Fire Crews Hold Lines Overnight in Bent County as 60-Acre Fire Reaches 50% Containment
Fire crews are out working again this morning. All lines held overnight. Crews are working to strengthen lines today and mop up any hotspots. As for right now containment is 50% with an estimated acreage of 60 acres. A heat detection plane (DFPC M...
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Head-On Fatal Crash on Highway 50 West of Gunnison Leaves One Dead, One Seriously Injured
Head-On Fatal Crash Closes Highway 50 The road has been reopened (Gunnison County) – On September 7, 2026, at about 2:22 p.m., Colorado State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 50 near milepost 155, west of Gunnison, that was blo...
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Labor Day Rescue: Crews Responded to Woman Experiencing Medical Emergency in Withers Canyon
LA JUNTA, Colo. — Sept. 7, 2026 — The La Junta Fire Department and several partner agencies conducted a search and rescue operation in Withers Canyon south of La Junta on Labor Day after a woman experienced medical issues. LJFD crews responded...
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Picketwire Center Presents Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” September 10–13
Box office will be opening on Monday September 7th for the Picketwire Center’s production of “Fahrenheit 451,” directed by Ashley Jo Kelley. Box office hours are Monday-Friday from 5:30-7:00 PM for the duration of the run. Ticket prices are ...
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Rye Fire Crews Contain Maple Drive Structure Fire, Prevent Spread to Nearby Homes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | MAPLE DRIVE STRUCTURE FIRE At approximately 5:20 a.m. this morning (9/6/26), Rye Fire Protection District was dispatched to a reported structure fire spreading into nearby trees on Maple Drive. Due to the initial report and...
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Careless Riding, Speeding Lead Colorado State Patrol Motorcycle Citations in 2026
Troopers Reveal Top Citations for Riders Careless riding and speeding vie for the top spot year over year (COLORADO) – Motorcycles provide a unique opportunity when it comes to a morning commute or a scenic getaway into the mountains. From the f...
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Large Railroad Tie Fire Burns in Pueblo Midtown Area; Fire Department Issues Smoke Advisory
PUEBLO, Colo. — September 5, 2026 — The Pueblo Fire Department, assisted by county mutual aid agencies, is battling a large fire involving a pile of railroad ties in Pueblo’s Midtown area. According to Pueblo Fire, no structures are threaten...
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Bear Attacks Person in Steamboat Springs Backyard as CPW Warns of Increased Bear Activity
Colorado Parks and Wildlife responds to bear attack in Steamboat Springs STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. — On September 3, 2026, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officers responded to a report of a bear attack in Steamboat Springs. The victim, an adul...
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Colorado Bear Reports Surge in 2026 as Drought and Wildfires Increase Human-Bear Encounters
Colorado Parks and Wildlife shares preliminary human-bear incident numbers DENVER - Given the extraordinary drought and fire year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff have been responding to a drastic increase in bear reports from the public. While ...
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Rocky Ford Says Municipal Drinking Water Remains Safe Following Arkansas River Sewage Spill
Rocky Ford Drinking Water Update The City of Rocky Ford is aware of the significant untreated-sewage release into the Arkansas River near Pueblo and the public-health advisories concerning direct contact with river water downstream. The state advi...
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