Ark Valley Turkey Trot Donates Emergency Supplies for Aspen Acres Fire Response
A huge thank you to Amber, her daughter, and the entire team behind Ark Valley Turkey Trot for their incredible donation and support during the Aspen Acres Fire response efforts. They delivered: 💧 10 cases of bottled water ⚡ 14 boxes of elect...
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Leslie Bonds and Kathy Sharp Named Fowler’s 2026 Parade Marshals
Introducing our 2026 Parade Marshals Article written by: Claireanna Martin (FHS Student) Leslie Bonds and Kathy Sharp are two proud members of the Fowler community. Both of these amazing ladies have been raised in the Arkansas Valley and lived here
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Picketwire Players Announce Fahrenheit 451 Auditions July 20–21 in La Junta
Picketwire to hold Auditions for Fahrenheit 451 Auditions, Fall, Featured, La
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Ferris Fire Grows to 64,869 Acres, Reaches 43% Containment
Ferris Fire Update Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Email: 2026.ferris@firenet.gov | Phone: 661-990-4727 Acres: 64,869
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The Lion King Jr. Takes the Stage at Livewell Park in La Junta July 16–18
Join Plays in the Park Youth-Led Theatre Company for the coming-of-age journey of The Lion King Jr! With Grammy Award-winning songs and an incredible story, it features a young lion prince destined to rule the Pride Lands, a wise mandrill, and a c...
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Aspen Acres Fire Holds at 99,077 Acres and 36% Containment as Crews Defend Rye
Location: 10 Miles NW of Rye, CO in Custer and Pueblo Counties Start Date: Reported 06/29/2026 around 6:00 a.m. Cause: Human, Under Investigation Size: 99,077 acres Containment: 36%
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Gold Mountain Fire Holds at 36,965 Acres, Reaches 12% Containment
Evening Operations Update (7/14): The #GoldMountainFire remains at 36,965 acres and 12% containment, with 886 personnel assigned. As anticipated, isolated thunderstorms developed south of the fire this afternoon. While winds from the storm reached...
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Pueblo Police Use ALPR Technology to Speed Crime Response and Solve Cases
City of Pueblo speeds up crime response with ALPR The Pueblo Police Department has been using Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology to assist the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) with tracking suspects and developing important investi...
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CPW Sportspersons’ Meeting July 21 to Address Drought, Fires and Fish Salvages
Drought, fires, fish salvages highlight Sportspersons' Meeting, July 21 The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Region Sportspersons' Roundtable Meeting, July 21, includes discussion related to ongoing drought, fires, public access, low river fl...
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Gold Mountain Fire Grows to 36,965 Acres, Reaches 12% Containment Near Ouray
Gold Mountain Fire Update – July 14, 2026 Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 2 Rodney Redinger, Incident Commander Fire Information:
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