Nathan Heffel

New Protest Could Delay Next-Gen Firefighting Air Tankers

Nathan Heffel — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:30:00 +0000

The U.S. Forest Service announced May 6 contracts had been awarded for seven new next generation firefighting air tankers. Now there’s another hang-up.

Slow Start To Fire Season Keeps Focus On High Park Fire Restoration

Nathan Heffel — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:01:50 +0000

Wildfire forecasters say Northern Colorado’s fire season should be far less active than last year. That doesn’t mean they’re resting on their laurels though.

Udall Brings BEER Act Back For Another Round

Nathan Heffel — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:54:02 +0000

It’s a description you’ve heard before: Colorado is the ‘Napa Valley’ of beer. Democratic Senator Mark Udall wants to keep it that way.

Banking On Local Orchards, Colorado Ciders Hope History Repeats

Nathan Heffel — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:19:14 +0000

In a marketplace crowded with amber ales, lambics, sours, and trippels, hard cider is a drink largely overlooked.

Governor, Fire Officials Urge Vigilance Before Colorado Fire Season

Nathan Heffel — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:27:41 +0000

With rain pouring outside the Centennial Airport Thursday, Governor John Hickenlooper urged Coloradans to remain cautious about wildfires, despite recent moisture.