Tagged: colorado wildfires

Headlines:

• Elk Creek Mine working on cleanup, still weeks away from opening
• Environmental groups challenge roadless rule in appeals court
• Governor Hickenlooper issues new wildfire prevention orders
• Paonia grapplers No.1, girls basketball undefeated as regionals approach

Governor John Hickenlooper announced new initiatives on Wednesday to try and make Colorado better prepared for wildfires. State officials say they’re also planning for a drought this summer and a potentially bad fire season. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.