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A pair of backcountry skiers was partially buried New Year's Eve by an avalanche on a mountain near Lizard Head Pass.
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A pair of backcountry skiers was partially buried New Year's Eve by an avalanche on a mountain near Lizard Head Pass.
Friends and family of a woman who died in an avalanche in Larimer County earlier this month are raising money so they can donate a bench in her honor.
Four days of heavy snow is creating dangerous conditions in Colorado's mountains.
The big storm in the high country made for some dangerous avalanche conditions over the weekend.
A sheriff in southwestern Colorado who survived an avalanche is relocating. Hinsdale County Sheriff Justin Casey said he's ready to move to a new area, one with less snow.
The Larimer County Coroner's Office identified Michelle Lindsay, 29, of Fort Collins, as the victim of Sunday's avalanche on South Diamond Peak near Cameron Pass.
A 29-year-old woman from Fort Collins is the first person to die from an avalanche in Colorado this season.
A 29-year-old Fort Collins woman has died in an avalanche while backcountry skiing in northern Colorado.
Avalanches are a concern in the Colorado this fall thanks to early- and a lot of- snow.
A backcountry skier was caught in an avalanche Friday near Searle Pass and required the help of friends to survive it, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center reported.
A skier was rescued after getting caught in an avalanche at Searle Pass near Frisco.
The Colorado Department of Transportation announced Friday the completed installation of the Colorado's newest remote control avalanche mitigation system, this one on Monarch Pass in central Colorado.
A backcountry skier sustained no injuries after triggering an avalanche near the top of Jones Pass on Friday.
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center is warning of the potential for avalanches with more mountain snowfall.
Historic, unprecedented and powerful. That's how Colorado avalanche forecasters describe what the state experienced with an avalanche cycle that brought slides down from the mountains around Winter Park down to Durango in March.
Researchers continue to study a series of destructive avalanches in Colorado last winter.
Crews are getting ready to clear an historic amount of debris from avalanches in the high country. Right now the areas of priority are between Copper Mountain and Frisco.
Officials with the Rocky Mountain National Park say seven people were caught in avalanches on Saturday in the park.
While the snow has melted along miles of trails in Summit County, not every trail is ready for hikers and bikers. In places, trees and other debris are piled 20 feet high-- the aftermath of avalanches.
A wall of snow destroyed a home near Lake City last month, trapping the people who lived there under feet debris and snow. The Casey family says nearly a month later, they want to tell their amazing story of survival.
Plans to expand a popular recreation path in the high country are delayed due to historic avalanches that have damaged the proposed route.
Mother Nature's fury this winter means many popular Colorado trails could be delayed opening this spring and may not open until the end of the summer.
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has determined that an avalanche that killed a 47-year-old skier was triggered after three snowboarders illegally crossed a boundary rope.
Crews are making progress on clearing what was left behind from a big avalanche.
Piles of snow and debris from avalanches might delay the reopening of Independence Pass this summer.
Grasslands span from the Great Plains to the foothills, and fires are a natural part of the ecosystem. But as more people have moved into these areas, the threat of a wildfire's destruction has prompted local emergency agencies to rethink their strategies.
Xcel Energy customers are experiencing more power outages for a longer period, according to an investigation by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission.
An Aurora teen convicted in two fatal shootings that claimed the life of an Iraqi refugee and a teenager at Southlands Mall will serve three decades in prison.
The U.S. and Ukraine have signed an economic development deal including access to rare earths minerals, the Treasury Department announced.
The Denver International Airport marked a major milestone Wednesday: its inaugural Airbus A380 flight to Munich Airport in Germany.
Grasslands span from the Great Plains to the foothills, and fires are a natural part of the ecosystem. But as more people have moved into these areas, the threat of a wildfire's destruction has prompted local emergency agencies to rethink their strategies.
Xcel Energy customers are experiencing more power outages for a longer period, according to an investigation by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission.
