Too Much Of A Good Thing: Increased Camping Activity Hurting Public Lands
According to BLM statistics, during the pandemic people flocked to Colorado's public lands, but they warn that many visitors is starting to take its toll.
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Wild Horse Roundup In Sand Wash Basin Will Continue Friday Despite Pleas To Stop It
Currently there is an incentive program that offers people $1,000 to adopt and care for the horse, the BLM says welfare checks ensure the horses are being properly cared for.
Colorado Governor Asks Feds To Hold Off On Planned Wild Horse Roundup In Sand Wash Basin
Governor Jared Polis is asking the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management to delay the planned round of wild horse from the Sand Wash Basin. That roundup is scheduled to start Wednesday, September 1st.
Interior Secretary Visits New Public Lands HQ In Colorado
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland paid her first visit Friday to the new Colorado headquarters of her department's Bureau of Land Management after its relocation from the nation's capital by the Trump administration sparked criticism that the move was intended to gut the agency that oversees vast tracts of public lands in the West.
Horse Fire Burns 10 Acres Southwest Of Craig, No Structures Threatened
Crews are battling a new wildfire located southwest of Craig in Moffat County.
Crews Battle 10-15 Acre Red Rock Fire Burning North Of Palisade
Crews responded to a new wildfire on Friday afternoon north of Palisade.
Judge Removes Trump Public Lands Boss For Serving Unlawfully
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's leading steward of public lands has been serving unlawfully and blocked him from continuing in the position.
Crews Battle 3 Wildfires In Moffat County, 350 Acres Burned
Three wildfires in Moffat County have burned more than 350 acres.
Dice Hill Fire 100% Contained At 27 Acres In Summit County
The Dice Hill Fire burning in Summit County is 100% contained. The fire erupted Monday on BLM lands and has burned 27 acres.
Dice Hill Fire Burns 27 Acres South Of Kremmling
Crews continue to battle the 27-acre Dice Hill Fire in Summit County.
BLM Signs Lease Ahead Of Headquarters Relocation To Colorado
The Bureau of Land Management has signed a lease agreement in Colorado to solidify relocation of its headquarters from the District of Columbia.
Interior Secretary David Bernhardt Says BLM Move To Grand Junction 'Just Makes Sense'
Speaking to a friendly crowd of conservative allies, new Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt said the plan to move the Bureau of Land Management's headquarters to Grand Junction just makes sense.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions In Place In Summit County
Stage 1 fire restrictions are in place in Summit County due to dry conditions.
Unfinished Airport Building Could House BLM Headquarters In Grand Junction
The Grand Junction Regional Airport is weighing options for the future of an unfinished building.
Wanted: More Pastures For West's Overpopulated Wild Horses
Many consider rounding up wild horses to live out their lives on private pastures a reasonable approach to a tricky problem. Just keep in mind a few of the dozens of requirements for getting paid by the government to provide wild horses a home.
Pets Are Family, Too When It Comes To Helping Furloughed Government Workers
Colorado Pet Pantry is teaming up with Jewish Family Services to help furloughed government workers feed their their pets as well as their families.
Crocodile Fossil Found Near Walden Could Be 60 Million Years Old
Millions of years ago, tropical swamps covered parts of Colorado very different creatures lived here -- including crocodiles.
Suit Challenges Drilling On Public Land In Colorado, Utah
Environmental groups have asked a judge to overturn the sale of drilling rights on public land in Colorado and Utah, saying the Trump administration didn't consider the potential threat to public health and the environment.
60 Wild Horses To Be Rounded Up For Adoption
Horses five years old and younger will be identified for removal to transported to Cañon City to await adoption.
U.S. May Pick Western Headquarters For BLM In 6-8 Months
The Trump administration says it may pick a new Western headquarters for the nation's largest land management agency in the next six to eight months.
Drilling Decision Delayed Near Sand Dunes Park
The U.S. government is delaying a decision on a contentious proposal to allow oil and gas drilling near Great Sand Dunes National Park in southern Colorado.
Volunteers Bring Water To Wild Horse Herds
Weeks of little-to-no rain left hundreds of wild horses in Western Colorado with dwindling options, now volunteers are making sure the magnificent creatures survive these extra dry conditions.
Fire Forces Amusement Park To Evacuate
Firefighters responded to the Iron Mountain Fire north of Glenwood Springs Monday evening.
