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5 Factors That Increase The Risk Of Drowning In Colorado
Drowning is the second-highest cause of accidental death for children in the United States, the CDC finds.

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Drowning is the second-highest cause of accidental death for children in the United States, the CDC finds.

Denverites celebrated Wednesday the official opening of the Montbello Open Space Park and groundbreaking for the ELK Education Center.
Here are the vaccinated students from Mesa County, Longmont, Boulder, Littleton and Centennial who each won $50,000.
Do you recognize this vehicle? A cyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run, Littleton police said.
Public health officials have issued an ozone action day alert for some Colorado regions.
“This is a major accomplishment for our city and a testament to the hard work of our residents," Mayor Michael Hancock said.
The department aims to make "significant changes," the city said.
Former police officer Randall Butler, accused of sexually assaulting women, took his own life, the DA said.
This year's festivities will include in-person and virtual celebrations.
A biologist and wildlife manager reported Colorado's first wolf litter in more than 70 years.
The Mayor's Inspiration Award is seeking nominations for those who deserve to be recognized for making a difference in Lakewood.
A tubing ban takes effect Wednesday for North Saint Vrain and Saint Vrain Creek through Lyons, officials announced.
Public health officials have issued an action day alert for some Colorado regions.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its July weather predictions for Boulder County.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its July weather predictions for Denver's metro area.
"The benefits of this information on a 9-1-1 call from a cell phone are immeasurable,” Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle said.
Public parks became a necessity during the pandemic, and Littleton residents had much higher access to parks than others across the country.
Public parks became a necessity during the pandemic, and Boulderites had much higher access to parks than others across the country.
Public parks became a necessity during the pandemic, and Lakewood residents had much higher access to parks than others across the country.
Public parks became a necessity during the pandemic, and Arvadans had much higher access to parks than others across the country.