It's hot. Too hot. Luckily there are plenty of ways to cool off.

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Some readers are seeing skynet, while others worry the driverless cars can't handle snow.

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Over the last two weeks, five fires have burned around 230,000 acres.

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While the Willow fire burns nearby, this Leadville resident is cleaning dog baths and selling tourist merch — with her Jeep packed and ready to evacuate.

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The 37-acre facility hosts some of the country's most dangerous and notorious criminals.

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

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Some meteorologists have predicted consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures.

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In a state full of natural marvels, the 160-foot-high castle remains a towering achievement.

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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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