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Illustration of people picking up trash and recycling in a park with text promoting Statewide Volunteer Day on September 13, organized by The Colorado Sun.

Join us for our inaugural Make Colorado Shine day of service with other Sun readers

by The Colorado Sun 10:01 AM MDT on Aug 29, 202510:53 AM MDT on Sep 2, 2025 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

a pair of people on a motorcycle with smoke in background

Crews increase lines around Alexander Mountain, Quarry fires; Stone Canyon fire fully contained

by David Krause 11:07 AM MDT on Aug 5, 20247:44 AM MDT on Aug 6, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

A house stands undamaged amid a charred landscape with burnt trees and ground following a wildfire. A dirt road leads to the house, and there are sparse green trees surrounding the property.

Crews make gains on Front Range fires, amid chance of rain and thunderstorms

by The Colorado Sun 9:09 AM MDT on Aug 4, 202410:52 AM MDT on Aug 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Firefighters in yellow uniforms use a hose to extinguish smoldering ground in a forested area with charred trees and rocks.

Hot, dry conditions continue through weekend as crews circle Front Range wildfires

by The Colorado Sun 7:37 AM MDT on Aug 3, 20247:06 AM MDT on Aug 4, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Worker filling a tanker truck with water from a fire hydrant on a tree-lined street.

Crews gain some containment on 3 fires burning along Front Range

by Olivia Prentzel and David Krause 6:21 AM MDT on Aug 2, 20247:29 AM MDT on Aug 3, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

A man in a yellow shirt and black cap uses a tool to work on an orange fire hydrant in a green, landscaped area.

Crews gain containment on Alexander Mountain, Stone Canyon fires; Quarry fire within quarter-mile of homes

by Olivia Prentzel, David Krause and Tracy Ross 6:10 AM MDT on Aug 1, 20245:38 AM MDT on Aug 2, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

A plane drops a red cloud on top of a smoking fire on a mountain. Houses are seen in the foreground.

Human remains found in home burned by Stone Canyon wildfire near Lyons

by Jesse Paul 9:58 AM MDT on Jul 31, 20247:47 PM MDT on Jul 31, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

A group of people stand on the side of a road watching a wildfire burning in a mountainous area under a clear sky, with smoke rising into the air.

Crews make headway on containment for some wildfires burning in foothills north and west of Denver

by The Colorado Sun 9:08 AM MDT on Jul 31, 20249:57 AM MDT on Aug 1, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Four people stand on a grassy hill observing a large wildfire burning in the distance, emitting thick smoke and visible flames. The fire spreads through a forested area beyond.

Nearly 600 homes evacuated after wildfire ignites overnight in southwest Jefferson County

by Jesse Paul and Olivia Prentzel 7:16 AM MDT on Jul 31, 20247:45 PM MDT on Jul 31, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

Newly constructed buildings stand behind a wooden fence with a "City of Lafayette Open Space" sign, surrounded by a dry grassy area.

Colorado is steering affordable housing money to the middle class — and away from the working poor

by Brian Eason 4:00 AM MDT on Jul 18, 20243:28 PM MDT on Jul 30, 2024 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun