Fort Collins Funding $300,000 to Control West Nile this Year

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University of Colorado Researcher Unlocks Mystery of West Nile Virus

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Discovery of how the virus attaches to cells and reproduces may lead to treatments and vaccine.

Dumb and Dumber

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People (visitors?) in Vail are surrounding an injured elk and having their pictures taken. I am sure they will sue Vail when the elk heaves one of them over its shoulder.

More Earthquakes in Challis

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Here's the quote from the state geologist:

"Much is perplexing about the series of tremors, said Bill Phillips, a geologist with the Idaho Geological Survey at the University of Idaho. Such earthquake swarms typically are associated with the movement of molten rock below ground, which geologists credited for the recent quake cluster at Yellowstone National Park, or they are linked to an active fault."

Rock Climber Injured when Boulder Lets Loose in Black Canyon

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Red Cross Offers Free Apps for Natural Hazards

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A really good idea from the Red Cross on what to do when confronted by a natural hazard. Covers everything from floods, tornadoes, wildfires, and earthquakes to people and pet first aid.

One Month Later, Moose and Calf Still Hanging Around Silverthorne Mall

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