Fire Crews Battle Wildland Fire, Structure Fire In Crested Butte
Firefighters rushed to battle a structure fire and a wildland fire in Crested Butte on Wednesday. The Crested Butte Fire Protection District said it was a complicated scene.
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Stowaway Marmot From Colorado Caught 600 Miles Away In Arizona
A marmot from Colorado was captured in Arizona, after surviving a 600-mile road trip underneath a car -- in record heat.
Some Colorado Mountain Towns Redirect Tourism Focus To Stewardship Messaging
Some mountain communities are altering their approach to tourism to manage guest experience amid an affordable housing crisis and subsequent labor shortage.
Splitboarder Rescued After Avalanche Swept Him Into Tree Near Crested Butte
The slide took place on the north side of Snodgrass Mountain near Crested Butte.
Ski Resorts Struggle To Hire Amid Trump's Student Visa Ban
As ski resorts try to figure out how to operate safely during the coronavirus pandemic, by requiring facemasks, enforcing social distancing in lift lines and eliminating dine-in service, Trump's order has added another obstacle heading into the winter: hiring enough temporary workers to fill crucial jobs like operating chair lifts, serving food and cleaning hotel rooms.
Reopening Colorado: When You Can Once Again Experience The Beauty Of Our Mountain Passes
This weekend usually brings the beginning of the heavy summer travel season, especially for those who love our mountain passes. Coronavirus means many of those passes will be not be open.
Vail Announces Plans To Reopen Resort Activities In Late June Or Early July
A letter from CEO Rob Katz to employees announced that Vail Resorts will work toward an opening in roughly a month. The hope, Katz noted in the letter, is that their resorts will be open by late June or early July.
Avalanche Victim Was Former Backcountry Guide, Town Councilman
Daniel Escalante was a former mountain guide and Crested Butte town councilman and had extensive backcountry experience.
Emergency Officials Warn Of Possibly Deadly 'Urban Avalanches'
Avalanches are just a threat in the mountains, they're also happening in the middle of Crested Butte.
1 Man Killed In Roof Avalanche, 2 Others Hospitalized
Emergency officials in Crested Butte say they responded to at least two roof avalanches in the last two days.
Michael Goerne Remembered At Aspen High School After Avalanche Death
Two Roaring Fork Valley men, Owen Green, 27, of Aspen, and Michael Goerne, 37, of Carbondale, are being remembered after they died Saturday in an avalanche near Crested Butte.
Avalanche Kills 2 In Colorado Backcountry Area Called Death Pass
Two backcountry skiers were killed over the weekend in an avalanche in a Colorado area known as Death Pass.
Avalanche Warnings Already Prevalent In Back Country
Avalanche warnings are in effect, triggered in part by the early snowfall in parts of the High Country.
Officer Shoots, Kills Suspect After One-Vehicle Crash In Western Colorado
A Colorado State Patrol officer fatally shot someone at the scene of a one-vehicle crash in western Colorado.
Crested Butte Thanks Mother Nature For Pushing Opening Date Up
Crested Butte is ramping up its snowmaking, and that's helped push its opening date up.
Vail Resorts Announces Plans To Acquire Crested Butte
Vail Resorts announced on Monday that they will acquire Crested Butte and three other ski areas outside Colorado.
There Is Snow, But Nothing Compared To Last Year
In January 2017 snowstorms were measured by the feet instead of inches, the town ran out of room to store all the snow, and the ski resort even shut down for several days because of too much snow!
Suspect Arrested After Threat Forces Lockout At Gunnison, Crested Butte Schools
A suspect was arrested after threatening statements were made at Gunnison High School.
First Snow Falls On Peaks Near Crested Butte
It's a sign that fall is just around the corner!
Bear Breaks Into Car In Crested Butte
A man says his car was destroyed after a bear got into it while it was parked but unlocked.
Olympic Medalist Emma Coburn To Host Inaugural Elk Run 5k
Last year in Rio, Coburn became the first American woman to medal in the steeplechase winning bronze and setting an American record finishing in 9:07:63.
