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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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Colorado State Patrol Warns Touchscreens Can Increase Distracted Driving Risks

Published: 07/02/2026

Taking Your Eyes Off the Road for Touchscreens Set your controls before you drive (COLO) – If you are driving a new vehicle, it's likely that safety features, climate control, and stereo have all been moved into a touchscreen. Buttons and knobs ...

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CPW Urges Extreme Caution as Drought Drives Critical Fire Danger Across Colorado

Published: 07/02/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges extreme caution when recreating as drought fuels critical fire danger GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Prolonged, severe drought conditions have pushed fire danger to critical levels across the state. As a result, Colora...

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Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 50,187 Acres: New Aerial Photos Show Fire Activity, Retardant Lines and Black Hawk Water Drops

Published: 07/02/2026

Watch the Video Here: The acreage of the Aspen Acres Fire has been updated to 50,187 acres. <

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Big Sheep Fire Update: 1,153 Acres, 50% Contained; Pre-Evacuation Notice Remains Amid Red Flag Warning

Published: 07/02/2026

Big Sheep Fire 11AM Update: Operations continue today; the fire remains at 50% containment and 1153 acres. A Colorado State Incident Management Team (IMT) will be taking over operations today and the public messaging cadence may be adjusted based ...

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Otero County Declares Stage 2 Fire Ban Ahead of July 4 Due to Extreme Fire Danger and Active Colorado Wildfires

Published: 07/02/2026

Taking into consideration the fires ongoing throughout the state, the deployment of local resources to assist in fighting those fires, the current weather conditions, water restrictions, and conversations with our local Fire Chiefs and County Emer...

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Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 47,953 Acres With 0% Containment Near Rye, Colorado

Published: 07/02/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update Thursday, July 2, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 Jake Livingston, Incident Commander

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Southeastern Developmental Services Hosts 2nd Annual Red, White, and Run July 4

Published: 07/02/2026

You are cordially invited to Southeastern Developmental Services 2nd Annual Red, White, and Run this Saturday, July 4th. This colorful exercise is an annual fundraiser designed to raise awareness and support the Intellectual/Developmentally Disabl...

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Colorado Lt. Governor Issues Disaster Declaration for Big Sheep Fire in Huerfano County

Published: 07/02/2026

Lt. Governor Primavera Issues Verbal Disaster Declaration For Big Sheep Fire in Huerfano County Tuesday, June 30, 2026 DENVER - Today, pursuant to her authority as acting Governor under the Colorado Constitution, Article IV, § 13, Lt. Governor Di...

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Aspen Acres Wildfire Update: July 2, 2026: 47,953 Acres; 0% Contained - Alaska Team Takes Command

Published: 07/02/2026

Size: 47,953 Acres Containment: 0% Date Reported: June 29, 2026 Evacuation Centers Pueblo County Recreation Center, 1650 Cooper Place, Pueblo | Small ho

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Lightning-Started Brush Fire Quickly Contained by Hasty/McClave Fire Crews

Published: 07/02/2026

Hasty/McClave Fire personnel responded this evening (July 1, 2026) to a brush fire started by lightning. Thanks to a quick response from our volunteers, the fire is under control. Crews are still on scene working through mop-up operations and exti...

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