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The two land use plans approved by the Planning Commission would build around 5,000 new homes on 1,100 acres within Banning Lewis Ranch.
Jul 9, 2026Open source
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Some areas are closed in Mesa Verde National Park due to a wildfire A new Colorado wildfire in Mesa Verde N...
A new Colorado wildfire in Mesa Verde National Park is forcing closures of a few areas.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Colorado wildfires: Fires burn more than 290 square miles, nearly twice the size of Denver
The Aspen Acres fire forced evacuations and destroyed more than 260 homes in Pueblo and Custer counties. Gold Mountain fire near Ouray, Ferris fire in San Ju...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
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The Lower Trout fire that started on residential property in southwest Woodland Park Tuesday didn’t last very long or cause much damage, but the incident h...
Jul 9, 2026Open source
Colorado Springs Gazette
The Aspen Acres fire scorched 2,115 acres overnight, bringing the total acreage burned to 96,031 and 15% containment as of Wednesday morning.
Jul 9, 2026Open source
Colorado Springs Gazette
Residents served by Pine Drive Water District and Signal Mountain Ranch Property Owner Water Company and damaged private wells should drink bottled water.
Jul 9, 2026Open source
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Jul 9, 2026Open source
Waymo launching robotaxi service in Denver. But only for its own workers.
Estimated launch date for everyone else is “later this year,” said spokesperson. Colorado is getting a new driverless Waymo-designed vehicle, the Ojai.
Jul 9, 2026Open source
Colorado wildfires spark massive Salvation Army relief effort
As the Aspen Acres Fire forces thousands from their homes, relief groups across Colorado are providing food, cleanup kits, gift cards and emotional support t...
Jul 9, 2026Open source
Want to help Colorado wildfire victims and firefighters? How to make sure your donation reaches those affected
Organizations across Colorado are advising donors to double check where you send your money to ensure help gets into the right hands.
Jul 9, 2026Open source
Built with drought in mind: How one DougCo community stays water-wise as Colorado faces ongoing drought
Sterling Ranch was built with drought in mind. Residents use smart tech and water-efficient landscaping to conserve water.
Jul 9, 2026Open source
‘I did not expect it’: Colorado River visitors stunned by Arizona’s intense heat
In Yuma, residents and visitors are looking for relief at the Colorado River, a popular spot for swimming and cooling off.
Jul 9, 2026Open source
‘Phenomenal 3-point shooter’: Colorado HC gives insight into Lauren Harris’ skill set
Editor’s Note: Today is a two-part series detailing more on 2026 Faith Christian grad Lauren Harris and her upcoming move to Boulder, Colorado to play coll...
Jul 9, 2026Open source
Rockies pitcher Domingo Acevedo suspended 80 games for positive test under minor league drug program
Right-hander Domingo Acevedo, a three-year major league veteran pitching with Colorado’s Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes, has been suspended for 80 games for...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Keybirds win 3 of 4 in Denver
The Williston Keybirds offense provided ample fireworks over a successful holiday weekend in Denver, Colorado.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Colorado prison officials failed for more than 2 hours to call ambulance for attack survivor, records show
Colorado prison officials failed for more than two hours to call an ambulance for an inmate who was gravely wounded in an attack that killed two other prison...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Colorado wildfires: Aspen Acres fire grows to 96,000 acres, new evacuations issued for Ferris fire
The Aspen Acres fire surged forward on Tuesday, scorching another 3,000 acres in southern Colorado for a total burn area of more than 150 square miles.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Summit County's first certified Passive House aims to withstand extreme weather As smoke from wildfires han...
As smoke from wildfires hangs over much of Colorado this summer, a new home taking shape in Silverthorne is being designed for exactly those kinds of cond...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
When will the wildfire smoke in Colorado move out? There is better news on the way when it comes to weather...
There is better news on the way when it comes to weather in Colorado. A wind shift will help push the thicker smoke out of northern Colorado on Wednesday.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Law aimed at ensuring homeowners get credit for wildfire mitigation from insurers A new law could help lowe...
A new law could help lower homeowners' insurance in Colorado even as wildfires burn in many parts of the state.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Families, livestock fleeing Colorado wildfire look for community support
A large wildfire in southern Colorado has forced thousands of residents from their homes as firefighters battle to contain it.
Jul 8, 2026Open source
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Cortez is in Montezuma County, Colorado.
Region: Western Colorado
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Colorado Springs Gazette
The Lower Trout fire that started on residential property in southwest Woodland Park Tuesday didn’t last very long or cause much damage, but the incident h...
Jul 9, 2026Open source
Colorado Springs Gazette
The two land use plans approved by the Planning Commission would build around 5,000 new homes on 1,100 acres within Banning Lewis Ranch.
Jul 9, 2026Open source
Colorado Springs Gazette
The Aspen Acres fire scorched 2,115 acres overnight, bringing the total acreage burned to 96,031 and 15% containment as of Wednesday morning.
Jul 9, 2026Open source
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37.3549490, -108.5837260
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