Anythink libraries and administrative offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in observance of Independence Day. All branches will reopen at their regularly scheduled times on Wednesday, July 5.
Our entertainment lineup is diverse and exciting with a budget-friendly price tag. Tickets purchased prior to August 24th include Fair admission, giving fans the opportunity to arrive early and enjoy a full day at the Fair with no additional cost. We will also be announcing the entertainment series for the Budweiser Rodeo Arena which will include an exciting lineup of rodeo, derbies, and monster trucks. – said State Fair General Manager, Sarah Cummings
GREELEY — The Colorado Corn Administrative Committee (CCAC) and Colorado Corn Growers Association (CCGA) are hosting district meetings.
For more information and to RSVP, contact or (970)351-8201.
You can enjoy breakfast burritos, coffee, bars, fruit and more. You’ll also have chance to score fun free swag like reflector bracelets, safety blinky lights and a coveted bike bell so you can be seen and practice your best trail etiquette.
Our station is just south of Arapahoe Road along the trail at 15200 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial 80112.
We look forward to seeing you there! Get more information about bike to work day at http://bit.ly/B2WDArapRd.
DENVER – A new ticketing partnership will begin linking Bustang’s® interregional bus service with Greyhound’s national route system in the next few weeks.
“This is an important milestone in our multi-modal mission,” said Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Director of Transit of Rail Mark Imhoff. “Securing this interline partnership has been a priority since Bustang’s inception. The ability to link our local service with the national transportation network provides Coloradans with flexibility, convenience and choice when it comes to traveling throughout the state and the country.”
Greyhound has interline partnerships with a number of independent bus lines across the United States. “It’s a natural alignment as Bustang provides complementary service to our existing schedules, and links to many smaller towns in our system,” said Greyhound Regional Vice President, Evan Burak. In Colorado, places like Monument, Loveland and Eagle will now be connected to Greyhound’s 3,800 destinations across the U.S, Mexico and Canada.
Interline ticketing essentially permits passengers to use the same ticket for Greyhound and Bustang bus services.
“Those who take Bustang and Greyhound to common destinations have the option to use the tickets interchangeably,” says CDOT Bus Operations Manager Michael Timlin. “It’s also an opportunity for Colorado customers to make connections to places beyond the Bustang system.”
For more information, visit www.ridebustang.com or www.greyhound.com.
Aurora, CO – Like every other state in the country, Colorado high school sports are facing an officials’ crisis. There aren’t enough officials to cover all the games the kids are playing, says CHSAA associate commissioner Tom Robinson who oversees sports officials in the state.
“We are having to ask schools to alter varsity schedules just to ensure that we can cover those games, but there will be sub-varsity games that won’t have complete crews on some of them. That isn’t fair to the athletes and to the officials, because that level is a training level for both,” Robinson noted.
The officials’ organizations that serve Colorado’s high schools have developed classes for those interested in becoming an official. In most sports, these classes are local and the leadership will assist in registration, training and can answer any questions that might arise.
Classes start this month. Please see the table below for dates, sites and locations of these.
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The annual Independence Eve Celebration in Civic Center Park will feature a free patriotic concert, an innovative light show on the Denver City and County Building and a stunning fireworks finale. Lawn seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to bring blankets or low-rise concert/beach chairs. You’re also welcome to bring your own picnic, though concessions will also be present on-site. Civic Center Park is easily accessible by light rail, bus, bicycle or the 16th Street Free MallRide, and use of public transportation is encouraged. Or, take advantage of the nearby Denver B-cycle bike-sharing program. Parking is available at nearby surface lots and parking garages as well.
This free, outdoor extravaganza — the city’s signature cultural celebration of the visual, performing and culinary arts — gives more than 350,000 annual visitors the chance to meet and talk with international visual artists, enjoy a wide range of family-friendly fun and sample fine cuisine. At the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, experience Artivity Avenue, a full block of interactive activities perfect for youngsters. Visit the Cultural Pavilion, where music, dance and theater from around the globe will be presented. Culinary Avenue features tasty treats and live cooking demonstrations from some of Denver’s most popular eateries.
Spend the day riding the roller coasters and the water slides at Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, Denver’s downtown amusement park, then watch a brilliant fireworks display light up the night sky, starting at dusk.
The Greeley Stampede celebrates its 96th annual event – two weekends and features pro-rodeo, bull-riding and kids rodeos, country and classic rock concerts, demolition derby, streamed online 4th of July parade, Carnival Midway, Western Art Show, free stage entertainment, and loads of festival grounds activities, mixed with food and fun galore. On-site Activities: Arts & Crafts Booths/vendors, Athletic Participation, Children’s Activities, Dining, Fireworks, Live Music, Parade, Shopping, Sports Viewing.
