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Huerfano County Pre-Evacuation Notice Remains in Effect for Aspen Acres Fire

Published: 07/02/2026

ASPEN ACRES FIRE (HUERFANO) 7PM UPDATE: The previously-alerted area - see map image - remains under Pre-Evacuation until further notice. At this time, expanded Pre-Evacuation notices in Huerfano County are not anticipated, but please be aware that...

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Samuel Robert Maxwell Obituary

Published: 07/02/2026

Samuel Robert Maxwell Nov 1, 1949 — Jun 24, 2026 Obituary Samuel Robert Maxwell, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and community member, departed this world on 06/24/2026, while at home with family. He lived a life of hard work, service, a...

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Community Support Sought for Daniel Bishop and Bishop Castle as Wildfire Threatens Landmark

Published: 07/01/2026

Many of you know and love Bishop Castle. Today, the Bishop family is facing an incredibly difficult time, and they need our support. Daniel Bishop, Jim Bishop’s son and the longtime caretaker of Bishop Castle, was recently seriously injured and ...

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Sangre de Cristo Community Care Launches “Walking Through Grief and Loss” Support Group in La Junta

Published: 07/01/2026

Walking Through Grief and Loss A support group for healing, hope and connection Join us for Walking Through Grief and Loss, a welcoming support group designed to provide comfort, encouragement, and understanding for those who have experienced the ...

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Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for Wildfire Smoke from Aspen Acres and Sheep Head Fires

Published: 07/01/2026

El Paso-Fremont-Pueblo-Custer-Teller-Huerfano- 910 AM MDT Wed Jul 1 2026 ...AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM 900 AM WEDNESDAY UNTIL 900 AM THURSDAY... The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the follo...

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Talbot Enyart Allumbaugh Obituary

Published: 07/01/2026

Talbot Enyart Allumbaugh Jul 11, 1946 — Jun 29, 2026 Sugar City Obituary Talbot “Tobe” Enyart Allumbaugh, age 79, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026 at his home in Sugar City surrounded by his wife, son, and sister. Born on July 11, 194...

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Aspen Acres Fire Evacuations Expand Near Red Creek Ranch as Red Flag Warning Continues

Published: 07/01/2026

UPDATE: ASPEN ACRES FIRE 7/1/26 UPDATE: As of 10:59 a.m. - Mandatory Evacuations: Red Creek Ranch Area, north of Hwy 78, south of Hwy 96, west of Siloam Road. As of 9:40 a.m. - The following areas are now on pre-evacuation:

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Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 28,363 Acres, 155 Structures Lost as Red Flag Warning Continues

Published: 07/01/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 28,363 acres

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McClave School District Celebrates Final Beam Placement in New Campus Construction

Published: 07/01/2026

Watch the Video Here: June Constru

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Disaster Assistance Center Opens July 1 for Aspen Acres Fire Evacuees and Impacted Residents

Published: 07/01/2026

PUEBLO COMMUNITY JOINT INFORMATION CENTER Your health-law-fire-hospitals-schools -state-county-shelters-ems-utilities Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Center

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Speeding Drops Up to 92% as CDOT Expands Automated Work Zone Enforcement to I-25/US 50B in Pueblo

Published: 07/01/2026

Speeding drops up to 92% in Colorado work zones as automated enforcement expands to I-25 at US 50B in Pueblo Statewide — On June 30, the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Colorado Speed Enforcement Program will start issuing warnings to ...

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Colorado State Patrol Launches “Don’t Be an e-DIOT” Micromobility Safety Campaign

Published: 07/01/2026

Don't Be an e-DIOT Colorado State Patrol launches micromobility safety campaign (COLO) – Micromobility devices – including e-bikes, electric scooters, Onewheels and electric skateboards – are becoming a primary mode of urban transportation a...

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Gold Mountain Fire Grows to 14,960 Acres Near Ouray, Red Flag Warning Continues

Published: 07/01/2026

Gold Mountain Fire Update – July 1, 2026 Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3 Casey Cheesbrough Incident Commander Fire Information: 970-325-3056

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Aspen Acres Campground Staff Clarifies Fire Origin Amid False Reports

Published: 07/01/2026

Aspen Acres Campground Posts About Suspected Cause of Wildfire "We will make this clear once." "The fire did not start at Aspen Acres Campground. It was 2 fires one across from us in Aspen Acres neighborhood to the east side of the road. "There ar...

