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35-year-old man from Georgetown.
Friday, March 31, 2017
Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies in Black Forest
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Looks possible that there may be an outbreak of rabies in the skunk population in this area.
Looks possible that there may be an outbreak of rabies in the skunk population in this area.
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Mountain Lion and Deer Carcasses Found in Blue Mesa Reservoir
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Found next to each other, both probably fell through thin ice. The mountain lion was probably close to securing a meal when the ice gave way.
Found next to each other, both probably fell through thin ice. The mountain lion was probably close to securing a meal when the ice gave way.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Friday, March 24, 2017
Heavy Snow Closes I-25 From Castle Rock to Colorado Springs
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The first precipitation for the Foothills and Eastern Plains since February 24; before that February 2.
The first precipitation for the Foothills and Eastern Plains since February 24; before that February 2.
2 Teens Illegally Climbing on Red Rocks Rescued
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You know spring has arrived when teens get themselves into a jam climbing Red Rocks. 1 climber fell 40 feet and was rushed to the hospital with head injuries. Another teen was stuck on a ledge and rescued.
You know spring has arrived when teens get themselves into a jam climbing Red Rocks. 1 climber fell 40 feet and was rushed to the hospital with head injuries. Another teen was stuck on a ledge and rescued.
Thursday, March 23, 2017
40 Miles of Wildlife Fence Being Installed on I-70 Between Dotsero and Eagle
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Trying to reduce the 4,000 vehicle-wildlife crashes per year in Colorado.
Trying to reduce the 4,000 vehicle-wildlife crashes per year in Colorado.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Investigation Into Wildfires Started by Arsonists Ongoing in Jefferson County
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More than a dozen wildfires that started in the middle of Open Space Parks, far removed from roads, and during clear skies (no chance of lightning-initiated fire), are being investigated for possible arson and possibly by the same person.
More than a dozen wildfires that started in the middle of Open Space Parks, far removed from roads, and during clear skies (no chance of lightning-initiated fire), are being investigated for possible arson and possibly by the same person.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Supertanker Is Making a Huge Difference in Containing Wildfires Quickly
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The Sunshine Canyon fire has been brought under control in very difficult terrain and weather conditions.
The Sunshine Canyon fire has been brought under control in very difficult terrain and weather conditions.
Monday, March 20, 2017
Prarie Dog Plague Breakout Near Standley Lake, Broomfield
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The two main ways to avoid plague are to keep dogs on a leash and don't let kids pick up dead animals.
The two main ways to avoid plague are to keep dogs on a leash and don't let kids pick up dead animals.
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Warm Weather Causing Bears to Come Out of Hibernation Early
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If the dry weather pattern continues there will be little natural food produced which will force bears to come into towns looking for food.
If the dry weather pattern continues there will be little natural food produced which will force bears to come into towns looking for food.
1,000 Homes Forced to Evacuate by Wildfire in Sunshine Canyon Near Boulder
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In a forested area in the foothills.
In a forested area in the foothills.
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Friday, March 17, 2017
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Galloping Moose and 2 Other Moose Tranquilized and Removed from Breckenridge
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Moose should be allowed to have fun too even if they didn't pay for a lift ticket.
Moose should be allowed to have fun too even if they didn't pay for a lift ticket.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Forecast for Next 7 Days - Warm, Dry, Windy
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Not good. Snowfall totals are 20" below normal. March is usually the month with the most snow in Denver.
Not good. Snowfall totals are 20" below normal. March is usually the month with the most snow in Denver.
Monday, March 13, 2017
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Moose Races Downhill At Breckenridge
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I had no idea that moose can run that fast! The packed snow of the ski runs provides a path for the moose through the deep snow in the mountains.
I had no idea that moose can run that fast! The packed snow of the ski runs provides a path for the moose through the deep snow in the mountains.
3 Acre Wildfire in Ken Caryl Open Space Quickly Put Out Saturday Night
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This was about 1 mile north of where I saw a horseback rider smoking on Friday. Could have been started by a tossed cigarette butt or maybe was an arsonist.
This was about 1 mile north of where I saw a horseback rider smoking on Friday. Could have been started by a tossed cigarette butt or maybe was an arsonist.
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Latest Sterling Wildfire Caused by Cigarette Butt Tossed Out of Car Window
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Yesterday I rode by a horseback rider smoking a cigarette in the middle of a tinder-dry field. It doesn't make me wonder what they are thinking, but if they think at all.
Yesterday I rode by a horseback rider smoking a cigarette in the middle of a tinder-dry field. It doesn't make me wonder what they are thinking, but if they think at all.
Friday, March 10, 2017
Haxtun Wildfire Fully Contained After Burning 32,500 Acres
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4 homes completely destroyed, several others damaged, many outbuildings (haven't counted them all yet) and 200 cattle perished.
The 2nd largest grass fire in recent Colorado history ( I am sure that lightning-sparked grass fires in the 1800's and early 1900's probably were bigger because no one tried to put them out). Overall the 6th largest wildfire in Colorado. The other 2 large grass fires on the eastern plains were in the epic drought year of 2012. The Last Chance fire burned 44,000 acres and the Heartstrong fire burned 24,000 acres.
The fire was contained with lots of help from local farmers who cut fire lines to prevent the fire from reaching Haxtun. News Link
4 homes completely destroyed, several others damaged, many outbuildings (haven't counted them all yet) and 200 cattle perished.
