Saturday, March 31, 2018
Friday, March 30, 2018
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Fort Carson Wildfire Caused by Live-Fire Training
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I guess the Army doesn't have a policy of no live-fire training during red flag warnings.
I guess the Army doesn't have a policy of no live-fire training during red flag warnings.
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Friday, March 23, 2018
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Army Quiet on Whether Live Rounds Started Wildfire at Fort Carson
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The wildfire quickly spread south of the base and caused hundreds of homeowners to evacuate and destroyed several homes.
The wildfire quickly spread south of the base and caused hundreds of homeowners to evacuate and destroyed several homes.
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Monday, March 19, 2018
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Residents Still Evacuated, Homes Destroyed in Wildfire South of Fort Carson
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3,300 Acres burned, 40% contained.
3,300 Acres burned, 40% contained.
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Rain After Dry Spell Sparks 13 Power Pole Fires
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I-270 closed in both directions for a few hours near the intersection with I-70. Add a new natural hazard to the list. Dry spells allow the accumulation of dust, leaf and grass gunk which gets an electric spark when it rains.
I-270 closed in both directions for a few hours near the intersection with I-70. Add a new natural hazard to the list. Dry spells allow the accumulation of dust, leaf and grass gunk which gets an electric spark when it rains.
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Security Camera Captures Mountain Lion and 3 Offspring in Ken Caryl Back Yard
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It's true that mountain lions live amongst us in the foothills. The 3 juveniles will soon be setting out on their own to establish their own territories. Mom has trained them how to hunt for deer and other prey for the past year. Occasionally, a juvenile doesn't get it right and attacks dogs and livestock, and very rarely people.
It's true that mountain lions live amongst us in the foothills. The 3 juveniles will soon be setting out on their own to establish their own territories. Mom has trained them how to hunt for deer and other prey for the past year. Occasionally, a juvenile doesn't get it right and attacks dogs and livestock, and very rarely people.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
X-Class Solar Flare On Its Way to Earth
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Could cause some disruption to communications network. One interesting tidbit I haven't heard before is the earth's magnetic shield weakens at the equinox.
Could cause some disruption to communications network. One interesting tidbit I haven't heard before is the earth's magnetic shield weakens at the equinox.
Monday, March 12, 2018
Sunday, March 11, 2018
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Friday, March 9, 2018
Update: Flashlight, Not Yelling Stopped Mountain Lion Attack on Dog in Nederland
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So add flashlight, not yelling to the list of what to do in a mountain lion encounter. Maybe a laser pointer would work.
So add flashlight, not yelling to the list of what to do in a mountain lion encounter. Maybe a laser pointer would work.
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Hantavirus Case Reported for Denver Resident
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Somewhat misleading headline gives impression this is the first case of hantavirus in Colorado. It is a first for a Denver resident but it's possible that the exposure happened somewhere other than the residence.
Somewhat misleading headline gives impression this is the first case of hantavirus in Colorado. It is a first for a Denver resident but it's possible that the exposure happened somewhere other than the residence.
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Monday, March 5, 2018
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Saturday, March 3, 2018
9 Rabid Skunks Found in Denver During the Past Month
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A continuation of last year's outbreak. Keep your pet's vaccination up to date or you or your children may become infected.
A continuation of last year's outbreak. Keep your pet's vaccination up to date or you or your children may become infected.
Friday, March 2, 2018
Bus-Sized Asteroid Will Flyby Earth Today, Only Days After Being Discovered by NASA
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Small, undetected asteroids flying by between the earth and moon happen once or twice a year. A direct hit could cause some serious localized damage but chances are slim that populated areas would be impacted as 70% of the earth's surface is ocean. The Near Earth Objects Monitoring Program conducted by NASA's JPL has identified more than half the asteroids that have a chance of hitting the earth. About every 5 years or so, a large, previously undetected asteroid is identified less than 30 days before approaching the earth.
Small, undetected asteroids flying by between the earth and moon happen once or twice a year. A direct hit could cause some serious localized damage but chances are slim that populated areas would be impacted as 70% of the earth's surface is ocean. The Near Earth Objects Monitoring Program conducted by NASA's JPL has identified more than half the asteroids that have a chance of hitting the earth. About every 5 years or so, a large, previously undetected asteroid is identified less than 30 days before approaching the earth.
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Story of Leon Christopher, Killed After Hitting Tree at Keystone
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A college ski champ on an intermediate run. Could be that he snagged a crusty layer under the powder. My neighbor recently broke a leg when the ski burrowed into the crusty layer and went sideways while she continued pointing down the hill.
A college ski champ on an intermediate run. Could be that he snagged a crusty layer under the powder. My neighbor recently broke a leg when the ski burrowed into the crusty layer and went sideways while she continued pointing down the hill.
331 Million Visitors to National Parks in 2017
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Although many of the visitors were form foreign countries, this works out to the equivalent of almost the entire US population visiting a national park in one year!
Although many of the visitors were form foreign countries, this works out to the equivalent of almost the entire US population visiting a national park in one year!
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