Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Skier Killed at Keystone Was a 32-Year-Old North Carolina Man
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Despite wearing a helmet, skier died from blunt force trauma to head after colliding with a tree.
Despite wearing a helmet, skier died from blunt force trauma to head after colliding with a tree.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
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Search Is On for Weather Balloon in Foothills
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Carried by 190 mph jet stream winds from Grand Junction, the balloon popped somewhere near Eldora.
Carried by 190 mph jet stream winds from Grand Junction, the balloon popped somewhere near Eldora.
Proposed Bill To Increase Penalty for Leaving Campfires Unattended
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After several large wildfires started by homeless drifters at illegal campsites the past few years, the penalties are now proposed as $750 fine and 6 months in jail.
After several large wildfires started by homeless drifters at illegal campsites the past few years, the penalties are now proposed as $750 fine and 6 months in jail.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Forestry Industry Harvesting Beetle-Kill Trees in Colorado
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Provides a valuable service in clearing deadwood and leaving live stands that would have previously been cut in place.
Provides a valuable service in clearing deadwood and leaving live stands that would have previously been cut in place.
CDOT To Start $3 Million Rockfall Mitigation Project in Clear Creek Canyon Feb 20
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Road closures will be necessary. This is one of the most hazardous rockfall section of roadway in Colorado.
Road closures will be necessary. This is one of the most hazardous rockfall section of roadway in Colorado.
Video of 15 Meteorite Streaks on A Clear Night Over Pueblo
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More than a hundred tons of assorted asteroid and comet debris rains down on the earth each day. Most of it vaporizes in the atmosphere.
More than a hundred tons of assorted asteroid and comet debris rains down on the earth each day. Most of it vaporizes in the atmosphere.
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
University of San Diego Study Claims Solar Radiation to Decrease by 7% Over Next 30 Years
Avalanche Control Explosives Used on Red Mountain Pass
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Red Mountain Pass is on the highway between Ouray and Silverton and has been subjected to many avalanches and major rock slides. The most avalanche-prone areas have concrete sheds constructed over the highway for short stretches, but sheer rock faces at 35 - 45 degrees tower above most of the Red Pass section.
Red Mountain Pass is on the highway between Ouray and Silverton and has been subjected to many avalanches and major rock slides. The most avalanche-prone areas have concrete sheds constructed over the highway for short stretches, but sheer rock faces at 35 - 45 degrees tower above most of the Red Pass section.
Monday, February 12, 2018
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Tuesday, February 6, 2018
South Metro Firefighters Rescue Dog That Fell Through Ice
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Maybe there should be a dog tax to cover all these expensive dog rescues.
Maybe there should be a dog tax to cover all these expensive dog rescues.
Sunday, February 4, 2018
I-25 Widening on Monument Hill May Include Wildlife Crossings
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It should. Monument Hill has had several fatal wildlife-vehicle collisions in recent years.
It should. Monument Hill has had several fatal wildlife-vehicle collisions in recent years.
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Small Grass Fire in Colorado Springs Near Miss for Homes
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Recent anemic snowstorms have done nothing to alleviate drought conditions.
Recent anemic snowstorms have done nothing to alleviate drought conditions.
Friday, February 2, 2018
Weather History - 140 MPH Winds in Boulder, 1982
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This is a very detailed review of chinook winds and damage events in 1982. I recall that students at CU Boulder attempting to attend classes were blown over by the wind.
In weather, history repeats in 30 to 40 year cycles. Lenticular clouds and 100 mph gust the other day may mean more to come.
This is a very detailed review of chinook winds and damage events in 1982. I recall that students at CU Boulder attempting to attend classes were blown over by the wind.
In weather, history repeats in 30 to 40 year cycles. Lenticular clouds and 100 mph gust the other day may mean more to come.
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Incredible Photos Show UFO-Like Lenticular Clouds
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Nature puts on a continuous, ever changing art show.
Nature puts on a continuous, ever changing art show.
Small Rockslide in DeBeque Canyon Closes 1 Lane of I-70
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The Debeque Canyon landslide has been active for nearly 100 years and has movement detectors installed by CDOT.
The Debeque Canyon landslide has been active for nearly 100 years and has movement detectors installed by CDOT.
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