Sunday, April 30, 2017
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Front Range Wakes Up to 1 Foot of Snow, 26 Degrees
Almost May. A little snow and 26 degrees can happen anytime in May in the foothills but a foot of snow is very unusual.
Friday, April 28, 2017
2nd Quake in a Week for Rangely
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A magnitude 2.6 at a shallow 2.6 mile depth - probably related to fracking wastewater disposal.
A magnitude 2.6 at a shallow 2.6 mile depth - probably related to fracking wastewater disposal.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Parks & Wildlife Warns About Debris Flow Hazard Risk on Arkansas River Near Coaldale
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The Hayden Pass Fire scorched 16,750 acres last year. Heavy rainfall events can erode the upper layer of ash, burnt logs and surface soils carrying it in a mudwave downhill. In a few years, vegetation will re-establish and prevent erosion.
The Hayden Pass Fire scorched 16,750 acres last year. Heavy rainfall events can erode the upper layer of ash, burnt logs and surface soils carrying it in a mudwave downhill. In a few years, vegetation will re-establish and prevent erosion.
Grouse Hen Returns To Same Nesting Place, Attacks Trail Users
Last year I was generally amused when an overly protective grouse bit me in the butt while trying to ride by her on our local trail system Link This year I am not amused, she is back and way more aggressive. It was a bit like Wiley the Coyote and Roadrunner. I stopped to adjust my squeaking rear brake, heard a rustling noise and looked up to see the grouse racing down the hill at me. She immediately jumped up to the level of my handlebars and tried to peck a hole in my front tire. Then she circled me while I returned to adjusting my brake, making a warbly grunting noise that came from somewhere deep in her dinosaur ancestral DNA. As I started my departure, she jumped up and pecked at me and the bike. I rode up the trail a way, but she was racing up the trail toward me. I sped through a downhill section, went through some climbing turns and a switchback, continued climbing and there she was straight ahead waiting for me on the trail. I tried riding through but she didn't budge and I didn't want to run her over. So, I got off and walked around while she jumped up and pecked at me. I rode on and she went straight uphill to the next pass of the trail and waited for me to arrive. The scene repeated 3 more times over 3/4 of a mile until I reached the trail summit. I was convinced at this point that she would chase me all the way downhill. Fortunately, I was too fast for her but I am sure she will be waiting for me the next time I ride that trail.
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Residents of Rangely Say Recent Quake "Felt Like an Explosion"
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This is typically observed when the soil cover over bedrock is thin.
This is typically observed when the soil cover over bedrock is thin.
Bear Spotted on Upper Deck of Evergreen Home
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I've often wondered if wildlife would climb the stairs to our deck. Now I know.
I've often wondered if wildlife would climb the stairs to our deck. Now I know.
Sunday, April 23, 2017
3.7 Quake Near Rangely
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Close to the 3.9 quake a few days ago. Rangely is one of 10 areas in Colorado with a history of small earthquake actvity and 1 quake in the Magnitude 5 range and Mercalli intensity VI.
Close to the 3.9 quake a few days ago. Rangely is one of 10 areas in Colorado with a history of small earthquake actvity and 1 quake in the Magnitude 5 range and Mercalli intensity VI.
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Mountain Lion Yearling in Rye Stalks Woman Walking Her Dog
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Wildlife official comments plenty of deer in the area "for all we know the yearling wanted to play with the dog".
Wildlife official comments plenty of deer in the area "for all we know the yearling wanted to play with the dog".
Friday, April 21, 2017
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Bear Activity on the Rise in Steamboat Springs
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A bear entered a home through an unlocked door and another bear got into a car last week.
A bear entered a home through an unlocked door and another bear got into a car last week.
It Appears the Green Mountain Arsonist Has Struck Again
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A wildfire that was human-caused and considered "supiscious" was driven by windy conditions in the Green Mountain Open Space near the Red Rocks Community College boundary. I hope there are some webcams in the vicinity so they can catch this guy.
A wildfire that was human-caused and considered "supiscious" was driven by windy conditions in the Green Mountain Open Space near the Red Rocks Community College boundary. I hope there are some webcams in the vicinity so they can catch this guy.
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Weld and Adams County in Top 3 US Counties for Number of Tornadoes
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Tornado season in Colorado begins in April and runs through October with most occurring in June and July.
Tornado season in Colorado begins in April and runs through October with most occurring in June and July.
Vandals Target Hanging Lake Trail, Officials Consider Trail Closure as Solution
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I remember the good old days before I-70 was constructed through Glennwood Canyon. There were no signs and limited parking next to the old 2 lane highway and the trail rarely had more than a handful of people on it.
I remember the good old days before I-70 was constructed through Glennwood Canyon. There were no signs and limited parking next to the old 2 lane highway and the trail rarely had more than a handful of people on it.
