Ryan Spencer, Summit Daily News
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Major wildfires that sparked in late June, like the Aspen Acres, Willow and Gold Mountain fires, have shown lessened activity in recent days.
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There are numerous ways Coloradans can help with the wildfires, from volunteering with the American Red Cross to donating to relief groups.
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Among other limitations, the federal government's proposed climbing policies would continue to require the use of hand tools to install fixed anchors in wilderness areas.
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Traffic on Colorado mountain roads — including I-70 — is expected to surge over Memorial Day weekendDespite gas prices being up more than $1.50 per gallon from last year, Colorado transportation officials expect higher-than-usual traffic over the holiday weekend.
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The letter outlines proposals for 6 U.S. Postal Service facilities on the Western Slope, including in Eagle and Summit counties.
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At least nine states conduct cloud seeding operations, including Colorado, California, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Texas and North Dakota
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Dillon and Steamboat Springs both recorded their warmest-ever March days. Both were recorded last week.
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Keystone, Breckenridge, Vail, Beaver Creek, Arapahoe Basin, Copper and Steamboat Resort confirmed changes to staff hours due to lackluster conditions.
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President Donald Trump’s administration has continued to maintain that it has adequate resources and staffing to manage wildfire preparedness and response on federal lands.
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Breckenridge Ski Resort, Loveland Ski Area, Keystone Resort, Copper Mountain and Winter Park Resort have all opened for the season, relying on machine-made snow.