Independence Pass

Colorado governor played for a fool as election denier plays victim (Letters)
"Within hours of her release, she was on Steve Bannon’s MAGA program claiming that she...

Independence Pass to reopen this week
“The annual opening of Independence Pass signifies the winter to summer weather transition and allows...

Independence Pass closing this weekend before winter storm
Colorado transportation officials will close the scenic, stomach-churning highway over Independence Pass this weekend ahead...

Injured BASE jumper rescued from Colorado mountain pass
The BASE jumper crash-landed roughly 200 feet from a parking area on Independence Pass, at...

One of Colorado’s highest passes offers gorgeous views and a smooth ride
Independence Pass, paved since 1968, is only open from June through November.

Community revives iconic Colorado mountain pond, restoring water flow that was diverted by developer
"It was the slap of the beaver tails I missed the most," said Karen Batista,...

Guanella and Independence passes open for season
State and local officials announced the two Rocky Mountain passes were back open as of...

CDOT to double arsenal of mountainside avalanche blasters in war against highway-covering snow slides
CDOT studies estimate a $1.6 million hit to the Colorado economy for every hour that...

Wildfire prevention, trail work at risk in Colorado under Forest Service seasonal hiring freeze
A federal hiring freeze on seasonal U.S. Forest Service workers could mean fewer people putting...

Independence Pass closed for snow through at least Wednesday
Road crews will reevaluate reopening Independence Pass on Wednesday, Colorado Department of Transportation officials said.