Dozens Of Snowslides Cleared From Durango-Silverton Railroad Tracks
A heavy equipment contractor finished plowing snow from an avalanche-prone portion of iconic railroad track in southwestern Colorado this week.
A heavy equipment contractor finished plowing snow from an avalanche-prone portion of iconic railroad track in southwestern Colorado this week.
"Move to Durango they said. The winters are mild compared to Hoth they said," Hank Blum joked on Twitter.
Four different crashes where Colorado State Patrol troopers were struck or their patrol cars were hit by other drivers have taken place in the past few days.
The Colorado State Patrol is urging people to drive responsibly after three troopers were hit in less than 24 hours.
An orphaned bear cub burned by a Colorado wildfire has been released back into the wild.
Places such as Pagosa Springs, Durango and Telluride could pick up anywhere from 2 to 6 inches of snow before midnight on Monday.
Southwestern Colorado is measuring snow in feet to start 2019 after one of its worst drought years on record.
The past year, 2018, has 2018 brought us a lot of stories of typical bear behavior, meaning lots of car break-ins starting in the spring and running right through the fall.
The Durango and Silverton Railroad will no longer be powered only by coal after being shut down over the summer because of the 416 Fire.
A Colorado man accused of killing his 13-year-old son is in court this week to determine what evidence will be allowed at his trial.
A hospital in Colorado plans to use a state grant to help victims of sexual assault.
The Secretary of State's Office says there are some voting issues in Durango after some internet issues.
Fire officials say the 416 Fire is now completely controlled, but it's not "out."
A Durango man has climbed Colorado's 100 highest peaks and he snapped pictures to prove it.
The 416 fire may have missed Kristi Householder's home, but the mudslides caused by rain on July 14th didn't.
A civil case filed Monday in District Court alleges the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad started the 416 Fire, which burned 54,129 acres.
State officials have shut down a Durango youth detention center after investigations found that staffers had improperly restrained two or more children in recent weeks.
A man in Durango was given a $1,000 fine for feeding bears in his backyard.
Low levels due to drought conditions and insufficient runoff have resulted in abnormally high temperatures in several western Colorado rivers this summer. The temperatures are enough to stress or even kill many of the state's mountain fish species.
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife released new video of the runoff from the recent storms near Durango in La Plata County.
Wildlife officials are asking anglers to fish early in the day in the Animas River.
A woman in Durango turned herself into police after she was accused of embezzling more than half of a million dollars from a dental office.
Five weeks after closing due to the 416 Fire, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has resumed its daily trips.
A rainstorm Wednesday swept debris from a charred hillside in Costilla County, interrupting the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad's first trip over La Veta pass since a wildfire closed the area in late June.
A large wildfire that started over a month ago in southwestern Colorado is no longer considered a threat.
Many communities of color are advocating for cleaner air, water, and land in their communities. Their push for environmental justice could soon see significant progress. According to research released earlier this year in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, Denver's communities of color breathe dirtier air than white residents.
Plans are being made to fix a deadly road irregularity on I-225 in Aurora. Last month, city leaders urged the Colorado Department of Transportation for repairs after another young person was killed in a crash.
With just five days left in the legislative session, property tax relief is still up in the air. A bill drafted two weeks ago has been scrapped, and lawmakers are scrambling to put a new relief package together.
"The Landing," a facility operated by The Matthews House, will soon begin renovations before opening up to house dozens of people between the ages of 15 and 20 years old.
Hundreds of Coloradans gathered outside the state Capitol to honor the Denver Broncos legend after Gov. Jared Polis declared May 3 as Randy Gradishar Day.
Many communities of color are advocating for cleaner air, water, and land in their communities. Their push for environmental justice could soon see significant progress. According to research released earlier this year in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, Denver's communities of color breathe dirtier air than white residents.
Plans are being made to fix a deadly road irregularity on I-225 in Aurora. Last month, city leaders urged the Colorado Department of Transportation for repairs after another young person was killed in a crash.
With just five days left in the legislative session, property tax relief is still up in the air. A bill drafted two weeks ago has been scrapped, and lawmakers are scrambling to put a new relief package together.
"The Landing," a facility operated by The Matthews House, will soon begin renovations before opening up to house dozens of people between the ages of 15 and 20 years old.
Hundreds of Coloradans gathered outside the state Capitol to honor the Denver Broncos legend after Gov. Jared Polis declared May 3 as Randy Gradishar Day.
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Plans are being made to fix a deadly road irregularity on I-225 in Aurora. Last month, city leaders urged CDOT for repairs after another young person was killed in a crash.
With just five days left in the legislative session, property tax relief is still up in the air. A bill drafted two weeks ago has been scrapped and lawmakers are scrambling to put a new relief package together.
A man from Evergreen was sentenced to prison for making threats to commit mass violence at two government buildings and a performing arts center.
Hundreds of Coloradans gathered outside the state Capitol to honor the Denver Broncos legend after Gov. Jared Polis declared May 3 as Randy Gradishar Day.
The Nuggets are getting ready for their first game of the Western Conference Semifinals this weekend, and there's now one more way Denver fans can get excited.
Coach Michael Malone said he's worried about how Denver will score against Minnesota's stellar defense.
The 2024 Kentucky Derby will be the 150th running of the high-profile race.
Former Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. announced his retirement from the NFL after 12 seasons. Harris played nine seasons with the Broncos and made the Pro Bowl four times with the team.
In one find, a K-9 officer helped police find over a dozen fish buried in the sand and hidden behind logs and brush piles.
The hostage and cease-fire talks have taken on new urgency amid a looming Israeli ground invasion of Rafah, in southern Gaza.
Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
The 2024 Kentucky Derby will be the 150th running of the high-profile race.
Many communities of color are advocating for cleaner air, water, and land in their communities. Their push for environmental justice could soon see significant progress. According to research released earlier this year in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, Denver's communities of color breathe dirtier air than white residents.
With just five days left in the legislative session, property tax relief is still up in the air. A bill drafted two weeks ago has been scrapped, and lawmakers are scrambling to put a new relief package together.
The hostage and cease-fire talks have taken on new urgency amid a looming Israeli ground invasion of Rafah, in southern Gaza.
Two bills making their way through the legislature in the final days would change what kind of liquor grocery stores are allowed to sell and how much you pay for it.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was elected to the House in 2005 and represents the state's 28th Congressional District.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
For more than 20 years, Denver Health has hosted its annual drive-through baby shower, collecting newborn baby gear for families.
Jackson is a patient ambassador for Children's Hospital Colorado. He and his mother are now advocating for research that could save his life.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Getting an injured patient to a hospital as soon as possible is always a priority for medics, but in many rural Colorado mountain communities that trip can take longer than what's ideal.
Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.
Two bills making their way through the legislature in the final days would change what kind of liquor grocery stores are allowed to sell and how much you pay for it.
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
Job site Indeed identified the top 10 most sought-after job candidates by employers and recruiters. Here's what they found.
Blue Agave Grill opened its doors in 2016 and then the pandemic hit. The restaurant thought it would have a record-breaking year after the pandemic, but then construction on the 16th Street Mall began in the spring of 2022.
"Happiness, peace, and dreams aren't for other communities. These goals are accessible to us as well," one grant recipient said. "I was so proud, because I realized in that moment I was breaking a cycle."
Investors are now closely watching what is happening in the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East because of its impact on their investments.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%.
A Denver nonprofit that works with communities to plant trees and improve parks is having a special giveaway, providing trees for free and at a discount.
You've probably noticed recently the amount or quantity in a package of food or house supplies is decreasing, while the price is increasing.