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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: 06/30/2026

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: 06/30/2026

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: 06/30/2026

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: 06/30/2026

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: 06/30/2026

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: 06/30/2026

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: 06/30/2026

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: 06/30/2026

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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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Aspen Acres Fire Update: 22,827 Acres, 0% Contained Near Rye

Published: 06/30/2026

Aspen Acres Daily Fire Update for June 30, 2026 Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 22,827 acres | Containment: 0% | Total Personn

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Aspen Acres Fire Expands Beyond 22,000 Acres With 0% Containment as Evacuations Continue

Published: 06/30/2026

6:00pm Aspen Acres Fire Update. The map below was last updated at 4:44pm By Custer County GIS.

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FEMA Approves Fire Management Assistance Grant for Aspen Acres Fire Threatening 1,200+ Homes Near Beulah

Published: 06/29/2026

DENVER – On Monday evening, FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Aspen Acres Fire burning in Custer County and Pueblo County, Colorado near Beulah. FEMA Region 8 approved the state’s request for a fe...

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Prowers County Clerk Reminds Voters to Return Primary Election Ballots by 7 P.M. on June 30, 2026

Published: 06/29/2026

ELECTION NEWS Prowers County Clerk & Recorder Election Information: All ballots have been mailed out, so please don’t delay in returning your voted ballot back to the Prowers County VSPC Office! The sooner we get them back the sooner we can prov...

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Lauren Dianna Winston Obituary

Published: 06/29/2026

Lauren Dianna Winston August 9, 1994 - June 4, 2026 Obituary Our beautiful Lauren Dianna Winston (Ritter) - devoted mother to Alec and Parker, loving wife of Tessa Winston, and a compassionate nurse who touched countless lives - was tragically tak...

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Jeremiah Tumblin Obituary

Published: 06/29/2026

Jeremiah Tumblin Oct 25, 1992 — Jun 11, 2026 Obituary Jeremiah Harenn Tumblin 33, of Delco passed on June 11, 2026. He was born on October 25, 1992, in Cottage Grove Oregon. The son of Glennwood Jackson Jr. and Rhonda Jackson; his mother, Tammy ...

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Colorado State Patrol Warns Drivers Ahead of Fourth of July DUI Enforcement

Published: 06/29/2026

Countdown to the Fourth of July Independence Day was the top holiday for DUI crashes in 2025 (COLO) – This week is a milestone year with America celebrating 250 years on the 4th of July and Colorado honoring its 150th statehood anniversary. Whet...

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Willow Fire Activity Increases as Helicopters Resume Water Drops

Published: 06/29/2026

Willow Fire update 6/29/2026 5:30pm The Willow Fire has become more active again this afternoon not long after we posted our previous update. Helicopters are back up and conducting water drops on the hotter areas of the fire. As fire activity incr...

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Aspen Acre Fire Grows to Estimated 23,000 Acres as Extreme Winds Halt Air Support

Published: 06/29/2026

UPDATE: As of 8:20 p.m. Last update on size of fire is 23,123 with 0% containment. Several structures have been lost. No injuries have been reported. Mandatory evacuations remain for the Town of Beulah, Town of Rye, San Isabel and other nearby are...

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Springfield Police Warn Against Illegal Fireworks as Baca County Faces Dangerous Drought Conditions

Published: 06/29/2026

We do not like having to make this post. We wish the conditions were different. There have been plenty of years where our approach to the 4th of July fireworks was more along the lines of, “Use common sense, be safe, and do what you are going to...

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Esther Vaca Obituary

Published: 06/29/2026

Esther Vaca Jan 11, 1938 — Jun 27, 2026 Obituary Per Esther’s wishes cremation will take place and there will be no viewing. A private family memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Esther Vaca will be held at the Peacock Family Chapel a...

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Pueblo Police Arrest 20-Year-Old After Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Wills Boulevard

Published: 06/29/2026

On June 27, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 4000 blk of Wills Blvd on reports of a traffic accident. Upon arrival officers found one deceased individual. The victim’s identity will be released by the Pueblo Cou...

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Colorado Activates State Emergency Operations Center as Major Wildfires Trigger Evacuations Across Multiple Counties

Published: 06/29/2026

State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Status Response Level 2: State EOC Activated with more than one state agency. Recovery Level 3 June 29 Colorado Daily Status Report&l

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