Matt Sparx

Fort Collins

Brand Manager and Afternoon Host at KUAD-FM (Windsor, CO)

APD/MD and PM Drive for @newcountry991

Articles

Pick Up Patties to Use as Fertilizer in Your Colorado Garden This Month

1 week ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

Soon enough, you will be gearing up to plant your garden here in Colorado. If you want to keep your vegetable garden healthy and want to do it naturally, there is a way to do just that for free. It's going to take a bit of labor, and it's not all that glamorous, but you can get all of your fertilizer needs from some patties made by one Colorado animal.
Interstate 70 and 25 Interchange Was Once Known as the Mousetrap

1 week ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

If you drive south on Interstate 25 in Colorado, you will eventually end up at what could be considered the biggest interchange in the state. This interchange in Denver is where travelers can go in four different directions. West or east on Interstate 70, and north or south on Interstate 25. This interchange has been at the heart of Colorado since 1951 and pre-dates the interstate highway system, yet it was incorporated into Colorado's two major interstates.
Second Colorado Wolf Dies in Wyoming

1 week ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

A gray wolf relocated from British Columbia to Colorado earlier this year by Colorado Parks and Wildlife has died across state lines. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, wolf 2513, died in Wyoming. Colorado Parks and Wildlife was made aware of the death by Wyoming Game and Fish on Wednesday, April 9. Currently, details are unclear as to how the male gray wolf died, and chances are, we may never know.
Canine Distemper Cases in Raccoons in Colorado Appear

1 week ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

A virus that is mainly found in canines is affecting some Colorado raccoons. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, numerous cases have been documented in Southern Colorado. The contagious disease of carnivores is caused by the canine distemper virus. This virus can be found in wildlife such as coyotes, foxes, skunks, other wild carnivores, and raccoons. Canine distemper can also affect domesticated dogs and puppies.
Over 1,600 Cars Got Tickets at Denver International Airport Last Month

2 weeks ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

If you have a flight out of Denver International Airport soon, there is something you should do before you embark on your journey. Yes, you will need to pack your bags, but there is one more thing you might want to take care of before boarding your flight. If you don't, it might cost you a pretty penny. I know many people who prefer to park themselves at Denver International Airport. It's easy, convenient, and when you return home, your vehicle is right there waiting for you.
Police Will Still Be Able to Ask You This Question in Colorado

2 weeks ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

There is a small handful of states in the nation that ban police officers from asking a specific question when someone is pulled over by law enforcement. A Colorado house bill would have made our state another state that banned this somewhat tricky question. Colorado House Bill 25-1243 would have banned law enforcement from asking drivers who were pulled over, "Do you know why I pulled you over?" by police.
How To Reserve Your Table At Casa Bonita In Colorado This Summer

2 weeks ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

I have not been to Casa Bonita in years, and I have yet to experience the renovation that has taken place during the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been a lot of hype about the renovation, including the new menu, but it seems like you need to be in some special club to get reservations at this iconic Colorado Mexican restaurant.
Do These Underground Pests Live in Colorado?

2 weeks ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

I'm the type of person who takes pride in my yard. Not long before the COVID-19 pandemic, I spent every moment of free time renovating my front yard. Removing an old, sickly tree, tons of landscaping rock, small keystone pavers, relocating sprinklers, and all of that other fun stuff. It took three months of back-breaking work, but it was all worth it in the end.
A Vehicle is Stolen Every 12 Seconds in Colorado

2 weeks ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

Have you ever wondered why your insurance for your vehicle is so expensive in Colorado? Sure, severe weather could have something to do with your auto insurance rates, but so does how many vehicles are stolen in the state, too. Looking back at how much we have spent per month on auto insurance in the past few years, I can see we have been hit pretty hard with it comes to our policy price. I submitted an insurance claim for the first time last year due to hail, and it was nerve-wracking.
Three Colorado Barbeque Restaurants Make Yelp's Best of List

2 weeks ago | k99.com | Matt Sparx

I don't care what anyone says, barbeque is an art. Sure, you can toss a chunk of meat into a smoker and pull it out hours later and have smoked meat. That doesn't mean that it's award-winning or competition quality. For years, I have dabbled in the hobby of smoking. I have had some delicious pieces of meat come off the rack, but I've also had some terrible ones too. Pit masters who run barbecue restaurants know what they are doing, and they do it well.