Experts say extreme fire conditions are the new normal, but that doesn't mean future catastrophic blazes are inevitable.

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A companion bill is going to Congress to help block mining expansion in Glenwood Springs that could affect the hot springs.

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The Gunnison River hydropower is under stress as data center development creates increasing demand for electricity generation.

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Constant software updates and cutting off support to older models "fuels our massive and growing electronic waste problem," organizers said.

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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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