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• Drought relief for farmers in 43 Colorado counties

  January 9, 2013 8:21 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Thirty of Colorado's 64 counties have been designated as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought and heat, making farmers and ranchers there and in adjacent counties eligible for low-interest emergency loans from the Farm Service Agency. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Wednesday that overall, 43... more »

• Another fire for Estes Park

  July 19, 2012 7:38 AM

  ESTES PARK, Colo. (AP) - One trail is closed as firefighters try to put out a small blaze in Rocky Mountain National Park. An 18-person ground crew hiked to the area, which covered about half an acre on Wednesday. A helicopter was called in to drop water on the fire.... more »

• High Park Fire now at 50 percent contained

  June 19, 2012 6:30 AM

  LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) - Authorities say a wildfire that has charred nearly 92 square miles in northern Colorado since it began 10 days ago is now 50 percent contained. Firefighters faced dangerous conditions across much of the Rocky Mountain region Monday, as they toiled in hot, dry weather to battle... more »

• Battling the Pine Beetle

  April 5, 2012 5:35 AM

  ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (AP) - Rocky Mountain National Park is planning several steps to mitigate the effects of a bark beetle outbreak on its trees. Over the next two months, the park plans to protect up to 6,700 high-value trees in developed areas from being infected by beetles... more »

• Proud Locals Hold Ribbon Cutting for Portland Park

  March 21, 2012 6:50 PM

  Portland Park in Pueblo has a new look the locals are proud of. Wednesday they held a ribbon cutting introducing the public to their new grounds and play equipment. It was all made possible by the Eastside Neighborhood Association and the Community Development Block Grant Program. You can take advantage... more »

• Santorum speaks in Woodland Park

  February 1, 2012 7:38 PM

  GOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum continued his tour through Colorado today, making a stop in Woodland Park. In a speech to the Teller County Tea Party, Santorum said the healthcare reform bill was flawed and that our country needs to more strongly preserve the constitution and our rights. ... more »

• Investigators work to identify body found in South Denver Park

  April 3, 2011 11:32 AM

  DENVER (AP) - Police say a body found by two Denver teens was a male in his late teens or early 20s, but investigators haven't determined his name or the cause of death. Police spokesman Sonny Jackson says the body was found in Denver's Ruby Hill Park on Friday. The... more »

• Pueblo teens inspired to clean neighborhood eyesore

  April 1, 2011 6:15 PM

  It's inspiring when young people take action to do something good for the community--and that was the case in Pueblo today for a story we call Positively Colorado. The teens got together to clean-up Pete Jimenez Park on Pueblo's west side. A lot of trash has accumulated in the... more »

• Hazmat crews respond to leaking fuel in Park County

  March 31, 2011 1:13 PM

  Hazardous materials crews have been called to Park County where a tanker truck is leaking fuel. The initial report says about 6,000 gallons of fuel is leaking into a water way a couple of miles from Highway 285 on Park County Road 77. This is near the town... more »

• Police say gay encounter may have led to murder

  February 28, 2011 6:37 PM

  New details are emerging about the murder of a Pueblo man and the suspicious death of a teenager the same day. Police believe the cases are connected--and the murder tied to a secret world of gay sexual encounters. Pedro Solis-Astorga, 45, was shot and beaten to death, according to... more »

• Environmental group opposed to proposed nuclear power plant

  February 23, 2011 12:47 AM

  A group wants to build a clean energy park in southeast Pueblo County including a nuclear power plant, but not everyone supports it. Puebloans for Energizing Our Community want to build the energy park south of Highway 50, about 25 miles east of Pueblo. The land is zoned... more »

• Proposed energy park goes to planning commission

  February 22, 2011 4:35 PM

  Pueblo Attorney Don Banner will present a plan tonight to build a clean energy park in southeast Pueblo County that would include a nuclear power plant. The Sierra Club has voiced opposition to any nuclear power plant, calling it a dangerous form of energy. The Pueblo County Planning and... more »

• Firefighters getting the upper hand on mobile home fire

  February 12, 2011 3:06 PM

  Colorado Springs Fire Dept Crews are working to knock down a fire at a mobile home park at 4825 Astrozon Blvd. We have a crew on scene and we are told that there has been one related injury but it is unknown at this time how serious those injuries may... more »

• Teller County officer arrested

  January 28, 2011 5:49 PM

  The Teller County Sheriff's Office reported today one of its officers was arrested in December in Park County. Teller County Sheriff's Corporal Kendal Klug was arrested on charges of prohibited use of a weapon, defective license plate light and driving while impaired. He was arrested by Park County... more »

• Park to be renamed after war hero

  January 19, 2011 7:24 PM

  The Pueblo City Council has approved changing the name of Wildhorse Creek Park located, at 1320 W Graham Avenue, to Pete Jimenez Park. The formal ceremony will happen on February 6, 2011 at 3 p.m. Pete Jiminez was a WWII war hero who lived a half block from the... more »

