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Denver Parks and Recreation officials announced Wednesday that due to the high fire danger and in accord with the United States Forest Service closure announcement, the following parks are closed until further notice:

DENVER– The Fourth of July is almost here. Celebrate Independence Day with a bang at free fireworks displays in communities across Colorado. Tuesday, July 2 Denver – Coors Field: The Colorado Rockies will have fireworks games on Tuesday, July 2 and Wednesday, July 3. Tickets to the series against the Houston Astros can be purchased here. […]

DENVER — Celebrate Independence Day with a bang at free fireworks displays in cities across Colorado. Keep in mind, some of these shows could be cancelled or postponed due to dry conditions and fire restrictions. Wednesday, July 4 Arvada: Arvada’s Independence Day Celebration will be held at the Stenger Sports Complex starting at 9 p.m. – gates will […]

VAIL, Colo. — Although Vail had to delay their opening day because of a lack of snow, there’s still plenty to do in the Colorado mountain town without the fresh powder. When the snow falls, Vail consistently ranks as one of the best skiing and snowboarding destinations in North America with loads of epic powder-filled […]

DENVER — The number of dead, standing trees in Colorado forests has increased almost 30 percent over the past seven years, fueling concerns about wildfires and the water supply, according to a Colorado State Forest Service study released Wednesday. It’s estimated there are more than 830 million dead trees in Colorado forests, nearly one out of […]

DENVER — Snow and dropping temperatures impacted roads and highways around metro Denver on Thursday night. The Colorado State Patrol said troopers helped a number of drivers stranded by icy roads. Several motorists rescued from stalled and stuck vehicles along I25 and E470. Trooper's transport them to warm public places with services. — CSP Castle […]

DENVER — The Mile High City has gone nearly 200 days without measurable snow. Denver is just days from the record for the latest first measurable snow of the season — Nov. 21, 1934 — and 2016 is guaranteed third place in the record books. RELATED: Check the Pinpoint Weather forecast So many snowless days […]

JACKSON COUNTY, Colo. — Arson charges have been filed against a juvenile in connection with the Beaver Creek Fire, the District Attorney’s Office for the Eighth Judicial District announced Friday. The fire started on Sunday, June 19 about 24 miles north of Walden, Colorado. The fire has burned 38,380 acres so far in northern Colorado and […]

EVERGREEN, Colo. — Evergreen Fire and Rescue contained a fire that began early Saturday morning. The Hideaway Fire began about 1:30 a.m. near Old Squaw Pass Road. Residents in the Old Squaw Pass, West Meadows and Barrow Lane areas were advised to prepare for evacuation, if necessary. The fire stretched to four acres in the Golden […]

DENVER — Whether it’s by foot, by car or with a frosty beverage of some kind, whether you’re deep in the woods or just a hop, skip and a jump from Denver, there are all manner of great ways to see the autumn colors in Colorado this year. It’s one of our favorite times of […]

JACKSON COUNTY, Colo. — The evacuation order for residents and property owners displaced by the Beaver Creek Fire has been lifted, officials said Saturday. The orders were lifted at 6:00 a.m. Saturday by the Jackson County Sheriff. To return, residents and property owners must obtain an entry placard from the Jackson County Sheriff’s office, officials […]

JACKSON COUNTY, Colo. — Some say the world will end in fire, but even those who favor such a Frost-ian demise probably don’t want to be done in by something as abjectly terrifying as this “fire tornado” Fire tornadoes, or fire whirls, are real things. But despite the name, they aren’t some sort of horrible […]