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 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 - 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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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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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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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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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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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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