• Colorado National Monument reopens to motorized traffic

  December 25, 2010 9:09 AM

  COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT, Colo. (AP) - Colorado National Monument has reopened the upper portions of the Rim Rock Drive to motorized vehicles. The monument near Grand Junction closed about 14 miles of the road Dec. 1. to cut plowing and maintenance costs through the winter. But the road will... more »

• NORAD boss: Pearl Harbor shows need for vigilance

  December 7, 2010 4:50 PM

  PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AP) - The leader of the North American Aerospace Command and the U.S. Northern Command is marking the Pearl Harbor anniversary by saying the nation shouldn't forget the need for vigilance. Adm. Sandy Winnefeld Jr. said in a blog entry Tuesday that information was... more »

• $2,000 reward offered in Pueblo graffiti case

  December 3, 2010 4:25 PM

  Pueblo police have increased the reward in the case of the graffiti vandalism at Bessemer park. The suspects covered the park with more than 200 taggings earlier this week. Most of it has since been covered up. Police are now offering a $2,000 reward for information that leads to an... more »

• National Guard busy in Pueblo Tuesday

  October 5, 2010 10:39 AM

  You may see a National Guard helicopter flying over Pueblo today. No worries. It's not responding to a natural disaster or terrorist incident. Rather, its helping kids say no to drugs. Pueblo is gearing up for Red Ribbon Week, when schools and communities join together to promote healthy, drug-free... more »

• Clean up planned at dog park

  September 28, 2010 2:29 PM

  El Paso County Parks and the Pikes Peak United Way will host a clean up day at the Bear Creek Dog Park on Saturday. The event is called Happy Hounds Day and is part of the national " Make A Difference Day " campaign. Volunteers will be provided pizza... more »

• Man shot while watching juggler perform in Denver

  September 21, 2010 8:55 AM

  Police say a man in a small crowd watching a juggler at a Denver park was shot and is intensive care at a hospital. Denver police spokesman Sonny Jackson says the man is expected to survive the Sunday night shooting. His name was not released. Jackson says the man... more »

• Fire restrictions in Pike National Forest, BLM land

  September 16, 2010 5:44 PM

  Don't burn anything, anywhere, period. That's the message from a growing number of counties and agencies as extremely dry conditions and recent wildfires have land and emergency managers on edge. New on the list of restrictions--the Pike National Forest and Bureau of Land Management land in the Royal... more »

• Eleven Mile drowning victim identified

  August 30, 2010 4:21 PM

  The Park County Coroner has identified the man who drowned in Eleven Mile Reservoir over the weekend. The body of Clifford Carrano, 49, was pulled from the reservoir Sunday night. The coroner ruled the death a drowning. Witnesses say Carrano was sitting on the shore of the reservoir when... more »

• Guided walk at state park Wednesday

  August 30, 2010 1:55 PM

  If you watch birds flying overhead, but have no idea what they are--here's your chance to learn about birds of the Pikes Peak region. Naturalists at Cheyenne Mountain State Park are leading a Guided Bird Walk Wednesday morning. You'll observe, identify, and record both resident and migratory bird species.... more »

• Cheyenne Mtn. State Park this weekend

  August 27, 2010 2:32 PM

  With the weekend here, it's time to get outside and remember why it's so wonderful to live in Colorado. You don't have to go far to immerse yourself in beauty--Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs has plenty for you to do--from hiking to special programs. Here's what's... more »

• Colorado Springs Beer Fest this weekend

  July 22, 2010 2:46 PM

  If you love micro-brews, this is your weekend to sample lots of beers and mingle with like-minded aficionados. The Springs Beer Fest will be held Saturday at Antlers Park in downtown Colorado Springs. You may sample beers from more than 30 brewers eat amazing food and enjoy live music.... more »

• Teen shot to death in Pueblo County identified

  July 8, 2010 10:40 AM

  The Pueblo County Coroner has identified a teenager who was shot to death last night in the Meadowbrook mobile home park. The victim is 18-year-old Joshua Abeyta. The coroner says he died at Parkview hospital around 11:40 p.m. from complications from multiple gunshot wounds. The Pueblo County Sheriff's Officer says... more »

• Geology Walk at Garden of the Gods

  July 6, 2010 2:17 PM

  Find out more about the geology of Garden of the Gods on a guided tour of the park Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm. The tour will be led by Jay Perkins, through the Central Garden. For more information or to make a reservation, phone 219-0108. more »

• Christo tries to save vision for 'Over the River'

  July 6, 2010 9:20 AM

  The artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude promised each other years ago that they'd suspend miles of fabric over the Arkansas River in Colorado. Last November, Jeanne-Claude died, leaving Christo to seek a permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for the project, dubbed "Over the River." BLM is due... more »

