
Quarry fire: Firefighters focus on preventing flames from jumping Deer Creek Canyon, FEMA authorizes funding
The Quarry fire is burning in south Jefferson County and has spurred hundreds of evacuations.

Alexander Mountain fire: More evacuations ordered as crews work to control blaze near Loveland
Conditions on Tuesday will be ideal for rapid fire growth, due to low humidity, relatively strong winds and warm temperatures.


Monica M. Márquez becomes Colorado Supreme Court’s first Latina, openly gay chief justice
Márquez is also one of 11 openly LGBTQ state supreme court justices in the United States.

Alexander Mountain fire: Evacuations remain as wildfire burns near Loveland
Authorities have ordered residents living near Storm Mountain to evacuate as fire crews work to contain a wildfire burning west of Loveland.

Indigenous people living in the Pikes Peak region can now access free education at Pikes Peak State College
In a new First Nations Promise Program announced Thursday, the college said members of federally recognized Native American tribes who live in El Paso, Teller or Elbert counties are eligible.


Commercial dairy cow farmers in Colorado must now test herds weekly for avian flu
Since April, nearly 50 Colorado cows have tested positive for avian flu, leading to occasional spillover into humans.

Colorado voters react to Biden dropping out, Harris’ campaign launch
Some expressed relief, some called it a “great idea,” and others remain on the fence about what candidate they are going to support in November.


Colorado lawmakers praise Biden. Polis endorses Harris as Democrats rally around the VP
President Joe Biden announced Sunday in a letter posted to X that he would not seek a second term.


Signs of invasive zebra mussel confirmed in Colorado River near Grand Junction
Invasive zebra mussels kill off food sources for many native fish and can devastate water infrastructure.

Interview: Justin Schwartz, CU Boulder’s first new chancellor in 15 years, relishes the challenge of higher education
Schwartz sat down with Colorado Matters to discuss his qualifications, the challenges he faces, and how he intends to move the university forward.

These Coloradans are heading to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
The state’s stars include discus thrower Valarie Allman and soccer phenom Lindsey Horan.

Colorado heat wave: Most of the mountains will see critical fire conditions Sunday
A red flag warning is in place for much of the Front Range due to hot, dry air.

Kroger and Albertsons plan to sell 91 Colorado stores if proposed merger happens
C&S Wholesale Grocers might own your neighborhood grocery store soon.

Issues resolved at Colorado DMV offices, late fees to be waived for Tuesday customers
Vehicle registration late fees will be waived for customers affected by the outage.

Dinosaur Ridge’s fossilized tracks are disappearing. Finding a solution has stakeholders between a rock and a hard place
One of Colorado’s famous prehistoric landmarks is slowly wearing away. And while caretakers and stakeholders agree the site needs some sort of protection, there isn’t a consensus on how to best proceed.

A free data privacy tool is now available for Colorado consumers. Here’s how to use it
Colorado’s new opt-out program was created through a state law that took effect this month. The law allows the state to prosecute companies that still collect the data of users who use opt-out programs.