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Spicer denial of Nazi chemical weapons use draws ire of Colorado congressman
U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, a Democrat from Boulder, Colo., sharply criticized White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer’s denial that Adolf Hitler used chemical weapons during World War II. Spicer made…
FedEx launches 5th annual Small Business Grant Contest
FedEx recently launched its 5th annual Small Business Grant Contest and has begun accepting applications for a total prize pool of $120,500 — the largest sum since the contest’s inception.…
One Colorado county bucks national trend, rejects Trump, GOP agenda
Republican Donald Trump may have shocked the popular-vote majority of the nation with his electoral college victory over Democrat Hillary Clinton Tuesday, but Eagle County continued its trend toward supporting…
Breckenridge community gathers to discuss solutions to skyrocketing prescription drug prices
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. – The Campaign for Sustainable Rx Pricing (CSRxP) hosted a discussion on Wednesday about rising prescription drug prices and common-sense solutions to fix the broken prescription drug market.…
Arapahoe Basin set to open for the season on Friday; Loveland still waiting
After another small dose of winter weather on Tuesday night, Arapahoe Basin ski area on Colorado’s Continental Divide announced on Wednesday that it will open for the 2016-17 ski season…
Warm temps, wind make for slow start to ski season, tough firefighting conditions
Warm, windy weather was hampering firefighting efforts between Aspen and Vail on Monday and limiting snowmaking at ski resorts like Loveland and Arapahoe Basin that are trying to crank up…
Menconi disrupts Senate debate; Cacioppo hit with campaign-finance complaint
Eagle County, Colorado, home to Vail and Beaver Creek ski areas, is getting a reputation as a high-country incubator of somewhat unconventional politicians seeking higher state and federal offices. The…
FedEx hiring more than 300 people for holiday shipping season
FedEx will be hiring more than 300 people in Denver to help its existing 400,000-staff workforce prepare for the busy holiday shipping season. FedEx is increasing hours for some existing employees…
Ford inks 3-year deal with NFL securing ‘Official Truck’ status
NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2016 – America’s toughest trucks are celebrating football’s toughest players. Ford and the National Football League are teaming up on a three-year partnership establishing Ford trucks…
FedEx Ground sends Colorado-based driver to National Truck Driving Championships
Matthew Allison, driver of Commerce City, Colo.-based Grounded, is representing FedEx Ground in the National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) in Indianapolis Aug. 10-13. Allison earned the right to compete in…
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