Historic Front Range ranch near Continental Divide to be preserved as state wildlife habitat By John Meyer March 6, 2026 at 10:51 a.m. The 3,314-acre Tolland Ranch property is located west of the Peak to Peak Highway near...
Colorado’s national forests open for Christmas tree cutting — with strict rules By John Meyer November 20, 2025 at 10:44 a.m. Christmas tree cutting season has arrived in Colorado's national forests, but you'll need to do...
Gov. Jared Polis wants to be remembered for making Colorado’s outdoors ‘even more amazing’ By John Meyer August 11, 2025 at 5:02 p.m. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has a passion for the outdoors, and his administration has placed...
Guanella Pass could face temporary closures during leaf-peeping weekends to avert ‘disaster’ By John Meyer August 1, 2025 at 8:57 a.m. Checkpoints will be set up on both sides of scenic highway if conditions become too...
EPA signals opposition to Colorado’s plan to close coal power plants By Noelle Phillips July 17, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. The EPA published a notice in the Federal Register that it intends to deny Colorado’s...
Vandals leave graffiti near St. Mary’s Glacier, Clear Creek County sheriff says By Katie Langford April 14, 2025 at 1:33 p.m. “There are many ways to express love. Spray painting a rock at beautiful St. Mary's...
Backpacking permits now on sale for the Indian Peaks Wilderness By John Meyer March 4, 2025 at 10:47 a.m. Backpacking permits for the popular Indian Peaks Wilderness, which are required for overnight camping from...
Forest Service cuts exacerbate wildfire threats in Colorado, fire officials say: “We’re decreasing our ability to respond.” By Elise Schmelzer March 2, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. Colorado, like many other states in the West, relies on federal firefighting teams to battle...
Wildfire prevention, trail work at risk in Colorado under Forest Service seasonal hiring freeze By Elise Schmelzer November 17, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. A federal hiring freeze on seasonal U.S. Forest Service workers could mean fewer people putting...
Permits for cutting Christmas trees in Colorado forests now on sale By John Meyer November 11, 2024 at 6:50 a.m. It's a Thanksgiving weekend tradition for many Colorado families.