Heavy rain has led to dangerous flooding in areas affected by Colorado wildfires. The Aspen Acres fire has had a significant impact, with runoff from thunderstorms inundating creeks that would normally be mitigated by healthy forest.
In nearby areas, emergency evacuations were ordered in Ouray County due to mudslides and flooding. Red Mountain Pass was closed as a result of the mudslides.
Further details and photos of the flooding, including images of debris and mud along Highway 78 near Beulah, are available from the Colorado Sun.
The Pitkin Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a proposal on first reading Wednesday to take over day-to-day operations and deferred maintenance at the Maroon Bells Scenic Area....
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is scheduled to excavate Snowmass Village’s Ziegler Reservoir next summer for the second time. Researchers hope to discover more fossils following a massive dig over a decade ago....
Funding from the county will stop after 2027. The Town of Silt, the City of Rifle and the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority are working to find a more permanent funding solution....
Eagle County is reviewing the final details of its new zoning plan. One group in Missouri Heights is mostly happy with the updates, but it worries the changes could open the door for more development in El Jebel....
The Roaring Fork Conservancy is one of several local employers that have purchased a mix of deed-restricted and free-market condos to rent to staff in a new apartment complex in Basalt. Matthew Anderson, who works for the conservancy, will be one of the first residents to move in...
Rain falls along North Creek Road in Beulah Wednesday. Thunderstorms that might have been normally mitigated by healthy forest inundated creeks in the area resulting in flash flooding due to the impact of the Aspen Acres fire. (Mike Sweeney, Special to The Colorado Sun) " data-im...
A new report identifies gaps in food assistance across Pitkin, Garfield and Eagle counties. The analysis suggests expanding mobile food banks, emergency food bags and home-delivery services could help address the issue....
Updated federal requirements are driving up costs for the entrance to Aspen reevaluation. Aspen City Council will review significant project updates on Sept. 22....
