USDA to Relocate Jobs to Fort Collins

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Thursday that it will move thousands of its employees in Washington, D.C., to five hubs across the country, including one in Fort Collins.

Around 2,600 USDA employees, more than half its D.C. workforce, will relocate to offices in Fort Collins as well as locations in North Carolina, Missouri, Indiana, and Utah. See a map here.

In a statement, the USDA said the reorganization will cut costs while putting regulators closer to farmers and ranchers. The transition is expected to take several months.

While Colorado lawmakers and cattlemen praised the decision, critics argue it could weaken the USDA’s connection to Congress and open the door to further workforce reductions.

Plane Aborts Takeoff, Evacuated at DIA

All 173 passengers and six crew members were evacuated from an American Airlines flight at Denver International Airport (DIA) on Saturday after the plane’s landing gear malfunctioned shortly before takeoff.

The flight was bound for Miami when passengers heard a loud “boom” as the plane sped down the runway, causing some to panic as the pilot aborted takeoff.

American Airlines says the plane experienced a “maintenance issue” with its tire and landing gear, and everyone on board safely exited. A video shows flames and smoke coming from a tire as passengers used the emergency slide.

Five people were evaluated for minor injuries, and one was hospitalized. The FAA is currently investigating the incident.

CDOT Building World’s Largest Wildlife Bridge

A wildlife crossing on Interstate 25 (I-25) in Douglas County is now halfway complete. It’s ahead of schedule and under budget, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) said Friday.

The Greenland Wildlife Overpass, located at milepost 165.4 of I-25, is set to become the largest wildlife overpass in the world, covering roughly 80,000 square feet and spanning six lanes of traffic.

The overpass will allow big game such as elk, mule deer, and pronghorn to safely cross I-25. CDOT expects it to reduce wildlife collisions by up to 90% in the area, which averages about one per day.

Though initially priced at $30 million, officials now say the project will cost between $15 million and $20 million. Construction began early this year and is expected to finish by December.

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➤ Clear Creek County: No Parking signs are now up along Guanella Pass, with enforcement planned to curb illegal parking and traffic jams during the busy fall leaf-peeping season. (See Details)

➤ Lafayette: An adult has died from West Nile virus, marking Colorado’s first virus-related death of the year, state health officials confirmed Friday. (More)

➤ La Plata County: Authorities ordered evacuations for some residents on Saturday after two wildfires broke out north of Durango and on the Southern Ute Reservation. (See Details)

➤ Johnstown: Fire crews on Thursday extinguished a gas fire that sent flames dozens of feet into the air near Highway 60. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. (See Video)

➤ Statewide: The U.S. Department of Education has released over $66 million in education funds to Colorado previously withheld by the Trump administration. (See Details)

➤ San Miguel County: The sheriff’s office said in a post on Saturday that “a large boulder the size of a small car” fell on Highway 145. It was removed an hour later. (See Details)

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➤ A longhorn cattle drive down Perry Street kicked off Castle Rock’s Western Heritage weekend on Friday. The celebration will continue with the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo, which runs through Aug. 3. (See Video)

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What’s your favorite way to look at leaves in the fall?

1. Scenic drives
2. Neighborhood walks
3. Hiking
4. Camping
5. Other
6. Not a fan

Friday’s Results:

How would you grade the roads where you live?

1. D (poor): 28%
2. C (average): 23%
3. F (failing): 21%
4. B (decent): 16%
5. A (excellent): 12%

70% of Colorado’s craft beer is produced in what city?

Show me the answer