Colorado National Monument Association hosts upcoming programs.
Colorado National Monument Association will host upcoming programs.
"Then and Now Presentation," 9:30 a.m.-4:30p.m. May 24, at Saddlehorn Visitor Center. Celebrate Colorado National Monument's 114th birthday with NPS volunteer, Terri Ahern, featuring current photos from the Monument alongside photos from the past. No RSVP is required.
"Scales, Tales and Creative Trails!" kids program, from 10 a.m.-noon June 5, at the Devil's Kitchen Picnic Shelter featuring lizard stories, art and hike with local artist, Denise Wright. RSVP required.
"Nocturne Art" goes from 7:30-10 p.m. June 11, at Saddlehorn Picnic Area, featuring a full moon evening creating night art with local artist, Cedar Keshet. RSVP required.
Park passes are required for entrance to the park. Go to coloradonma.org/event for information and to RSVP.
State Launches Chromebook Safety Campaign
The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control has launched an awareness campaign related to laptops overheating during social media challenges, according to a press release.
"In recent weeks, more than 200 incidents have been reported across Colorado schools involving damaged laptops that experienced overheating, catching on fire, or emitting smoke," the release stated. "These 'Chromebook Challenge' incidents are believed to be linked to a social media trend that encourages students to insert sharp foreign objects into the charging ports of their laptop. While many students may see this as a harmless challenge, the results are dangerous."
According to the release, the laptops can catch on fire if the overheat, and release dangerous chemicals.
"We understand that trends spread quickly online, but some actions -- like tampering with a laptop's charging port -- can lead to unexpected and harmful consequences," said Chris Brunette, Fire & Life Safety Section Chief. "Even when there's no visible fire, damaged batteries can release gases and chemicals that pose a real risk to health and safety."