Author: Tamera Twitty

A dog died earlier this month after being left in a hot car in Castle Pines. According to officials from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the dog’s owner brought it to work with them and forgot it in the car. The pet was reportedly left inside of the vehicle for over an hour. “The dog…

A missing hiker that was last heard from on Friday afternoon has been found in Glacier National Park in Montana, according to a news release from the National Park Service (NPS). The hiker, 19-year-old Mathew Read, reportedly started his hike in the park at approximately noon on Friday. “Rangers were alerted on Sunday that he…

On Saturday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) will be hosting a free “Gear Up For Summer” festival at Riverside Park in Salida. Guests can expects to learn about ways to stay safe around water this summer, and get tips on how to gear up for summer. “A big…

For the sixth year, the beloved taco festival, ‘Tacolandia’, will be returning to Denver’s Civic Center Park this summer. This year’s Tacolandia festivities will give guests the opportunity to try delicious Latin food from Denver food vendors. “Over 40 restaurants will be offering unlimited samples of their best dishes — so come early and come…

Colorado resident Amber Hall was recently given a horrifying surprise when she discovered at least 10 snakes living in the walls of her Centennial home. A GoFundMe fundraiser has since been published to help Hall afford pest control measures. “Amber is a single mom and a registered nurse who worked and saved her whole life…

C Lazy U Ranch, a family-owned dude ranch in Granby, was recently recognized by Food and Wine magazine as one of the best hotels in the United States for food. C Lazy U is a luxury, all-inclusive ranch that offers its guests a number of traditional western activities like horseback riding, trap shooting, and cattle pushing…

Waterton Canyon, near Littleton, will be closed on the weekdays between May 8 and May 19 while dust mitigation operations are performed, according to a news release from Denver Water.  During this time, visitors will not have access to the canyon or the parking lot.  “Waterton Canyon is an extremely popular recreation destination, and we…

Several iconic mountain roads are expected to reopen in the coming weeks as the snow season comes to a close in Colorado. Find some of the estimated reopening dates below. Independence Pass:  Independence Pass, located in northwestern Colorado on CO 82, crosses through the Continental Divide at approximately 12,095 feet. It connects Lake and Pitkin Counties,…

A gunman entered a shopping mall in Allen, Texas on Saturday, killing eight people and injuring at least seven more. According to a news release from the Allen Police Department, two of the injured survivors were in critical condition as of Saturday afternoon. The Allen’s Mayor Ken Fulk made the following statement: “We are a…

Two skiers were caught and carried by an avalanche on the north face of King Solomon mountain in Silverton on April 28. According to officials from the Silverton Medical Rescue team, one of the skiers was critically injured in the slide. “The area where this accident occurred is incredibly difficult to operate in as rescuers,…