The nonprofit announced the winners of its annual Keeling Curve Prize on July 1 in Aspen. It also showcased past laureates, who credited their success to receiving the award.

The city of Aspen broke ground on the state of Colorado’s first car-to-pedestrian transition in 1976. A series of public events and installations honoring the landmark’s 50th anniversary this summer culminated in an art parade last month.

The Battlement Trail Fire is 99% contained. Fire officials said in a statement Monday evening that crews will remain on scene for the next few days to monitor hot spots and ensure the safety of nearby trails and recreation areas before declaring full containment.

A resident-led cooperative went under contract this week to buy their mobile home park for $23 million from Maryland-based Horizon Land Management. Cavern Springs residents hope to raise an additional $1.9 million before closing on the property in October to keep loan repayments down.

Firefighters will now be able to use N95 masks on the fireline – building on a more limited, voluntary rollout of masking that started last fall. There will also be expanded access to showers, time for routine gear cleaning and so-called “clean air recovery periods” that can limit other risks.

They include analyzing aggregated cell phone location data, public social media and visitor surveys.

Just over 1 million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson’s disease. There’s no cure, but research shows that certain types of exercise, like boxing, can help manage symptoms, including problems with balance and coordination.

Local leaders in Grand Lake, Colorado, hope the workshop expands opportunities for locals and helps attract tourists year round.

Platner's campaign to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine was marked by repeated scandals. It came to a crashing halt after the allegation led top Democrats to withdraw their support.

Should patients who choose euthanasia be able to die by having their vital organs removed for donation? The ethical concerns are substantial.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Anita Lee, reporter for the Sun Herald, about the growing national attention in the case Nolan Wells, a teenager found dead off of Mississippi's gulf coast.

Families can still benefit even if their children aren't eligible for the free $1,000 contribution from the federal government.