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A 50 foot asteroid will pass within 4,200 miles. Geostationary satellites are about 22,000 miles above the earth.
Monday, July 31, 2017
Colorado Tornadoes Well Below Average So Far in 2017
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Only a few tornadoes reported in June. The average number of tornadoes in Colorado for April through July is 43.
Only a few tornadoes reported in June. The average number of tornadoes in Colorado for April through July is 43.
20th Anniversary of Fort Collins Catastrophic Flood
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15" of rain in a day and half, 5 killed.
15" of rain in a day and half, 5 killed.
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Officials Seek Innovative Funding for More Wildlife Crossings Along I-70 in Summit County
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Wildlife-vehicle collisions have increased 50% in Colorado since 2013. 7,000 wild animals were killed by vehicles in 2016, 2 people were killed and 400 injured in the collisions.
Wildlife-vehicle collisions have increased 50% in Colorado since 2013. 7,000 wild animals were killed by vehicles in 2016, 2 people were killed and 400 injured in the collisions.
Bear Attacks Woman in Aspen Campground
Friday, July 28, 2017
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Heavy Rains in Denver Metro Cause Street Flooding, Send Rocks and Mud Across Canyon Highways
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This was the heaviest rain we have had in quite awhile - 0.6" in 2 hours at my house last night. This is starting to remind me of 2013. A sudden shift to daily monsoon moisture flow after a long hot and dry spell.
This was the heaviest rain we have had in quite awhile - 0.6" in 2 hours at my house last night. This is starting to remind me of 2013. A sudden shift to daily monsoon moisture flow after a long hot and dry spell.
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Monday, July 24, 2017
43-Year-Old Castle Rock Resident Drowns Tubing the Platte River Near Deckers
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The 3rd Colorado tubing fatality in a week.
The 3rd Colorado tubing fatality in a week.
Sunday, July 23, 2017
CSU Researcher Exploring Ways to Stop Cheat Grass
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A herbicide called Esplanade, which prevents seeds from germinating, is showing some promise.
A herbicide called Esplanade, which prevents seeds from germinating, is showing some promise.
Hiking Trails in Peak 2 Fire Burn Re-Opened
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As the photos in this article show, the scenery is a bit grim for now. Firefighters have cut down all the burned trees for debris flow mitigation.
As the photos in this article show, the scenery is a bit grim for now. Firefighters have cut down all the burned trees for debris flow mitigation.
2nd Tubing Accident Victim Dies
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A 31-year-old Albuquerque man was taken off life support after being flipped off his tube on the Las Animas River near Durango a week ago.
A 31-year-old Albuquerque man was taken off life support after being flipped off his tube on the Las Animas River near Durango a week ago.
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Heavy Rains Cause Mudslides, Road Washouts Near Rifle
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The west slope and Grand Junction in particular are getting massive monsoon rainfall the past week.
The west slope and Grand Junction in particular are getting massive monsoon rainfall the past week.
Thunderstorms Cause Flight Delays and Cancellations at DIA
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In addition, a lightning strike blew out a chunk of runway.
In addition, a lightning strike blew out a chunk of runway.
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Crews Pull Car Out of Clear Creek in Difficult Operation
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After more than a month Clear Creek water levels finally receded to the point where recovery was possible.
After more than a month Clear Creek water levels finally receded to the point where recovery was possible.
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
E.Coli Levels Cause Shut Down of Boulder Reservoir Beach
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Attributed to too many pooping geese and warm weather.
Attributed to too many pooping geese and warm weather.
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
34 Bears Have Been Put Down So Far This Year
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20,000 bears and 5.5 million people in Colorado - the future doesn't look bright for bears in Colorado.
20,000 bears and 5.5 million people in Colorado - the future doesn't look bright for bears in Colorado.
Nerves of Steel on Molas Pass
Excavators are literally hanging off the edge of a cliff doing repair work on Molas Pass.
Photo Credit: CDOT
Monday, July 17, 2017
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Geomagnetic Strom Watch Issued for Northern US
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Arriving Sunday, northern Colorado may get to see aurora borealis.
Arriving Sunday, northern Colorado may get to see aurora borealis.
Bear Opens Door of SUV in Boulder, Gets In and Destroys Car Trying to Get Out
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One of the great mysteries of science is why bears are smart enough to open car doors but then close the door behind them after they get in the car. Another mystery is why they can't operate the inside handle. This causes the bear to panic and rip apart the car interior trying to get out. There have been at least a dozen cases of bears doing this in Colorado the past few years. Maybe there is a research grant here for an enterprising Colorado professor. Of course the solution to this problem is already available - lock the doors and don't leave any food or candy in the vehicle.
