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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.

Parents with mixed immigration statuses face the threat of family separation as immigration enforcement increases nationwide.

During pregnancy, people face a higher risk of respiratory complications and preterm birth.

Yale's Climate Opinion Maps now include questions asking Americans about specific extreme weather events like wildfires and floods and how they relate to climate change. More than other Mountain West states, Colorado residents link climate change to these severe weather events.

Roaring Fork Safe Passages recently released a plan to build two wildlife crossing structures north of the airport. They could increase safety and reduce collisions, but they may cost more than $30 million.