Celebrate Independence Day Weekend at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre! Umphrey’s McGee will be playing three nights in a row. Friday night will feature special guests Stick Figure, Saturday features Snarky Puppy & Bokante and Sunday welcomes Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers.
What better way to celebrate Independence Day than with a free concert in City Park? City Park Jazz takes place every Sunday evening for 10 weeks, spanning June through August.
Denver’s hometown heroes the Colorado Rapids are taking on the Seattle Sounders at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on July 4. Stick around for the fireworks display after the game!
Professional lacrosse team the Denver Outlaws will battle it out with the Atlanta Blaze. After the game, enjoy fireworks within the bowl at Sports Authority Field at Mile High — pyrotechnics paired with visuals on a 220-foot-wide, high-definition screen. You’ll never forget this fireworks show!
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HPTE to review proposed annual toll rate adjustments to ensure trip reliability
DENVER – The High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE) announced that Plenary Roads Denver (PRD), the private concessionaire managing the US 36 and I-25 Central Express Lanes, has proposed toll rate adjustments on the US 36 and I-25 Central Express Lanes. PRD proposes adjusting rates to manage congestion and ensure reliable travel times for users of the Express Lanes, including RTD Flatiron Flyer users. The HPTE Board will consider and take action on the proposed toll rate adjustment at the regularly scheduled July Board meeting on July 19.
The current rates on US 36 and I-25 Central were established two years ago. In order to manage congestion and provide reliable travel times. We need to review the rates and their effectiveness each year. – Simon Stachnik, PRD project manager.
Highlights from the proposed toll rate adjustments, which assume an ExpressToll account and pass, include:
Express Lanes offer travelers the choice to carpool, take transit, or pay a toll to ensure a reliable travel time. Express Lanes can’t remain reliable unless we are regularly re-evaluating the rates on the lanes. In PRD’s proposal, some tolls increase but others decrease based on traffic volume. ” – HPTE Director David Spector
Commuters are embracing the traveling choices the new US 36 and I-25 Express Lanes offer. On US 36, the Express Lanes have increased speeds during rush hour for all travelers (not just those in the Express Lanes) by 20 to 29 percent. The project, a public-private partnership, includes two free general purpose lanes in each direction, one tolled Express Lane in each direction and a bikeway along the US 36 corridor –- offering users the valuable choice to ride the bus, carpool or bike.
For more information on the proposed toll rates, including fact sheets, click here.
CDOT, HPTE and PRD encourage motorists using Express Lanes on US 36, I-25 and I-70 to get an ExpressToll account and pass to save on tolls every time. ExpressToll accounts and passes can be obtained at www.ExpressToll.com or (303) 537-3470.
HPTE Board meetings are always open to the public, and the proposed toll rate adjustments will be presented by PRD and considered by the HPTE Board for approval at the July 19, 2017, HPTE board meeting at CDOT Headquarters Auditorium, 4201 E. Arkansas Ave., Denver at 11:30 a.m. Public comment and the Board vote will take place no earlier than 12:30 p.m. If approved, the proposed toll rates will go into effect on July 24, 2017.
About Express Lanes: Express Lanes increase roadway capacity and help to manage congestion on the highways. The use of toll pricing during peak travel times reduces delays, manages congestion and maintains reliable travel times. Express Lanes are currently open on I-25 between downtown Denver and 120th Avenue, US 36 between Denver and Boulder, and on I-70 between Idaho Springs and Empire. Learn more at expresslanes.codot.gov.
About the High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE): The HPTE operates as a government-owned, independent business within CDOT. It searches out innovative ways to finance projects to help Colorado fulfill its commitment to increase travel choices through options that include Express Lanes, transit, biking, walking and carpooling. For more information, visit www.coloradohpte.com.
About CDOT: www.codot.gov
Front Range No Ozone Action Day Alert in Effect
This is the Front Range Air Pollution Forecast effective 4PM on Thursday, June 22, 2017:
No Advisories for Ozone or any other pollutant are in effect until at least 4 p.m. on Friday for the Front Range Urban Corridor from El Paso County north to Larimer and Weld counties, including the Denver-Boulder area, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Greeley.
Breezy to gusty winds, increasing cloud cover, and rain showers will help to keep ozone in the Good to Moderate range.
