Colorado brings you wind phones to chat with the beyond, a lawsuit settlement for disabled housing, and a Veterans Day parade with an entry fee twist. Loveland’s RH Line callers and animal shelters also steal the spotlight. Read on for the quirkiest news updates that keep Colorado buzzing!

Colorado—where even the wind lends an ear for your heart-to-heart chats, housing settlements read like courtroom drama scripts, and parade fees make you do a double take. Between Loveland’s RH Line callers waxing poetic (or just venting) about the Broncos, and animal shelters reminding us they’re the real MVPs, the Centennial State is brimming with stories as diverse as a thrift store’s inventory. Whether it’s dialing into the afterlife or grappling with parade entry fees, there’s never a dull day here.

  1. Colorado Wind Phones: Dialing Into the Afterlife, One Breezy Call at a Time
    In what can only be described as the world’s most unique therapy session, Colorado’s wind phones are here to let you chat with the dearly departed. Forget the usual seance; just pick up one of these old-school phones and whisper your woes into the wind. Need to vent about your boss, confide in a lost love, or simply chat with Grandma? This nostalgic device promises a one-way ticket to emotional clarity—all without any annoying call waiting. Read more
  2. A Housing Settlement: Colorado’s Conundrum with Disabilities and Nursing Homes
    In a plot twist that rivals a daytime soap opera, Colorado has settled a lawsuit over housing disabled individuals in nursing homes. Turns out, the state wasn’t exactly rolling out the red carpet for these folks, and now they’re paying the price—literally. This settlement is a gentle reminder that everyone deserves a place to call home, even if it’s not a five-star resort. Let’s hope this is the first step towards more inclusive housing solutions, because everyone deserves a room with a view. Read more
  3. RH Line Calls: The Broncos, Belt-Tightening, and Other Colorado Concerns
    Loveland’s RH Line is buzzing with opinions, and let’s be honest—it’s more entertaining than a Broncos game. From the civic duty of voting to state budget woes, callers are letting loose, and it’s pure gold. It’s like a tapas bar of public opinion: a little bit of this, a little bit of that, and a lot of flavor. Just remember, folks, these opinions are free, but the entertainment value is priceless. Read more
  4. Veterans Day Parade Fees: A March to Remember (or Forget?)
    In what feels like a plot borrowed from a sitcom, the Veterans Day parade in Grand Junction is now charging participants an entry fee. That’s right—honoring our veterans now comes with a price tag. While this might seem like an administrative mix-up, it’s a reminder that sometimes bureaucracy can be more puzzling than a Rubik’s Cube. Let’s just hope the parade brings more smiles than furrowed brows. Read more
  5. Animal Shelter Appreciation: Who Let the Dogs Out (to a Good Home)?
    It’s National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, and if you’re not already singing “Who Let the Dogs Out,” you should be. Shelters across Colorado are opening their doors and hearts to every furry friend in need, reminding us that home is where the wagging tail is. So, let’s give a round of applause to these unsung heroes and remember to spay, neuter, and adopt, not shop. Your new best friend is waiting! Read more

So, what’s your take on Colorado’s latest rollercoaster of events? Got a message you’d whisper into a wind phone or a bone to pick about parade fees? Maybe you’re ready to wax poetic about shelter pets or share your best RH Line-worthy rant. Drop your thoughts in the comments below—because let’s face it, your opinions are the real Colorado gold!

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