Melissa Reeves

City officials said this latest round could stay open longer potentially for hours or even days because of new income limits tied to eligibility.

Officials warned the increased water flow could lead to minor flooding at crossings and downstream from the dam, including portions of the Cherry Creek bike paths.

The high-altitude pass tops out at 12,000 feet between Aspen and Leadville and offers a scenic shortcut between the Roaring Fork Valley and Twin Lakes.

While forests can normally handle the beetles in low populations, an increase in dead trees can also lead to dangerous wildfire conditions.

Known as the highest paved road in North America, the route typically attracts more than 100,000 visitors between May and September.

Police said they are investigating the shooting that happened around 8 p.m. in northeast Denver. One juvenile male was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man then allegedly drove straight into an airport operations building loading dock gate, causing significant damage before entering secured employee parking.

State and local officials said vehicle thefts are falling, including at Denver's airport, where only a handful of cars are now stolen monthly.

The state and the City of Colorado Springs acquired acreage to expand the park to 3,200 acres.

The lift has carried skiers and snowboarders up the mountain in Mesa, Colorado, since 1972. The resort will install new chairs and retire the historical chairs.