Toddler Tales. Kids ages 2-4 will enjoy stories, puppets, songs and finger plays. 10 a.m., Anythink Bennett library.
Bennett Board of Trustees. Work-study 5:30 p.m., regular meeting. 7 p.m., Town Hall, 355 Fourth St., Bennett.
High School Sports – Softball. Sterling @ Strasburg, 4 p.m.
LAKEWOOD, CO, August 19, 2016 — The Colorado Department of Revenue, Liquor Enforcement Division (LED), will step up the fight against underage drinking and over service by licensed alcohol establishments during the final weekends leading up to Labor Day.
Local police and sheriff offices will conduct checkpoints and saturation patrols focused on Adams, El Paso and Jefferson counties. While local authorities are conducting these activities, the LED will be involved in the following enforcement operations.
First, investigators will conduct compliance checks on local bars, retail liquor stores, and stores that sell 3.2% beer in the area of the checkpoints and patrols. Second, in cooperation with retail liquor store owners, the LED will conduct the “Cops In Shops” program where LED investigators will be in liquor establishments looking for underage patrons who attempt to purchase alcohol. Finally, the LED will follow up on “point of last drink” information given by underage drivers who are cited for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) during the checkpoints and saturation patrols.
Underage alcohol consumption is a concern both nationally, and in Colorado. Over consumption and DUI are also major concerns. Conducting compliance checks, the “Cops in Shops” program, and following up on “point of last drink” information during “The Heat Is On” campaign, are all efforts to address these concerns.
Funding for these special operations comes from a Colorado Department of Transportation one-year grant focused on reducing alcohol related fatalities among underage drinkers, specifically in Adams, El Paso and Jefferson counties.
*The Colorado Department of Revenue is dedicated to providing quality service to our customers in fulfillment of our fiduciary and statutory responsibilities, while instilling public confidence through professional and responsive employees.
High Plains Music Ensemble rehearsal: New players welcome. 6:30 p.m., Strasburg High School band room.
Deer Trail School Board Meeting: 7 p.m., Deer Trail School District, 350 2nd Ave, Deer Trail.
Bingo: 7 p.m., Byers American Legion Hall.
AA Strasburg Sobriety: 7:30 p.m., Saron Lutheran Church, 1656 Main St., Strasburg.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 9-10 a.m., Byers Church Museum, 194 S. McDonnell St.
Fall for Burros Fundraiser: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Longhopes Donkey Shelter, 66 Dutch Valley Road, Bennett.
Deer Trail Rodeo: Parade, 4 p.m., down Highway 40. Rodeo Performance, 7 p.m., Jockey Club Grounds.
STATEWIDE — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law agencies are joining forces under The Heat Is On campaign to crack down on impaired drivers for the annual Labor Day DUI crackdown. 82 law enforcement agencies from across the state are participating in the effort. The enforcement period begins today, Friday, Aug. 19, and runs through Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Last year’s Labor Day enforcement cited 1,030 impaired drivers, an average of 54 arrests per day. This number was the third highest arrest total of CDOT’s 12 enforcement periods in 2015. The Denver Police Department (154 arrests), Aurora Police Department (113 arrests) and Colorado Springs Police Department (93 arrests) recorded the highest arrest totals.
Also, in 2015 there were 47 alcohol-related traffic fatalities in August (23) and September (24), the two highest monthly totals for the year. The fatalities in those two months alone accounted for 25 percent of the yearly total.
“CDOT is concerned about impaired driving fatalities year-round, but data indicates people tend to drive impaired more in August and September than any other time of year,” said Darrell Lingk, Director of the Office of Transportation Safety at CDOT. “We ask that people plan accordingly to avoid drinking and driving. And a warning to impaired drivers on the road, law enforcement is on high alert and prepared to make DUI arrests.”
“Over the years, the Labor Day enforcement has taken thousands of impaired drivers off the road,” said Col. Scott Hernandez, Chief of CSP. “Troopers from across the state will be working overtime to protect the roads from impaired drivers, ensuring Coloradans can enjoy the end of the summer safely.”
