Melissa Reeves

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.

Boulder County Sheriff's Office confirmed an active water rescue in a remote area of Boulder Canyon with possibly two kids in the creek.

Parks and Recreation will reduce irrigation at select parks, medians and watering schedules will be adjusted to focus on trees and high-use recreational spaces.