As large wildfires scorch the Colorado landscape and rising temperatures threaten to ignite more, fire departments across the state are facing a critical challenge: a delicate balancing act between helping neighbors and protecting their own backyards.

In western Colorado, firefighters are up against windy, hot weather as they try to protect homes and infrastructure from a pair of lightning-caused wildfires.

Two wildfires caused by lightning strikes were burning out of control in northwest Colorado on Sunday, forcing evacuations that included nearly 200 inmates at a nearby prison. NBC News’ Dana Griffin has more.

Members of Colorado's Democratic congressional delegation say a visit to Aurora's ICE detention facility on Monday left them with more questions than answers. The big picture: U.S. Reps. Jason Crow, Diana DeGette,

A handful of Democrats in Colorado's congressional delegation went inside the GEO ICE facility in Aurora on Monday.

St. Louis Cardinals first base coach Stubby Clapp high fives Jordan Walker during post-game celebrations after the Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on

The St. Louis Cardinals take on the Colorado Rockies this evening at 6:45 pm CT. The game will be available on ESPN and on the radio on KMOX 1120 AM/104.1 FM. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast,