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'Horrible' Conditions On Wolf Creek Pass Prompt Warnings To Stay Home
Colorado State Patrol is strongly urging people to stay away from Wolf Creek Pass, describing conditions as "horrible."
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Colorado State Patrol is strongly urging people to stay away from Wolf Creek Pass, describing conditions as "horrible."
Several mountain passes in southwest Colorado were icy and snowpacked early Saturday.
The driver was seriously hurt -- and wasn't rescued until the next morning, after someone saw the skid marks going off the road.
The U.S. Forest Service appears to be giving up on a plan to allow the building of a resort at the base of Wolf Creek.
A semi transporting beer over Wolf Creek Pass this past week escaped disaster after it's brakes overheated.
A third person has died in an avalanche in Colorado this season.
More than 4 feet of new snow in the mountains has helped boost Colorado's snowpack, especially in the state's southwestern corner.
Snowfall from the latest storm to hit Colorado's mountains has already surpassed 4 feet around Wolf Creek Pass.
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Wolf Creek Pass as Pacific moisture brings heavy snow and strong winds to the Continental Divide through Monday.
Environmental groups want more time to file a protest on a public land swap involving a proposed development near the Wolf Creek Ski Area.
While most locations have received 5 to 8 inches of snow there have been a few spots with higher amounts.
The Rio Grande National Forest recommended approval of a land swap Thursday that would allow a developer to build an access road to a proposed ski village near the remote Wolf Creek Ski Area in southwestern Colorado.
The Colorado State Patrol believes winter driving conditions could be to blame for an accident on Wolf Creek Pass on Saturday.
There's no word yet on when U.S. Highway 160 will reopen in southwestern Colorado.
Crews defending small homes, a ski area and a handful of roads against an erratic wildfire in Colorado's southwest mountains hoped Monday for a break - any break - in the weather that will allow them to launch a more strategic assault.
Two wildfires are burning in the backcountry in the Wolf Creek Pass area of Southern Colorado.
Two backcountry wildfires in southwestern Colorado are expected to continue sending smoke into nearby towns, including Pagosa Springs.
Opposition to a resort village near the top of Wolf Creek Pass remains strong despite efforts by supporters to either build a resort or trade the land to the Forest Service for easier highway access.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
The Vail Police Department says officers and K9s seized suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine from a Greyhound bus.
Airline officials say they are aware of a series of incidents where cans have ruptured, resulting in an onboard mess and reports of about 20 injuries to employees so far this summer.
Children's Colorado is hosting it's annual Courage Classic Bike Tour to raise money for all it's departments.
A tree, located between the Trump rally shooter and the sniper team closest to him, may have impaired the team's line of sight, according to a CBS News analysis.
The Vail Police Department says officers and K9s seized suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine from a Greyhound bus.
Children's Colorado is hosting it's annual Courage Classic Bike Tour to raise money for all it's departments.
A new separated bike lane has been installed for bicyclists on Garrison from Jewell to Mississippi in Lakewood.
There were two people and two dogs inside the room and one person in the vehicle when the crash happened.
Investigators said on three separate occasions, the man was seen in the greenbelt-park area near 129th and Harmony Parkway.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says a great horned owl goes through treatment in rehab after suffering a wing injury.
Police in Boulder arrested a person of interest who is possibly connected to a stabbing. The suspect was taken into custody on drug possession charges.
Gov. Jared Polis introducted e-bikes at Chatfield State Park in an effort to get more people outside to enjoy Colorado for only $1 to start, 25 cents a minute to ride.
Watch First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch's full forecast.
A new separated bike lane has been installed for bicyclists on Garrison from Jewell to Mississippi in Lakewood.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declared the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
It was to be a night of nationwide exposure for the rising performer and Colorado native, instead, it drew criticism and expressions of concern.
The lawyers representing former Denver Broncos star Terrell Davis say United Airlines so far hasn't done enough to right what they say was an "injustice" done to their client.
Six years ago the Nuggets learned that they would have a long wait before they would see their first round draft pick Michael Porter Jr. on the court. A similar situation has emerged this year for the Nuggets with their most recent pick.
FBI agents detained Denver Broncos Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis over the weekend after an incident that happened during a commercial plane flight.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
Airline officials say they are aware of a series of incidents where cans have ruptured, resulting in an onboard mess and reports of about 20 injuries to employees so far this summer.
A tree, located between the Trump rally shooter and the sniper team closest to him, may have impaired the team's line of sight, according to a CBS News analysis.
In an interview with BET News, Biden said he'd reevaluate his decision to run "if doctors came to me and said you got this problem."
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
In an interview with BET News, Biden said he'd reevaluate his decision to run "if doctors came to me and said you got this problem."
Rep. Adam Schiff became the highest-profile Democrat to urge the president to step aside.
The DNC sent a letter to the convention rules committee saying that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
The proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to remove the requirement has been a conversation both city leaders and agencies have engaged in since last year.
"Donald Trump has my strong endorsement," Nikki Haley said in her speech at the Republican National Convention on the second night of the RNC.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
Children's Colorado is hosting it's annual Courage Classic Bike Tour to raise money for all it's departments.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
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Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
The closure of a neighborhood Walmart on East Colfax Avenue and Havana Street left the community without a valued grocery store.
Here's how much EssilorLuxottica is paying for Supreme, the skate brand with a cult following.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Aurora got a massive economic boost when Philip Morris International announced plans to build a 600,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the city.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.