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VA Eastern Colorado Shares Aspen Acres Fire Resources for Veterans as Clinics Remain Scheduled to Operate

Published: 07/06/2026

Veterans, The Aspen Acres Fire has grown to more than 87,000 acres and remains an active incident affecting communities in southern Colorado, including Colorado City, Beulah, Florence, Rockvale, Rye and San Isabel. VA Eastern Colorado Health Care ...

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Aspen Acres Fire: Mandatory Evacuations Ordered for Coal Creek, Rockvale, Los Pinos, Lock Mountain Estates and More in Fremont County

Published: 07/06/2026

Immediate Evacuation Notice 7/5/26 8:03pm All areas that were under pre evacuation status in Fremont County are now under mandatory evacuation. Fremont County Sheriff’s and the Florence Fire Protection District will be out going door to door. * ...

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Aspen Acres Fire Aerial Recon Shows Bishop Castle Survives, Firefighters Assess Hot Spots and Burn Scar

Published: 07/05/2026

One of the Operations Section Chiefs with Alaska Complex Incident Management Team #1 took a reconnaissance flight over a portion of the Aspen Acres Fire on Sunday morning. These flights are one way fire managers can monitor the success of suppress...

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Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 86,983 Acres, Reaches 13% Containment as 800 Firefighters Strengthen Lines Near Rye and Lake Isabel

Published: 07/05/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update Sunday, July 5, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 Jake Livingston, Incident Commander Size: 86,983 acres | Containment: 13% Total Personnel: Approximately 800 Location: 10 Miles NW of Rye, CO in C...

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Pueblo West Fire Shares Verified Donation Options for Families Who Lost Homes

Published: 07/04/2026

Dear Pueblo West Community, We are incredibly grateful for the generous and overwhelming support you have shown for our community. As we move forward, please keep our neighbors who have lost their homes in the forefront of your thoughts. If you ar...

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Bryan "Paige" Tyrone Martinez Obituary

Published: 07/04/2026

Bryan "Paige" Tyrone Martinez Aug 6, 1976 Jul 1, 2026 Obituary Bryan Tyrone Martinez, lovingly known as “Paige,” passed away on July 1, 2026, at his home in Pueblo, surrounded by his loving family. He was 49 years old. Born on August 6, 1976, ...

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Sheep Head Fire Near Walsenburg Reaches 65% Containment at 1,322 Acres

Published: 07/04/2026

Sheep Head (Big Sheep) Fire Update Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 8 a.m. Colorado Incident Management TeamPhil Daniels, Incident Commander

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Gold Mountain Fire Near Ouray Grows to 25,460 Acres, Highway 550 Remains Closed

Published: 07/04/2026

Gold Mountain Fire Update – July 4, 2026 Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3 Casey Cheesbrough Incident Commander Fire Information: 970-355-3286 Operat

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Bishop Castle Trail Cam Update Clarifies Fire View and Watch Duty Mapping Estimates

Published: 07/04/2026

Trail cam update 7/4/2026 about 7 am MST Please note: This trail camera is not monitoring Bishop Castle. It is located away from the castle and faces toward the fire. While it helps us observe fire activity in the area, it does not show the condit...

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Ferris Fire Grows on Western Flank as Crews Build Lines Near Dolores Canyon Rim

Published: 07/04/2026

Fire crews experienced significant growth on the western flank of the fire between Division A and C, as well as Division F around Benchmark Lookout. On Division A, fire crews are enforcing NFSR 509 and 514 as a northern barrier. On the western rim...

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Pueblo Rural Firefighters Return Safely After Assisting Aspen Acres Fire Response

Published: 07/04/2026

Pueblo Rural Firefighters have been helping with the #aspenacresfire2026 since the first call went out Monday morning. All PRFD apparatus and personnel are safe and back in the district preparing for any emergency that may happen over this holiday...

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Trooper Struck on I-70 Near Watkins During Traffic Stop; DUI Suspect Cited

Published: 07/04/2026

Trooper Struck On I-70 Near Watkins (COLORADO) – This morning, at about 12:48 a.m., a Colorado State Trooper attempted to initiate a traffic stop on westbound Interstate 70 near milepost 295 (near Watkins, Colorado) for a vehicle that was travel...

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Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 85,585 Acres as Hundreds More Firefighters Join Response

Published: 07/04/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update Saturday, July 4, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 Jake Livingston, Incident Commander Size: 85,585 acres

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La Junta Intermediate School Mourns the Loss of Beloved Community Volunteer Tom Pulido

Published: 07/04/2026

Watch the Video Here: If you know Mr. Tom Pulido, you know he has been a staple at La Junta Intermediate School for over a decade. Always at drop off in the morning, visiting for lunch, offering a kind word, bright smile, and warm hug or high five...

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Baca and Las Animas Counties Issue Fire Ban Warnings Ahead of Fourth of July

Published: 07/04/2026

Law Enforcement Warning CO Baca County Office of Emergency ManagementRelayed by National Weather Service Pueblo CO253 PM MDT Fri Jul 3 2026 The following message is transmitted at the request of Baca County Office of Emergency Management. Baca Cou...