Should atmospheric conditions suggest increased ground-level ozone concentrations, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Regional Air Quality Council will issue an ozone advisory. In addition, if conditions warrant, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will issue advisories for other pollutants. Check this website (http://colorado.gov/airquality/advisory.aspx) often for a report on current air quality conditions and to learn if an ozone action day alert is in effect.
For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit:
http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx
The highest Ozone related AQI at 1 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on June 22, 2017, is 58 which indicates Moderate ozone air quality. It was recorded by the RFN ambient ozone monitor. Unusually sensitive individuals may experience respiratory symptoms. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
The highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) related AQI at 1 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on June 22, 2017, is 45 which indicates Good Particulate Matter (PM2.5) air quality. It was recorded by the LNGM ambient monitor.
Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook
FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:
Thursday, June 22, 2017, 2:30 PM MDT
Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Thursday. Moderate concentrations of ozone are expected in the Denver Metro and Colorado Springs areas, with the highest concentrations expected in the southern and western portions of these areas. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion between the hours of 12-10 PM on Thursday. Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Friday.
Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Thursday and Friday.
Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Thursday and Friday.
Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Thursday and Friday.
Visibility is expected to be Good to Moderate on Friday, with likely periods of exclusion due to rain showers and high relative humidity.
COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:
Thursday, June 22, 2017, 2:00 PM MDT
Enormous amounts of smoke are being emitted from the 10,950 acre Brian Head wildfire in southwestern Utah, and at times this smoke is being transported into Colorado. Haze and smoke will be possible mainly in western and southern parts of the state on Thursday and Friday, particularly during the overnight and morning hours. Public health impacts are expected to be minimal at this time, however unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion on Thursday and Friday, particularly in western and southern parts of Colorado. Smoke and haze should gradually dissipate during the late morning and into the early afternoon hours on both Thursday and Friday as atmospheric mixing increases.
Light to moderate smoke is also possible near prescribed fires and small wildfires around the state.
What if there is a wildfire or smoke in your area?
The focus of the Colorado Smoke Outlook is on large fires (e.g., greater than 100 acres in size). Nevertheless, smoke from smaller fires, prescribed fires, and/or smoke from new fires not yet known to CDPHE air quality meteorologists may cause locally heavy smoke. If there is smoke in your neighborhood, see the public health recommendations below.
Public health recommendations for areas affected by smoke: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and the elderly. Fine particulates may reach the Unhealthy category where smoke is heavy. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion; everyone else should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. IF VISIBILITY IS LESS THAN 5 MILES IN SMOKE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, SMOKE HAS REACHED LEVELS THAT ARE UNHEALTHY.
Summer Ozone Program
For an AQI value that considers all pollutants, please click here .
Ground-level ozone is a summertime air pollution problem that is created when other pollutants from sources like vehicle exhaust, paints, degreasing agents and cleaning fluids react with sunlight. Exposure to ground-level ozone can cause acute respiratory problems, reduced lung capacity and inflammation of lung tissues and can trigger asthma attacks.
Ground-level ozone should not be confused with the protective stratospheric ozone layer miles above the Earth’s surface. This naturally-occurring ozone layer protects the Earth’s surface from excessive ultra-violet radiation.
Do your share and be a part of the solution to the Denver-metropolitan area’s summertime air pollution problems. These easy strategies will help reduce the harmful vapors that react in sunlight to create summertime air pollution:
At Home:
Tightly cap all solvents (paint thinners and strippers, degreasers, and some cleaning products). Solvents contain pollution-causing vapors. Postpone painting, stripping and refinishing projects to avoid the morning and mid-day summertime heat. Better yet, wait until the Fall or Spring. Use water-based products (paints, stains and sealants).
In the Yard:
Delay mowing your lawn to another day. Don’t mow, let it grow! Avoid using high-emitting, gasoline-powered yard equipment. Electric alternatives are an efficient, environmentally-friendly alternative. Use an electric starter or a “charcoal chimney” to start your barbeque grill. Lighter fluid contains a lot of harmful vapors that escape into our air and contribute to summertime air pollution.
On the Go:
Stop at the click when refueling your car. Overfilling your tank often results in fuel spills and always allows unnecessary pollution-causing vapors to escape into our air. Refuel in the evenings after dusk. By refueling after the sun goes down, fuel vapors do not have as much of a chance to “cook” in the mid-day sun and become harmful ground-level ozone. Maintain your vehicle. A poorly-maintained vehicle can pollute as much as 25 times more than a well-maintained one.
