DA drops arson charge for man accused of starting destructive wildfire west of Loveland
No other arrests have been made in connection to the Alexander Mountain fire that burned nearly 10,000 acres and destroyed 50 structures in Larimer County in August 2024
Colorado state budget picture improves — but not enough to reverse cuts to public services
Legislative forecasters called it a “best case scenario” for the state budget, which still faces long-term financial challenges
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