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Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding and Debris Flows in Colorado Burn Scar Areas

Published: 07/30/2026

Yesterday's intense storm triggered local flooding and debris flows, fueled by 1 to 1.5 inches of rain and 50–60 mph wind gusts. Our fire meteorologist noted that we should expect additional precipitation today. How does a debris flow develop? W...

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Gold Mountain Fire Grows to 39,507 Acres, Reaches 59% Containment

Published: 07/29/2026

Fire Update – Gold Mountain Fire Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 Justin Conrad, Incident Commander

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Aspen Acres Fire Holds at 101,921 Acres, 66% Contained as Flooding Threat Persists

Published: 07/29/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Daily Update – July 29, 2026 Fire Information: 719-697-8353 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) Email: 2026.aspenacres@firenet.gov

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La Junta Senior Golf League Hosts Three-Club Scramble with 37 Players

Published: 07/29/2026

Awaiting team selection at La Junta Senior Golf League. The La Junta Senior Golf League had 37 members playing a special scramble match on July 28. Before play began, each golfer had to choose only three clubs to play the nine holes. The challenge...

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Darryl Keith Whatley Obituary

Published: 07/29/2026

Darryl Keith Whatley March 29, 1964 – July 24, 2026 Obituary With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Darryl Keith Whatley, who entered eternal rest on July 24, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on March 29, 1964, to Dave Whatley and the lat...

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Lamar Man Arrested on Drug Distribution Charge Following Las Animas Meth Investigation

Published: 07/29/2026

On July 3, 2026, officers with the Las Animas Police Department responded to the 400 block of Ambassador Thompson Boulevard after receiving a report of a 911 text from the area. During the investigation, officers located a bag containing approxima...

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Otero College Foundation Honors Betty Velasquez for 11 Years of Board Service

Published: 07/29/2026

Otero College Foundation Otero Foundation Board Honors Betty Velasquez for Years of Service LA JUNTA – The Otero College Foundation Board recently honored retiring board member, Betty Velasquez, from La Junta, for her 11 years of service to the ...

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Douglas Shake Obituary

Published: 07/29/2026

Douglas Shake Nov 8, 1941 — Jul 28, 2026 Obituary A graveside memorial service for longtime Colorado Springs resident Douglas Shake will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, August 14, 2026 at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section with full...

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Two Drivers Killed in Head-On Crash on Highway 184 West of Dolores

Published: 07/29/2026

Head-On Crash on Highway 184 Both directions of the roadway are closed (MONTEZUMA, COLO) - The Colorado State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash on July 28, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Highway 184 at milepost 3, west of Dolores, CO. T...

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Bradley Adrian-Joseph Hernandez-Sigala Obituary

Published: 07/29/2026

Bradley Adrian-Joseph Hernandez-Sigala Aug 10, 2004 — Jul 23, 2026 La Junta, Colorado Obituary Bradley Adrain-Joseph Hernandez-Sigala, 21, of La Junta, Colorado passed away July 23, 2026, in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born on August 10, 2004, in L...

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Pueblo County Coroner Identifies Woman Recovered from Lake Pueblo State Park

Published: 07/28/2026

Pueblo County Coroner Identifies Woman Recovered from Lake Pueblo State Park as 34-Year-Old Jacqueline C. Montez PUEBLO COUNTY, CO — The Pueblo County Coroner has identified the woman whose body was recovered from the water near the Yucca Flats ...

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CBI Investigating Death After Missing Cañon City Man Shawn Michael Dixon Sr.'s Remains Found Near Skyline Drive

Published: 07/28/2026

July 28, 2026 – - CBI - Cañon City, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the Cañon City Police Department, has initiated a death investigation following the discovery of human remains by hikers near Skyline Dr...

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Colorado State Patrol: Hit-and-Run Crashes Decline as More Cases Are Solved

Published: 07/28/2026

Hit-and-Run Crashes Go Down As Solved Cases Go Up Troopers advise motorists to never leave the scene of a crash (COLORADO) – Hit-and-run crashes are among the most damaging crashes that can occur, affecting not only vehicles, property, and pedes...

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Gold Mountain Fire Update July 28: Fire Mapped at 39,506 Acres, 50% Contained as Flash Flood Risk Continues

Published: 07/28/2026

Fire Update – Gold Mountain Fire Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 Justin Conrad, Incident Commander

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Aspen Acres Fire Update July 28: Fire Holds at 101,921 Acres, 66% Contained as New Incident Team Takes Command

Published: 07/28/2026

Daily Update for Aspen Acres Fire 07/28/2026 Size: 101,921 acres | Containment: 66% | Cause: Undetermined | Start Date: June 29, 2026 Location: 10 Miles NW of Rye, CO | Total Personnel: 821

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Kim Volunteer Fire Department, Mutual Aid Crews Battling 400-Acre Broce Fire Near Kim, Colorado

Published: 07/28/2026

KIM, Colo. — The Kim Volunteer Fire Department is actively responding to the Broce Fire, a grass and brush fire estimated at approximately 400 acres burning north of Kim and west of Colorado Highway 109. Firefighters are working to contain the w...

