Santa Claus begins his whirlwind trip around the globe tonight to deliver toys to all the good little boys and girls! For more than 50 years the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has tracked Kris Kringle on Christmas Eve and helped to ensure he completes his journey safely. ThorntonWeather.com is pleased to be able […]
Click here for the rest of the story.What to do when your elected officials ignore the will of the people? The people take it into their own hands. Last month, Thornton City Council voted to allow retail and medical marijuana stores in the city despite overwhelming opposition by citizens. What they should have done, if not reject it, is at least put […]
Click here for the rest of the story.Over the past week you may have noticed a relatively persistent ‘drone’ of aircraft over the Denver area and seen a relatively large aircraft flying overhead. The plane is a specially outfitted C-130 taking part in a major field study of the Front Range’s ozone. Scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) will […]
Click here for the rest of the story.Fireworks have long been illegal in the City of Thornton and in recent years stiff fines have been meted out to violators. Like last year, conditions are tinder dry and as such it is especially important that residents adhere to the law and leave the show to the pros. Wildfires are burning across Colorado right […]
Click here for the rest of the story.Public access to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge has increased greatly now that they allow visitors to drive their own vehicles through the facility. We have taken advantage of it over the past couple of weeks and have enjoyed some extraordinary photo opportunities. A wide variety of birds are available for viewing but […]
Click here for the rest of the story.There was a time activity at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal was centered on our nation’s defense as a location responsible for manufacturing chemical and conventional weapons. Now a National Wildlife Refuge, the site is one of the hidden gems of the Colorado Front Range when it comes to wildlife viewing. From World War II into […]
Click here for the rest of the story.One of the great joys of winter in Colorado is an increase in appearances of bald eagles. The national bird of the United States is majestic to see and here in Thornton the birds routinely roost during the cold months. Bald eagles can be found virtually anywhere in the United States and while Benjamin Franklin […]
Click here for the rest of the story.November 11th is one of two holidays in the United States that we have set aside to ensure that those that have served and sacrificed for this nation are never forgotten. We are asked to take the time to say a simple ‘thank you’ to these men and women while not always fully comprehending their […]
Click here for the rest of the story.We oftentimes hear about how weather can affect voter turnout but is there truly a link? If there is, who does it benefit – Republicans or Democrats? Studies seem to indicate that what might be thought of as an urban myth is indeed true. In 2005, political science researchers Brad Gomez, Thomas Hansford and George […]
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