Solitary Mountain Man's Hobby Produces Cache Of Climate Data
In his boredom, Billy Barr found a calling. Measuring snow. Since 1974, he's taken measurements twice a day, but it wasn't just the snow depth and when it melted.
Finding Places To Store Snow A Challenge In Crested Butte
A lot of snow in winter in Crested Butte isn't really that big of a story, but the extraordinarily large amount they've gotten over the past few weeks is surely front page news.
For Ski Resorts, Too Much Snow Is A Good Woe
For ski resorts in Colorado and the Sierra Nevada, it's a good problem to have: too much snow.
Crested Butte Receives 7½ Feet Of Snow In 10 Days
Crested Butte Mountain Resort has received seven-and-a-half feet of snow in the past 10 days, claiming the most snow of any ski area in Colorado so far this year.
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Denver opens next round of e-bike rebate vouchers on Tuesday morning
The City of Denver will open its next round of rebate vouchers at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26. A limited number of e-bike rebate vouchers will be released at that time.
Steamboat bartender will be among participants on new "Survivor"
An all-new season of "Survivor" on CBS kicks off this week, and one of the competitors is from Steamboat Springs.
Homeless camp residents at 8th & Logan offered services during cleanup
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said people living at 8th and Logan were offered the opportunity to move into hotel units or tiny home communities.
New boardwalk: Sprague Lake Loop Trail reopens in Rocky Mountain National Park
Sprague Lake Loop Trail has reopened to all users and this time, visitors have a new surface to walk on thanks to the Sprague Lake Boardwalk Replacement project.
Police investigate shooting on East 40th Avenue that injured 1 person
One victim was rushed to the hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.
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Denver opens next round of e-bike rebate vouchers on Tuesday morning
The City of Denver will open its next round of rebate vouchers at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26. A limited number of e-bike rebate vouchers will be released at that time.
Steamboat bartender will be among participants on new "Survivor"
An all-new season of "Survivor" on CBS kicks off this week, and one of the competitors is from Steamboat Springs.
Homeless camp residents at 8th & Logan offered services during cleanup
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said people living at 8th and Logan were offered the opportunity to move into hotel units or tiny home communities.
New boardwalk: Sprague Lake Loop Trail reopens in Rocky Mountain National Park
Sprague Lake Loop Trail has reopened to all users and this time, visitors have a new surface to walk on thanks to the Sprague Lake Boardwalk Replacement project.
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Homeless camp residents at 8th and Logan offered services during cleanup
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Louisville voters cast ballots in recall election led by Marshall Fire victims
In the aftermath of the Marshall Fire, the City of Louisville rushed to assure fire victims the community was "one" with them but almost two years later, some say their city councilmember has yet to get the memo.
Runners hit the streets of Golden for Robbie's Hope
Robbie's Hope is a nonprofit started after high school student Robbie Eckert died by suicide.
Larimer County Walk to End Alzheimer's raises more than $200,000 over the weekend
Larimer County Walk to End Alzheimer's raises more than $200,000 in Fort Collins over the weekend.
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Sean Payton's Broncos fall apart in 'embarassing' 70-20 loss at Miami
Broncos coach Sean Payton called Sunday's 70-20 loss to the Miami Dolphins embarrassing and something that will be tough to rewatch on tape for the players and coaches.
Ex-NHL player Nicolas Kerdiles killed in motorcycle crash at age 29
Nicolas Kerdiles drove his motorcycle through a stop sign and hit the driver's side of an SUV, Nashville police said.
Dolphins rout Broncos 70-20, scoring the most points by an NFL team in a game since 1966
The Miami Dolphins scored the most points in a game by an NFL team since 1966, overwhelming the Denver Broncos 70-20 on Sunday behind rookie speedster De'Von Achane's 203 yards rushing and Tua Tagovailoa's no-look shovel-pass TD.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Bo Nix, No. 10 Oregon slam brakes on Coach Prime's 'Cinderella story' with a 42-6 rout of Colorado
Bo Nix threw three touchdown passes and No. 10 Oregon emphatically slammed the brakes on Coach Prime's "Cinderella story," routing No. 19 Colorado 42-6 on Saturday.
