UNBELIEVABLE: 6 - The Untold Story

A 19th-century Colorado mining town was abandoned; a German investor bought the entire ghost town in the 1990s and spent decades rebuilding it

Dunton Hot Springs in southwestern Colorado is a rare place where a deserted mining town became a luxury retreat without losing its frontier character. Founded in 1885, Dunton was once a small mining settlement in the San Juan Mountains before it was largely abandoned in the early 20th century. Decades…

The Times of India · Aug 31

In 2008, Colorado's Curecanti National Recreation Area started screening watercraft for invasive mussels at Blue Mesa. 10 years later, the reservoir remained completely mussel-free

In 2008, Colorado’s Curecanti National Recreation Area began screening boats and watercraft for invasive mussels at Blue Mesa Reservoir. The goal was to stop the species before it could enter and spread. Ten years later, the reservoir remained completely mussel-free. The result showed what consistent prevention can achieve. Regular inspections…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Grand Canyon flood: Warnings issued for Arizona, Utah and Colorado as flash flood leaves 1 dead, 15 missing

A catastrophic flash flood hit the Grand Canyon in Arizona on Saturday, resulting in at least one fatality. Approximately fifteen individuals remain missing following the disaster. Helicopters were deployed to evacuate numerous hikers and campers from the affected areas. The flood inflicted significant damage on trails and essential water systems…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Colorado has logged more than 7,000 bear sightings in 2026, topping its previous full-year record as hungry bears increasingly enter homes, shops and towns across the US West

In recent months, severe drought conditions in the American West have driven malnourished bears into urban areas in search of food. With natural vegetation dwindling, bears have turned to human settlements, often scavenging through trash cans. These encounters, which typically start with easily preventable issues like unsecured rubbish bins or…

The Times of India · Aug 30

Fears for communities near the great Colorado River as drought means future is uncertain

The severely depleted Colorado River is causing grave concern for those who rely on it

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Colorado mail ballot voter ID initiative becomes seventh voter ID measure certified for 2026—the most in a single year

Voters in Colorado will decide on an initiated constitutional amendment related to voter ID for mail-in ballots — the seventh measure to cover this topic in 2026, and the most to appear on statewide ballots in a single year.

Ballotpedia · Aug 28

In 2002, Shattuck Chemical agreed to pay $1.25 million for restoration of South Platte River following years of chemical release. 10 years later, the river was restored for migratory birds and native species

Hazardous substances near Shattuck Chemical Company prompted a settlement for restoration projects. Funds supported habitat improvements along Colorado's South Platte River and Eastern Plains. Restoration projects enhanced wetland and riparian areas for migratory birds. Denver's Overland Pond Park also saw habitat and riverbank improvements.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

In 2024, a Colorado county paid $34 million for a 650-acre ranch privately owned for more than a century; 2 years later, 530 acres are being transferred into the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness

In a momentous conservation victory, a historic ranch in Colorado has been designated as protected wilderness. This expansion secures an impressive 530 acres of public land, which local officials successfully purchased through a record-breaking deal two years prior. After being privately held for more than a century, this acquisition ensures…

The Times of India · Aug 28

Man Sentenced to 236 Years in Prison for Sexually Assaulting Nine-Year-Old Girl on Multiple Occassions

Joshua Andrews, 41, from Colorado, has been sentenced to 236 years to life for sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl, highlighting severe penalties for crimes against children.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28

Colorado investigation begins after woman launched off ski resort’s alpine coaster

Nicki Parker remains hospitalized 10 days after she was thrown from the ski resort’s coaster, her lawyer said

The Independent UK · Aug 27