Author: Breanna Sneeringer
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New wildfire sparks at national monument in Colorado
On Tuesday afternoon, firefighters were called to battle another new blaze amid hot, dry, and windy conditions. According to the Teller County Sheriff’s Office, firefighters are on the scene of a wildfire burning on the west side of the Fossil Beds, just south of Lake George. The Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is a fossil-rich…
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Bear killed after biting Colorado man
A black bear in Larkspur had to be euthanized on Friday morning after biting a man in the hand just outside of his home. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) were alerted at about 7:10 a.m. on Friday morning. Responding wildlife officers searched the area for the bear, which had returned to the home. While it remains…
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When fall colors in Colorado are expected to peak in 2020
Fall foliage season is right around the corner in Colorado. Here’s a look at what you can expect for fall colors in 2020. The approach of Sept. 22 – the first official day of autumn — is getting leaf-peepers excited to see fall colors. Colorado generally starts to color up anywhere from mid-September to early…
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Boat explosion results in helivac, multiple injuries at reservoir in Colorado
A boat explosion at a popular reservoir near Fort Collins injured six passengers, launching one of them into the water. According to the Poudre Fire Authority, the boat was experiencing some mechanical issues when the blaze sparked at about 8:45 a.m. on Saturday at the Inlet Bay located on the west shores of Horsetooth Reservoir.…
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‘Large’ wildfire prompts I-70 closure in Colorado
A “large” wildfire is stopping traffic Wednesday afternoon in both directions on Colorado’s Interstate 70. According to the Colorado State Patrol of Eagle, a “large” wildfire raging in the south canyon area just west of Glenwood Springs has forced parts of I-70 to close on Wednesday afternoon. The active closure extends from mile marker 109…
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Colorado mountain county calls for compliance with mandate: “No shirt, no shoes, no mask, no service”
One Colorado mountain county is cracking down on mask enforcement, threatening the shutdown of businesses and criminal charges for violators. Mountain-towners of San Miguel County, home to Telluride, have been called on to follow Colorado’s statewide mask mandate to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The San Miguel Sheriff’s Office took to Twitter on Friday warning,…
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Floating cinema with ‘social distancing boats’ coming to Colorado
Get ready to put a twist on your next movie night in Denver. A floating cinema, complete with “social distancing boats,” is coming to the Mile High City on Sept. 2-6. It will be made up of 12 to 24 mini boats that hold up to eight people. There will be free popcorn, plus additional…
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Trail cam captures Colorado man dumping puppies in 95-degree heat
A Greeley-area man has been arrested after a trail camera caught him dumping two puppies on a county road east of Milliken, Colorado. As temperatures neared 100 degrees, these puppies are lucky to be alive after being abandoned on the roadside without food or water. According to the Weld County Sheriff’s Office, the two abandoned…
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Hikers ignoring Manitou Incline closure, rescue missions ensue
Despite a COVID-19-related closure and the potential for big fines, some hikers continue to ignore orders to stay off of Colorado’s iconic Manitou Incline trail. More than 100 people came together in Manitou Springs on Saturday morning to protest the city’s Incline trail closure. The Manitou Incline has been closed since March 17 because of…
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14-day heatwave rolls through Colorado, 100 degree temperatures likely
Gusty winds, low humidity, and soaring temperatures are bringing “critical” fire weather conditions to parts of Colorado as a 14-day heat wave rolls through the state. It’s the first major heat wave of the summer with temperatures climbing several degrees above normal with “low triple digits likely for some valleys,” according to the National Weather…