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Lego drops prototype recycled blocks in blow to sustainability drive
Danish toy giant Lego said 2 years of experimentation with blocks made from recycled plastic bottles showed they "didn't reduce carbon emissions."
Ex-NHL player Nicolas Kerdiles killed in motorcycle crash at age 29
Nicolas Kerdiles drove his motorcycle through a stop sign and hit the driver's side of an SUV, Nashville police said.
Tiny town of Dinosaur, Colorado, could be state's cannabis capital
A small town close to the Colorado-Utah state line strikes it rich with marijuana sales.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
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Louisville voters cast ballots in recall led by Marshall Fire victims
In the aftermath of the Marshall Fire, the City of Louisville rushed to assure fire victims the community was "one" with them but almost two years later, some say their city councilmember has yet to get the memo.
Trump argues First Amendment is protection from 'insurrection' cases
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are arguing that attempts to kick him off the presidential ballot under a rarely used constitutional clause for engaging in "insurrection" are improper attempts to interfere with his freedom of speech.
Biden warns against government shutdown, makes case for second term
President Biden issued a stark warning that "America could be forced to pay the price" if Republicans in Congress fail to act.
Douglas County voters to weigh school district mill levy and bond
In less than two months, voters in Douglas County will decide whether to approve a mill levy and bond to benefit the school district.
Biden tells Zelenskyy U.S. will provide Ukraine with ATACMS missiles
ATACMS have a range of up to 190 miles and can be launched from the HIMARS mobile rocket launchers the Ukrainian military has already received.
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Runners hit the streets in Golden over the weekend for Robbie's Hope
The nonprofit was created after high school student Robbie Eckert died by suicide.
Denver sculptor's work at hospital reminds us all to smile
Phyllis Beattie's carefully crafted bronze sculptures aren't hard to miss throughout the Mile High City, but it's her piece located at a hospital entitled Caring Hands that means the most to her.
Pro skier opens up about battling depression
To understand where pro skier Drew Petersen is coming from, you first have to know he's willing to have an hour-long sit-down conversation with a total stranger and open up about the darkest parts of his life, so long as he thinks he can help other people by doing so.
Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
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Lego drops prototype recycled blocks in blow to sustainability drive
Danish toy giant Lego said 2 years of experimentation with blocks made from recycled plastic bottles showed they "didn't reduce carbon emissions."
Tiny town of Dinosaur, Colorado, could be state's cannabis capital
A small town close to the Colorado-Utah state line strikes it rich with marijuana sales.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Flight attendants spread awareness about unruly passengers
Flight attendants greeted passengers outside of Denver International Airport. They are working to teach passengers about the rising number of assaults that have been happening on commercial flights.
Glenwood Springs works to balance growth with eye on history
Glenwood Springs is a Colorado magnet for tourism and a city dealing with growth and housing and labor issues that could unravel the fabric that binds it together.
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Legacy program aims to keep longtime Denver businesses open
Denver Economic Development & Opportunity is accepting applications for the city's first-ever Legacy Business program. It's designed to protect and strengthen small, locally owned businesses that've been in Denver for a decade or more.
Great Colorado Payback helps you cash in on unclaimed property
On a sunny summer morning, the Colorado Treasury Department was determined to help Coloradans cash in on benefits.
Making Ends Meet: Colorado Pet Pantry helps those in need feed furry friends
Amid soaring need for donations, the nonprofit is now asking for even more help after its box truck containing food was stolen on Friday.
How to navigate interest rates: Colorado financial professional weighs in
Interest rates apply to many aspects of our financial lives. They're tied to things like mortgages, savings accounts, retirement, and others. These rates can be tricky to navigate, however, when they're high like they are currently.
Applying to CSU is now free for potential college students
Executive director of admissions, Heather Daniels, tells CBS News Colorado that she hopes that "ramily" continues to grow, especially with new incentives.