A wildfire consumes a Colorado mountainside under a windy, smoke-filled sky, highlighting the severe fire conditions.

Colorado mountain fire conditions worsen with strong winds

Gusts up to 50 mph and critically dry vegetation are expected across Western Colorado this weekend, creating dangerous Colorado mountain fire conditions for 2026.

Sofia VelazquezJune 27, 20263 min read

Summit County Rescue Group volunteers responding to a call, highlighting their dedication amidst increasing regional demands and operational strain.

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Summit County Rescue Group: Local Calls Normal, Overall Strain Up

While local calls for Summit County Rescue Group are normal, regional demands are increasing the overall operational burden on volunteers.

Khalid El-Sayed·June 27, 2026

Dimly lit archive room with shelves of old newspapers and documents, highlighting a worn ledger symbolizing hidden historical stories.

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La Voz de Summit News Archive Faces Preservation Hurdles

The silent pages of the 'La Voz de Summit' archive hold untold stories, yet their physical form keeps them largely out of reach.

Adam Jankowski·June 27, 2026

A tombstone with a glitching digital clock showing a future date, symbolizing an error in an obituary's death date.

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Jason Daniel Engleman obituary: Error in death date

An obituary for Jason Daniel Engleman, published by SummitDaily , states he passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 49.

Sofia Velazquez·June 27, 2026

An M-44 cyanide device partially visible in a desolate public land landscape, symbolizing a renewed threat to wildlife and public safety.

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New memo revives controversial cyanide bombs

In 2018, M-44 cyanide devices killed over 200 non-target animals, including a bear, yet a new memo appears to abolish the ban on their use on public lands.

Khalid El-Sayed·June 26, 2026

Dillon Amphitheater with sound waves, and a nearby house with a 'For Sale' sign, symbolizing a proposed buyout for noise-affected residents.

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Letter Proposes Buyouts to Solve Dillon Amphitheater Noise

A recent letter to the editor proposes the Town of Dillon use critical workforce housing funds to buy properties from noise-affected residents near the Dillon Amphitheater.

Eleanor Hayes·June 26, 2026

A modern school building with students entering, symbolizing the proposed $1.5 billion bond for facility upgrades in Dearborn.

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Dearborn Schools Seek $1.5 Billion Bond for New Facilities

Dearborn Public Schools is asking voters to approve a staggering $1.

Sofia Velazquez·June 26, 2026

Thick wildfire smoke blankets a Colorado mountain town, reducing visibility and prompting health advisories due to unhealthy air quality.

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Western wildfires prompt Colorado mountain health advisories

On Wednesday afternoon, air quality in Grand Junction and Glenwood Springs plummeted to 'unhealthy' levels for everyone, registering above 150 on the Air Quality Index.

Sofia Velazquez·June 25, 2026

Colorado State Capitol at dusk with a split screen showing Phil Weiser and Michael Bennet in a close gubernatorial primary race.

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Colorado Governor Primary Poll: Weiser Leads Bennet by 7 Points

Just weeks after U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet held a six-point lead, a new Coloradoan poll shows Phil Weiser now ahead 41% to 34% in the Colorado Democratic gubernatorial primary. This direct reversal mar

Adam Jankowski·June 24, 2026

A 'No Open Fires' sign stands starkly against a backdrop of a smoke-filled sky in Summit County, symbolizing the new Stage 2 fire restrictions.

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Summit County Enforces Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, Banning Open Fires

If Stage 2 fire restrictions are implemented in Summit County starting June 26, even using a charcoal grill or chainsaw will be illegal.

Adam Jankowski·June 24, 2026

A lone hiker stands on a rocky mountain trail, dwarfed by the immense scale of the snow-capped peaks and vast sky.

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Colorado hiker dies; learn high elevation health tips

A 32-year-old solo trail runner, Bret Brachman-Goldstein, died on Mount Sneffels, a 14,155-foot peak in Colorado, according to The Colorado Sun .

Sofia Velazquez·June 23, 2026

A vibrant beaver-made wetland in West London, showcasing successful ecological restoration and drought-proofing of the landscape.

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Beaver dam mimicry drought proofs landscapes, restoration expands

In West London, a city grappling with persistent flooding, a surprising solution emerged from an animal absent from the UK for 400 years: the beaver.

Khalid El-Sayed·June 21, 2026

A smoky, hazy Colorado mountain landscape at sunset, with dry vegetation and ominous skies highlighting increased wildfire risk.

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Colorado mountain summers warming, increasing wildfire risk

As of June 16, 2026, every acre of Colorado is at least abnormally dry, according to Kiowa County Press .

Keanu Alapai·June 21, 2026

Colorado Rockies landscape with dramatic, moisture-heavy clouds overhead, suggesting an incoming period of increased precipitation due to El Niño.

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El Niño officially arrives, boosting Colorado's moisture forecast

Sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific's Niño 3.

Keanu Alapai·June 21, 2026

Silverthorne Creative District's summer events featuring a new moose mural, live music, and art installations in a lively outdoor setting.

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Silverthorne Creative District Announces Summer Events 2026 Lineup

Beneath the rumble of Interstate 70 in Silverthorne, a new moose-themed mural by Natalie Wurmel now greets passersby, kicking off a summer brimming with unexpected art.

Sofia Velazquez·June 23, 2026

Diverse customers and employees in a bright, modern bank lobby, symbolizing the successful integration of PNC Bank and FirstBank.

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PNC completes smooth FirstBank customer conversion

On Monday, June 22, PNC Bank successfully integrated 780,000 FirstBank customers, 1,620 employees, and 95 branches, marking a significant expansion into Colorado and Arizona.

Khalid El-Sayed·June 23, 2026