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CBS News
6 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Denver, Aurora activate cooling centers during extreme, prolonged heat wave
Parts of Colorado are experiencing an extreme and prolonged heat wave this week. The heat has prompted CBS Colorado's First Alert Meteorologists to issue a First Alert Weather Day for Thursday, as hot, dry, and windy conditions grip much of the state. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. through Thursday evening across parts of Colorado. The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment is urging people to take care of themselves during periods of extreme heat. They advise people at risk to stay inside in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible, drink more water than usual and don't wait until you are thirsty to drink, and avoid using the stove to cook. "If you do have to be outside, because we do acknowledge that a lot of people have jobs where they have to be outside, make sure that you are doing everything you can, reapply sunscreen as much as possible, pace yourself and rest often, pay attention- if you get any muscle cramping that can be an early sign of heat-related illness and then wear light and loose-fitting clothing," said Amber Campbell with DDPHE. Denver Parks and Recreation has opened the rec centers across the city as cooling centers during normal business hours on Thursday to everyone looking for a space to cool off. Those designated areas will be staffed and the public will have access to drinking water, restrooms and a place to sit. Denver Public Library locations are available to the public as an indoor reprieve from the heat. For information about library hours visit: Residents can also call 720-865-5444 to learn the status of cooling centers. Health experts also advise Colorado residents to check in on those most vulnerable, including pets, older adults and children. The City of Aurora has also opened some cooling locations to the public on Thursday.
CBS News
04-08-2025
- General
- CBS News
Escaped Colorado bison causes temporary closure of park in Douglas County
A bison escaped from its confinement in Colorado on Monday and authorities closed a park for a short time as a result. It happened in the middle of the day in Douglas County's Daniels Park area. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office sent out a warning after 1:30 p.m. asking people to avoid Daniels Park Road between Castle Pines Parkway and Grigs Road. It said park rangers were heading to the area to handle the situation. A little less than 30 minutes later, the sheriff's office said the bison was herded back into the fenced-in area where it is kept. The website for Denver Parks and Recreation says it maintains "a conservation bison herd" at Daniels Park.
CBS News
11-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
City of Denver wants input on the old Park Hill Golf Course development
Denver community is closer to helping to give a new look to the old Park Hill Golf Course Denver community is closer to helping to give a new look to the old Park Hill Golf Course Denver community is closer to helping to give a new look to the old Park Hill Golf Course When the city of Denver purchased the land at the old Park Hill Golf Course, it was a historic acquisition. It's been more than a century, dating back to the development of Washington Park, since it's taken on a project of this magnitude. Now that it's back in the city's hands, rather than private developers, people who live in the community are excited about what the land can become. CBS Through the end of the year, Denver Parks and Recreation will hold community events to gather detailed feedback. "I would say nothing's really set in stone," said Stacie West, the planning supervisor for Denver Parks and Recreation. With a blank canvas for the 155-acre park, residents can give their input on potential designs, features and focal points, as well as communicate their desires for the area. "We're dreaming with you, and we're trying to think about how all these many ideas come together," West added. So far, they've seen a tremendous response. "Between our first survey and our first couple of events where we're out talking with people in the community, it's over 5,600," West said. "I think I'm excited that it's not going to be just walled off anymore," said Jacob Mayercsik, who lives in the area. "It's just basically wasted space at this point. I really like the amphitheater and something more like community open spaces. I think we have lots of great parks in Denver, but I think making it unique is great." While some might like the option for live entertainment, others are more focused on opportunities for their four-legged children. "We missed having a dog park when we lived in Sloan's Lake, and so when we moved here and heard about the new park, we were like, 'Yes. We have to give our input," Sarah Gupta said. "Because he's our little baby." In the end, the top priority is listening to the people who call the area home. The city just launched a new online survey where anyone can review potential uses, designs and give their feedback virtually. The results will then be used to create the framework for the development. "I think it's just most important for the community that lives around it to feel like they chose this and they had a say in it," Gupta added.
