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Yesterday at 5:56 PM  RAW VIDEO: Eric Tarvaien has lived in the forest his entire life – so seeing it burn was not easy.

Yesterday at 8:50 AM  Firefighters have been working tirelessly on the Black Forest Fire but as the crews gain control and more resources arrive some of the initial responders are being relieved. FOX21 News spoke with one firefighter who is now off the lines.

Yesterday at 6:40 AM  House takes up far-reaching bill to ban almost all abortions after 20 weeks

Yesterday at 6:30 AM  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Yesterday at 6:23 AM  During jury selection at George Zimmerman's trial for shooting Trayvon Martin, which is continuing for a seventh day Tuesday, Circuit Judge Debra Nelson has been listening to testimony from voice recognition experts.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Obama reverses course on morning-after pill; critic sees him 'caving to political pressure'

Monday, June 10, 2013  The state of Colorado is spending about $55,000 to send five officials on an inaugural trip to Tokyo.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Traveling doctors are being asked to fill a void at Aspen Valley Hospital while Dr. Bill Rodman finds a surgeon to replace Dr. John Schultz, who was fired last month.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Some farmers in southeast Colorado say they won't have a wheat crop this year because of an ongoing drought.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  The Southern Ute tribe plans to lease 12,000 acres of mineral rights to a tribal-owned production company.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia has appointed district court judges for two judicial districts serving seven Colorado counties.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Customers will be charged $1 to activate a smart card, which can be used for up to five years.

Friday, May 31, 2013  The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is planning a DUI checkpoint this weekend.

Friday, May 31, 2013  In unwanted way, ricin letters highlight New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's stature in gun-laws debate

Friday, May 31, 2013  Another company is laying off plans to drill for oil in El Paso County.