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David Charles DeGroat Obituary
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Two HAZMAT Semi-Trucks Crash in Weld County, Hydrochloric Acid Leak Contained
HAZMAT Troopers Called For Two-Semi Collision (Weld County, Colorado) – This morning, at about 12:45 a.m., Colorado State Patrol troopers were notified of a crash involving two HAZMAT semi-trucks located at Weld County Road 66 and Weld County Ro...
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Colorado Education Initiative Welcomes 20 Leaders to 2026 Rural Superintendent Academy Cohort
Welcome, 2026 Rural Superintendent Academy Fellows! Twenty Colorado School and School District Leaders Selected to Join RSA Denver, CO: The sixth cohort of the Rural Superintendent Academy (RSA) launched the week of July 20, welcoming 20 new and e...
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Aspen Acres Fire Update Aug. 5: Fire Reaches 71% Containment, Evacuations Mostly Cleared in Colorado
Aspen Acres Fire Daily Update – August 5, 2026 Fire Information: 719-697-8353 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) Email: 2026.aspenacres@firenet.gov
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Swink Board of Trustees to Discuss Water Tower Grant, ADA Ramp, and Municipal League Events on August 12, 2026
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La Junta Senior Golf League Results: Rod Soden's Team Wins August 4, 2026 Scramble; August 11 Event Details Announced
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Lamar Fire and Emergency Services Promotes Ryan Cook to Deputy Chief
Today, as Chief of Lamar Fire and Emergency Services, it is my distinct honor and privilege to announce the promotion of Captain Ryan Cook to the rank of Deputy Chief. Ryan has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, unwavering integrity...
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Walsenburg Police Seize 240 Grams of Suspected Meth, Fentanyl Pills and Handgun in Drug Investigation
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Aspen Acres Fire Update: Fire Holds at 101,961 Acres, 67% Contained as Community Meeting Set for August 3
Aspen Acres Fire Daily Update – August 2, 2026 Fire Information: 719-697-8353 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) Email: 2026.aspenacres@firenet.gov
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Gold Mountain Fire Grows to 39,507 Acres, Reaches 72% Containment as Suppression Repair Continues
Fire Update – Gold Mountain Fire Sunday, August 2, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 Justin Conrad, Incident Commander
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