Three Wildland Firefighters Killed, Two Injured Battling Knowles and Gore Fires Along Colorado-Utah Border
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service is devastated to share that three wildland firefighters lost their lives on Saturday, June 27, as part of an interagency response to the Knowles and Gore fires along the Colorado-Utah border. Additionally, two crew m...
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CPW and Denver Zoo Reintroduce 3,500 Endangered Boreal Toad Tadpoles Near Leadville
CPW and Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance reintroduce state endangered boreal toad tadpoles into historic alpine breeding site DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) hiked into alpine wetlands near ...
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Approves Emergency Fish Salvages at Three Reservoirs Due to Drought
Colorado Parks and Wildlife approves three emergency public fish salvages DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife has approved emergency public fish salvages due to the imminent drawing down of reservoirs at three state properties. The salvages wil...
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CPW Rescues Two Adults After Boat Capsizes at John Martin Reservoir State Park
CPW rescues two adults wearing life jackets at John Martin Reservoir State Park after boat capsizes BENT COUNTY, Colo. — CPW officers, along with Bent County deputies and the Hasty-McClave Fire Department, responded to a 911 call shortly after 4...
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Samuel S. Vigil Appointed Next Chief Judge of Colorado’s 16th Judicial District
Samuel S. Vigil Appointed next Chief Judge of the 16th Judicial District LA JUNTA, Colo. - Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez has appointed the Honorable Samuel S. Vigil to serve as the next chief judge of the 16th Judicial Di...
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Rye Fire Chief Reports 11 Homes Affected, 7 Total Losses in 74 Fire Near Applewood Estates
Watch the Video Here: First and foremost, our hearts and prayers go out to the families affected by the 74 Fire. We recognize that many residents have experienced tremendous loss, and our thoug
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Las Animas Mayor Clarifies Food Sales Rules and Colorado Tamale Act Timeline
FYI - FOOD SALES I receive complaints daily about someone serving food illegally in Las Animas. As Mayor, it is my duty to make sure that all codes and ordinances for the City of Las Animas are enforced. The City of Las Animas follows the State gu...
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Dry Creek Fire Holds at 316 Acres as Grass Mesa Evacuation Orders Are Lifted
6/25/26 MORNING UPDATE ON DRY CREEK FIRE Thanks to firefighters' efforts yesterday, the fire remains at 316 acres. Overnight moisture provides favorable conditions for firefighter suppression efforts. Today, crews will focus on securing the fire p...
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Confirms Collared Wolf Travels through Otero, Pueblo and Las Animas Counties
Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirms collared wolf has crossed I-25 DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) biologists have confirmed a collared wolf briefly traveled east of I-25 and through watersheds in Southern Colorado that extend in...
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Dry Creek Fire Crews Make Progress as Evacuations Remain in Effect
UPDATE ON DRY CREEK FIRE Firefighters have made good progress constructing direct handline and installing hose lays along the western perimeter of the fire. The eastern perimeter is secure, and crews are focused on extinguishing interior hot spots...
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