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4 million miles from earth not that close. About 1/8th the distance to Mars and 16 times further than the moon.
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Zebra Mussel Larvae Found in Green Mountain Reservoir
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A serious threat to Colorado's water supply.
A serious threat to Colorado's water supply.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Pitkin County Sheriff Wants Warning Signs Posted on Capitol Peak
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Rescue teams have been called to Capitol and Maroon on a nearly daily basis all summer. Search and rescue speaks the truth no one wants to hear that many of the killed and injured are not prepared to be where they were.
Rescue teams have been called to Capitol and Maroon on a nearly daily basis all summer. Search and rescue speaks the truth no one wants to hear that many of the killed and injured are not prepared to be where they were.
Monday, August 28, 2017
Capitol Peak's Knife Edge Claims 5th Victim in 2017
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Like the climber that died on North Maroon last week, the 21-year-old was attempting a shortcut on a steep rock face.
Like the climber that died on North Maroon last week, the 21-year-old was attempting a shortcut on a steep rock face.
2 Climbers Rescued From Maroon Peak
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Sketchy report details hint that these 2 climbers were not equipped or supplied to climb a 14er.
Sketchy report details hint that these 2 climbers were not equipped or supplied to climb a 14er.
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Windsor Man Hospitalized With Neuro-Invasive Strain of West Nile
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2 cases in Weld County and 3 cases in Larimer County so far this year.
2 cases in Weld County and 3 cases in Larimer County so far this year.
Friday, August 25, 2017
Visiting Student Dies from Acute Altitude Sickness on Conundrum Creek Trail
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This may be a first in Colorado. There are certainly many visitors that get altitude sickness, but I am unaware of any deaths previously. Altitude sickness usually is the result of not allowing sufficient time to adjust to altitude change, particularly if it is the first time a visitor has been above 5,000 feet.
This may be a first in Colorado. There are certainly many visitors that get altitude sickness, but I am unaware of any deaths previously. Altitude sickness usually is the result of not allowing sufficient time to adjust to altitude change, particularly if it is the first time a visitor has been above 5,000 feet.
Dog Brings Home Rabid Bat in Mesa County
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Dogs can be the carrier or transmission vehicle to humans for rabies, plague, tularemia, and tick fevers.
Dogs can be the carrier or transmission vehicle to humans for rabies, plague, tularemia, and tick fevers.
Shooter Kills 2 Bears in Estes Park Residential Neighborhood
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Award is offered for information leading to arrest of shooter. Seems likely it is a resident.
Award is offered for information leading to arrest of shooter. Seems likely it is a resident.
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
2 Climbers Dead After Falling Off Capitol Peak
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Apaarently a couple from Aspen, not identified yet. The Knife Edge has claimed 4 people so far this year.
Apaarently a couple from Aspen, not identified yet. The Knife Edge has claimed 4 people so far this year.
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Friday, August 18, 2017
Bear Spotted on Driveway in Monument
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I've noticed bear scat around in the past few days, the bears must be coming down from the high country.
I've noticed bear scat around in the past few days, the bears must be coming down from the high country.
Story of Man That Fell Off North Maroon Peak
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This is a hard story to read. The guy that was killed had spent years researching deaths on 14ers and had a blog to inform readers of how to avoid the pitfalls. Ironically, after summiting North Maroon, he and a friend were tired and decided to try a "shortcut" down a steep face of loose, rotten rock. It is hard to believe he did this knowing full well that North Maroon's loose rock had killed a couple people each year since the 1960's.
This is a hard story to read. The guy that was killed had spent years researching deaths on 14ers and had a blog to inform readers of how to avoid the pitfalls. Ironically, after summiting North Maroon, he and a friend were tired and decided to try a "shortcut" down a steep face of loose, rotten rock. It is hard to believe he did this knowing full well that North Maroon's loose rock had killed a couple people each year since the 1960's.
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Rabid Bat Found Near Littleton Elementary School
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There has been a surge in rabies in the Front Range wildlife population this year.
There has been a surge in rabies in the Front Range wildlife population this year.
Broomfield PD Puts Out Video of "Beary Big Adventure"
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A bear in Broomfield climbing a cottonwood tree is relocated.
A bear in Broomfield climbing a cottonwood tree is relocated.
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Monday, August 14, 2017
Google Is Blocking My Blog to US Viewers and I Don't Know Why
Google recently implemented sweeping changes to its content presentation and search algos. Prior to the changes, the blog would get between 20 and 60 pageviews a day with about 75% from the US. Now I get 10 or less pageviews with nothing from the US. I have sent them several complaints in feedback but I suppose its stupid to think that they would do something for such an ultralow traffic site. I have also noticed that the Google search engine is doing a terrible job since the changes and I have gone to alternate search engines that produce results similar to the pre-change Google. Can anyone out there let me know how I can transfer this blog to another vendor that won't be subject to Google's blocking?
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Friday, August 11, 2017
Emerald Ash Borer Marches On to Lafayette
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First introduced in Boulder, the emerald ash borer has been expanding its range steadily.
First introduced in Boulder, the emerald ash borer has been expanding its range steadily.
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Climber Dies In Fall Off Flatiron in Chataqua Park
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It's not a good idea to rock climb when it is wet.
It's not a good idea to rock climb when it is wet.
Monday, August 7, 2017
Climber Injured in Fall Off The Dome in Boulder Canyon
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Not a good idea to go rock climbing when it's been so wet.
Not a good idea to go rock climbing when it's been so wet.
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Bear Breaks Into Car in Durango, Cruises Down Driveway
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There have been several cases of bears "driving" cars in the past 5 years in Colorado. After they get in and somehow close the door behind them, they tear the interior apart in a panic trying to get out. Sometimes they inadvertantly shift from park to neutral and the car takes off if it is on a slope. In this case the bear may have actually been driving, the photos show the steering wheel ripped off the dashboard.
There have been several cases of bears "driving" cars in the past 5 years in Colorado. After they get in and somehow close the door behind them, they tear the interior apart in a panic trying to get out. Sometimes they inadvertantly shift from park to neutral and the car takes off if it is on a slope. In this case the bear may have actually been driving, the photos show the steering wheel ripped off the dashboard.
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Friday, August 4, 2017
Chronology of the 15 Water-Related Deaths This Year in Colorado
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In-depth reporting fills the gaps in superficial news reports on who the victims were and what happened.
In-depth reporting fills the gaps in superficial news reports on who the victims were and what happened.
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Video of Mountain Lion with 2 Yearlings Near Salida
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It's that time of year when mom tells the kids to go out on their own.
It's that time of year when mom tells the kids to go out on their own.
Mountain Bikers Assist Trailrunner Bitten by Rattlesnake on Green Mountain
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Smart phone apps guide the right way to handle this type of emergency.
Smart phone apps guide the right way to handle this type of emergency.
Man Drowns After Slipping Into Platte River in Denver
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1 man rescued. Believed to be drunk homeless guys.
1 man rescued. Believed to be drunk homeless guys.
Blood Donor in Fort Collins Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
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Person did not have the disease but was carrying WNV.
Person did not have the disease but was carrying WNV.
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