Author: Spencer McKee
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Pedestrian killed on I-70 in area of Colorado mountain town
A fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian collision that took place on the mountainous stretch of I-70 in Colorado is being investigated by Colorado State Patrol. The crash occurred at about 7:16 p.m. on January 14, about three miles west of Glenwood Springs and in the area of mile marker 113. According to a report on the…
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Early wake-up key to seeing bright red ‘Blood Moon’ above Colorado
Come March 3, a total lunar eclipse is set to make the moon appear bright red in the night sky – that said, it’ll really be more of an ‘early morning’ sky for Coloradans, with the estimated mid-point of totality expected to be about 4:33 a.m. In Colorado, totality is expected to stretch from about…
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Amusing livestream of America’s most notorious ski run shows many come to look – but few take the drop
Perhaps no ski run in America is better known and more notorious than Corbet’s Couloir at Wyoming’s Jackson Hole resort. With a 20-foot drop and a 50-degree pitch, it looks steep and extreme in images and video and looks even more steep and extreme when one is standing on the ledge above it. Obviously, this…
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Storage unit bidding war led to discovery of 1.7 million fentanyl pills in Colorado
Recent data released by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is shocking, capturing how much of a role Colorado plays in terms of the country’s illegal fentanyl market. According to that data, 6.7 million fentanyl pills were seized in the Centennial State throughout 2025, about 14.3 percent of the 47 million fentanyl pills seized by the…
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“What about paying the people you owe?”: Skiing legend calls out brand amid apparent relaunch
Drama seems to be unfolding around the apparent re-launch of Peak skis following its reported collapse in 2025. Per reporting from The Colorado Sun, Montana-based Peak Ski Co. – founded by Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller and former resort executive Andy Wirth – shuttered last year amid allegations of mismanagement and lack of payment. At…
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Four Colorado resorts expected to get ONE INCH of snow as dry spell continues
Whomp whomp. Colorado’s dry spell continues with the state’s snowpack now at all-time record lows for the second day in a row. As of January 14, the state is at 62 percent of the snowpack that’s typical for the date, with not much snow on the horizon for at least another week. If the trend…
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Fire crew rescues deer stuck in middle of icy Colorado reservoir
Members of the Colorado Springs Fire Department participated in a wildlife rescue on January 13 that thankfully had a happy ending. According to a report on the matter, an injured deer was found stuck on the ice at Curr Reservoir, which is located at the Country Club of Colorado on the southern side of the…
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Telluride Blues & Brews Festival announces 2026 line-up with 20 acts and counting
Set to take place from September 18 to September 20, one of Colorado’s hottest music festivals has announced the lineup for its 32nd annual event. Around 11 a.m. on January 14, Telluride Blues & Brews announced the acts that attendees can expect to see in the southwestern Colorado mountain town this fall, including at least…
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Plane skids off runway at Colorado airport surrounded by massive cliff
An aviation incident that took place in Colorado’s mountains on January 13 involving a Cessna 750 owned by a company out of North Carolina thankfully resolved with no injuries. According to the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office, a private plane was landing at Telluride Regional Airport around 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday when a strong, gusting…
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Friendly rabbit prompts law enforcement response at Colorado ski area
A case involving an oddly friendly rabbit prompted Summit County Animal Control officers to respond to the Copper Mountain area in recent days. According to a report on the matter, animal control officers were contacted about a rabbit that had been hanging out in the area of the ski town for a few days, reportedly…