Leslie James, The Gazette

Leslie James

The Gazette

Colorado, United States

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'Unlike anything they had seen before,' officials say of I-70 damage in Colorado

The damages left behind from mudslides on Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon in western Colorado is described as "unlike anything they had seen before," Colorado Department of Transportation officials said. → Read More

Firefighters battling 20+ fires in Colorado sparked by lightning

More than 20 wildfires were sparked late Friday in southwest Colorado by lightning, according to Durango Interagency Fire Dispatch. → Read More

Fun awaits at these 10 adventure parks in Colorado

Summer fun in Colorado doesn’t always involve biking, rafting or backcountry camping. These adventure parks offer different thrills for the whole family. Before you go, check websites for reservations. → Read More

Trail in Colorado leads to 'Colorado Cannibal' memorial site near remote mountain town

Those who take the Cannibal Plateau Trail near Lake City are led to the site of one of Colorado’s most disturbing incidents. → Read More

'Ski-in, ski-out' COVID-19 vaccine clinic offered at Colorado ski area

A ski area in Colorado will offer a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines for free Saturday, May 16 on a first-come, first-serve basis. → Read More

Colorado woman found dead after apparent bear attack

A 39-year-old woman was found dead late Friday in Colorado after what Parks and Wildlife officials believe was a bear attack, according to a Saturday news release from the agency. → Read More

Massive boulder blocks popular mountain road in Colorado Springs

A massive boulder was unleashed from a cliffside over a popular mountain road in Colorado Springs Saturday. → Read More

'Expect long delays' for full closure on Colorado highway due to crash

Colorado Department of Transportation officials warn drivers of long delays on U.S. Highway 50 near Cañon City due to a crash Saturday morning. → Read More

Car fished out of Colorado reservoir by dive team

Colorado Parks and Wildlife rangers fished a vehicle and its boat trailer out of a reservoir in southern Colorado. → Read More

Colorado mountain pass closed, ski area delays opening Saturday

Safety concerns amid high winds and snowfall prompted a partial closure on a highly traveled mountain pass in Colorado and caused a delay opening for the nearby ski area. → Read More

Mystical 'Fairy Caves' await in Colorado mountains

Researchers say Darrow’s young daughter dubbed the rock cavity “Fairy Caves” after seeing fairies dance along the walls. → Read More

Denver's 19th century castle comes with a dark and spooky past

There’s a castle hidden away in downtown Denver that holds a deep history of entrepreneurship, death, and revitalization. → Read More

1 stabbed during fight at Colorado Springs apartments, police report

A person was stabbed Monday evening during a fight at the Montebello Gardens Apartments in Colorado Springs, according to police. → Read More

Colorado Springs business owners react to increased COVID restrictions

Voices of Colorado Springs business owners as El Paso County moves to level red of Colorado's COVID-19 dial. → Read More

74-year-old man identified as bicyclist in Sunday's fatal crash

Colorado Springs police identified the bicyclist killed Sunday afternoon as 74-year-old Richard Timberlake. → Read More

Teller, Arapahoe counties move to increased public health measures amid rise in coronavirus cases

Teller and Arapahoe counties are implementing more restrictions for businesses and public gatherings amid rising coronavirus cases, according to Monday news releases. → Read More

New I-25 ramp meters to go live near downtown Colorado Springs

Two ramp meters on Interstate 25 near downtown Colorado Springs are planned to go live this week, Colorado Department of Transportation said in a Monday news release. → Read More

Fountain to open COVID-19 testing site

A new COVID-19 testing site is planned to open in Fountain Tuesday. → Read More

2 displaced, 1 taken to hospital after Colorado Springs house fire

Two people were displaced from their Colorado Springs home late Monday amid freezing temperatures following a fire, the fire department said on social media. → Read More

Vehicle break-ins reported at popular Colorado Springs trailheads

Deputies are investigating what they believe to be a group effort in a slew of vehicle break-ins at several popular Colorado Springs trailheads. → Read More