Art exhibit in Colorado mountain towns put fentanyl dangers in spotlight
Health and law enforcement officials are trying to dispel both myths and the stigma surrounding the dangers of fentanyl with an art exhibit.
Mountain towns offer "mud season" deals at restaurants during offseason
While the shoulder season brings a quieter pace to mountain towns, it also presents challenges for local businesses, particularly restaurants that rely heavily on tourist traffic like Breckenridge.
Osprey nesting in Summit County mend relationship with construction workers
Coloradans now have a fascinating opportunity to observe their avian neighbors up close, thanks to a new live stream focused on an osprey nest in Silverthorne, nestled in Summit County.
Mountain Fire Protection District asks for voters to approve tax increase
The Mountain Fire Protection District is asking voters to approve a tax increase and procedure adjustment in order to keep operating at the high level its team currently works at.
A Basin hosts extreme skiing competition
Some of the best extreme skiers in the world recently gathered at a Colorado mountain for an event that might end up in the Winter Olympics someday.
Breck tourism takes unexpected dip amid general economy concerns
There were rumblings from Summit County residents that it felt like an especially quiet spring season in regard to visitors. Well, that feeling has been justified, at least at this point, by the Breckenridge Tourism Office.
Coal-dependent communities in Colorado consider nuclear transition
Economies in Colorado that have relied on coal for decades are now searching for another energy option as a new Colorado law pushes them away from coal energy production and mining.
CAIC wants your opinion on avalanche forecast communications
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center is looking for your help to create a better-understood risk forecast for avalanches in mountainous areas of the state.
Former Colorado deputy sentenced in shooting death of Christian Glass
A judge in Colorado sentenced Andrew Buen, the former Clear Creek County deputy found guilty in the shooting death of 22-year-old Christian Glass, to three years in prison on Monday.
Infection prevention expert weighs in on Colorado's measles cases
After seeing the latest case of measles in Colorado, an infection prevention manager said things are changing in the fight against the disease.
Man struggles to find care in high country while waiting for kidney
Colorado resident Steven Geer has been doing what he has to since his kidneys stopped functioning, but access to care has been difficult to reach in the High Country.
Veteran's service dog found and rescued after high country car crash
A group called Summit Lost Pet Rescue jumped into action recently after a high country car crash in which a dog escaped.
Keystone Pond Skim kicks off season for yearly tradition on the slopes
Skiers traded poles for costumes and grace for splashdowns, speeding toward a frigid pool with nothing but momentum and oftentimes a costume -- like a banana suit -- to carry them across.
Proponents of plan for skate park rely on last-effort fundraiser
In a final push to get a new skate park funded for the skaters in Clear Creek County, a dedicated group of students known as the Skate Board are helping to host fundraisers to get the goal over the finish line.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers tips as bears wake from winter slumber
Wildlife officers in Colorado say some bears are waking up from their winter slumber. Colorado Parks and Wildlife said human and bear habitats have never overlapped as much as they do today.