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Flooding Closes Trails and Roads at Castlewood Canyon State Park

Flooding Closes Trails and Roads at Castlewood Canyon State Park

Heavy rainstorms swept through Douglas County, Colorado, on Saturday, causing significant flooding and erosion at Castlewood Canyon State Park near Franktown. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the park's entire trail system was closed Saturday night due to flood damage, including washed-out trails and bridges. The west side of the park was also shut down after parts of South Castlewood Canyon Road were rendered impassable. Rainfall totals reached 2 to 3 inches in a short period on Saturday afternoon, with additional heavy rain possible on Sunday. While the east side entrance of the park remained open on Sunday, CPW indicated that some trails on the east side might reopen as early as Monday.

Bear attacks, conflicts with humans reach historic levels in Colorado

Bear attacks, conflicts with humans reach historic levels in Colorado

A drought in Colorado has bears searching frantically for food to prepare for winter hibernation.

L.L. Bean to Open First Colorado Springs Retail Location, Second in State

L.L. Bean to Open First Colorado Springs Retail Location, Second in State

L.L. Bean to Open First Colorado Springs Retail Location, Second in State

Colorado Woman Transforms Family Hoarding Crisis into Specialized Cleanup Business

Colorado Woman Transforms Family Hoarding Crisis into Specialized Cleanup Business

Colorado Woman Transforms Family Hoarding Crisis into Specialized Cleanup Business

Colorado Governor Requests Federal Disaster Aid for Wildfire and Flood Recovery, Supported by Congressional Delegation

Colorado Governor Requests Federal Disaster Aid for Wildfire and Flood Recovery, Supported by Congressional Delegation

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has formally requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to aid recovery efforts following the devastating Aspen Acres and Gold Mountain wildfires, and subsequent flooding. The Aspen Acres Fire burned over 100,000 acres and destroyed 324 homes, while the Gold Mountain Fire scorched nearly 40,000 acres. These fires, which occurred in the summer of 2026, heavily damaged critical infrastructure, disrupted local economies, and led to evacuations of thousands. The request seeks Individual Assistance for Pueblo and Custer Counties, Public Assistance for Pueblo, Custer, and Ouray Counties, and FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Funding. Individual Assistance would provide direct support for temporary housing, home repairs, and essential personal property, along with crisis counseling and unemployment assistance. Public Assistance aims to help state and local governments, public utilities, and non-profit organizations cover ...

Colorado's Recent Rainfall Extends Boating Season at Cherry Creek State Park Amidst Historic Low Water Levels

Colorado's Recent Rainfall Extends Boating Season at Cherry Creek State Park Amidst Historic Low Water Levels

Recent heavy rainfall in Colorado has provided a temporary reprieve for boaters at Cherry Creek State Park, extending the boating season. Colorado Parks and Wildlife had initially projected the closure of boat ramps by August 16 due to historically low water levels, which would have marked the earliest closure in the park's history. The water level had dropped to approximately 5,546.1 feet, just one-tenth of a foot from the critical closure elevation of 5,546 feet. Park Manager Michelle Seubert stated that the park was 'a day away from closing it' before the torrential rain. This unexpected increase in water levels has pushed back the anticipated closure, with officials now projecting that boating will be possible through Labor Day. Despite the extension, conditions are not back to normal, and boaters are advised to exercise caution due to exposed hazards and the potential for continued water loss from evaporation.

Fat Marmot Week Launched to Fund Climate Change Research After Mass Die-Off in Colorado

Fat Marmot Week Launched to Fund Climate Change Research After Mass Die-Off in Colorado

Researchers in Gothic, Colorado, have launched the first-ever 'Fat Marmot Week' to raise awareness and funds for their long-running study on marmots, following a significant die-off last winter. Two-thirds of one marmot population in the Colorado mountains perished during hibernation due to insufficient snow cover, which researchers attribute to scant snowfall and warm temperatures caused by global warming. The event, similar to 'Fat Bear Week,' aims to be fun while highlighting a serious issue: federal funding cuts are jeopardizing the decades-long research project at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. The study, which began in 1962, is one of the world's longest-running studies of individual mammals and provides crucial data on how climate change impacts alpine ecosystems.

