Author: Jonathan Ingraham jonathan.ingraham@denvergazettedev.gazette.com
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Colorado Springs weather: Rain likely July 4th with spotty T-storms
Rain overnight in northern Colorado has brought some cloud cover to Colorado Springs Friday, helping to keep temperatures on the mild side as July 4th begins. “Rain is not expected here in southeastern Colorado this morning, but that is likely to change this afternoon,” KOAA Meteorologist Alan Rose said. “An initial round of spotty showers…
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Vehicle travel starts Friday on 11,817-foot alpine road in Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park announced Tuesday the opening day for Old Fall River Road, the 11,817-foot high uphill-only dirt road in Colorado’s largest national park. According to the park service, spring opening operations for Old Fall River Road continue, however, the road will open for the season on Friday (Independence Day). The park service said…
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Remote Colorado wilderness area grows as private land becomes public
At just shy of half a million acres, the Weminuche Wilderness in southwestern Colorado is the largest in the state, the most remote and now is slightly larger than it was yesterday. This past winter, the Wilderness Land Trust (WLT) was able to purchase 30 acres of private land along the Needle Creek Trail, an…
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Colorado Springs weather: Continued warming Friday across the Pikes Peak region
High pressure building in from the southwest will continue to warm up Colorado Springs’ temperatures on Friday. Highs on the Plains will top out in the 80s and 90s, with 70s and lower 80s in the mountain valleys. Sunshine early will give way to partly cloudy skies this afternoon, along with a few sprinkles or…
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7 Colorado athletes nominated for an ESPY award in 2025
From Travis Hunter to Lindsey Vonn, Colorado athletes represent well among the world’s greatest
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$8,845,000 Colorado ranch southwest of Grand Junction for sale
The Sinbad Ranch, at 1,954 acres, is both a commercial-ready and private-enjoyment property
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Dog stuck in trench at Parker construction zone rescued with excavator’s help
A dog was rescued from a trench in a Parker construction zone by South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) crews Monday afternoon, according to a SMFR post on social media platform X. At 3:55 p.m., Monday, SMFR was requested to assist Douglas County Animal Control in rescuing a dog that became stuck in a trench. The…
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Wildfire kept Red Mountain Pass in southwest Colorado closed most of Monday
A 4-hour alternative route is in place currently when traveling from Ouray to Silverton