Aspen Acres fire surpasses 100,000 acres as crews increase containment to more than 60%
admin Rain fell across parts of the state Friday, bringing mixed results for Gold Mountain, Ferris, Willow, Fishhook and Elk fires.
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Colorado health officials are tracking toxic algae blooms with warnings of health impacts
Not all blooms produce toxins, but with warm temperatures and shallow reservoirs, conditions are primed for algae to grow explosively.
What’s Working: Where to find Colorado homeowners insurance discounts and grants
Two programs are ramping up after two laws passed. Plus: Colorado adds jobs (for now), Goodwill’s free solar installer training…
Colorado wildlife commission reduces number of fur-bearing animals trappers can kill, throws out ban on fur sales
The commission voted 6-5 to set daily bag limits to two animals per person for 17 species
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
The lettuce came from Taylor Farms, a company linked to an E. coli outbreak in Colorado that killed a Mesa…
Aurora ICE detention center worker arrested in shooting of protester
An Aurora ICE detention center worker has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a protestor.
Aspen Acres containment climbs to 48% as crews focus on protecting Colorado communities
The state's largest currently burning wildfire remains active near the communities of Rye and San Isabel. Plus: Updates on Gold…
Coloradans are worried about affordability and say elected leaders aren’t doing enough to help, new poll shows
A new poll from the Colorado Health Foundation shows Coloradans are concerned about affordability and whether they can stay in…
Are more than 80% of wildfires started by humans?
Yes. Humans cause roughly 84% of wildfires in the U.S., University of Colorado researchers found in an extensive review of…
New solar farm pushes renewables on Colorado school trust land past 800MW mark
Colorado state Land Board for public school funding surpasses its 800MW goal for renewable energy.