Huge Asteroid Flies by Earth Today
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It will come within 1 million miles of earth. This one is tracked by NASA. It will be back in 400 years.
It will come within 1 million miles of earth. This one is tracked by NASA. It will be back in 400 years.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Monday, April 17, 2017
Saturday, April 15, 2017
Governor Hickenlooper Urges Prepare for Wildfire Season
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The destructive wildfires during the extreme drought of 2012-2013 led the Governor to increase firefighting readiness and capabilities. The most important of those was securing a Boeing 747 supertanker aircraft that can quickly deliver large amounts of fire retardant - an order of magnitude more than the fleet of WWII prop planes can. The droughts of 2002 and 2012-2013 were the most extreme since the 1930's dust bowl years and those 2 seasons were responsible for the largest and most destructive wildfires in the past 15 years. Contrary to what is stated in the article, most wildfires are started by lightning or electric power lines blown down during windstorms although arson, illegal campfires and chimneys and construction equipment without spark arrestors have caused some of the larger and destructive wildfires.
The destructive wildfires during the extreme drought of 2012-2013 led the Governor to increase firefighting readiness and capabilities. The most important of those was securing a Boeing 747 supertanker aircraft that can quickly deliver large amounts of fire retardant - an order of magnitude more than the fleet of WWII prop planes can. The droughts of 2002 and 2012-2013 were the most extreme since the 1930's dust bowl years and those 2 seasons were responsible for the largest and most destructive wildfires in the past 15 years. Contrary to what is stated in the article, most wildfires are started by lightning or electric power lines blown down during windstorms although arson, illegal campfires and chimneys and construction equipment without spark arrestors have caused some of the larger and destructive wildfires.
Friday, April 14, 2017
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Rat Lungworm Disease Infects Honeymooners in Hawaii
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It sounds nasty and it is. Hawaii has had its share of disease breakouts latley, the most recent being dengue fever last year.
It sounds nasty and it is. Hawaii has had its share of disease breakouts latley, the most recent being dengue fever last year.
"Moose-Jams" Causing Serious Safety Issues in the High Country
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People lose all common sense when wildlife wander near roadways in the mountains.
People lose all common sense when wildlife wander near roadways in the mountains.
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
11 Year-Old California Boy Dies After Hitting Tree at Breckenridge
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The 5th fatality at Breckenridge this season.
The 5th fatality at Breckenridge this season.
31 Year-Old Boulder Resident Dies After Fall on Mt. Princeton
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He was free-climbing when a rock he grabbed onto broke loose. This was in the same area that a Missouri family was killed by a rockslide 4 years ago.
He was free-climbing when a rock he grabbed onto broke loose. This was in the same area that a Missouri family was killed by a rockslide 4 years ago.
7 Ways to Avoid A Rattlesnake Attack
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It's that time of year again where rattlers will lay on the trails to warmup after cold overnight temperatures.
It's that time of year again where rattlers will lay on the trails to warmup after cold overnight temperatures.
Wild Turkey Breaks Into Home in Minneapolis
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First time I have seen a wild turkey break-in reported.
First time I have seen a wild turkey break-in reported.
Monday, April 10, 2017
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Colorado's Deadliest Snake: The Midget Faded Rattler
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Found in an near the Colorado National Monument.
Found in an near the Colorado National Monument.
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Boulder Falls on Woman Hiking Table Mountain
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The rescue effort was difficult - an airbag was used to lift the boulder off the 30-year old woman visting from Europe and then she had to be moved to the top of Table Mountain for a helicopter airlift to the ER. She is in critical condition. The recent wet, heavy snow and overnight freezing probably dislodged the boulder.
The rescue effort was difficult - an airbag was used to lift the boulder off the 30-year old woman visting from Europe and then she had to be moved to the top of Table Mountain for a helicopter airlift to the ER. She is in critical condition. The recent wet, heavy snow and overnight freezing probably dislodged the boulder.
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
12 Fatalities at Ski Resorts in Colorado This Season
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The names and faces behind the statistics.
The names and faces behind the statistics.
Seasons Reverse Again - Spring in March, Winter in April
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5 - 8 inches of wet, heavy snow sure to bring down tree limbs and power lines. Overnight low forecast for 21 degrees - bad news for all those fruit trees that blossomed in March.
5 - 8 inches of wet, heavy snow sure to bring down tree limbs and power lines. Overnight low forecast for 21 degrees - bad news for all those fruit trees that blossomed in March.
Monday, April 3, 2017
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Swarm of Bees Interrupts Rockies Padres Game at Coors Field
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All players immediately layed down - so that means they have trained for this - impressive.
All players immediately layed down - so that means they have trained for this - impressive.
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