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WATCH: Bear at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo enjoys the snow Thursday

WATCH: Bear at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo enjoys the snow Thursday
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COLORADO SPRINGS — Not everyone enjoys the snow, whether it's because of the road conditions or the cold. But, someone at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo doesn't mind it.

Emmett, a 19-year-old grizzly bear at the zoo is soaking in the snowflakes. It may be hard to tell, but he is literally trying to catch them on his tongue.

Emmett is one of two grizzly bears at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. He shares a space with his longtime roommate, Digger.

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These new laws go into effect in Colorado on January 1st

Colorado will start 2026 with numerous new laws in place. From child care center fees to gun show requirements, here are six laws that take effect January 1st.

These new laws go into effect in Colorado on January 1st

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