Ferris Fire Grows on Western Flank as Crews Build Lines Near Dolores Canyon Rim
Fire crews experienced significant growth on the western flank of the fire between Division A and C, as well as Division F around Benchmark Lookout. On Division A, fire crews are enforcing NFSR 509 and 514 as a northern barrier. On the western rim...
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Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 85,585 Acres as Hundreds More Firefighters Join Response
Aspen Acres Fire Update Saturday, July 4, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 Jake Livingston, Incident Commander Size: 85,585 acres
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La Junta Intermediate School Mourns the Loss of Beloved Community Volunteer Tom Pulido
Watch the Video Here: If you know Mr. Tom Pulido, you know he has been a staple at La Junta Intermediate School for over a decade. Always at drop off in the morning, visiting for lunch, offering a kind word, bright smile, and warm hug or high five...
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Baca and Las Animas Counties Issue Fire Ban Warnings Ahead of Fourth of July
Law Enforcement Warning CO Baca County Office of Emergency ManagementRelayed by National Weather Service Pueblo CO253 PM MDT Fri Jul 3 2026 The following message is transmitted at the request of Baca County Office of Emergency Management. Baca Cou...
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Disaster Survivor Portal Available for Residents to Report Property Damage and Needs
DISASTER SURVIVOR PORTAL Survival Portal: This entry form will ask you about damages to your property, as well as what needs have come up for you post-disaster. This entry form is not an application for assistance. Depending on the seve
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Sheep Head Fire Reaches 1,281 Acres, 50% Containment in Huerfano County
Sheep Head Fire Update Friday, July 3, 2026 - 8 a.m. Colorado Incident Management TeamPhil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 1,281 acres | Containment: 50% | Total Personn
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La Junta Intermediate School Mourns Loss of Beloved Student Genesis Mondragon
Our La Junta Intermediate School and community is heartbroken by the loss of our beloved student, Genesis Mondragon. We are holding her family, friends, classmates, and teachers close in our hearts during this painful time. Genesis was a wonderful...
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Fremont County Updates Donation Drop-Off Hours at Emergency Operations Center
Donation drop off update from OEM (Office of Emergency Management) Donations at the Emergency Operations Center, 1901 East Main Street, will only be accepted today (7/3/26) until 2pm. Next week hours will be Monday through Thursday 9am-2pm. As a r...
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Pre-Evacuation Notice Issued for Southern Fremont County Following Wetmore Evacuation Order
Pre-Evacuation Notice for Southern Fremont County UPDATE: A pre-evacuation notice has been issued for the area of Hwy 67 south of Florence to the Custer County line. This pre-evacuation notice includes the towns of Rockvale and Coal Creek as well ...
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Aspen Acres Fire Makes Major Overnight Runs, Impacts Colorado City as Red Flag Warning Continues
Aspen Acres Fire Update Thursday, July 3, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 Jake Livingston, Incident Commander Fire Information Phone Line:
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