The lightning started Big Red Fire increased dramatically over the last few days, growing from 600 to 1,400 acres. An unidentified drone flew over the burn area over the weekend, violating temporary flight restrictions and forcing helicopters working the Continue reading
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UPDATE: Big Red Fire More Than Doubles In Size
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Diesel Truck Drivers May Soon Face Fines
Governor John Hickenlooper is ready to sign a bill that would penalize diesel truck drivers who inundate other cars or pedestrians with exhaust from their vehicles. If Hickenlooper signs the bill, anyone with modifications to their diesel truck who is caught pumping out massive plumes of black Continue reading
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Wyoming Drivers Need To Move Over
The Wyoming Highway Patrol will be participating in the national Move Over safety campaign this weekend, in an effort to bring awareness to the dangers first responders face in the state. Since 2008, nearly 2,000 crashes have occurred in Wyoming that involved a first responder or roadway service vehicle. Since the beginning of last year, a Continue reading
Call Before You Dig
With spring in the air, people will be digging in their yards as part of landscaping and construction projects. Because of the increased digging activity, property owners need to be aware to call 811 at least 72 hours prior to digging. The free 811 program was created to ensure workers and residents can perform Continue reading
Antler Hunters Should Avoid Wildlife
Shed Antler Hunters in the area need to take the proper steps to avoid disturbing area wildlife during the winter season. The BLM is reminding people planning on collecting antlers that mule deer and elk are especially vulnerable to disturbance during the winter months due to heavy snow which makes it difficult for them to forage. Unintended Continue reading
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Texting And Driving Fine May Go Up
A measure that would increase the fines associated with texting and driving in Colorado passed out of a State Senate committee yesterday. The measure would increase the fine for texting and driving in Colorado from $50 to $300. Drivers will still be able to text under certain circumstances, like when they are Continue reading
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Trophy Elk Found Dead Near Rangely
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is looking for help in finding the person responsible for killing a trophy quality bull elk who may have abandoned the animal, leaving the meat to waste. The elk was discovered in Game Management Unit 1 northwest of Rangely earlier this month. It’s possible the elk was shot legally but then was not located by the hunter. Hunters are responsible for making a reasonable attempt to track Continue reading
