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A map from the National Weather Service shows high wind warnings in dark yellow, red flag warnings in pink and hazardous weather outlooks in tan. (Screengrab from the NWS website)

Fire danger from high winds and temperatures continues Friday and Saturday in Colorado

March 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Denver could see record-breaking temperatures on Friday and Saturday as the Front Range faces another few days of high winds and temperatures and low humidity before wintry weather returns late...

Skiers and snowboarders come in and out of the Vista Haus at Breckenridge Ski Resort on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Skier dies following crash in Breckenridge’s double-black-diamond Lake Chutes area

March 12, 2026 at 8:11 a.m.

The out-of-state skier was wearing a helmet, sheriff鈥檚 officials said, and was alone when he fell. No other skiers or snowboarders were involved.

Adams City High School on September 21, 2022, in Commerce City, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

2 students covered in fake blood staged active shooter hoax at Adams City High School, police say

March 12, 2026 at 7:15 a.m.

Hundreds of law enforcement officers from across metro Denver responded to Adams City High School around 1 p.m. after someone called 911 to report a bomb threat and active shooter.

People gather to honor 34-year-old hairstylist Jax Gratton, whose body was recently found in an alley in Lakewood. People gathered at the front steps of the Denver City and County Building to hear statements from Gratton鈥檚 family on June 9, 2025. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Grand jury indicts suspect on tampering charges in connection with Jax Gratton’s death

March 12, 2026 at 9:12 a.m.

Lakewood police were heavily criticized for their handling of the investigation into Gratton鈥檚 death, including for using her deadname and for an overall lack of transparency about the investigation.

Falling snow coats a budding maple tree in Denver on Friday morning, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Patrick Traylor/The Denver Post)

Colorado snow totals for March 6, 2026

March 6, 2026 at 9:23 p.m.

How much snow fell around Colorado?

6 Feb 2000: April Heinrichs of Team USA watches the practice before the game against Team Norway at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Team Norway defeated Team USA 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Jon Ferrey /Allsport

The Denver Post抖阴ap 2026 April Heinrichs Award nomination form

March 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Denver Post will present the April Heinrichs Award to an extraordinary senior high school girls soccer player from Colorado who鈥檚 also a star in the classroom and the community.

FILE – Federal agents walk down a street while conducting immigration enforcement operations, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy, File)

Bills would allow people to sue ICE agents, limit online gambling, and more from the Colorado legislature this week

February 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The state Senate approved a measure Tuesday that would allow Coloradans to sue federal agents if they believed their constitutional rights were violated during immigration enforcement.

Breckenridge resort picked up 13 inches of fresh snow over the weekend. Other Colorado resorts receiving more than a foot included Vail, Wolf Creek, Snowmass, Purgatory, Aspen Mountain and Beaver Creek. (JP Douvalakis/Provided by Breckenridge Resort)

Colorado snow totals for Feb. 26, 2026

February 26, 2026 at 3:14 p.m.

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3-D printed guns, decriminalizing prostitution and more from the Colorado legislature this week

February 21, 2026 at 9:52 a.m.

A weekly wrap-up of The Denver Post's coverage of the Colorado legislature.

Skiers and snowboarders enjoy eight inches of fresh powder during opening day at Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland, Colorado on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Colorado snow totals for Feb. 20, 2026

February 20, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

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