SubscribeCurrent Magazine Cover

Environment : Page 6

Damned If They Do

Are the beavers living in Colorado’s high country ingenious critters or inveterate nuisances—or both?

wildfires

Can Colorado Burn Its Way Out of a Wildfire Crisis?

This year has been one of the most active fire seasons in Colorado history, featuring some of the largest, most intense wildfires the state has ever seen. Now, land managers hope prescribed burns can counteract the disturbing trend before it’s too late.

wildfires

The American West Is On Fire

Two new wildfires in Colorado are the latest of more than 80 large fires happening in Montana, Oregon, and Washington, where more than one million acres are already ablaze.

Sun Spotting

While you’re busy watching this month’s solar eclipse, students from five Colorado colleges will be recording it.

Sign Up For Our Newsletters

All things Colorado delivered straight to your inbox.

Sign Up