You: Inside | 9 a.m.

    Are you interested in owls? Are you interested in how they live or what they do? Join Naturalist Linda Lawson in the auditorium to learn about what makes owls amazing, why owls are important to their ecosystem, and other interesting facts about owls. Reservations via Eventbrite are required. Meet at the Visitor Center to attend this event.

     

    July 11: A Meditative Walk in Nature | 9 a.m.

    Do you enjoy taking peaceful quit walks in wilderness? Join Naturalist Kathy Ford on a meditative hike to discover what natural wonders have to teach us about silence. Reservations via Eventbrite are required. Meet at the Visitor Center to attend this event.

     

    July 12: Photographing Roxborough’s Landscapes and Flowers | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

    Join Naturalist Bob Rabito for a day of photographic adventures! Bob is an award winning, professional photographer of 42 years. Start with a presentation in the auditorium to learn how to visualize your subjects as a photographer would and discuss various techniques such as cropping, composition, lighting, and background in order to photograph the beautiful flowers and landscapes of Roxborough using the approach and techniques you just learned. Reservations via Eventbrite are required. Meet at the Visitor Center to attend this event.

     

    July 18: Roxborough Revealed – Nature Hike | 9 a.m

    When you go hiking in Roxborough State Park do you ever wonder about the natural wonders that surround you? Join Naturalist Kevin Schaal to learn about the plants and animals that call Roxborough State Park their home while enjoy a beautiful hike through Roxborough State Park. Reservations via Eventbrite are required. Meet at the Visitor Center to attend this event.

     

    July 19: Guided Bird Walk | 7:30 a.m.

    Join Naturalist Jill Holden, grab your bird book, binoculars, and join us for bird watching adventures. These hikes are for all ability levels. Dress for changing weather conditions. Reservations via Eventbrite are required. Meet at the Visitor Center to attend this event.

     

    July 25: Roxborough Revealed – Animals of Roxborough

    While hiking in Roxborough State Park have you ever wondered about the wildlife that lives in the area? Join Naturalist Sue Klinke in the auditorium to learn about the fascinating wildlife that can be found in the park and what makes them special. Reservations via Eventbrite are required. Meet at the Visitor Center to attend this event.

     

    PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19, WE HAVE PRECAUTIONS IN PLACE FOR HIKES/PROGRAMS. WE ARE LIMITING GROUP SIZE TO 10, WHICH INCLUDES THE LEADER. THERE MUST BE A SIX-FOOT DISTANCE BETWEEN PEOPLE. YOU CAN STAND TOGETHER IF YOU LIVE IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD. YOU MUST WEAR A MASK. IF YOU DO NOT WANT/OR CAN’T WEAR A MASK, PLEASE CONSIDER NOT SIGNING UP FOR THIS EVENT AND WAIT UNTIL THE RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED. 

     

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  • Anythink Backyard Concert Series streams live on July 10

    Anythink Backyard Concert Series streams live on July 10

    WHAT:           Anythink’s annual Backyard Concert Series returns for its second concert of the season on July 10 with Leon and the Revival. This Denver-based soul and R&B band returns to the Backyard Concert Series for the second time for a performance that will be hosted exclusively online. Those who tune in live on Facebook and YouTube will have opportunities to interact with the band, the library and with each other – from the comfort of home. Families are encouraged to gather in their living rooms and backyards with blankets, lawn chairs, bubbles and all of the other provisions that make for a fun concert experience. Living room setups can be shared online using the #BCS2020 hashtag for an opportunity to be featured live during the show. The Backyard Concert Series is a fundraiser for the Anythink Foundation, and funds raise will help Anythink to provide special projects for the community. The performance is free and appropriate for all ages. Supporters are encouraged to donate online or text BACKYARD to 50155 to help the Anythink Foundation reach its $20,000 fundraising goal. 

    WHEN:          Friday, July 10, 6:30-8 pm

    WHERE:        Stream live on Facebook at facebook.com/ilovemyanythink and YouTube at youtube.com/ilovemyanythink.