Man Killed In Colorado Shootout Acquitted In 1993 Shootings
A man killed in a shootout with Bureau of Land Management officers in western Colorado killed two people and wounded five others at a bar in Colorado Springs 25 years ago.
Man Dies In Shootout With BLM Rangers
A man is dead in Mesa County after a shootout with uniformed officers from the Bureau of Land Management.
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Illegal Fireworks Calls Dominating 911 Call Centers
Special phone lines set up for illegal fireworks calls so that 911 call centers can focus on emergencies.
Aurora police looking for suspect in overnight deadly shooting
A man died in Aurora after being shot in the parking lot of a strip mall.
Man arrested for allegedly threatening store clerk with knife
In Eagle County, Nicholas Leake is accused of menacing a store clerk with a knife.
High gas prices, cancelled flight: travel chaotic right now
Millions of Americans plan to travel for the Fourth of July, but it won't be easy.
Independence Eve: Things to know about Sunday's celebration at Civic Center Park
The Civic Center Conservancy is once again hosting the free concert and fireworks show at Civic Center Park. If you're not going in person, you can watch it on CBS News Colorado.
Typical early July weather expected for Independence Eve
Meteorologist Chris Spears takes a look at what we can expect Sunday and during the week ahead.
State prepares to spend money from opioid lawsuit settlement
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has been waging the fight for a few years now.
Thousands arrive for Rainbow Family 50th meetup in Colorado
Thousands are arriving for the Rainbow Family 50th meetup in Colorado and they've promised to clean up after themselves.
Auto theft fugitive caught by police after previous escape
The last at-large member of an auto theft ring which police say stole $3 million in vehicles and property throughout the Denver metro area was captured Friday evening during a SWAT operation.
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Illegal Fireworks Calls Dominating 911 Call Centers
Special phone lines set up for illegal fireworks calls so that 911 call centers can focus on emergencies.
Aurora police looking for suspect in overnight deadly shooting
A man died in Aurora after being shot in the parking lot of a strip mall.
Man arrested for allegedly threatening store clerk with knife
In Eagle County, Nicholas Leake is accused of menacing a store clerk with a knife.
High gas prices, cancelled flight: travel chaotic right now
Millions of Americans plan to travel for the Fourth of July, but it won't be easy.
Independence Eve: Things to know about Sunday's celebration at Civic Center Park
The Civic Center Conservancy is once again hosting the free concert and fireworks show at Civic Center Park. If you're not going in person, you can watch it on CBS News Colorado.
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Report: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets agree on record $264M extension
Nikola Jokic has gone from draft pick No. 41, to two-time MVP, and now the holder of the largest contract in NBA history.
Russell Wilson's NFL jersey is the No. 1 seller so far this year
The No. 1 best-selling NFL jersey in 2022 so far is that of the Broncos new starting quarterback.
'All of you are a part of it': Avs soak in Stanley Cup parade and rally
A crowd estimated by Denver's Office of Special Events at over a half million joined the Colorado Avalanche as they raised the Stanley Cup in a two hour long parade that was a lot more like a party. Fans recalled the long time between championships.
Stanley Cup champs, Colorado Avalanche, feeling the love from hundreds of thousands of fans
The Colorado Avalanche relished in the sights and sounds of a parade and rally in their honor for winning the 2022 Stanley Cup championship.
Avs players celebrate during Stanley Cup parade, rally
As Colorado celebrated the Avalanche's third Stanley Cup victory by hosting a parade through Downtown Denver, several players on the team told CBS News Colorado that the crowd is what fueled them to victory.
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Gun violence hot spots make up small area of Denver
Nearly half of all shootings in Denver and a quarter of the city's murders in 2020-2021 took place in just five geographical areas: "hotspots" that only make up 1.56% of Denver's land mass.
Judge denies new trial for convicted killer Harold Henthorn
A federal judge on Thursday denied convicted wife-killer Harold Henthorn a new trial, after Henthorn claimed his trial attorney "acted in his own self-interest, was dishonest" and committed fraud in the course of defending Henthorn.
13 Denver Metro Area Superintendents Voice Support For Adams 14, Following State Board Vote To Reorganize District
Thirteen Denver metro area school superintendents have signed a letter to the Colorado Board of Education saying they're "deeply disappointed" the board would take the unprecedented step of reorganizing the Adams 14 School District.
13 Denver metro area superintendents voice support for Adams 14
Thirteen Denver metro area school superintendents have signed a letter to the Colorado Board of Education saying they're "deeply disappointed" the board would take the unprecedented step of reorganizing the Adams 14 School District.
