Colorado Parks and Wildlife inspected 438,272 watercraft in 2025 and decontaminated about 30,000 boats to slow the spread of invasive zebra and quagga mussels.

A Boulder shop owner says his triathlon store was sold without permission and has asked a judge to void the deal.

Denver police are investigating a reported stabbing in the 9700 block of East Iliff Avenue. One person was hospitalized and is expected to survive; detectives say the probe is ongoing.

ICE says it arrested Juan Carlos Membreno Portillo in Grand Junction this week and calls him a known MS‑13 member wanted in El Salvador. Federal officers say he’ll remain in ICE custody pending removal.

Delta County deputies seized more than 150 animals from a Peach Valley Road property; a 40-year-old woman faces 141 counts of animal cruelty as animals receive urgent care.

Lumina’s new data places Colorado near the top for credentials that lift pay, and districts are retooling high schools with apprenticeships, early college and short‑term training.

A passer-by discovered a young woman dead on a Commerce City sidewalk; police say she had apparent head trauma and have closed the Glencoe Street scene.

A massive pileup on I‑25 south of Pueblo left five dead and dozens injured after sudden brownout winds closed the highway. Emergency crews and state troopers are investigating.

SM Energy agreed to sell roughly $950 million in South Texas acreage and wells to Caturus Energy, freeing cash to reduce debt and refocus the company’s portfolio. The deal covers about 61,000 acres and 260 wells.

Leven Supply in Wash Park was seized by the State of Colorado after a posted notice said the location owes just over $140,000 in back taxes and wage withholding. The deli's flagship remains open while owners work with state and city officials.

Breezy southwest winds this afternoon with spotty rain and snow; foothills face a High Wind Watch tonight—secure loose outdoor items.

El Paso County Sheriff's Office says Branson Lewis has been located after a Peak Alerts message Monday night. The agency thanked the public; no further details yet.

Gusty southwest winds and mountain snow arrive Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Expect travel impacts on mountain passes and critical fire weather on the plains.