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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: 07/02/2026

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: 07/02/2026

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: 07/02/2026

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: 07/01/2026

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

Published: 07/01/2026

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: 07/01/2026

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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