So far the fire has destroyed at least 263 homes in Custer and Pueblo counties.

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Wildlife smoke particles contribute to ground-level ozone, but smoke isn't always the main driver of these alerts.

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How a Westword story led to drinks, a phone call and an improbable plan to revive Riverside Cemetery.

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The Aspen Acres ballooned from under 400 acres to over 23,000 in just one day, burning multiple buildings in Pueblo County.

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Nearby communities have received pre-evacuation warnings, according to the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office.

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Warmer weather and changes in rainfall patterns now allow ticks to survive in new regions of the country – and for longer periods.

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In the thick of a statewide drought emergency, what's with all the water use?

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Denver's topography, polluters and proximity to wildfires present a unique combination of air quality challenges.

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"Do you know what else prevents CO2 [from] entering the atmosphere? Avoiding AI slop."

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They'll eat anything, right?

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