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Colorado State Patrol Warns Drivers Ahead of Fourth of July DUI Enforcement
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Three Firefighters Killed Battling Snyder Fire on Utah-Colorado Border Remembered
IN MEMORY OF THE 3 FIREFIGHTERS WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE SNYDER FIRE - UTAH-COLORADO BORDER EMILY BARKER AGE: 38 CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN NICK HUTCHERSON
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Crowley County Opens Emergency Shelters and Livestock Shelter for Beulah Evacuees
NOTICE FOR BEULAH AREA EVACUEES Crowley County has opened two facilities for individuals and families evacuated from the Beulah area who are in need of a place to stay. Available Locations: Town of Olney Springs Senior Center Contact: Ken Langdon ...
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Virginia Karlene Scofield Obituary
Virginia Karlene Scofield Apr 1, 1941 — Jun 26, 2026 Colorado Springs Obituary Virginia Karlene Scofield of Colorado Springs, formerly of Rocky Ford, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026 in Colorado Springs at the age of 85. Virginia Karlene Pit...
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