Friday, June 30, 2017
Colorado Sets New Record for 2016 Visitors at 82 Million
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I believe this number vastly overstates the actual visitors to the state because it probably includes the 55 million passengers that land in Denver, most of whom catch a connection to other destinations. The number of visitors to the state is likely around 20 million, which is roughly 3 or 4 times the resident population.
I believe this number vastly overstates the actual visitors to the state because it probably includes the 55 million passengers that land in Denver, most of whom catch a connection to other destinations. The number of visitors to the state is likely around 20 million, which is roughly 3 or 4 times the resident population.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Body Found in Great Sand Dunes NP
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May be the person associated with the abandoned car found there on May 14.
May be the person associated with the abandoned car found there on May 14.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Monday, June 26, 2017
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Car Found in Clear Creek Will Have to Stay Until High Water Recedes
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No bodies found in the car but may have been swept downstream.
No bodies found in the car but may have been swept downstream.
Campers Evacuated, Structures Theatened by 45 Acre Wildfire in South Park
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Near the town of Como. Under investigation but likely started by a camp fire.
Near the town of Como. Under investigation but likely started by a camp fire.
Hundreds of Goats Used to Help With Fire Prevention in Castle Pines
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The interesting part of this story is that the goats will eat scrub oak.
The interesting part of this story is that the goats will eat scrub oak.
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Friday, June 23, 2017
Rock Climber Injured After Fall in Boulder Canyon
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A 29-year-old woman from Arvada suffers from equipment failure.
A 29-year-old woman from Arvada suffers from equipment failure.
Lakewood Man Drowns In Kenney Reservoir Near Rangely
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Details are sketchy but the description sounds like the young man fell down a cliff face before entering the water.
Details are sketchy but the description sounds like the young man fell down a cliff face before entering the water.
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
NWS Kicks Off National Lightning Safety Awareness Week
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Hopefully the info will get to all the out-of-state visitors going to Trail Ridge Road.
Hopefully the info will get to all the out-of-state visitors going to Trail Ridge Road.
Moose Wandering Through Arvada Relocated
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Juveniles of all the wildlife species leave their mother and search for their own territory every spring.
Juveniles of all the wildlife species leave their mother and search for their own territory every spring.
Monday, June 19, 2017
Sunday, June 18, 2017
Paraglider Killed After Crashing on Green Mountain
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This is a strange story. The person that crashed called 911 at 8:30 PM - a time of day when there are no thermals to ride and the winds were very light. Then it took 12 hours for search and rescue to locate the crash victim who had died by that time. Granted it was dark and the terrain is moderately difficult but it is open terrain and Green Mountain isn't that big.
This is a strange story. The person that crashed called 911 at 8:30 PM - a time of day when there are no thermals to ride and the winds were very light. Then it took 12 hours for search and rescue to locate the crash victim who had died by that time. Granted it was dark and the terrain is moderately difficult but it is open terrain and Green Mountain isn't that big.
Saturday, June 17, 2017
3.9 Quake Near Trinidad
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Looks like the wastewater injection wells are heating things up again near Trindad.
Looks like the wastewater injection wells are heating things up again near Trindad.
Rabbit Ears Peak Loses Chunk from One Ear
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Erosion goes on as Rabbit Ears joins Lizard Head Pass and the Lion's Head at Vail in falling apart.
Erosion goes on as Rabbit Ears joins Lizard Head Pass and the Lion's Head at Vail in falling apart.
Douglas County Search & Rescue Uses Drone To Locate Lost Hikers on Devil's Head Trail
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New technology cut search time by more than half.
New technology cut search time by more than half.
Friday, June 16, 2017
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Warm Windy Conditions Expand Meeker Wildfire to 1,000 Acres
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Despite intensive aerial firefighting efforts.
Despite intensive aerial firefighting efforts.
Rafters Stranded on Log Jam in Roaring Fork River for 3 Hours Rescued
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The 2nd high water incident on the Roaring Fork in 2 days.
The 2nd high water incident on the Roaring Fork in 2 days.
Monday, June 12, 2017
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Friday, June 9, 2017
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
2-Year-Old Indiana Girl Dies From Tick-Transmitted Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
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The article is spotty on details but it appears that the parents did not realize their daughter had a tick bite and doctors only started treatment for tick fever weeks after her initial symptoms.
The article is spotty on details but it appears that the parents did not realize their daughter had a tick bite and doctors only started treatment for tick fever weeks after her initial symptoms.
Summer Arrives on Front Range
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As is usually the case, after a long cool, wet spring, summer arrives with a sudden transition to dry and temps in the 90's.
As is usually the case, after a long cool, wet spring, summer arrives with a sudden transition to dry and temps in the 90's.
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Monday, June 5, 2017
2 Women Injured in Moose Attack in Jamestown
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Moose with newborn calves are very protective. Keep your distance and don't let dogs off-leash.
Moose with newborn calves are very protective. Keep your distance and don't let dogs off-leash.
Bear Cub Trapped in Car in Woodland Park
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No sign of mom, who probably opened the car door. Easy solution - lockup your car!
No sign of mom, who probably opened the car door. Easy solution - lockup your car!
Sunday, June 4, 2017
3 Teens in Swimming Pool Raft Go Over Spillway on Arkansas River, Have to Be Rescued
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Not wearing life jackets. Its that time of year when high water plus inexperienced tubers cause tragedies.
Not wearing life jackets. Its that time of year when high water plus inexperienced tubers cause tragedies.
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Friday, June 2, 2017
Thursday, June 1, 2017
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