Colorado’s 150th birthday is up in flames. What does this mean for the future of wildfires?
Experts say extreme fire conditions are the new normal, but that doesn’t mean future catastrophic blazes are inevitable.
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Bennet and Hurd team up to shield Glenwood Springs Hot Springs from quarry expansion
A companion bill is going to Congress to help block mining expansion in Glenwood Springs that could affect the hot springs.
As Colorado River and tributaries shrink, a public power system frays
The Gunnison River hydropower is under stress as data center development creates increasing demand for electricity generation.
Waste activists hold funeral at Gov’s Park for millions of dead electronics, all killed by a lack of software
Constant software updates and cutting off support to older models “fuels our massive and growing electronic waste problem,” organizers said.
Aspen Acres fire leads to a sad (and growing) number of GoFundMe fundraisers
So far the fire has destroyed at least 263 homes in Custer and Pueblo counties.
What an ozone action alert day is, and what to do when the state issues them
Wildlife smoke particles contribute to ground-level ozone, but smoke isn’t always the main driver of these alerts.
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Historic Denver cemetery finds an unlikely hero to help save it from ruin
How a Westword story led to drinks, a phone call and an improbable plan to revive Riverside Cemetery.
Wildfires are raging across Colorado. Here’s the latest
The Aspen Acres ballooned from under 400 acres to over 23,000 in just one day, burning multiple buildings in Pueblo County.
Colorado, Utah mourn 3 firefighters killed in fire outbreak on state border
Nearby communities have received pre-evacuation warnings, according to the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office.
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Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations. Here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease.
Warmer weather and changes in rainfall patterns now allow ticks to survive in new regions of the country – and for longer periods.
Data centers, golf courses and fountains: Denver water restrictions, explained
In the thick of a statewide drought emergency, what’s with all the water use?
What’s with the poor air quality and dirty clouds in Denver?
Denver’s topography, polluters and proximity to wildfires present a unique combination of air quality challenges.
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Englewood pauses AI-generated content after backlash on renewable energy video
“Do you know what else prevents CO2 [from] entering the atmosphere? Avoiding AI slop.”
Boulder County Wants Goats to Help Fight Wildfires
They’ll eat anything, right?
Why Was Suncor Smoking Yesterday?
According to Colorado’s only oil refinery, a power outage caused the smoke.
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Fire Is Transforming Public Lands in the West
The damages include reduced recreation in Colorado.
Say Hello to Denver’s Newest Invasive Species
These wiggly intruders may look like nightcrawlers, but they’re not.
Water Conservation Works, but Climate Change Is Outpacing It
Denver, Phoenix and Las Vegas offer a glimpse of the future
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Hey, You Guys! How a “Goonie” From Colorado Discovered a Mythical Shipwreck
Stories of buried treasure along the Pacific Coast date back centuries.
The War Next Door: The Fight to Save Piñon Canyon From the Army
After battling the Army’s attempts to expand the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site for decades, two groups were just honored by the state.
Denver to Increase Water Prices Amid Drought. Here’s How It Will Affect You.
For the first time in over two decades, Denver Water approved the implementation of drought pricing on Wednesday.
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Wild Turkeys Run A-Fowl Throughout Denver Area
Here’s why you may see more of these feathered friends in the coming weeks.