State regulators will hold an April 15–17 hearing on rules to curb five toxic air contaminants tied to cancer and chronic illness, from benzene to ethylene oxide.

Smoky, cloudy start to Friday with highs near 54°F. Temperatures jump to around 81°F over the weekend with gusty winds.

A hot, dry Thursday flips to gusty winds, a Red Flag Warning, and late‑night showers. Temperatures tumble from the mid‑80s to the 30s by Friday morning.

Denver sizzles into the upper 80s today with low humidity and gusty winds. Elevated fire‑weather concerns, but no widespread Red Flag Warnings.

Larimer County commissioners voted 2‑0 to adopt restrictions on open fires, fireworks and certain combustible devices in unincorporated areas as the county faces elevated fire danger.

A sharp warm-up will push Denver into the 80s this week; Wednesday could challenge March records and raise fire concerns.

Aurora officials warned reservoirs may dip below 50% next month, prompting council debate over a formal water shortage. That would trigger stepped-up conservation measures and limits on outdoor watering.

Planned prescribed burns at Bear Creek Lake Park are likely paused as red‑flag warnings, county fire restrictions and a dry winter make ignition unsafe.

A Red Flag Warning prompted Clear Creek County to impose a temporary Stage 1 fire ban Saturday. Officials warn against open flames, fireworks and most outdoor smoking while winds and dry fuels raise fire risk.

Ski Cooper will close Sunday after barely 100 days as a March heat wave and record‑low snowpack force small Colorado hills to end their seasons early.

A 117-acre wildfire east of San Luis forced mandatory evacuations as crews battled flames amid high fire danger across southern Colorado. County officials directed residents in the zone to head toward San Luis.

A National Weather Service Red Flag Warning triggered a countywide ban on open and agricultural burning in Boulder County. Officials warn gusty winds and very low humidity increase wildfire risk.

Erie told residents to keep sprinklers off after demand jumped nearly 30%, warning it could shut off taps if people ignore the order. The move aims to protect drinking water and hydrants.