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Post Independent Staff Report A screenshot from the Colorado Department of Transportation cameras shows a debris slide near Bair Ranch on Interstate 70. UPDATE, Saturday 6:06 p.m. – There is no estimated time for reopening Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon as crews will be working through the evening and into the night to clear multiple slides. “Due to the confined space on the interstate roadway in the canyon, a limited amount of equipment can operate safely in the corridor,” an upda...

With meteorologists forecasting heavy rainfall over the Grizzly Creek burn scar in Glenwood Canyon, the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch until 7 p.m. Friday, July 2. The National Weather Service states in a news release that heavy rain falling on the burn scar could lead to flash flooding and debris flows. This marks the second flood watch issued by the National Weather Service for Glenwood Canyon this week. Glenwood Canyon experienced multiple mudslides and debris flows June 2...

Staff reports A flash flood watch for the Grizzly Creek Fire burn scar is in place until 9 p.m., a National Weather Service alert states. “Area in portions of northwest Colorado and west central Colorado, including the following areas: in northwest Colorado, Flat Tops,” the alert states. “In west central Colorado, Central Colorado River Basin and Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys.” Heavy rain is forecast over the Grizzly Creek Fire burn scar and could bring flash flooding ...

If passed, the SHRED Act could generate substantial new revenues for the White River National Forest, which has 11 ski areas that pay fees for public lands. Those ski areas include Aspen Skiing Co.’s four ski areas as well as Vail, Beaver Creek and those in Summit County.

The White River National Forest wants to undertake projects to improve forest health on 375,000 acres of aspen tree stands over the next several decades. The proposal has created a flap with environmental groups.

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Grizzly Creek burn scar and surrounding areas, effective until 9 p.m. Saturday.

Steve Wyant releases a brown trout he caught Sunday afternoon in the Yampa River just below Stagecoach Reservoir. (Photo by Dylan Anderson) Keith Hale thinks fishing in the Yampa Valley has started off different this year. Normally, the river is higher as the snow rapidly melts, making it cloudy and difficult to fish. “It is usually chocolate milk out here,” said Andy Best, a fishing guide at Steamboat Flyfisher. Initially, as the snow in the valley melts, the water gets cloudy, but that wa...

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties 17 Lone Spur: Offering views of Castle Peak and the Flat Tops and steps away from open space trails and the Eagle Ranch Golf Course, this 6 bed/7 bath, 5,816 sq. ft. home includes a lock-off apartment and corner lot location on .62 acres. Located at 17 Lone Spur in Eagle, this spacious residence is broker listed for $1.79M. Special to the Daily Dear Timm and Rick: I am getting ready to put my home on the market and have read about all the buye...

Brittney Plank stands behind a display case filled with tasty scones, cinnamon rolls, and cupcakes. She is also planning on offering pretzels and grab-and-go sandwiches at the Bearpaw Bakery located on Moffat Ave. in downtown Yampa. (Photo by John F. Russell) Rows of candied and cherry walnut, blueberry and vanilla cranberry scones lined the display case at Bearpaw Bakery on Thursday, sitting alongside muffins, cupcakes and cinnamon rolls, all made fresh from scratch by Brittney Plank. Plank is...

Chelsea Self / Post Independent When it comes to fire danger in the Glenwood Springs area, the local fire department has a few tips for folks so all can mitigate potential threats. “We live in a fire-prone area, so we have a risk of wildlife year-round,” said Glenwood Springs Fire Chief Gary Tillotson. “But current local conditions are an important thing to check.” Tillotson advised that visitors and locals alike should always check for current fire restrictions on the Garfield County a...