Sheriff David J. Lucero Supports Major Disaster Declaration for Aspen Acres Fire and Subsequent Flooding
Support for Major Disaster Declaration – Aspen Acres Fire and Subsequent Flooding, Pueblo County, Colorado To Whom It May Concern: As Sheriff of Pueblo County, Colorado, I write in strong support of the State of Colorado’s request for a Major ...
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Colorado State Patrol Warns E-Bike and E-Scooter Riders: Avoid Distractions, Seconds Matter
Avoid Distracted Riding, Seconds Matter E-device riders are vulnerable road users (COLO) – Along with the rise of e-devices come some of the same unsafe and high-risk behaviors that drivers have struggled with, like avoiding distractions. The te...
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La Junta Mayor Joe Ayala Urges Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for Aspen Acres Fire
August 25, 2026 President Donald J. Trump The White House Washington, D.C. RE: Colorado’s Major Disaster Declaration Request for the Aspen Acres Fire
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Aspen Acres Fire Uses UAS and Infrared Technology to Find Hotspots, Support Firefighters
Aspen Acres Fire: UAS Supports Firefighting Operations The Aspen Acres Fire has brought in wildland firefighters equipped with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to support crews working in rough terrain where portions of the fire line remain unconta...
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Aspen Acres Fire Crews Make Significant Repair Progress as UAS Scans for Remaining Heat
Aspen Acres Fire Update – August 24, 2026 KEY MESSAGES The Wyoming Team has covered a lot of ground and made significant progress on repair operations. However, there is still important work that needs to be completed in the area before crews ca...
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New Osprey Nesting Platforms Installed at Lathrop State Park Through Community Partnership
NEW HOMES FOR OSPREYS AT LATHROP STATE PARK! We are thrilled to share a major win for wildlife at Lathrop State Park! Next time you visit, look up—you might notice some fantastic new additions to our skyline. Last summer, the incredibly hardwork...
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CSP Investigates Death of Pedestrian on I-270 Exit Ramp in Commerce City
**CORRECTION AND UPDATE** CSP Investigating Crash on Colorado Boulevard (ADAMS COUNTY, COLO) - This is an update and correction for the crash that happened this morning on August, 21, 2026, at approximately 6:34 a.m. The patrol vehicle had its lig...
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