Move over bears. Fat Marmot Week puts a spotlight on the alpine rodents

Move over bears. Fat Marmot Week puts a spotlight on the alpine rodents

Fat Marmot Week is coming soon

Federal Judge Blocks Colorado Law Requiring Inspections of Immigrant Detention Center

Federal Judge Blocks Colorado Law Requiring Inspections of Immigrant Detention Center

A federal judge in Denver has issued a ruling that blocks key provisions of a new Colorado state law, House Bill 1276, which mandated regular health inspections at the state's only immigrant detention center. U.S. District Court Judge Daniel D. Domenico sided with Geo Group, the private company operating the Aurora detention facility, determining that the law's requirements for unannounced inspections at least once every three months were preempted by federal law and Geo's existing contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The judge found that these new inspection rules, along with a provision requiring Geo to cover their costs, imposed immediate and likely unconstitutional burdens on the company. The injunction is set to expire on October 15, coinciding with the expiration of Geo's current contract with ICE, as any new contract could alter the legal analysis. While the ruling blocks the immediate inspection requirements, it did not block other provisions of HB 1276 that empower state h...

Federal Government Unveils Colorado River Water Management Plan Amidst Ongoing Crisis

Federal Government Unveils Colorado River Water Management Plan Amidst Ongoing Crisis

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has released a new 10-year plan to manage the Colorado River, which is facing a severe water crisis due to over-allocation and climate change. The framework, set to replace the expiring 2026 guidelines, outlines parameters for operating guidelines to be decided every two years. Under this plan, the lower-basin states—California, Arizona, and Nevada—could collectively lose up to 3 million acre-feet of water annually, representing about 40% of their current supply. Specifically, these states face mandatory cuts of 1.25 million acre-feet in 2027 and 2028, with potential for larger reductions depending on conditions. The upper-basin states—Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico—have resisted mandatory cuts, arguing that lower-basin states are primarily responsible for reservoir depletion. Experts, however, view this federal plan as a temporary measure, a 'stopgap' to protect critical infrastructure like Lake Mead and Lake Powell, rather than a long-term solution, as it does not ...

Oregon and Colorado Psilocybin Services Show Promising Real-World Mental Health Outcomes

Oregon and Colorado Psilocybin Services Show Promising Real-World Mental Health Outcomes

A recent study by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine and Althea PBC has examined the real-world outcomes of psilocybin use in regulated service centers in Oregon and Colorado. The study, which analyzed data from 2,363 individuals over 15 months, found that participants experienced significant reductions in depression and anxiety scores. Specifically, 50% to 60% of participants showed at least a 50% reduction in their depression or anxiety scores two weeks after receiving psilocybin. The average dose administered was 29 mg, comparable to doses used in clinical trials. The findings suggest that the benefits observed in controlled clinical trials for psilocybin may also be apparent in real-world populations, despite less stringent screening procedures than those in clinical trials. Adverse events reported were generally mild and transient, such as nausea, anxiety, and headache, with no reports of novel psychosis.

Flash Flooding Damages Homes and Prompts Rescues in Reynoldsburg Neighborhood

Flash Flooding Damages Homes and Prompts Rescues in Reynoldsburg Neighborhood

A Reynoldsburg neighborhood near Nocturne Road and Briarcliff Road experienced significant flash flooding on Thursday morning, leading to widespread property damage and necessitating water rescues. Residents reported that streets, yards, and driveways were submerged, with some cars disappearing under water up to their roofs. Basements were flooded, destroying furniture and personal belongings. This event follows a recent tornado, adding to residents' distress. Water rescue crews were deployed for hours, successfully evacuating families and their pets to safety. This is not the first time this area has faced such severe flooding, with some residents recalling similar incidents in previous years, noting that the current situation is considerably worse.