In addition to the Labor Day enforcement, CDOT continues its summer breathalyzer program to gather information about drinking behavior and determine if mobile breathalyzers are a useful resource in preventing alcohol impaired driving. CDOT partnered with BACtrack, a leading breathalyzer company, and selected 225 volunteers from more than 1,500 submissions. Participants have the opportunity to track their BACs and help CDOT gauge the effectiveness of breathalyzers, completing three surveys about drinking patterns, driving and breathalyzers.
The CDOT Highway Safety Office provides funding to Colorado law enforcement for impaired driving enforcement, education and awareness campaigns. The Heat Is On campaign runs throughout the year with 12 specific high visibility impaired driving enforcement periods centered on national holidays and large public events. 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 HeatIsOnColorado.com.
What: The Denver, Jefferson, Arapahoe/Douglas, and Adams County Workforce Centers, in collaboration with the Greater Metro Denver Healthcare Partnership, invite you to attend the 2016 Metro Denver Healthcare Job Fair. Representatives from various healthcare-related companies are currently hiring for RN, LPN, CNA, MA, medical billing and coding, caregivers, physical therapists, food service, dietary aide, customer care, social workers, counselors, housekeeping, speech and occupational therapists, ultrasound technicians, healthcare recruiters, office positions, and more. This event is free for all attendees.Online registration for this event is available at http://healthcarecareerfair2016.eventbrite.com. Attendees also must be registered with connectingcolorado.com.When: Monday, Aug. 22· 1—1:30 p.m. – Job fair opens for Veterans, WIOA Participants, and Talent Pool Members· 1:30—4 p.m. – Job fair opens for the general publicWhere: Doubletree by Hilton, Denver Tech Center7801 E. Orchard RoadGreenwood Village, CO 80011
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Regional Air Quality Council have issued an OZONE ACTION DAY ALERT at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 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.
A good deal of sunshine combined with favorable winds will result in ozone concentrations occasionally reaching the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Tuesday and Wednesday. For full details please refer to the Front Range Air Quality Forecast below.
This Ozone Action Day Alert will remain in effect until at least 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2016.
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 August 16, 2016, is 47 which indicates Good ozone air quality. It was recorded by the HLD ambient ozone monitor.
The highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) related AQI at 1 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on August 16, 2016, is 56 which indicates Moderate Particulate Matter (PM2.5) air quality. It was recorded by the LNGMambient monitor. Respiratory symptoms possible in unusually sensitive individuals, possible aggravation of heart or lung disease in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion.
Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook
FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:
Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 2:20 PM MDT
Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Tuesday and Wednesday. Ozone concentrations in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category are most likely from the southwest suburbs of Denver northward to around Ft. Collins, including the nearby foothills both Tuesday and Wednesday. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion from 1 PM until 9 PM on Tuesday andWednesday in those areas.
Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Tuesday andWednesday. Moderate concentrations of fine particulate matter will mainly be confined to locations along and near the I-25 corridor from Denver northward to Longmont. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion in those areas on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Visibility is expected to be Moderate to Poor on Wednesday.
COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:
Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 2:30 PM MDT
Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke
Issued for Hayden Pass Wildfire in Fremont County, approximately 5 miles southwest of Coaldale.
Issued at 7:30 AM MDT, Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Affected Area: western parts of Fremont County. Locations include, but are not limited to Cotopaxi, Coaldale, Hillside, Howard and Texas Creek.
Advisory in Effect: 7:30 AM MDT, Tuesday, August 16, 2016 to 9:00 AM MDT, Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Public Health Recommendations: 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. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. 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.
Outlook: Smoke concentrations have returned to an unhealthy level in Cotopaxi near the Hayden Pass fire. Similar smoke concentrations are likely in Coaldale. The wind will be variable direction on Tuesday with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing during the afternoon. These showers and thunderstorms could produce gusty, erratic winds and send smoke in any direction. Light winds are expected late Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. This will allow smoke to drain towards the Arkansas River, once again impacting Coaldale and Cotopaxi with periods of moderate to possibly heavy smoke. Lighter smoke will be possible in locations such as Howard, Texas Creek, Hillside and possibly into northern parts of Custer County as far south as Westcliffe.
