La Junta Fire Department Quickly Extinguishes Large Dumpster Fire at Sutherlands, Prevents Building Damage
La Junta Firefighters Stop Sutherlands Dumpster Fire Before It Reaches Building Today at approx 1253 pm LJFD responded to the 27000 blk of Hwy 50 in La Junta at Sutherlands for a reported large dumpster on fire next to the building. Upon arrival o...
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Aspen Acres Fire Grows to 99,077 Acres as Crews Defend Rye and Containment Holds at 36%
Aspen Acres Fire Update Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 Jake Livingston, Incident Commander
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La Junta Veteran Tom Pulido Remembered for a Life of Kindness, Truth and Service
Some people spend their entire lives trying to change the world. Tom simply changed the world around him. He wasn't rich. He wasn't a celebrity or someone whose name would be be found in history books. He was just a man from La Junta, a veteran wh...
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Otero College Foundation Golf Tournament to Raise Scholarship Funds Aug. 29
Otero College Foundation Golf Tournament set for August 29 Scholarship Fundraising Event sponsored by SEBREA LA JUNTA – The Otero College Foundation will be hosting its first golf tournament on Saturday, August 29 at the La Junta Municipal Golf ...
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CBI Grand Junction Open House to Collect DNA for Missing Person Cases
CBI Grand Junction to Host Open House to Collect DNA Samples, Aid Missing Person Cases July 13, 2026 – CBI – Grand Junction, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is hosting a Missing Person Open House on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, f...
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Gold Mountain Fire Grows to 36,259 Acres, Reaches 11% Containment Near Ouray
Gold Mountain Fire Update – July 13, 2026 Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3 Jay Miller, Jared Hohn, and Cody Rohrbach, Incident Commanders Fire Information: 970-355-3286
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Aspen Acres Fire Reaches 98,609 Acres, 36% Contained as Beulah and Wetmore Re-Entry Begins
Aspen Acres Fire Update Monday, July 13, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 Jake Livingston, Incident Commander
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Rye Fire Chief: Evacuation Order Remains as Wildfire Threatens Town
Message from the Fire Chief To the residents currently under evacuation: I understand the frustration of being unable to return to your home. However, I want to be clear: it is not safe to return at this time. The fire remain
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Colorado Connector Unveils New “CoCo” Brand for Future Pueblo-to-Fort Collins Passenger Train
We are thrilled to introduce the new brand and bold personality of Colorado Connector (CoCo): You were among the nearly 26,000 Coloradans who helped choose the name of the future express intercity passenger train, and CoCo now has a personality an...
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Aspen Acres Fire Officials Warn Returning Residents About Active Fire and Re-Entry Hazards
As some communities begin to transition back into their homes, we want residents to be aware of some common threats and hazards as you re-enter the fire area. Most importantly - The fire is still active. Please stay alert, stay vigilant, and stay ...
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