By Olivia Prentzel

Plague found in fleas collected after death of girl in La Plata County

The plague-positive fleas were collected from a prairie dog colony that went ‘silent’ shortly after a 10-year-old girl died

‘Extremely critical’ fire warning for first time in 15 years as Western Slope drought worsens

About 45% of Colorado, all west of the Continental Divide, now in some state of drought