A quiet moment at home turned into something unexpected in Divide, Colorado. Mandy Campbell says she and her son were looking out the window when snow suddenly began lifting and spinning just outside their home in Teller County. The swirling column grew taller than the nearby trees and stuck around long enough to leave them both mesmerized. The National Weather Service later confirmed the rare sight was a snow devil, sometimes called a “snownado.” | WeatherBug

Is Colorado’s wildlife legacy at stake? Colorado Parks and Wildlife has operated for 125 years on science-based wildlife management—a model that’s earned national respect. But recent shifts raise critical questions about our commission’s future. The Issue: Traditionally, CPW operated with balanced, bipartisan representation ensuring diverse perspectives guided wildlife decisions. Now we’re seeing a dramatic shift toward single-agenda appointments. The Concern: Governor Polis has repeatedly stret

Check out our trailer for Colorado Divide, a new occasional series from The Denver Post examining the issues, values and attitudes that can leave rural and urban residents feeling they live in two Colorados. Read the first installment here: dpo.st/2unbFRk | The Denver Post