One of the great mysteries of science is why bears are smart enough to open car doors but then close the door behind them after they get in the car. Another mystery is why they can't operate the inside handle. This causes the bear to panic and rip apart the car interior trying to get out. There have been at least a dozen cases of bears doing this in Colorado the past few years. Maybe there is a research grant here for an enterprising Colorado professor. Of course the solution to this problem is already available - lock the doors and don't leave any food or candy in the vehicle.
Friday, July 14, 2017
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Bears Spotted Digging in Trash in Canon City
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Starting to approach drought conditions again as food sources dry up.
Starting to approach drought conditions again as food sources dry up.
Rattlesnakes Sending People to the Hospital in Elbert County
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I was too late to stop after going through a hare pin turn on my mountain bike the other day. Its rattle barely started going when I ran over it. If I hadn't been going fast, I might have got some fangs in my leg.
I was too late to stop after going through a hare pin turn on my mountain bike the other day. Its rattle barely started going when I ran over it. If I hadn't been going fast, I might have got some fangs in my leg.
Bear Break-Ins On the Rise in the Foothills
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This article claims that Larimer and Boulder Counties are getting up to 10 calls per day for bear break-ins. If true, then less than 10% of the break-in cases actually make the news.
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Lakewood Woman Collapses and Dies While Hiking Black Canyon of the Gunnison Trail
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Cause of death yet to be determined bu sounds like a heart attack.
Cause of death yet to be determined bu sounds like a heart attack.
Injuries More Frequent at Cliff Diving Spot in Park County
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A belly flop from 80 feet up causes serious injuries.
A belly flop from 80 feet up causes serious injuries.
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Dog Rescued From 14er
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Normally search and rescue doesn't do this but they had nothing going on at the time.
Normally search and rescue doesn't do this but they had nothing going on at the time.
Monday, July 10, 2017
Rare Historical Report of Lightning Strike
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"Mexican Joe" killed by lightning strike on golf course in Longmont August 5, 1870.
"Mexican Joe" killed by lightning strike on golf course in Longmont August 5, 1870.
West Slope Wildfires Continue to Grow
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Colorado Drivers Hit 4,617 Deer in 2016
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This article has plenty of wildlife and vehicle-wildlife collision statistics along with the 90% reduction success of the wildlife overpasses constructed near Kremmling 2 years ago.
This article has plenty of wildlife and vehicle-wildlife collision statistics along with the 90% reduction success of the wildlife overpasses constructed near Kremmling 2 years ago.
Breckenridge Fire Evacuees Allowed to Return Home
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Thankful for firefighters that saved their homes.
Thankful for firefighters that saved their homes.
Saturday, July 8, 2017
Friday, July 7, 2017
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
5 Emergency Rescues on Manitou Incline Over 4th Weekend
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The Manitou Incline is a an old cog railway line that goes up 2,000 feet in one mile. It is estimated that 500,000 people per year attempt this climb.
The Manitou Incline is a an old cog railway line that goes up 2,000 feet in one mile. It is estimated that 500,000 people per year attempt this climb.
Bear Waks Into House in Colorado Springs and Checks What's in the Fridge
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The last party for this bear. Believed to be the ice cream raider from last week. Captured and euthanized.
The last party for this bear. Believed to be the ice cream raider from last week. Captured and euthanized.
Microburst Damages and Closes Docks at Lake Pueblo
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Big winds in March caused $millions in damages to the same dock.
Big winds in March caused $millions in damages to the same dock.
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Monday, July 3, 2017
Private Drones Interfere With Aerial Firefighting Efforts at Durango Wildfire
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The Lightner Creek fire now 90% contained at 400 acres.
The Lightner Creek fire now 90% contained at 400 acres.
Illegal Campfires Start 2 Wildfires Near Silverthorne
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Lake Dillon firefighters quickly extinguished the 2 blazes.
Lake Dillon firefighters quickly extinguished the 2 blazes.
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Grass Fire Near Sedalia
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With hot, dry weather and 4th of July you can bet there will be plenty more of this happening.
With hot, dry weather and 4th of July you can bet there will be plenty more of this happening.
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Autopsy of Hiker That Fell From Maroon Bells in May Finds Hypothermia Cause of Death
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He survived the fall with head and leg injuries.
He survived the fall with head and leg injuries.
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