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Adult zebra mussels have been detected in the Colorado River, in addition to several Grand Junction-area lakes. CPW will continue its sampling program to prevent the spread.

Homemade quilts bring peace, love and appreciation to veterans for their service

A major Republican donor in Wyoming jump-started Kirk's Turning Point USA, which had a thumbprint on local elections.

The Grizzly Creek Fire was one of many fires Colorado experienced during the 2020 season, and it had huge impacts on the delicate ecosystem of Glenwood Canyon. Five years later, land managers are positive on the regrowth and recovery they're seeing.

From September 9 through 16, 2013, catastrophic floods swept across Colorado's Front Range, forcing thousands from their homes and leaving entire neighborhoods underwater. In Longmont, the St. Vrain Creek burst its banks, causing nearly $150 million in infrastructure damage. The city rebuilt with resilience in mind, and its efforts have earned recognition from the United Nations.

Fish managers say it's part of a growing problem, depleting fishing opportunities in the Roaring Fork Watershed.

New eligibility and work requirements will make accessing benefits more difficult for applicants.

The Lee Fire burned over 137,000 acres in Rio Blanco County. The fire burned mostly on federal lands, impacting private landowners that lease it. Local officials are considering how the burned area may impact the local economy and environment.

Will Toor, the executive director of the Colorado Energy Office, says consumers have until the end of September to take advantage of federal tax credits for electric vehicles, and until the end of the year for certain home energy efficiency upgrades.

Public lands advocates are hoping to draw attention to proposed cuts to the National Parks Service and other land management agencies by visiting gateway towns in the West. One stop was in Grand Junction, Colorado, which has its own national park.