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Thousands gathered in Commerce City before dawn for one of Colorado's largest electronics recycling events, donating televisions, cellphones, and laptops — efforts that helped divert waste from landfills and promote a cleaner community.

Neighbors in Northeast Denver express fatigue over multiple shelter projects — one plan is to convert a former halfway house at 4280 Columbine St. into a 20-family shelter, just one mile from another proposed project.

Denver city leaders plan to convert a former halfway house in Elyria-Swansea into a 20-family shelter under the Roads to Recovery Program, as discussed in a recent community meeting.

Neighbors raised concerns about the shelter's location and limited local amenities, fearing the site may unfairly burden their area.

Officials warn Coloradans after an international visitor exposed people to measles last week at venues (including a restaurant on Pearl Street Mall and a hospital in Lafayette).

Those who visited should contact their provider if they experience fever, cough or rash within 21 days.

Colorado Blood Cancer Awareness Month has CU Anschutz School of Medicine doctor Michael Tees and HCA HealthOne nurse Destiny Humphrey using their platforms (Be the Match, Be the Lifeline) to educate residents on blood donations and stem cell transplants.

They urge donors to help address shortages for patient care.

JeffCo School District said that selling its 21 closed schools would only cover a little more than half a year’s maintenance costs, fueling concerns ahead of two tax measures on the November ballot.

Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office warns visitors at Guanella Pass this fall that illegal parking may lead to an $87.50 fine to keep emergency routes clear; drivers should use designated parking areas to avoid penalties during busy leaf-peeping days.

A mountain lion was spotted lounging in a tree that closed Eaton Street between 112th and 113th Avenues in Westminster Tuesday morning — residents were advised to avoid the area as Westminster Police and CPW handled the situation.