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Aspen Acres Fire Property Assessments Underway as Officials Urge Public to Stay Out of Fire Area

Published: 07/01/2026

The Fire Information Phone Line has been receiving a lot of calls inquiring about specific homes and whether or not they have been impacted by the fire. This information is being collected by the Custer County Sheriff's Office and

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Big Sheep Fire Reaches 50% Containment, Pre-Evacuation Notice Remains in Effect

Published: 07/01/2026

June 30, 2026 8PM Big Sheep Fire Update Fire operations utilizing local, state, and federal resources have achieved 50% containment on the Big Sheep Fire, and will monitor hot spots and flare ups overnight and tomorrow. At this time the pre-evacua...

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Aspen Acres Fire Holds at 28,314 Acres, 0% Contained; Evacuations Remain in Effect

Published: 07/01/2026

UPDATE: ASPEN ACRES As of 8:20 p.m. June 30 -- This will be the last update tonight. Fire teams have switched to night operations and will continue to monitor the fire. The fire is still reported at 28,314 acres and 0% containment. The acreage is ...

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Low Water Closes West Boat Ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park

Published: 07/01/2026

Low water levels close west boat ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park The west boat ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park near Hasty, Colo., is closed to trailer-launched boats due to declining water levels. The west ramp remains open to ha...

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La Junta Senior Golf League Celebrates Independence Day with 51 Golfers

Published: 07/01/2026

La Junta Senior Golf League - Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Happy Independence Day to the USA and Colorado!! The greens at the La Junta Golf Course were hot as firecrackers as the La Junta Senior Golf League celebrated Independence Day 2026 on June 30. F...

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Town of Fowler Enacts Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Ahead of July 4

Published: 07/01/2026

STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS NOW IN EFFECT Effective immediately, the Town of Fowler has implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions for a period of 30 days. With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, the Fowler Police Department will be strictly enforci...

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CDOT Warns of Heavy Fourth of July Traffic and High Wildfire Risk Across Colorado

Published: 07/01/2026

Heavy Fourth of July holiday traffic expected alongside high wildfire risks Independence Day marks the traditional start of Colorado’s peak summer travel season Statewide — The Colorado Department of Transportation reminds drivers to be prepar...

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Aspen Acres Fire Update: 28,314 Acres, 0% Contained; Mandatory North Creek Evacuations

Published: 07/01/2026

UPDATE: As of 4:09 p.m. NOTIFICATION PROCESS: Many structures have been lost as of 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Those involved in the investigation for the Aspen Acres Fire are currently working on damage assessment, but this is not the time...

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Jefferson County Deputies Arrest New Mexico Man Accused of Intentionally Starting Brush Fire Along Highway 74

Published: 06/30/2026

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Intentional Brush Fire Along Highway 74 At about 4:46 p.m. on June 29, 2026, Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a man intentionally setting fire to brush near mile marker 16 on State Hi...

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Bent County 2026 Primary Election Results - Final Unofficial Count

Published: 06/30/2026

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Otero County 2026 Primary Election Results - Second Unofficial Count

Published: 07/01/2026

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Big Sheep Fire Grows to 1,000 Acres, 30% Contained in Huerfano County

Published: 06/30/2026

The Big Sheep Fire expanded up to 1000 acres, with 30% containment. Overnight burnout operations were successful at directing the course of the fire. Additional resources are en route to work on hot spots and increased containment. No evacuation n...

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Colorado State Patrol Shares Safety Tips for Driving During Wildfires

Published: 06/30/2026

Driving During a Wildfire or Grass Fire Troopers urge drivers to avoid areas and leave early (COLO) –With hot, dry and windy conditions fueling fires across our state, drivers are urged to stay aware of current weather and roadway conditions. Wh...

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I-70 Pursuit Causes Crash, Diesel Spill and Road Closure Near Georgetown

Published: 06/30/2026

Pursuit on Interstate 70 Causes Crash and Road Closure in Clear Creek County The road has been reopened (Clear Creek County, COLO) – Today, June 30, 2026, at approximately 3:15 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to Interstate 70 eastbound...

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South Arkansas Fire Protection District Deploys 23 Firefighters to Wildfires Across 7 States

Published: 06/30/2026

The South Arkansas Fire Protection District is proud to have 23 firefighters currently deployed on wildfire assignments across Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Florida, Utah, Arizona, and Alaska. Right now, our personnel are serving on the: Ferris Fire ne...

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Willow Fire Update: 1,919 Acres, 0% Contained Near Leadville Fish Hatchery

Published: 06/30/2026

Willow Fire update 6/30/2026 7am: Location: Approximately 2 miles NW of the Leadville Fish Hatchery Size: 1919 Containment: 0% Personnel: 90 Closures and evacuations:

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