SMOKE FROM OTHER WILDFIRES:
Areas of smoke and haze are possible across large portions of northern Colorado, including the northern half of the Front Range region. This is due to smoke being transported from wildfires in other western states. This smoke will be most noticeable during the morning hours and then will diminish during the afternoon as atmospheric mixing increases.
The 36,435 acre Beaver Creek Wildfire is located in northwestern Jackson County approximately 24 miles northwest of Walden. The wind at the fire on Tuesday will be variable in direction with showers and thunderstorms possible by the afternoon. These showers and thunderstorms could produce erratic, gusty winds and send smoke in any direction. Light winds are expected at the fire late Tuesday night and drainage flow will likely pool smoke to northern parts of North Park into Wednesday morning. This would mainly include the area to the north of the community of Cowdrey to the Wyoming state line.
The 621 acre Spring Creek 2 Wildfire is located in Garfield and Mesa Counties approximately 5 miles south of Parachute. Smoke may be visible along that stretch of Interstate 70, but fire activity is decreasing and full containment of the fire is expected in the next 24 hours.
The 335 acre Happy Hollow Wildfire located in Moffat County approximately 25 miles west of Maybell. The wind at the fire on Tuesday will generally be light and variable in direction. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible near the fire Tuesday afternoon. If a thunderstorm develops, it could produce erratic, gusty winds and send smoke in any direction. The wind will calm near the fire late Tuesday night andWednesday morning with smoke likely draining down to the Yampa River.
The 110 acre Lost Solar Wildfire located near the Rio Blanco/Garfield county line approximately 24 miles southwest of Meeker. The wind at the fire on Tuesday will generally be light and variable in direction. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible near the fire Tuesday afternoon. If a thunderstorm develops, it could produce erratic, gusty winds and send smoke in any direction. Light winds will continue at the fire late Tuesday night and Wednesday morning with smoke likely draining to the South Fork White River.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Regional Air Quality Council have issued an OZONE ACTION DAY ALERT at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 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.
A good deal of sunshine combined with favorable winds will result in ozone concentrations occasionally reaching the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Tuesday and Wednesday. For full details please refer to the Front Range Air Quality Forecast below.
This Ozone Action Day Alert will remain in effect until at least 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2016.
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 August 16, 2016, is 47 which indicates Good ozone air quality. It was recorded by the HLD ambient ozone monitor.
The highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) related AQI at 1 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on August 16, 2016, is 56 which indicates Moderate Particulate Matter (PM2.5) air quality. It was recorded by the LNGMambient monitor. Respiratory symptoms possible in unusually sensitive individuals, possible aggravation of heart or lung disease in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion.
Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook
FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:
Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 2:20 PM MDT
Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Tuesday and Wednesday. Ozone concentrations in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category are most likely from the southwest suburbs of Denver northward to around Ft. Collins, including the nearby foothills both Tuesday and Wednesday. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion from 1 PM until 9 PM on Tuesday andWednesday in those areas.
Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Tuesday andWednesday. Moderate concentrations of fine particulate matter will mainly be confined to locations along and near the I-25 corridor from Denver northward to Longmont. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion in those areas on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Visibility is expected to be Moderate to Poor on Wednesday.
COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:
Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 2:30 PM MDT
Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke
Issued for Hayden Pass Wildfire in Fremont County, approximately 5 miles southwest of Coaldale.
Issued at 7:30 AM MDT, Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Affected Area: western parts of Fremont County. Locations include, but are not limited to Cotopaxi, Coaldale, Hillside, Howard and Texas Creek.
Advisory in Effect: 7:30 AM MDT, Tuesday, August 16, 2016 to 9:00 AM MDT, Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Public Health Recommendations: 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. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. 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.
Outlook: Smoke concentrations have returned to an unhealthy level in Cotopaxi near the Hayden Pass fire. Similar smoke concentrations are likely in Coaldale. The wind will be variable direction on Tuesday with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing during the afternoon. These showers and thunderstorms could produce gusty, erratic winds and send smoke in any direction. Light winds are expected late Tuesdaynight and Wednesday morning. This will allow smoke to drain towards the Arkansas River, once again impacting Coaldale and Cotopaxi with periods of moderate to possibly heavy smoke. Lighter smoke will be possible in locations such as Howard, Texas Creek, Hillside and possibly into northern parts of Custer County as far south as Westcliffe.
