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.
$19M settlement reached in police killing of Christian Glass
A historic settlement has been reached after the death of Christian Glass, the man shot and killed in the middle of an encounter with law enforcement in Colorado.
Colorado fire rescue agency trains in high buildings in the high country
There's very few buildings you could begin to call skyscrapers in the mountains but there are multi-story buildings, so one mountain fire rescue agency is brushing up on training to fight fires in buildings with more than two floors.
Ospreys relocated from construction crane in Silverthorne
Builders in Silverthorne thought the lot right next to the U.S. Forest Service office was perfect for new homes; the problem was, so did a pair of ospreys, looking to nest and lay eggs.
Groundbreaking takes place for facility made for skiers with disabilities
The parking lot of Eldora, normally has two trailers and a permanent porta-potty sitting near the beginner slopes. Now, it has construction crews, massive concrete pipes scattered around, along with really excited people who have been working for this day.
Hanging Lake Trail reopened after mudslide washes out road
The hiking trail was closed for two weeks after the road just before the parking lot was covered in several feet of mud and rocks. It took 35 loads to clear out the debris.
Snow totals, wet spring contribute to this year's rock instability
All of the moisture Colorado has received this year, mixed in with our very recent rain/snow events in spring are leading CDOT crews to stay extra vigilant on making sure our roadways are safe for drivers, rumbling past rockfaces, now with runoff sliding down them.
Stopping the zebra mussel invasion before it gets worse
The invading species is also great at traveling between bodies of water, living up to 30 days out of their normal habitat, meaning Colorado boaters who take a ride in Highline Lake might be accidentally harboring fugitive species.
Mountain Meltdown: planning for possible flooding in the high country
While the Eagle River seems to be roaring a bit above average for usual this time of year, the continued thing to watch is the temperature; if it gets too hot, too fast and for an extended period of time, the snowmelt all happens at once and the ground isn't able to absorb everything.
CDOT plans to stop bumps in Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnel with heat trace system
Signs leading up to the Johnson tunnel warn drivers of a "bump" ahead, and to check their speed.
Wolf reintroduction plan passes final draft
It's been years since Colorado voters passed the vote to bring wolves back to Colorado, and now Colorado Parks and Wildlife has approved their final draft of the Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan.
Avalanche mitigation takes place on Independence Pass
Tuesday, crews from CDOT and the Colorado Avalanche Information Center fired up a helicopter and started lobbing what are called "turkey bombs." Here's how it works -- and why it's so important.
2-year-old needs bone marrow as parents search urgently for donors
Once they started noticing the bruises and bloody nose that just wouldn't stop, parents Khloe and Adam Haney knew something was wrong with little 2-year-old Karina.
Vail welcomes home Shiffrin after becoming greatest alpine skier of all time
The greatest alpine skier of all time spent a little of her time with adoring fans and family now that she's back home.
Colorado mountain town asking for help documenting history on museum's anniversary
The Frisco Historic Park and Museum has stood for more than a century near the top of Main Street, Frisco, Colorado.