Leadville residents watch Willow Fire grow near town
At more than 2,355 acres and with evacuations and pre-evacuation notices still in place, smoke from the Willow Fire has become part of daily life in Colorado's highest incorporated city.
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.
Van filled with child campers rolls down Blue River embankment
A camp van filled with campers and counselors from the Keystone Science School was involved in a rollover accident on Thursday.
Breckenridge launches first Wildflower Week with free hikes, concerts and events
Breckenridge is launching its first-ever Wildflower Week this summer, hoping colorful alpine blooms and a lineup of free events will encourage more people to visit Colorado's mountains.
Illegal campfire citations highlight fire danger
Body camera video of deputies confronting people about illegal fires in Colorado's high country is now going viral.
Nonprofit takes aim at growing mountain pine beetle problem one tree at a time
A Colorado nonprofit is working to help landowners fight back against growing infestations of mountain pine beetles and protect their properties from wildfires.
Hanging Lake Trail fully reopens after reconstruction following fire, floods
The Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon officially reopened this week following a nearly $5 million reconstruction effort after the Grizzly Creek Fire and flooding.
Summit County sees surge in participation as homeowners clear wildfire fuel
Summit County sees a surge in participation as high country homeowners clear wildfire fuels from properties.
Wildland paramedics train to protect firefighters on duty in the mountains
Specialized paramedics are preparing to deploy alongside firefighters in anticipation of a busy wildfire season.
Copper Mountain's summer hike park keeps ski season alive long after winter ends
While most Coloradans have traded ski boots for hiking shoes, a dedicated group of skiers and snowboarders is still carving turns and hitting rails at the Copper Mountain hike park.
Bear activity forces camping restrictions at campground near Vail
Campers at Gore Creek Campground are currently required to use hard-sided campers, RVs or vehicles after a bear repeatedly damaged tents while searching for food.
Quick thinking helps stop small roadside fire as Summit County enters high fire danger
A Summit County man says he jumped into action after witnessing what Xcel Energy said was an electrical failure that sparked several small fires along the roadside this week.
Firefighters grade homes on wildfire survivability during training exercise
As wildfire concerns grow across the mountains, firefighters in Summit County spent part of the week walking through a neighborhood and evaluating which homes they would be able to defend if a wildfire raced toward them.
Tourism in Breck finally seeing some positives after difficult ski season
Breckenridge business owners are feeling optimistic about the months ahead after a difficult ski season.
Moose freed from backyard rope play equipment in Fairplay
What started as a routine cleaning appointment at a short-term rental in Fairplay quickly turned into a wildlife rescue when a young bull moose was found tangled in a backyard play structure.