Christa Swanson

Explosive growth continues for Aspen Acres Fire, becomes 8th largest in state history

The Aspen Acres Fire continued to grow at an explosive rate on Friday. Estimates place it as the eighth largest wildfire in Colorado's history, according to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control.

• Jul 4

Red Cross opens shelter for residents near Gold Mountain Fire

On Friday, the American Red Cross of Western Colorado announced it's reopening a shelter for those affected by the Gold Mountain Fire.

• Jul 3

Deputies seize stolen weapons, narcotics during raid on Limon home

During a recent raid on a home in Limon, Colorado, deputies say they discovered stolen firearms, narcotics, and a lethal booby trap, among other items.

• Jul 3

City of Aurora bans sale and use of fireworks, city show to continue as planned

On Friday, the City of Aurora announced it's entering Stage 2 fire restrictions, which include a ban on the sale and use of all consumer fireworks.

• Jul 3

City of Arvada cancels 4th of July fireworks show due to wildfire risk

Arvada is the latest Colorado community to cancel or postpone its Independence Day fireworks celebrations due to critical fire danger across much of the state.

• Jul 2

National support pours in to help Colorado firefighters battle large wildfires

On Thursday, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis spoke to the community in Pueblo, announcing that federal resources are now available as firefighters continue working to contain multiple wildfires across the state.

• Jul 3

Supplies needed for first responders, residents and pets evacuated from Aspen Acres Fire in southern Colorado

The Aspen Acres Fire has burned more than 50,000 acres since it sparked west of Beulah, Colorado, on Monday, forcing many residents in the area to leave quickly. Meanwhile, firefighters continue efforts to bring the blaze under control in dangerous conditions.

• Jul 3

Residents in Ouray, Colorado hopeful as Gold Mountain Fire moves away from the town

The Colorado mountain town of Ouray has been in the shadow of the Gold Mountain Fire since Saturday. It has quickly grown due to high winds and dry conditions, but residents are trying to stay optimistic.

• Jun 30

Conservationists to reintroduce bison to Highlands Ranch Backcountry Wilderness Area

Multiple groups in Colorado are working together to bring bison back to part of their native prairie habitat.

• Jun 29

Denver, Spot Hero announce partnership to offer $5 parking downtown

Denver and SpotHero are teaming up to offer a special deal through the summer: $5 parking in thousands of parking spaces across downtown Denver.

• Jun 30

Evacuations ordered in southern Colorado for Aspen Acres Fire

Evacuations were ordered Monday morning in southern Colorado for the Aspen Acres Fire burning in Custer County.

• Jun 30

Mandatory evacuations issued for wildfire west of Leadville

Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for several roads and trails around a wildfire that sparked west of Leadville, Colorado.

• Jun 29

Bishop Castle Medieval Fair canceled after caretaker seriously injured

The owner of Bishop Castle in Colorado was seriously injured earlier this week, prompting the family to cancel the castle's upcoming medieval fair.

• Jun 28

Firefighters say car crash caused large fire north of Denver International Airport

Firefighters say a car crash was the cause of a large fire that broke out north of the Denver International Airport on Saturday afternoon.

• Jun 28

Suspect arrested after allegedly throwing flower pots, fight with Weld County deputies

A man was arrested in Northern Colorado on Friday night after the Weld County Sheriff's Office says he attacked multiple deputies.

• Jun 28

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