    About the Anythink Foundation

    Formed in 2009, the Anythink Foundation is a 501(c)(3) developed to raise private funds for Anythink Libraries in Adams County. This support helps the library continue its mission to “open doors for curious minds” as a dynamic center for engagement. Programs and services supported by the Foundation include: capital projects; public art; expansion of collections; and exceptional programs, activities and computer education. For more information, visit anythinklibraries.org/about/anythink-foundation

     

    About Anythink™

    Anythink is a new style of library – a place of unlimited imagination, where play inspires creativity and lifelong learning. Anythink serves the residents of Adams County, Colo., with seven libraries and a bookmobile. With a focus on innovation, Anythink’s award-winning approach to library service is recognized by industry leaders and organizations across the globe. For more information, visit anythinklibraries.org.

     

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  • Elton John: Classic Concert Series

    Elton John: Classic Concert Series

    Beginning this Friday, July 3, at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST exclusively on YouTube and available digitally in its entirety for the first time ever, the series will Premiere with “Live at Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh” from 1976. Following this Friday’s episode, a new, epic two-hour concert set will Premiere on Elton John’s YouTube Channel every Saturday at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST for a total of six weeks. The series will raise funds towards the Elton John AIDS Foundation in support of COVID relief efforts.

    Elton John says: ‘My Foundation’s COVID-19 Emergency Fund helps frontline partners prepare for and respond to the pandemic and its effects on HIV prevention and care for the most marginalized communities,’ says Sir Elton John, ‘We cannot jeopardise HIV testing and care during this time or else the results could be disastrous for the 37.5 million people living with HIV. So, I’m really happy to connect this YouTube Concert series to benefit our Foundation’s urgent COVID response.’

    Recorded as part of the Edinburgh Festival of Popular Music on 17th September 1976, ‘Live at the Playhouse Theatre’ gives fans an exhilarating view of Elton at the height of his ’70s popularity, having just enjoyed his first UK #1 single with ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.’ This electrifying solo performance kicks off with Skyline Pigeon (taken from ‘Empty Sky’) before ending with a riotous version of ‘Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting)’. The setlist rips through classic after classic, including ‘Rocket Man,’ ‘Daniel and ‘Bennie and the Jets.’ It was also the first time Elton performed ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ solo. Climbing on his piano and stomping his way through this virtuoso performance, Elton leaves every ounce of himself on the stage, in a classic concert that was to be the last time he would perform a full show for another 7 months.

    Watch the teaser Trailer for this Saturday’s “Live at Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh” HERE and be sure to tune in each week for a new show and access to limited edition Merch commemorating this special concert series.

    What: Elton John: Classic Concert Series
    When:     Weekly series starting this Friday, July 3 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST

    Where: Streaming exclusively on YouTube HERE

     

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  • Colorado Air National Guard conducts F-16 fighter jet July 4 flyover

    Colorado Air National Guard conducts F-16 fighter jet July 4 flyover

    BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Warriors of the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard will fly F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft over Colorado communities July 4, 2020, to salute our nation’s independence.

    “It is truly a privilege to support our local communities in their Independence Day celebrations,” U.S. Air Force Col. Micah Fesler, commander, 140th Wing, said. “We hope Coloradans hear the ‘sound of freedom’ and take a moment to reflect on the things that unite us a Nation, as well as the powerful words drafted into our Declaration of Independence.”

     

    The 140th Wing will launch the jets from Buckley Air Force Base, Aurora, Colorado.

    Approximate locations and times where the aircraft will be performing flyovers are:

    Monument, Colorado, 2020 Fourth of July Parade: 9:51 a.m.

    Lake City, Colorado, 4th of July Celebration: 10:32 a.m.

    Redstone, Colorado, 4th of July Parade: 10:42 a.m.

    Westminster, Colorado, 4th of July Celebration: 11:14 a.m.

    Parker, Colorado, Parker Stars and Stripes Celebration: 11:19 a.m.

    The aircraft may also be seen between these locations as they transition between Independence Day celebrations.

    Event coordinators from the locations receiving flyovers requested support from the Air Force’s Aerial Events Office in Washington, D.C.

    Flyovers are conducted at no additional cost to the taxpayer and serve as training for our pilots.

    Coloradans should wear masks and maintain social distancing while observing the flyover to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

    Photo Credit : MGN Online

     

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