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Independence Pass to open for Memorial Day weekend
May 25, 2011 11:34 PM
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) - The Colorado Department of Transportation says Independence Pass near Aspen will be cleared of snow and open in time for the Memorial Day weekend. State officials say the 12,095-foot pass will be open by Thursday. They had been uncertain that highway crews could clear the highway... more » -
Snow camping in Colorado
June 14, 2010 9:35 AM
A cool, Colorado weekend along the front range was positively frigid in the high country. NewsFirst5 viewer Marsha Wysong went camping this weekend in the Twin Lakes/Independence Pass area. Although Marsha was aware of the forecast for snow at higher elevations this weekend, she chanced it anyway. Sunday morning... more » -
Mountain highways opening up for the season
May 27, 2010 10:15 AM
Two of Colorado's mountain highways should be open in time for the Memorial Day weekend. The Colorado Department of Transportation plans to open Independence Pass between Leadville and Aspen Today. The highway is set to open for the season today at 2 p.m. despite this spring's late snow storms. The... more »
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