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Colorado Contractor Accused of Stealing $1.1 Million from At-Risk Gilpin County Couple

Published: 07/20/2026

Home Contractor Charged with Theft of $1.1 million from At-Risk Couple July 20, 2026 – CBI – Gilpin County, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested David Paul Perez, 57, on felony charges following a lengthy investigation...

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Colorado Ranks Fifth for Fatal Crashes Involving Aggressive or Careless Driving

Published: 07/20/2026

Colorado Ranked Fifth in Aggressive or Careless Driving Crashes Troopers want you to give space to aggressive drivers (COLORADO) – A recent national analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration fatality crash data placed Colorado i...

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Aspen Acres Fire Reaches 100,756 Acres as Crews Strengthen Lines Near Rye and San Isabel

Published: 07/20/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Daily Update Fire Information 719-697-8353 Email: 2026.aspenacres@firenet.gov

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Gold Mountain Fire Reaches 38,009 Acres as Crews Continue Containment and Repair Work

Published: 07/20/2026

Gold Mountain Fire Update - July 20, 2026 Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Rodney Redinger Size: 38,009 acres | Containment: 13%

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Gold Mountain Fire Grows to 37,962 Acres as Helicopters Drop 50,000 Gallons of Water

Published: 07/20/2026

Evening Operations Update (7/19): The #GoldMountainFire saw a slight increase in acres to 37,962, remains at 13% contained, and has 967 personnel. Today's weather brought a few isolated thunderstorms north and far southeast of the fire area. While...

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Wildfire Terminology 101: Understanding Firelines, Containment, Mop-Up and More

Published: 07/20/2026

Wildfire Terminology 101 | What Do Those Daily Updates Really Mean? Wildland firefighters use a lot of terminology in daily operations updates, here’s a quick guide to some of the most common terms you might hear on the #GoldMountainFire: &nbs

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Gold Mountain Fire Lookouts Provide Critical Safety Support for Crews in Rugged Terrain

Published: 07/19/2026

In addition to engine crews, hand crews, heavy equipment operators, and aviation resources, personnel assigned a "lookouts" play a critical role on the #GoldMountainFire. A lookout's sole responsibility is to continuously observe the fire, surroun...

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Drone Incursion Halts Gold Mountain Fire Air Operations as Containment Holds at 13%

Published: 07/19/2026

Gold Mountain Fire Update - July 19, 2026 Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Rodney Redinger Size: 37,809 acres | Containment: 13% |

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Aspen Acres Fire Holds at 61% Containment as Crews Strengthen Lines Near Rye

Published: 07/19/2026

Daily Update for the Aspen Acres Fire for 7/19/2026 Location: 10 Miles NW of Rye, CO in Custer and Pueblo Counties Start Date: Reported 06/29/2026 around 6:00 a.m. Cause: Human, Under Investigation

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Aspen Acres Fire Reaches 100,224 Acres and 61% Containment After Drone Disrupts Air Operations

Published: 07/18/2026

Daily Update for Aspen Acres Fire 7/18/2026 Location: 10 Miles NW of Rye, CO in Custer and Pueblo Counties Start Date: Reported 06/29/2026 around 6:00 a.m. Cause: Human, Under Investigation Official Acreage:

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Willow Fire Sparks Emergency Rescue of 148,000 Native Fish from Leadville Hatchery

Published: 07/18/2026

As Willow Fire approached, a call for help launched a race to save Colorado's native fish On July 4, a controlled burn reaches the ridge above the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Leadville National Hatchery and joins the Willow Fire. USFWS and Colo...

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Gold Mountain Fire Officials Explain Why Smoke Remains Visible Inside Fire Perimeter

Published: 07/18/2026

As evacuation orders change on the #GoldMountainFire and more residents and visitors return home or regain access to previously closed areas, it is normal to see smoke from well within the fire perimeter. While it may be concerning, visible smoke ...

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Lavon Honeycutt Obituary

Published: 07/17/2026

Lavon Honeycutt Sep 17, 1940 — Jul 17, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Tillmon “Lavon” Honeycutt of La Junta, Colorado passed away of July 17, 2026, at the Pikes Peak Care Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born on September 17, 1...

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Walking Through Grief and Loss Support Group Begins July 22 in La Junta

Published: 07/17/2026

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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Max Harold Grant Obituary

Published: 07/17/2026

Max Harold Grant Dec 11, 1950 — Jul 3, 2026 Springfield Obituary Max Harold Grant died July 3, 2026 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado. He was 75. Max was the fourth child of Lawrence H. Grant and Barbara J (Turner). He was born December 1...

