Author: Spencer McKee
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Fire at Leadville cannabis and CBD dispensary prompts air quality alert, cancels outdoor recess for kids
On the morning of December 18, a structure fire broke out at Floyd’s, which the Leadville Herald Democrat describes as a “CBD And cannabis dispensary located on Poplar Street.” The first report from the sheriff’s office on the incident was published at 9:01 a.m., noting that various stores in the immediate area had been closed…
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Christmas Eve crash involving two dirt bikes kills 15-year-old in Colorado
A Christmas Eve dirt bike crash left one dead and one hospitalized in Colorado Springs. According to Colorado State Patrol, the fatal crash occurred on December 24 at about 5 p.m., involving two individuals on two separate dirt bikes – a 15-year-old and a 21-year-old, both males. The tragic incident took place in the area of…
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Denver sets new record for ‘hottest Christmas Day’ – with records dating back to 1872
It’s official – Denver broke an all-time temperature record for Christmas Day, recording the hottest temperature in the Mile High City on December 25 since at least 1872. According to the National Weather Service, Denver hit a high of 71 degrees on Christmas, in-line with what was previously forecasted for the day. This topped the…
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$86 filet mignon at Colorado fine-dining spot said to be ‘best in state’ – and it’s not in Denver
Known for typically being the most tender cut of meat one can get at a steakhouse, the filet mignon is prized among American meat lovers. It’s lean, it has a delicate flavor, and when correctly prepared, it has a ‘melt-in-your-mouth’ feel. That said, it’s often one of the most expensive cuts, too, making it worth…
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Double-digit snow totals likely to make travel “difficult to impossible” in parts of Colorado this weekend
It looks like a bit of a post-Christmas weather turnaround as promised by forecasters will be taking place after all, with snow expected to hit Colorado over upcoming days – Denver and the Front Range included. In the most likely scenario, widespread totals of about 12 to 18 inches are expected to land on many…
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24-plus inches of snow possible in Colorado over next few days
Two waves of snow that are set to hit the state between Christmas Day and Sunday morning could bring snow in the range of 18 to 30 inches to some parts of the state, according to the National Weather Service. In the more likely scenario, most of Colorado’s mountain ranges get snow in the range…
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Hiker in critical condition after 20-foot fall at Red Rocks
A hiker ended up in critical condition on Christmas Eve after taking a big fall at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. Details related to the incident were brief, but the fall was said to have occurred on a trail near the Visitor’s Center. The fall was said to be about 20 feet. Emergency crews responded,…
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Amid record-low snowpack, here’s how much terrain is open at ski resorts around Colorado
Amid a serious lack of snow statewide, here’s how much terrain is open at Colorado’s resorts as of December 24, 2025: Editor’s Note: These numbers are subject to rapid change. For the most up-to-date information, check the website for each specific resort. All numbers in this piece came from resort websites on the afternoon of…
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Skier dead after collision with tree in Aspen
A spokesperson representing Aspen One has confirmed that a skier fatality took place on Aspen Mountain on Friday, December 19. The skier died after sustaining injuries in a collision with a tree. The skier was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident. Following the collision, the skier was transported to Aspen Valley Hospital.…
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Major Colorado ski resort set to close amid employee strike
Telluride Ski Resort has announced that they’ll be shutting down operations on December 27 amid an employee strike that’s set to start the same day. At this time, it’s unknown when the resort will be able to reopen. “We do not know how long the strike will last,” wrote the resort. “We will continue working…