An Aurora teen convicted in two fatal shootings that claimed the life of an Iraqi refugee and a teenager at Southlands Mall will serve three decades in prison.
The Denver International Airport marked a major milestone Wednesday: its inaugural Airbus A380 flight to Munich Airport in Germany.
Property values in the Denver metro area will remain largely flat after more than a decade of sharp increases.
Community members in Douglas County will be voting on board seats as they deal with debt that's been growing since the 1980s. Voters can find the address and DEO information for this election at meadowsmd2-7.com.
The threat of a wildfire's destruction has prompted local emergency agencies to rethink their strategies now that more people live in wildland areas in Colorado.
Alexandre Padilla, a Professor and Chair of the Economics Department and Director of the Exploring Economic Freedom Project at Metropolitan State University of Denver, spoke about the current state of the American economy.
Rebecca Ruiz with the Highlands Ranch Community Association described the different kinds of camps that are offered in the southern part of the Denver metro area.
Mary Nguyen's family journey drives how she thinks, and how she runs her Olive & Finch Collective.
John Elway's former NFL agent and longtime friend, Jeffrey Sperbeck, has died at 62 after falling from a golf cart in California.
The fines were imposed for "failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential information" ahead of the NFL draft, the league said.
The quest for the Stanley Cup will continue in a crucial, must-win Game 6 for the Colorado Avalanche Thursday.
Renée Richards believes the fierce debate over trans athletes has fueled broader attacks on trans rights.
A new food vendor now serving Ball Arena is looking to elevate the menu during the NBA Playoffs.
The U.S. and Ukraine have signed an economic development deal including access to rare earths minerals, the Treasury Department announced.
"Well, maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls, you know?" President Trump said Wednesday.
The fines were imposed for "failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential information" ahead of the NFL draft, the league said.
Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The economy shrank 0.3% in the first three months of the year, a steep downturn from the pace of growth in 2024.
The U.S. and Ukraine have signed an economic development deal including access to rare earths minerals, the Treasury Department announced.
"Well, maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls, you know?" President Trump said Wednesday.
Colorado's State Senate passes a bill that would clarify standards for reporting misconduct at CBI.
Drivers convicted of careless driving resulting in death in Colorado could now face a felony under a bill at the Colorado State Capitol.
Sen. Dick Durbin, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, wants the congressional watchdog agency to examine what the FBI spent on Patel's personal travel.
Deaths from diabetes increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Colorado has seen a dramatic decline in drug overdose deaths over the past year, with the steepest reduction coming from fentanyl.
The threat of the avian flu continues to increase as household cats are experiencing increased levels of infections and deaths.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said there is a "void of data" on the COVID booster shots.
Some FDA scientists and inspections staff were told that their layoffs may be rescinded.
Xcel Energy customers are experiencing more power outages for a longer period, according to an investigation by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission.
"Well, maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls, you know?" President Trump said Wednesday.
Mary Nguyen's family journey drives how she thinks, and how she runs her Olive & Finch Collective.
The economy shrank 0.3% in the first three months of the year, a steep downturn from the pace of growth in 2024.
About 4,000 Colorado women work in hands-on construction and extraction jobs. Emily Griffith Foundation is celebrating them.
Denver's top finance administrators told city council members that the next several months will be "very very uncomfortable" and will feel like a recession with soft revenue projections.
Ryan Egelston is facing two new criminal charges stemming from a jailhouse altercation. Ben Varga, the victim, is now enjoying solid food.
Charges have been filed against two Colorado Department of Corrections employees.
A Denver judge has sentenced Diego Marroquin, a former worker at St. John's school and church in southeast Denver, to four years of sex offender intensive supervised probation stemming from accusations by a teenage girl that Marroquin raped her at the church.
Andrew Buen, the former Clear Creek County deputy sheriff who shot and killed motorist Christian Glass, spoke publicly for the first time in interviews with CBS Colorado.