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Colorado Safer at Home Order Limits Gatherings to 10 People
Social gatherings have been limited in Colorado.
Estes Park Evacuation Location Points
Evacuees from Estes Park and the Estes Valley are able to go to these evacuation location points in Colorado.
Here is Where to Take Your Pet Due to Fire Evacuations
Fire evacuations have expanded. Here is where you can safely take your pet if you have been affected.
Estes Park Begins Mandatory Evacuation
Larimer County Sheriff's Office says to prepare for mandatory evacuations.
Part of Colorado Require Masks Through End of Pandemic
Three Colorado counties are requiring masks to be worn through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Town of Grand Lake Has Been Evacuated
The East Troublesome Fire has promted the emergency evacuation of the town of Grand Lake.
Dashcam Footage Shows Jeep Falling Off Colorado Trail
Dashcam footage shows the falling Jeep tumbling down Black Bear Pass.
Cal-Wood Fire is Already Largest in Boulder County History
The fire has burned over 8,000 acres.
Dog Missing From Colorado Jeep Accident Found Safe
The puppy that went missing from the accident on Black Bear Pass has been found.
NCAA March Madness to be Held in Colorado
The NCAA basketball tournament will be coming back to Colorado in 2023 and 2025.
Cameron Peak Fire’s Flames Can Now Be Seen on the Front Range
With the smoke engulfing much of Northern Colorado, there are now visible flames that can be seen from the Front Range. Instagram user @HighCountrySara has sent us photos of the flames seen from Johnson's Corner in Johnstown.
The first photo was taken early this morning:
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The first photo was taken early this morning:
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I-25, Highway 34 Closures Starting Tuesday Night
Closures for girder installation will occur starting Tuesday night.