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Aspen Acres Fire Containment Rises to 48% as Crews Defend Rye and San Isabel

Published: 07/17/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update for 7/17/2026 English and Spanish Location: 10 Miles NW of Rye, CO in Custer and Pueblo Counties Start Date: Reported 06/29/2026 around 6:00 a.m. Cause: Human, Under Investigation &n

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Gold Mountain Fire Containment Rises to 13% as Crews Protect Silver Jack Reservoir Area

Published: 07/17/2026

Gold Mountain Fire Update - July 17, 2026 Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Rodney Redinger Size: 37,734 acres |

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Hot Dogs Belong on a Bun: Colorado Warns Against Leaving Pets in Hot Cars

Published: 07/17/2026

Hot Dogs Belong on a Bun, Not in a Car A friendly reminder to keep your pets safe during the Summer ( COLORADO) - Colorado's outdoor lifestyle often includes our pets, from hiking trails to patio dining. But as temperatures rise, it's critical to ...

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John E LaBrec Obituary

Published: 07/17/2026

John E LaBrec Dec 20, 1947 — Jul 16, 2026 Obituary John Edward LaBrec was born December 20, 1947. He went to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 16, 2026. John was born in Birmingham, Washington to the Albert and Marguerite (Henehan) LaBrec. He gre...

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Karen Elizabeth Dellinger Obituary

Published: 07/16/2026

Karen Elizabeth Dellinger Dec 25, 1941 — Jul 16, 2026 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary Karen E. Dellinger, 84, of Rocky Ford, Colorado passed away peacefully at her home on July 16, 2026. She was born on December 25, 1941, in Great Bend, Kansas to ...

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Pueblo Police Arrest Kidnapping Suspect After RV Pursuit Ends in Rollover and Fire

Published: 07/16/2026

On July 15, 2026, at approximately 10:59 p.m., Pueblo Police Officers were dispatched to a convenience store in the 1400 block of E. Monument Avenue regarding a reported menacing and kidnapping involving an RV. As officers arrived, the RV fled the...

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Howard James Davis Obituary

Published: 07/16/2026

Howard James Davis Oct 31, 1933 — Jul 9, 2026 Winfield, KS Obituary Howard James “Jim” Davis, 92 of Winfield, Kansas formerly of La Junta, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 9, 2026, at the Kansas Veterans’ Home in Winfiel...

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Brake Failure Blamed in Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 119 Near Nederland

Published: 07/16/2026

**Update** Fatal Crash on Highway 119 Closes the Road The road was opened around 4:15 a.m. (Boulder County, COLO) – The ongoing investigation of the fatal crash on Highway 119 at milepost 34 shows a Dodge Ram, pulling a trailer, was traveling ea...

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Pueblo County Man Arrested on Felony Child Abuse Charge Involving Newborn

Published: 07/16/2026

Arrest Made in Child Abuse Case Pueblo, CO: Pueblo County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a 33-year-old man Wednesday on a warrant for felony child abuse in an incident involving his newborn son. Brandon Impson was arrested without incident on a n...

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Gold Mountain Fire Reaches 37,734 Acres as Crews Build Defensive Lines Near Ouray

Published: 07/16/2026

Gold Mountain Fire Update - July 16, 2026 Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Rodney Redinger Size: 37,734 acres | Containment: 11% | Cause:&l

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Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 99,820 Acres as Crews Contain Spot Fire Near Rye

Published: 07/16/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update for July 16, 2026 Location: 10 Miles NW of Rye, CO in Custer and Pueblo Counties Start Date: Reported 06/29/2026 around 6:00 a.m. &

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Colorado State Patrol Explains E-Bike vs. E-Moto Rules After 8-Year-Old Stopped Riding Electric Motorcycle

Published: 07/16/2026

**Update** E-Bike vs. E-Moto (COLO) - On July 2, 2026, at approximately 11:05 a.m., Trooper Nate Alluisi contacted an eight-year-old riding a 2,000-watt electric motorcycle on a sidewalk near Highway 50 in Salida. Trooper Alluisi used the contact ...

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Pueblo West Fire Chief Thanks Community After Aspen Acres Fire Response

Published: 07/16/2026

7/15/2026 To: Our Pueblo West Community From: Fire Chief Brian K. Caserta As our Pueblo West firefighters complete their assignments on the Aspen Acres Fire, I wanted to share some information about our department’s response and, more importantl...

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Rocky Ford Police, Otero County Deputies Arrest Man on Lamar Warrant Alleging Child Enticement, Sexual Assault and Internet Luring Charges

Published: 07/16/2026

Man arrested on warrant out of Lamar, Colorado Rocky Ford, Colo. - July 15th, 2026 - The Lamar Police Department contacted the Rocky Ford Police to locate and arrest Jade Downey (37) on a warrant out of Lamar for: Enticement of a Child (Felony 4),...

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Ark Valley Turkey Trot Donates Emergency Supplies for Aspen Acres Fire Response

Published: 07/15/2026

A huge thank you to Amber, her daughter, and the entire team behind Ark Valley Turkey Trot for their incredible donation and support during the Aspen Acres Fire response efforts. They delivered: 💧 10 cases of bottled water ⚡ 14 boxes of elect...

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