John McConnell has helped children from the Grand Valley and across the Western Slope discover the wonders of science.

About 90 percent of a lightning-sparked wildfire in northwest Colorado is contained.

About 90 percent of a lightning-sparked wildfire in northwest Colorado is contained.

Firefighters in northwest Colorado on Tuesday were battling a wildfire that spread to 3,000 acres, according to Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit.

Crews say as of Wednesday morning, the Allred Wildfire was 50 percent contained.

A lightning-caused wildfire in northwest Colorado has quickly spread to about 1,200 acres.

Officials say lightning is responsible for starting a fire on Monday which grew to 1,200 acres within five hours.

A celebration of life service was held June 1 at Delta United Methodist Church with Dr.

Wranglers move the 700 head of horses through Maybell, Colorado on their way to the Sombrero Ranch.