SMOKE FROM OTHER WILDFIRES:
Areas of smoke and haze are possible across large portions of northern Colorado, including the northern half of the Front Range region. This is due to smoke being transported from wildfires in other western states. This smoke will be most noticeable during the morning hours and then will diminish during the afternoon as atmospheric mixing increases.
The 36,435 acre Beaver Creek Wildfire is located in northwestern Jackson County approximately 24 miles northwest of Walden. The wind at the fire on Tuesday will be variable in direction with showers and thunderstorms possible by the afternoon. These showers and thunderstorms could produce erratic, gusty winds and send smoke in any direction. Light winds are expected at the fire late Tuesday night and drainage flow will likely pool smoke to northern parts of North Park into Wednesday morning. This would mainly include the area to the north of the community of Cowdrey to the Wyoming state line.
The 621 acre Spring Creek 2 Wildfire is located in Garfield and Mesa Counties approximately 5 miles south of Parachute. Smoke may be visible along that stretch of Interstate 70, but fire activity is decreasing and full containment of the fire is expected in the next 24 hours.
The 335 acre Happy Hollow Wildfire located in Moffat County approximately 25 miles west of Maybell. The wind at the fire on Tuesday will generally be light and variable in direction. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible near the fire Tuesday afternoon. If a thunderstorm develops, it could produce erratic, gusty winds and send smoke in any direction. The wind will calm near the fire late Tuesday night andWednesday morning with smoke likely draining down to the Yampa River.
The 110 acre Lost Solar Wildfire located near the Rio Blanco/Garfield county line approximately 24 miles southwest of Meeker. The wind at the fire on Tuesday will generally be light and variable in direction. An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible near the fire Tuesday afternoon. If a thunderstorm develops, it could produce erratic, gusty winds and send smoke in any direction. Light winds will continue at the fire lateTuesday night and Wednesday morning with smoke likely draining to the South Fork White River.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Regional Air Quality Council have issued an OZONE ACTION DAY ALERT at 4 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2016 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.
Plenty of sunshine with favorable winds will result in ozone concentrations occasionally reaching the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Friday and Saturday. For additional details please refer to the Front Range Air Quality Forecast below.
This Ozone Action Day Alert will remain in effect until at least 4 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 2016.
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 August 12, 2016, is 49 which indicates Good ozone air quality. It was recorded by the RFN ambient ozone monitor.
The highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) related AQI at 1 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on August 12, 2016, is 39 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:
Friday, August 11, 2016, 2:10 PM MDT
Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Friday and Saturday. Ozone concentrations in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category are most likely on Friday for the south and west suburbs of Denver, but on Saturday that area could expand to include the northwest suburbs of Denver northward to Ft. Collins, including the nearby foothills. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion in those areas from 1 PM until 9 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Friday and Saturday.
Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Friday and Saturday.
Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Friday and Saturday.
Visibility is expected to be Moderate to Poor on Saturday.
COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:
Friday, August 12, 2016, 2:15 PM MDT
SMOKE FROM WILDFIRES:
The 35,645 acre Beaver Creek Wildfire is located in northwestern Jackson County approximately 24 miles northwest of Walden. The wind at the fire on Thursday will mainly be out of a west to northwesterly direction. This would tend to send smoke to locations east and southeast of the fire, perhaps bringing some occasional smoke to the community of Cowdrey. Light winds are expected at the fire late Friday night and drainage flow will likely pool smoke to northern parts of North Park into Saturday morning. This would mainly include the area to the north of the community of Cowdrey to the Wyoming state line.
The 16,754 acre Hayden Pass Wildfire is located in western Fremont County approximately 20 miles southeast of Salida. The wind near the fire on Friday will be variable in direction with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible during the afternoon. With these type of erratic winds, smoke could be sent in any direction. Light winds are expected late Friday night and Saturday morning. This will allow smoke to drain towards the Arkansas River, likely impacting Coaldale and Cotopaxi with periods of moderate to possibly heavy smoke. Lighter smoke will be possible in locations such as Howard, Texas Creek, Hillside and possibly into northern parts of Custer County as far south as Westcliffe.