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CDOT says it's getting better at dealing with Glenwood Canyon mudslides
Ever since the Grizzly Creek Fire in 2020, CDOT has been ever watchful for the cascading damaging rocks and mudslides that have the power to shut down the interstate for weeks at a time.
Rafting companies in Colorado prepare for faster moving rivers
Education and experience are key to enjoying a safe rafting adventure anywhere on a river in Colorado.
Detour traffic prompts CDOT to seek input from Glenwood Canyon residents
Despite winding dirt roads, drivers still try and take the detour when Interstate 70 closes. CDOT said it does not want that to happen, but it needs to make the path safer for locals who use the road often.
I-70 back open after second recent dramatic semi crash in Glenwood Canyon
Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon is mostly back open in western Colorado after a major closure.
Bluegrass group jams during snowy I-70 closure
A bluegrass quartet had high country travelers dancing among parked cars on the interstate during a 5 hour highway closure in Glenwood Canyon.
Cave house offers spectacular views of Glenwood Canyon
When you first get to the property, you walk to a mine shaft elevator to descend more than 100 feet into the solid rock.
I-70 closure in Glenwood Canyon set to remove crashed semi
The eastbound lanes of I-70 in Glenwood Canyon will be closed next Wednesday so crews can remove the semi that crashed on Thursday.
'Mother Nature Has Final Say': CDOT Plans Ahead For Possibility Of Messy Summer In Glenwood Canyon
Altogether, the state has spent $27 million working to get I-70 through Glenwood Canyon and the Colorado River back in shape following last year's massive mudslides after torrential downpours in the summer.
Primitive Trail Construction Underway To Hanging Lake
There is hope that Hanging Lake Trail will be able to reopen this summer after last summer's mudslides damaged the popular tourist destination.
'That Ain't It': Colorado Determined To Figure Out Backup Plan For I-70 Closures
Talks about the backup plan for this summer are starting to heat up, as we move closer to the rainier season and the potential for additional closures through the canyon.
Duck Pond Fire Near Glenwood Canyon Still Burning, Interstate 70 Is Re-Opened
Firefighters in Eagle County are rushing to a new fire between Glenwood Canyon and Gypsum.
CDOT Asks Drivers To Be Prepared Through Glenwood Canyon This Spring & Summer
The Colorado Department of Transportation is looking ahead to the spring runoff and traffic that comes with the summer through the Glenwood Canyon of Interstate 70.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Visits I-70 Through Glenwood Canyon
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited a stretch of Interstate 70 on Friday that has had a rough year.
I-70 Reopens After 17-Vehicle Crash In Glenwood Canyon
CSP responded to a multi-vehicle crash with injuries on a stretch of Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon Monday. All lanes reopened at 2 p.m.
Helicopter Helps Repair Damaged I-70 Through Glenwood Canyon
Helicopters helped with repairs along Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon on Tuesday.
Westbound I-70 Fully Back Open In Glenwood Canyon, 1 Eastbound Lane Still Closed Due To Mudslide Repairs
Although CDOT had hoped to have Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon fully back open by Thanksgiving following destructive summer mudslides, a lane closures still remains in place.
Hanging Lake Gets Hefty Donation From Glenwood Springs In Restoration Effort
Hanging Lake is getting some extra help in its recovery after this summer's mudslides damaged the popular tourist destination.
Eastbound I-70 In Glenwood Canyon Closing Overnight Tuesday For Emergency Repairs
After a weather delay last week, a stretch of the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon will be closed overnight Tuesday into Wednesday and possibly Thursday into Friday.
Eastbound I-70 In Glenwood Canyon Closing Overnight So Crews Can Do Repairs
A stretch of the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon will be closed overnight Friday into Saturday and then Sunday into Monday.
I-70 Reopens In Glenwood Canyon After Closure Due To Flash Flood Threat
A stretch of Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon reopened Wednesday afternoon after it was closed earlier in the day due to Flash Flood threats. The safety closure was put in place by the Colorado Department of Transportation.
Eastbound Lanes Of I-70 In Glenwood Canyon Will Be Closed Twice Overnight This Week For Emergency Repairs
A stretch of eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon will be closed overnight twice this week. Crews will begin work from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Wednesday into Thursday and again from Friday into Saturday.
I-70 Reopens In Glenwood Canyon After Flash Flood Threat Passes
A stretch of Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon reopened Friday night after it was closed earlier in the day due to Flash Flood threats.
Crash Closes Westbound I-70 In Glenwood Canyon
Westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at Dotsero are closed Wednesday afternoon for a crash.
Travel Impacts On I-70 Through Glenwood Canyon Possible With Incoming Rain
The remnants of Hurricane Nora are still a few days away from impacting Colorado, but transportation officials are looking at how it could impact Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon.
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Reservoir empty, farm wells retired amid high demand for water
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I-70 closed as vehicles struggle to climb steep hill west of Denver
Trucks failing to gain traction on the snow-covered lanes of Interstate 70 west of Denver clogged traffic to the point that highway officials closed the highway Friday night.
Woman arrested for mailing drug-laiden letters to Colorado inmate
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Attack on the poor or the pursuit of efficiency? Aurora considering getting rid of public defenders.
Aurora City Council exploring whether the city should contract with outside attorneys to provide public defense services instead of having an office of dedicated attorneys and staff.
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Reservoir empty, farm wells retired amid high demand for water
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I-70 closed as vehicles struggle to climb steep hill west of Denver
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Woman arrested for mailing drug-laiden letters to Colorado inmate
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Colorado reservoir empty, farm wells retired amid high demand for water
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Teens accessing music education funded by Take Note Colorado
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Mentorship program at MSU Denver appeals to future Black educators
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Coach Prime lands nation's top lineman for CU Boulder
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Colorado AG files suit with other states against NCAA
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Rams have a 9-0 record for second time in 3 seasons
The Colorado State Rams men's basketball team is 9-0 for the second time in three seasons. On Wednesday night the No. 13 ranked Rams rallied for a 90-80 win over the Denver Pioneers in Fort Collins.
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Judge seems set to bar separating migrant families at U.S. border for 8 years
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Family says criminal justice system is best option for daughter struggling with mental health
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Families size down as Christmas tree prices rise
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Seasonal hiring reportedly down as holiday shopping rush begins
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Attorney general's office provides $3M to food access and diaper programs to meet significant need
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