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Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 97,505 Acres, Reaches 34% Containment as Crews Focus on Western Flank
Aspen Acres Fire Update Saturday, July 11, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 Jake Livingston, Incident Commander
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Southeast Colorado 7 Day Forecast July 11th-17th 2026
Today Sunny, with a high near 95. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Sunday Sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy, with a southeast wind 5 to 10 mph incr
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State Patrol Reports: Hyundai and Kia Vehicle Thefts Rise in Colorado
Attention Southwestern Colorado: Strong Trend of Hyundai and Kia Vehicle Theft (COLORADO) – The Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) wants to provide the information and resources to help owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles ward off w...
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La Junta Police Seize 386 Grams of Suspected Meth, Fentanyl After 120 MPH Chase; Two Arrested on Drug Distribution Charges
La Junta Police Department Arrests Two Following Vehicle Pursuit and Major Narcotics Seizure La Junta, Colorado – On Thursday, July 9, 2026, at approximately 3:26 p.m., officers with the La Junta Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic ...
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Aspen Acres Fire Reaches 97,083 Acres and 28% Containment as Crews Expand Firelines
Aspen Acres Fire Update Friday, July 10, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 Jake Livingston, Incident Commander
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Yolanda Mercedes Rael Obituary
Yolanda Mercedes Rael Sep 24, 1959 — Jul 8, 2026 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary Yolanda “Yoyo” M. Rael, 66, of La Junta, Colorado passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, at her Rocky Ford home. She was born on September 24, 1959, in La Junta,...
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Young Bear Safely Captured on Southside of Pueblo as Wildlife Flees Ongoing Fire Conditions
Our south side fire crews assisted CPW officers and Pueblo Police Department with the successful capture of an approximately 1 year old bear which was originally spotted near La Vista Rd. With the continuing fire conditions and unseasonably dry we...
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Ferris Fire Update July 9: Fire Grows to 60,105 Acres, 19% Contained as Crews Strengthen Lines and Evacuations Remain in Effect
Ferris Fire Update Thursday, July 9, 2026 Email: 2026.ferris@firenet.gov | Phone: 661-990-4727 Acres:
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La Junta Police Capture Suspect After High-Speed Chase Across Otero and Las Animas Counties with Multi-Agency Response
La Junta Police Capture Suspect After Multi-County High-Speed Chase with Multi-Agency Assist La Junta, CO- La Junta Police Officers attempted to stop a black sedan on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at approximately 3:25 PM. The suspect vehicle attempted t...
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Larry James Gaskill Obituary
Larry James Gaskill Jul 30, 1949 - Jul 6, 2026 Obituary It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Larry James Gaskill of Ordway, Colorado, who entered into rest on July 6, 2026. Larry touched countless lives throughout his journey, ...
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