The 2nd largest grass fire in recent Colorado history ( I am sure that lightning-sparked grass fires in the 1800's and early 1900's probably were bigger because no one tried to put them out). Overall the 6th largest wildfire in Colorado. The other 2 large grass fires on the eastern plains were in the epic drought year of 2012. The Last Chance fire burned 44,000 acres and the Heartstrong fire burned 24,000 acres.
The fire was contained with lots of help from local farmers who cut fire lines to prevent the fire from reaching Haxtun. News Link
Small Wildfire Near Kittredge Put Out Quickly
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It's drier now than March, 2012 which setup the biggest wildfire season in Colorado. Let's hope for some moisture in April and May.
It's drier now than March, 2012 which setup the biggest wildfire season in Colorado. Let's hope for some moisture in April and May.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
NASA Develops New Solar Storm Detection System
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Called Coronagraph, it will allow 15 minute warning window to shut down satellites and transformers to avid damage from coronal mass ejections.
Called Coronagraph, it will allow 15 minute warning window to shut down satellites and transformers to avid damage from coronal mass ejections.
Strong Winds Hamper Firefighting Efforts on Haxtun Wildfire
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A near miss for the town of Haxtun. 5 homes, 15 outbuildings and 200 cattle lost to the fire.
A near miss for the town of Haxtun. 5 homes, 15 outbuildings and 200 cattle lost to the fire.
Mountaineer Falls 1,500 Feet Off Pyramid Peak
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This will be quite the story when the 23-year-old Californian Montoya has recovered and able to tell what happened. What's known so far is that Montoya fell 1,500 feet but was able to make his way down to the Maroon Bells Road over a 2 day period through a blinding blizzard. Rescue personnel found his ski gear stowed near the base of the mountain next to a massive avalanche runout.
Besdies poor judgement in tackling the peak during the high winds, he broke the #1 rule of winter backcountry outings by going alone.
This will be quite the story when the 23-year-old Californian Montoya has recovered and able to tell what happened. What's known so far is that Montoya fell 1,500 feet but was able to make his way down to the Maroon Bells Road over a 2 day period through a blinding blizzard. Rescue personnel found his ski gear stowed near the base of the mountain next to a massive avalanche runout.
Besdies poor judgement in tackling the peak during the high winds, he broke the #1 rule of winter backcountry outings by going alone.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
High Winds Fan 30,000 Acre Grass Fire Near Sterling, 3 Houses Destroyed
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Already one of the biggest grass fires in Colorado history, winds made control of the wildfire impossible. With today's forecast for even stronger winds, this one might burn a lot more acres. The town of Haxtun with 900 residents is possibly in the path of this wildfire.
Already one of the biggest grass fires in Colorado history, winds made control of the wildfire impossible. With today's forecast for even stronger winds, this one might burn a lot more acres. The town of Haxtun with 900 residents is possibly in the path of this wildfire.
Monday, March 6, 2017
El Paso County Wildfire Started by Sparks from Chimney
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5,000 acres burned and 500 people evacuated because some guy can't manage to put a screen on his chimney. Colorado has a good track record of successfully prosecuting people that negligently start wildfires with court fines to pay restitution for property losses.
5,000 acres burned and 500 people evacuated because some guy can't manage to put a screen on his chimney. Colorado has a good track record of successfully prosecuting people that negligently start wildfires with court fines to pay restitution for property losses.
Record 58 Million Passengers Sets DIA Record in 2016
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Many are just passing through making connections to another destination but the out-of-state vistors to Colorado is probably pushing 20 million.
Many are just passing through making connections to another destination but the out-of-state vistors to Colorado is probably pushing 20 million.
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Grass Fire Near CO-WY Border Burns 2,000 Acres
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Last week's snow didn't last long. It is still very dry and the forecast is for warm and windy the next 10 days so we can expect a lot more people-caused wildfires.
Last week's snow didn't last long. It is still very dry and the forecast is for warm and windy the next 10 days so we can expect a lot more people-caused wildfires.
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Small, Undetected Asteroid Passes Below Satellites
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Whatever happened to that Planetary Defense Office?
Whatever happened to that Planetary Defense Office?
Denver at 40% of Normal Snowfall While Mountains Head Toward Record Snowpack
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The La Nina pattern continues.
The La Nina pattern continues.
Friday, March 3, 2017
Meteor Over Texas Seen from Aurora, CO
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Rare air blast heard in Texas near the estimated impact site.
Rare air blast heard in Texas near the estimated impact site.
Air Bag Saves Backcountry Skier in Avalanche Near Telluride
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A group of well trained and equipped backcountry skiers avoided tragedy.
A group of well trained and equipped backcountry skiers avoided tragedy.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Studies by Paleoscientists Show Flood Estimates for Western Rivers Vastly Underestimated
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This is an old problem in hydrology - making statistical estimates of 100, 500 and 1,000 year floods from a dataset of 100 years or less.
This is an old problem in hydrology - making statistical estimates of 100, 500 and 1,000 year floods from a dataset of 100 years or less.
Most US Wildfires Traced to People
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The study covers the period 1992-2012.
84% of wildfires were started by people.
Lightning and wind are responsible for the big fires with 56% of the total acerage burned.
21% of people-caused wildfires were arson.
The study covers the period 1992-2012.
84% of wildfires were started by people.
Lightning and wind are responsible for the big fires with 56% of the total acerage burned.
21% of people-caused wildfires were arson.
Happy 145th Birthday Yellowstone National Park
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America's first national park established in 1872.
America's first national park established in 1872.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
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