• Pueblo pools offer several "free" swim days

  July 1, 2010 4:28 PM

  Here's a deal you can't beat! Free swimming! The City of Pueblo schedules certain days throughout the summer when the public can swim at no charge. Here's a list of the Free Swim Days at their corresponding pools: City Park Pool : July 7 and August 11 Mineral Palace Pool... more »

• Mineral Palace pool re-opens to swimmers

  July 1, 2010 11:43 AM

  Mineral Palace Park pool in Pueblo re-opens today-July 1. The pool has been closed for renovations. The pool will be open for lap swim from 11:45 a.m. To 12:30 p.m.; the public swim session runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The pool has been closed until now, so the... more »

• Popular Pueblo pool to reopen

  June 30, 2010 7:08 PM

  The Mineral Palace Park Swimming Pool will reopen on Thursday, July 1, after undergoing extensive renovations this past spring. Renovations included upgrades to the bath house to meet Federal ADA requirements as well as the replacement of the existing roof. The pool will be open to the public from to... more »

• Suspect sought in possible sex assault on kids

  June 23, 2010 6:24 PM

  Colorado Springs Police are looking for a man who may have molested children at a Colorado Springs park in April. The incidents happened at Cottonwood Park on Dublin Boulevard. Officers believe the suspect was playing with children in the park before the assaults happened. He's described as 5'6"... more »

• Medano fire grows very slowly

  June 23, 2010 3:36 PM

  The Medano Fire, burning on the north edge of the Sand Dunes National Park, grew only slightly since yesterday. It is now estimated as 4,891 acres, an increase of only 125 acres since Tuesday. There are just over 200 firefighters working the blaze, which is aimed only at containment.... more »

• Sand Dunes fire up to 3,000 acres

  June 18, 2010 11:22 AM

  More warm weather is expected at the scene of a 3,000-acre wildfire burning on the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in south-central Colorado. Park spokeswoman Carol Sperling says the fire isn't threatening park facilities, but is heading toward the San Isabel National Forest. More crews are expected... more »

• Small fire burns near Sand Dunes

  June 10, 2010 6:05 PM

  A small wildfire is burning in the Great Sand Dunes National Park northeast of Alamosa. The fire was started by lightning on June 6 and is located about four miles north of the park Visitor Center near Little Medano Creek. It is estimated at 17 acres in size and... more »

• State park energy bill signed by Governor in Pueblo

  June 8, 2010 6:50 PM

  An alternative energy bill was signed into law Tuesday with an aim of producing enough electricity at Colorado state parks to power them. Governor Bill Ritter signed the legislation at Lake Pueblo State Park. House Bill 1349 creates a new program designed to offset the amount of electricity used... more »

• Lightning strikes near Old Faithful

  June 2, 2010 3:35 PM

  A lightning strike in Yellowstone National Park injured nine people waiting to see Old Faithful geyser erupt. One man was hospitalized while the others suffered minor injuries. Yellowstone spokesman Al Nash says the lightning struck about 4 p.m. Tuesday. He says a 57-year-old man, whose name was not released,... more »

• Park County man facing charges in cattle cruelty case

  May 26, 2010 3:57 PM

  A Park County judge declared a Park County man "unfit to own livestock" after the Department of Agriculture seized hundreds of his cattle. Vernon E. Wagner is being investigated after authorities found at least 140 cows dead on his ranch . 400 cattle were gathered on May 14 th... more »

• Cattle owner found to be "unfit"

  May 25, 2010 7:22 PM

  A Park County judge has declared Vernon E. Wagner, of Park County, to be unfit to own livestock seized by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Last week, representatives from the Department of Agriculture, the Bureau of Animal Protection, with help from the Park County Sheriff's Office, gathered nearly 400... more »

• Vandalism in Woodland Park, reward offered

  May 21, 2010 2:53 PM

  The Woodland Park Police Department is investigating several acts of vandalism. Much of the damage is from spray painting. The Woodland Park Police Department could use assistance. If you have seen or heard anything that could help with the investigation please contact the Woodland Park Police Department at 687-9262.... more »

• UPDATE: Repairs to water main and sinkhole complete

  May 1, 2010 1:31 PM

  North Circle Dr. is back open after being closed for most of the day Saturday. Colorado Springs Utilities says around 6:00 a.m. Saturday, a water main break created a sinkhole along Circle Dr. between Palmer Park and Merry Lane. Crews worked all day Saturday to repair the pipe... more »

• Birds of prey training offered this weekend

  April 16, 2010 5:19 PM

  Cheyenne Mountain State Park is offering free training session is on how to use behavioral clues to identify birds of prey. The training will focus on birds that live in our area, including hawks, eagles, and turkey vultures. The subject Sunday at 1:30 is accipters, or forest hawks. ... more »

• National Parks offer free admission

  April 13, 2010 1:55 PM

  National Parks in America will offer free admission next week, during National Park Week. More than 100 national parks will allow people to enjoy the parks at no cost. National Park Week runs from April 17 to 25. Free admission will also be offered on September 25 and November... more »