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Wednesday, August 25, 2010  A frog that hasn't been seen at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in more than 40 years has returned.

Friday, July 23, 2010  Federal scientists say an exotic fungus spreading through Rocky Mountain forests is threatening Colorado's oldest trees -- the gnarled limber and bristlecone pines that can live longer than 2,000 years.

Monday, June 21, 2010  A second fire is burning across 170 acres on the Roan Plateau in western Colorado. A red flag warning has been issued for high fire danger across much of the central and southern parts of the state.

Friday, June 18, 2010  Park spokeswoman Carol Sperling said Friday the fire isn't threatening park facilities but it may have reached the boundary of the San Isabel National Forest. More crews are expected Friday to join the 30 people already battling the blaze.

Friday, June 11, 2010  While the fire is not posing any threats to park visitors or structures, it is threatening a historic "peeled trees" area that has meaning to Native Americans who used to live there. Crews have created a fire line around the trees for protection.

Wednesday, September 09, 2009  The U.S. Mint said Wednesday the park will represent Colorado in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program, which includes a site from each state, the District of Columbia and five territories.