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Disaster Survivor Portal Available for Residents to Report Property Damage and Needs

Published: 07/03/2026

DISASTER SURVIVOR PORTAL Survival Portal: This entry form will ask you about damages to your property, as well as what needs have come up for you post-disaster. This entry form is not an application for assistance. Depending on the seve

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Pueblo Police Respond to Body Found Fountain River While Assisting Aspen Acres Fire Mutual Aid Efforts

Published: 07/03/2026

The Pueblo Police Department is currently assisting with the Aspen Acres Fire as mutual aid response. While some of our personnel are supporting the fire needs, we remain fully committed to serving our community and respond to calls for service wi...

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Sheep Head Fire Reaches 1,281 Acres, 50% Containment in Huerfano County

Published: 07/03/2026

Sheep Head Fire Update Friday, July 3, 2026 - 8 a.m. Colorado Incident Management TeamPhil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 1,281 acres | Containment: 50% | Total Personn

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Genesis Genova Mondragon Obituary

Published: 07/03/2026

Genesis Genova Mondragon Jan 6, 2017 — Jun 29, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Genesis Genova Mondragon, 9, of La Junta, Colorado passed away June 29, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born on January 6, 2017, to Alfred A. Mondragon,...

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Harlin Wayne Nusser, Jr. Obituary

Published: 07/03/2026

Harlin Wayne Nusser, Jr. June 22, 1952 - June 26, 2026 Springfield Obituary Harlin Wayne Nusser, Jr. was born on June 22, 1952 in Walsh, Colorado. He was born to Harlin W Nusser, and Alva “Bebe” (Lakely) Nusser. He passed away on June 26, 2026...

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Colorado State Patrol Assists Routt County Sheriff’s Office in Highway 40 Crash Investigation

Published: 07/03/2026

Colorado State Patrol Assisting Routt County Sheriff's Office in Crash Investigation Highway 40 is closed for an extended period (Routt County, Colorado) – This morning, the Colorado State Patrol was notified of a two-vehicle crash in the area o...

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La Junta Intermediate School Mourns Loss of Beloved Student Genesis Mondragon

Published: 07/03/2026

Our La Junta Intermediate School and community is heartbroken by the loss of our beloved student, Genesis Mondragon. We are holding her family, friends, classmates, and teachers close in our hearts during this painful time. Genesis was a wonderful...

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Fremont County Updates Donation Drop-Off Hours at Emergency Operations Center

Published: 07/03/2026

Donation drop off update from OEM (Office of Emergency Management) Donations at the Emergency Operations Center, 1901 East Main Street, will only be accepted today (7/3/26) until 2pm. Next week hours will be Monday through Thursday 9am-2pm. As a r...

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Pre-Evacuation Notice Issued for Southern Fremont County Following Wetmore Evacuation Order

Published: 07/03/2026

Pre-Evacuation Notice for Southern Fremont County UPDATE: A pre-evacuation notice has been issued for the area of Hwy 67 south of Florence to the Custer County line. This pre-evacuation notice includes the towns of Rockvale and Coal Creek as well ...

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Aspen Acres Fire Makes Major Overnight Runs, Impacts Colorado City as Red Flag Warning Continues

Published: 07/03/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update Thursday, July 3, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 Jake Livingston, Incident Commander Fire Information Phone Line:

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National Wildland Firefighter Day 2026: Honoring the Courage and Sacrifice of America's Wildland Firefighters

Published: 07/03/2026

According to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, National Wildland Firefighter Day was established in 2022 to recognize the dedication and sacrifice of wildland firefighters and fire support personnel while raising public awareness of their vital ...

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Carolyn P. Sorensen Obituary

Published: 07/03/2026

Carolyn P. Sorensen Apr 19, 1942 — Jun 30, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Carolyn P. Sorensen, 84, of La Junta, Colorado passed away June 30, 2026 in Pueblo, Colorado. She was born to Carl and Blanche Rodarmel on April 19, 1942, in Springfield...

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Aspen Acres Fire Grows to Over 50,000 Acres With Mandatory Evacuations Across Pueblo and Custer Counties

Published: 07/03/2026

Watch the Video Here: ASPEN ACRES FIRE 7/2/2026 UPDATED INFORMATION AS OF 4:30 p.m.

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Cimarron State Wildlife Area Closed Due to Gold Mountain Fire in Montrose County

Published: 07/02/2026

Cimarron State Wildlife Area closed because of Gold Mountain Fire MONTROSE, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife has temporarily closed public access to the Cimarron State Wildlife Area in Montrose County because of the ongoing Gold Mountain Fire...

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Juanita Ortiz Obituary

Published: 07/02/2026

Juanita Ortiz Feb 8, 1935 — Jul 1, 2026 Obituary A Mass of Christian burial for lifelong Granada, Colorado resident, Juanita Ortiz, will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly, Colorado ...

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