The West’s Fire Lookouts Aren’t Obsolete Yet
Fire lookouts start taking on more responsibility about now as wildfire season transitions from lower elevation grasslands to higher elevation forests.
US Olympic Committee Wants To Remove Itself From Larry Nassar Sex-Abuse Lawsuits
The suits were filed by gymnasts McKayla Maroney, Jordyn Wieber and Aly Raisman, against the federation and others for their roles in concealing the Larry Nassar sex-abuse scandal.
Like In Crested Butte, Local New Hampshirites Wary Of Vail’s Mount Sunapee Takeover
In New Hampshire, the attorney general’s office says the deal can’t proceed without state approval.
Drought Forces Emergency Roundups, Water Delivery To Save Western Wild Horses
In western Colorado, volunteers say they’re preparing to bring up to 5,000 gallons of water per day to a herd of 750 desperate horses.
Aurora’s Delayed, Budget-Busting VA Hospital Finally Opens
It has been in the works since 2002, when the VA proposed making it part of a University of Colorado hospital then in the planning stages.
Rocky Mountain National Park Lifts Campfire, Charcoal grill Ban
Campfires are now only allowed in designated campfire rings in picnic areas and established campgrounds. Charcoal grills, wood fuel camp stoves and gas grills can also be used.
Forest Service Plans To Grant Road Access To Wolf Creek Village Project
The plan is jarring for the development’s opponents, who thought an earlier judge’s decision closed the book on the development.
New Mexico AG Seeks To Void Hispanic Land Grant Transfer To Greeley Nonprofit
Balderas’s office filed a complaint against Greeley-based nonprofit group Al Frente de Lucha over a title transfer of property in northern New Mexico.
Utah Minor League Owner Backs Out Of Plan To Move Baseball Team To Pueblo
Pueblo County had planned to build a $25 million multi-purpose stadium for the team.
Study Links Air Pollution To Visitor Drops In National Parks Like Rocky
Study co-author Ivan Rudik said air quality warnings issued by parks and other government agencies may be causing the visitation drop.
As Activists Try To Keep Rocky Flats Closed, Gov’t Attorneys Say EPA Found The Area Safe
A retired professor claims he has evidence of plutonium particles contaminating the refuge. Government lawyers counter that the EPA has since determined the area was safe.
Despite Last Year’s Big Fiscal Deal, Colorado May Soon Refund Millions To Taxpayers
Lawmakers may be required to send more than $200 million back to taxpayers over the next three years.
Another Lawsuit Filed Against Rocky Flats, Trying To Keep It Closed
The town of Superior asked a federal judge to keep the U.S.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel Cuts Print Run To 5 Days, Citing Newsprint Costs
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel says it will convert its Monday and Tuesday print editions to electronic delivery starting Aug. 13.
Lake Christine Fire: Two Suspects Turn Themselves In To Police
Authorities say two people suspected of starting a central Colorado wildfire by using tracer rounds at a firing range have turned themselves in to police.
Suburban Denver Water Tests Positive For Firefighting Foam Chemical
Compounds called PFCs were detected in wells used by the South Adams County Water and Sanitation District. Officials there say the water is safe.
