Adele Thurlow looks at what makes the Colorado capital such an appealing destination.

Man arrested over US teen Craigslist ad murder.

This amazing, natural rock formation is a must see for visitors looking for a wilder west in Monument Valley. The Wave's other-worldly colours are more 'final frontier' than frontierland

Reports claim an 11-month old had a heart attack due to a marijuana overdose in 2015.

America has seen some terrifying mass shootings.

On a white-water wishlist trek Abi Jackson overcomes her fears in and out of the water.

If you follow the locals, America's most famous ski resort need not cost the earth.

The former first lady touched on the racism she faced while in the White House.

Man wakes up to a "crunching sound" with his head inside the mouth of the bear.

A sorority girl body slammed to the ground by police speaks out for the first time.

More than 80m Americans could be free to enjoy cannabis if a new bill proceeds.

They are the serial killers you've never heard of - mutilators, torturers and body defilers who collectively murdered hundreds and are still alive. WARNING: GRAPHIC

A Colorado sheriff's officer kept blood-stained evidence from a decade-old murder case hidden in his storage shed for years.

The old mining town of Aspen is determined to keep some long-held traditions going.

Xero is betting on Denver to be the cornerstone of its North American operations.

For over $200 a plate, diners at this Colorado eatery can choose the ideal marijuana strain to match with their gourmet meal.

People using cannabis are "jovial" and punishing them won't stop them using the drug, says a New Zealand police officer arguing for law reform.

Home to the tallest sand dunes in North America and the largest archeological preserve in the USA, Colorado's national parks are grand in every way.

A school kitchen manager in Colorado was fired from her job for feeding hungry children.

One-time environmental activist turned face of the Colorado oil and gas industry in says the road to winning the public over is a long and "boring" one.

The husband of a woman who allegedly sliced an unborn baby from a seven-months' pregnant victim found the infant gasping for air in their bathtub.

Whether it's hiking, skiing, cycling or rock climbing you're into, this state has outdoor activities covered.

A snowmobile is an unwieldy beast, with handling a far cry from his 250cc motorbike, finds Andrew Louis.

Those mad Steamboat Springs locals sure know how to have a good time, writes Andrew Louis.

Andrew Louis hones his ski skills — and falls in love.

Air New Zealand says it is assessing the viability of new routes to Pacific Rim destinations but has "no current plans" to fly to Denver.

There are some great skifields in the States that won't cost you a fortune, writes Jennifer Ennion.

These five American ski resorts offer everything required for a great winter holiday workout.