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Missing Woman Found Dead at Lake Pueblo State Park After Multi-Agency Search

Published: 07/28/2026

Body of missing woman located, recovered at Lake Pueblo State Park PUEBLO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers located the body of a missing adult female Monday evening following a search at Lake Pueblo State Park. The individual was re...

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Las Animas Trofins Swimmers Earn Top Honors and Break Records at League Championship

Published: 07/28/2026

Las Animas Trofins had some amazing athletes perform this weekend at the league championship! All of the student athlete had to make qualifying times to compete. Congratulations to you all! Bradley Anderson Austin Anderson Alan McLain DJ Mayfield

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William "Bill" Martz Obituary

Published: 07/27/2026

William "Bill" Donald Martz May 19, 1947 ~ July 20, 2026 (age 79) Obituary William “Bill” Donald Martz, born on May 19, 1947, in Southern California, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, in Fowler, CO, with his beloved wife, Marie, by his ...

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Scott Lee Curtsinger Obituary

Published: 07/27/2026

Scott Lee Curtsinger November 10, 1968 - July 10, 2026 Obituary Scott Lee Curtsinger, 57, passed away peacefully at his home in Grand Junction, CO on July 10, 2026. He was born on November 10, 1968 to Leland and Jean(Bonham) Curtsinger at La Junta...

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Juvenile Arrested in Connection with Avondale Shooting That Injured 35-Year-Old Man

Published: 07/27/2026

JUVENILE ARRESTED IN AVONDALE AREA SHOOTING Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 16-year-old male in connection with the shooting of a 35-year-old man Friday afternoon at a home on the 3900 block of Harbour Rd in Avondale. Deputies resp...

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Pueblo Police Arrest Woman After Good Samaritan Carjacking on North Elizabeth Street

Published: 07/27/2026

On July 25, 2026, at 2:42 a.m., Pueblo Police Officers were called to the 3500 block of N. Elizabeth Street in response to a recent carjacking. The victim had stopped to help what he believed was a stranded female motorist when two males attacked ...

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Gold Mountain Fire Update July 27: Fire Grows to 38,063 Acres, 37% Contained as New Incident Team Takes Command

Published: 07/27/2026

Fire Update – Gold Mountain Fire Monday, July 27, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 Justin Conrad, Incident Commander

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Aspen Acres Fire Update July 27: Fire Reaches 101,921 Acres, 66% Contained as Command Transitions

Published: 07/27/2026

Daily Update for Aspen Acres Fire 07/27/2026 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

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Flash Flooding and Debris Flows Hit Gold Mountain Burn Scar Near Cutler Creek

Published: 07/27/2026

PSA: FLOODS FOLLOW FIRES. As we've mentioned over the last couple weeks, flash flooding and debris flows will happen in areas on the Gold Mountain Burn Scar. These images are from tonight (7/26). Please pay attention to emergency notices about fla...

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Three Killed, Two Injured in High-Speed Crash on Weld County Road 80

Published: 07/27/2026

**Update** Multi-Fatal Crash on Weld County Road 80

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Aspen Acres Fire Update July 26, 2026: Fire Grows to 101,879 Acres, 61% Contained as All Evacuations Reduced

Published: 07/26/2026

Daily Update for Aspen Acres Fire 07/26/2026 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

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Ted DeHerrera Obituary

Published: 07/26/2026

Ted DeHerrera Jun 8, 1949 Jul 21, 2026 Obituary Ted DeHerrera, of Aurora, Colorado, and formerly of Antonito, Colorado, entered into rest peacefully on July 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family in his home. He was born to Orlando and Ida DeHe...

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Michael Spady Obituary

Published: 07/26/2026

Michael A. Spady September 3, 1947 ~ July 23, 2026 (age 78) Obituary A Graveside Service for Mike Spady will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 31, 2026 at the Bent County-Las Animas Cemetery, Elder Chapel with Pastor Carlton McKay officiating. M...

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Three Killed, One Critically Injured in Rollover Crash Near Ault, Colorado

Published: 07/26/2026

Multi-Fatal Crash on Weld County Road 80 (WELD COUNTY, COLO) - On July 25, 2026, at approximately 5:18 p.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a single-vehicle crash on Weld County Road 80 at Weld County Road 39, east of Ault, CO. A 2005 Chev...

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