The arboretum has only one full-time staff member, two part-timers and some student assistants, so volunteers are absolutely necessary, Lyons said.

In search of higher ground, a black bear climbed an electrical pole off U.S. 36 near Lyons on Monday, prompting Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers to respond to the area. Bear seen at the top of ...

Lyons police announced charges Thursday against a man after the bodies of his sister and mother were found buried in his backyard last year. Charges against his brother are pending.