Author: Spencer Mckee
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Warrant issued for motorcyclist suspected of 20-minute ride between Colorado Springs and Denver
“We will NOT tolerate this,” reads a press release issued by Colorado State Patrol, announcing an arrest warrant that’s been issued for a motorcyclist who went viral online after posting a video capturing a trip that showed him allegedly traveling from Colorado Springs to Denver on I-25 in a shocking time of about 20 minutes…
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Where are Colorado’s wolves? Map released depicting wolf movement around state
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has released a map that captures the general area that wolves are known to be living in Colorado, helping to inform the public on where they might encounter the species. The mapping tool will be updated on a regular basis. The range of the wolves currently includes larger portions of Jackson,…
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Doctor killed in Colorado in season’s first fatal avalanche
The first fatal avalanche of Colorado’s snow season has occurred, involving a backcountry snowboarder that was caught by a slide and killed south of the town of Ophir. The fatal avalanche took place on Jan. 22, occurring below treeline at about 10,500 feet of elevation in the Waterfall Creek area, which is about 5 miles…
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LEWD and RUDE: Full list of 1,364 ‘personalized’ plates that were rejected in Colorado
In 2023, more than 60,000 personalized license plates were approved by the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles – nearly double that of 2022. Yet, while so many plates were approved, many were also rejected. According to the DMV, more than 1,000 personalized plates didn’t make the cut for approval, with rejection often due to these…
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2024’s ‘best meteor shower’ to provide perfect camping opportunity in Colorado
Combining a camping trip with a meteor shower is perhaps one of the best ways to experience nature in Colorado. And thankfully, 2024 is set to bring plenty of celestial shows that will send fireballs streaking across the sky. Looking ahead to warmer months, here’s a preview of one meteor shower you definitely won’t want…
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Snow stacks up at Colorado resorts with one reporting 56 inches in seven days
It’s been a snowy week at Colorado’s ski resorts and the many slopesport enthusiasts around the state might be curious about where they should head for the most fresh powder. According to Vail Resorts, Crested Butte got the deepest snow over the last seven days at 48 total inches. The other Epic Pass destinations got…
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I-70 closes in 2 spots; winter storm shuts down numerous roads around Colorado
Numerous closures are in effect Monday for Interstate 70 due to dangerous winter weather conditions and safety hazards. One closure in place as of 11 a.m. on Monday is the stretch between Vail and Copper Mountain. Eastbound lanes between Silverthorne and the Eisenhower Johnson Tunnel were also closed. Traffic can be seen backed up on…
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SNOW TOTALS: 36-plus inches of snow hits parts of Colorado
More than 30 inches of snow fell in parts of Colorado over the past weekend. Here’s a look at how much snow fell where, based on mapping from the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service releases two different reports related to the topic, one showing snowfall in a more general manner, with another pinpointing…
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Avalanche hits 10 vehicles on high-elevation mountain pass in Colorado
A scary incident took place Sunday morning, when an avalanche came down onto the road on Colorado’s Berthoud Pass, burying 10 vehicles. Also known as Highway 40, the route was closed between Robbers Roost and Henderson Mine Road as a result. As of Monday morning, this portion, located south of Winter Park Ski Resort, remains…
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Looking to survive winter? Keep these 16 items in your trunk while traveling Colorado
Are you prepared to hit the roads in Colorado this winter? The Colorado Department of Transportation has published a list of items that travelers should keep in the trunk of their vehicle to make winter driving safer. I’ve gone through and added an explanation for why each item is needed and I’ve also tracked down…