To learn more about the summer ozone program, visit:
http://www.SimpleStepsBetterAir.org
Additional Information
ACTION DAYS: An Action Day for fine particulate matter (particulates), carbon monoxide, ozone or other pollutants indicates that either current air quality is unhealthy or conditions are expected to worsen later in the day or on the next day. Action Days for air pollutants generally indicate that air quality will be in either the Unhealthy or Unhealthy-for-Sensitive-Groups categories according to the Air Quality Index. Action Days trigger voluntary pollution prevention measures, which may vary by season, and public health recommendations. In addition, during the winter ‘high pollution day’ season (October 31 to March 31), Action Days trigger mandatory restrictions that limit burning inside the home to approved devices only (see indoor burning below).
Action Days for Visibility alone are issued during the winter ‘high pollution day’ season (October 31 to March 31), only. At the time they are issued (4 PM), action days for visibility indicate that the Visibility Standard Index for visual air quality is expected to be poor on the following day. Action Days for Visibility trigger mandatory restrictions that limit indoor burning to approved devices only and voluntary driving reductions for the seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area .
The VISIBILITY STANDARD INDEX reports the air’s visual quality in the seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area. The visibility standard is 0.076 per kilometer of atmospheric extinction, which means that 7.6 percent of the light in a kilometer of air is blocked. The level must exceed the standard based on a four-hour average for a violation to occur. On the Visibility Standard Index Scale, a value of 101 equates to the 0.076/km standard. Values between 0-50 are good, 51-100 moderate, 101-200 poor and 201-plus extremely poor.
The AIR QUALITY INDEX reports the daily level of air pollution on an hourly basis. The index reports the highest level of either carbon monoxide, fine particulates or ozone depending on which pollutant has the greatest hourly concentration. Values greater than 100 for carbon monoxide, fine particulates and ozone indicate exceedances of the pollutant’s state and federal standards. Air Quality Index values between 0-50 are good, 51-100 moderate, 101-150 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151-200 unhealthy, 201-300 very unhealthy, and over 300 hazardous.
INDOOR BURNING: On Action Days issued during the winter ‘high pollution day’ season (October 31 through March 31), mandatory restrictions that limit indoor burning to approved devices only generally apply to everyone in the entire seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area below 7,000 feet. The restrictions will be enforced through local ordinances or a state regulation.
The state regulation applies to any community in the seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area that did not have its own mandatory indoor burning ordinance in effect on January 1, 1990. Under this regulation, the only exceptions to the burning restrictions are for residences above 7,000 feet in the seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area; and those who use Colorado Phase III (Phase II EPA) certified woodburning stoves, Colorado approved pellet stoves, approved masonry heaters or those whose stoves or fireplaces are their primary source of heat. For more information on indoor burning, call the Air Pollution Control Division at (303) 692-3100.
For more, go to: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ap/woodhome.html
COLORADO OPEN BURN FORECAST: For those with permits for Open Burning, that is burning of waste materials or vegetation outside, check the following webpage to find out if open burning is allowed today:
http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/burn_forecast.aspx
FOR CURRENT AIR QUALITY INFORMATION AND UPDATES:
http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/advisory.aspx
http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/air_quality.aspx
ABOUT THE AIR QUALITY INDEX:
http://www.epa.gov/airnow/aqi_brochure_08-09.pdf
SOCIAL MEDIA AND AIR QUALITY NOTIFICATIONS:
http://www.facebook.com/cdphe.apcd
http://twitter.com/#!/cdpheapcd
http://www.enviroflash.info/signup.cfm
Winter High Pollution Advisory Program
The Winter High Pollution Advisory Program is coordinated by the Air Pollution Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Winter season air pollution forecasts are issued daily from October 31 through March 31 at 4 p.m. When conditions warrant, forecasts will include information about Action Days and subsequent indoor burning restrictions.
An Action Day for fine particulates, carbon monoxide or ozone indicates that either current air quality is unhealthy or conditions are expected to worsen later in the day or on the next day. Action Days for air pollutants generally indicate that air quality will be in either the Unhealthy or Unhealthy-for-Sensitive-Groups categories according to the Air Quality Index. Action Days trigger mandatory restrictions that limit indoor burning to approved devices only (see indoor burning below), voluntary driving reductions, and public health recommendations.
An Action Day for Visibility alone indicates that the Visibility Standard Index for visual air quality is expected to be poor on the current or following day. An Action Day for Visibility will trigger mandatory restrictions on indoor burning and voluntary driving reductions for the seven-county Denver-Boulder metropolitan area only.
When no advisories are issued, air quality is good or moderate and is expected to remain so during the effective period of the forecast. No restrictions are in place.