A person walking two dogs on Little Vasquez Road was hospitalized after a cow moose charged and kicked them; Colorado Parks and Wildlife warns visitors to give moose space.

CPW officers removed a mother black bear and two cubs from beneath a Colorado Springs back deck and released them into habitat south of the city. Officials remind residents to secure trash and remove bird feeders.

A climber fell about 1,000 feet on Maroon Peak's Bell Cord Couloir and was rescued after a technical operation; volunteers stabilized the person and escorted them to the trailhead.

A mountain lion walked through a Centennial backyard on home surveillance. CPW says officers tranquilized and relocated the cat and urges residents to keep pets on leash.

Cumbres & Toltec postponed its Memorial Day opening to June 9 citing drought and elevated wildfire danger. Riders are being offered refunds or rebooking.

A hiker suffered a medical emergency on the Manitou Incline Saturday and later died, officials said.

A small dog was attacked by a coyote at Garden of the Gods on May 15; Colorado Parks and Wildlife and park staff have posted warnings and urged caution. Pet owners are being reminded to keep animals leashed.

CSU trials and a city planting sprint are testing drought‑tolerant, pest‑resistant trees as emerald ash borer and heat pressure reshape Denver's canopy. The goal: find species that actually survive.

U.S. Army Corps will run a planned sediment flush at Cherry Creek Dam on May 20, raising creek levels and possibly flooding sections of the Cherry Creek Regional Trail.

A Colorado nonprofit is offering cash to ranchers to keep water in streams this spring, pitching a market‑based fix to protect fish as runoff plummets. The program uses temporary leases and legal guardrails to preserve water rights.

Wheat Ridge officers tracked a black bear from a yard into the greenbelt near W 32nd Ave; residents were asked to stay vigilant.

A $9M-plus renovation will rebuild Belleview Park’s barn, add restrooms and a pavilion, and relocate the petting zoo while preserving the miniature train. Opening weekend runs next Saturday through Memorial Day.

Broomfield police say a black bear was spotted Tuesday in the Anthem Ranch neighborhood and officers are coordinating with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Officials urge residents to secure trash and bring pets inside.