Larimer County DA Questions Cops 'Unwarranted' DUI Arrests; Says Officer Jason Haferman Showed 'Concerning Judgment'
A second Fort Collins man, Harris Elias, 50, said Thursday he plans to sue Fort Collins police after he was arrested for DUI, spent three days in jail, but his blood test later showed no traces of alcohol or drugs.
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Legalize it! Ice cream trucks legal again in Aurora
A frozen dessert desert no longer: Aurora is now allowing ice cream trucks back into city limits after decades of having them outlawed.
USGS believes 'seismic signals' related to RMNP rock slide
The slide happened in the Upper Chaos Canyon area of the park.
CPW ranger's wildlife videos help Coloradans 'feel like they're a part of it'
From bath time to dinner time, animals of all kinds are caught on camera at Roxborough State Park.
Diesel repair shops sentenced for altering emissions
Two out-of-state diesel repair facilities were sentenced this month, and a third will be next month, for conspiring with a Colorado shop to illegally alter the emission controls on more than 100 heavy duty trucks and semis.
Power play: Gabriel Landeskog slings chicken at Raising Cane's
Colorado Avalanche fans got a special treat with their drive-thru lunch order on Wednesday.
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Gas tax holiday could save you money at the pump
Gov. Jared Polis says he commends the President's action to provide relief and save people money.
Colorado Food Bank Facing 'The Perfect Storm' With Supply & Demand Amid Soaring Inflation
The Weld Food Bank in northern Colorado said they've seen a 25% increase in demand for their services in recent months as the price for gasoline and groceries climbs to record highs.
Rising Gas Prices & Inflation Force Coloradans To Weigh Essentials
At the gas station, the tank doesn't often get filled lately when Katie Orecchio visits the pumps. It wasn't on Friday.
'I Was Disappointed': Neighbors Impacted By Denver City Council Housing Decision On Affordable Housing Express Frustration
A new measure passed Denver City Council allowing new affordable housing units to be built without parking lots.
Castle Rock's Sturm Campus Grad Lands Lockheed Job At 19; Trajectory Exemplifies Sturm Mission
An effort to bring higher education and industry relevant training to Castle Rock is paying off for the newest graduates of the Sturm Collaboration Campus.
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FDA looks to approve updated booster for variants
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 has evolved.
Children's Hospital Colorado in need of new stuffed animals
Young patients draw a lot of comfort when they get a new stuffed animal while in the hospital.
CDC: Colorado reports 7 cases of monkeypox
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Colorado has seven cases of monkeypox as of June 29. There are more than 300 cases across the country.
CU Anschutz researchers identify drugs that curb Alzheimer's symptoms
New research at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus finds two FDA-approved drugs improve cognition in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Combination of facility smoke and stagnant weather puts some Coloradans at greater respiratory risk
For much of the morning on Tuesday, the smell of smoke permeated Denver. A combination of weather and a fire that ignited at an Englewood waste management facility were responsible for the smell.
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Typical early July weather expected for Independence Eve
Meteorologist Chris Spears takes a look at what we can expect Sunday and during the week ahead.
Daily Shot At Late Day Showers And Thunderstorms
Monsoon flow holds thru the middle of next week. As a result, daily t-storms will be scattered across the Rockies.
USGS believes 'seismic signals' related to RMNP rock slide
The slide happened in the Upper Chaos Canyon area of the park.
Expect scattered afternoon storms each day this holiday weekend
Meteorologist Chris Spears has your forecast.
Scattered afternoon storms expected this weekend in Colorado
First Alert Meteorologist Chris Spears says it will be a pretty typical weekend of weather for early July.
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Man arrested for allegedly threatening store clerk with knife
In Eagle County, Nicholas Leake is accused of menacing a store clerk with a knife.
High gas prices, cancelled flights: vacationers face chaotic holiday travel
Millions of Americans plan to travel for the Fourth of July, but it won't be easy.
Scattered Showers And Storms Expected Sunday Afternoon
Meteorologist Chris Spears has your forecast.
Auto theft fugitive Esequiel Gomez and girlfriend emerge from crawlspace, arrested by SWAT
The last at-large member of an auto theft ring which police say stole $3 million in vehicles and property throughout the Denver metro area was captured Friday evening during a SWAT operation.
Music, food, fireworks: Independence Eve returning to downtown Denver
In less than 24 hours, Denver's Independence Eve celebration will kick off for the first time since 2019.