Tag: Labor Day
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11 Central Plains museums offering free admission Memorial Day through Labor Day
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Eleven museums and attractions in Colorado’s Central Plains will be offering free admission from Memorial Day through Labor Day this year. Using the password “Our Journey,” visitors will be able to gain free admission to the following list of the following museums, according to a…
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Two business Denver groups throw support behind sales tax increases
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two prominent Denver entities representing business interests are backing a proposal to increase the sales tax in order to help fund the operations of Denver Health. One of the business groups also threw its support behind Mayor Mike Johnston’s push to also hike the city…
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Denver business groups quiet on proposed sales tax increases
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s Note: This story has been update to reflect the positions of the Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, which decided to support one sales tax rate increase proposal, and the Downtown Denver Partnership, which is now backing both tax hikes, in the time between initial…
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Colorado auctions employment-themed license plates to fund disability committee
The state is auctioning off employment-themed license plates to raise money for Colorado’s Disability Funding Committee in celebration of Labor Day. There are 40 official state license plates up for grabs, including 9TO5, HIREME, SKILLZ, UNION and numerous job-specific plates, such as COP, FIREMAN, ART1ST, TRASHMN, BARBER, IPLUMB and many more. Proceeds from the auction…
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CDOT highway construction projects suspended for holiday weekend
Labor Day weekend travel may be congested, but it won’t be delayed by active CDOT highway construction projects. The Colorado Department of Transportation suspended all projects other than emergencies beginning Friday at noon through Tuesday, Sept. 6. “If you’re traveling during these final days of summer, please be prepared for additional traffic on our roadways…
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FORTitude 10K race to return to Fort Collins on Labor Day
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The fourth annual FORTitude 10 kilometer race is returning to Fort Collins on Labor Day after canceling last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration for the race opened Thursday following months of discussion between…
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Cherry Creek Arts Festival postponed from Fourth of July to Labor Day weekend
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival held on the Fourth of July has been pushed to Labor Day weekend because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the host organization CherryArts announced Wednesday. The three-day event will be held from Sept. 4-6. This will be the 30th Cherry…
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CDOT launches sobriety display, breathalizer discount for Labor Day DUI enforcement
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In support of the Labor Day DUI enforcement period, the Colorado Department of Transportation released a sobriety display Friday and advertised a 50% discount on personal breathalyzers. The “2-Hourglass” display visually represents how one alcoholic…
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Heavy traffic, weather extremes expected for Labor Day weekend
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Department of Transportation is anticipating heavy traffic heading into Labor Day weekend in addition to extreme heat and cold. The National Weather Service predicts high temperatures in the 90s from Friday to Monday,…
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Gov. Polis urges Coloradans to continue COVID-19 precautions over Labor Day weekend
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gov. Jared Polis urged citizens to continue COVID-19 precautions over Labor Day weekend during a news conference Thursday. Polis emphasized the importance of avoiding large gatherings, wearing masks and staying outdoors if socializing. “This coming…