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Gold Mountain Fire Holds at 27% Containment as Flash Flood Risk Continues

Published: 07/25/2026

Gold Mountain Fire Update - July 25, 2026 Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Rodney Redinger Size: 38,052 acres | Containment: 27% |

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Aspen Acres Fire Evacuations Lifted as Containment Holds at 61%

Published: 07/25/2026

Aspen Acres Fire Update for July 25, 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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CPW Restores Monarch Park Ponds and Stocks 300 Rainbow Trout Near Salida

Published: 07/25/2026

CPW and partners restore, stock Monarch Park Ponds mountain fishing destination Colorado Parks and Wildlife' Mount Shavano State Fish Hatchery Manager Bryan Johnson observes as Assistant Wildlife Manager Zach Baker stocks rainbow trout into Monarc...

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Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Semi-Truck Crash on Southbound I-25 Near Highway 34

Published: 07/25/2026

Auto-Ped Crash Closes Southbound Interstate 25 (Larimer County, Colorado) – This morning, at about 8:45 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol was notified of a pedestrian who was on southbound Interstate 25 near Highway 34, running into traffic and ca...

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More Than 3,000 Fewer Vehicles Stolen in Colorado During First Half of 2026

Published: 07/25/2026

Halfway through 2026 – Auto Theft Continues to Fall CATPA rolls out a new tool for auto theft awareness (COLORADO) – Good news, Colorado, we’re halfway through 2026, and auto theft reductions are outpacing last year. Colorado has maintained ...

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La Junta Police Invite Community to Police in the Park 2026

Published: 07/25/2026

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Tracey Deann Martin Obituary

Published: 07/25/2026

Tracey Deann (Williamson) Martin April 25, 1972 ~ July 8, 2026 (age 54) Obituary A Celebration of Life honoring Tracey Martin will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at The Victorious Church, 26646 County Road 24, Swink, Colorado. F...

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Donald Wayne Lewis Obituary

Published: 07/25/2026

Donald Wayne Lewis Aug 30, 1954 — Jul 23, 2026 Rocky Ford, Colorado Obituary Donald Wayne Lewis, of Rocky Ford, Colorado, passed away on July 23, 2026, at the age of 71.Donald was born on August 30, 1954, in Pueblo, Colorado, to August R. Lewis ...

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Stolen Church Bus Recovered in Cañon City; Suspect Arrested

Published: 07/25/2026

On July 7, 2026, deputies with the Fremont County Sheriff's Office received a report of a stolen school bus-style vehicle in the Penrose area. The bus had been reported stolen from a church in Colorado Springs the previous day. Deputies responded ...

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Lamar Man Arrested Following Yearlong Investigation into Alleged Sex Offenses

Published: 07/24/2026

After a year long investigation by the Lamar Police Department, Jade Immett Downey was arrested on July 15, 2026 on the multiple charges. Mr. Downey is being held on a $100,000 cash-only bond. Jade Immett Downey, 37, of Rocky Ford, CO, is being he...

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Aspen Acres Fire Update: Zone C2 Reopens, Lightning Raises Risk of New Starts

Published: 07/24/2026

Daily Update on Aspen Acres Fire 7/24 Fire Information: 719-697-8353 Email:

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Colorado State Patrol Urges Motorcycle Safety Training After 331 Crashes in 2026

Published: 07/24/2026

Motorcycle Safety Training Reduces Your Risk of a Crash (Colorado) - As motorcycle traffic continues to increase during Colorado's summer season, the Colorado State Patrol is reminding riders that proper training is one of the most effective ways ...

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Gold Mountain Fire Update: 38,052 Acres, 27% Contained as Drier Weather Returns

Published: 07/24/2026

Gold Mountain Fire Update - July 24, 2026 Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Rodney Redinger Size: 38,05

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Crews Stop Forward Progression of Mt. Carmel Grass Fire in Baca County

Published: 07/24/2026

UPDATE 7/23/2026 22:11 - Fire progression has been stopped and crews are optimistic about a strong fire line. Incident Command has been transferred to area Forest Service units on scene who will monitor fire activity overnight and into tomorrow to...

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CDOT and CSU Launch Weather Balloon to Improve Colorado Road Safety and Storm Response

Published: 07/23/2026

CDOT and CSU launch weather balloon to strengthen year-round road operations Partnership benefits both the traveling public and students Statewide - The Colorado Department of Transportation and the Colorado State University’s Department of Atmo...

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CDOT Announces Major Southbound I-25 Traffic Shift in Pueblo Near US 50B Interchange

Published: 07/23/2026

CDOT to shift southbound I-25 traffic as part of the I-25/US 50B Interchange Travel Advisory July 22, 2026 - Southeastern Colorado - Pay extra attention to new work zone alignment

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Road Trip Buzzkills: Five Ways Passengers Can Help Prevent Distracted Driving

Published: 07/23/2026

Ultimate Road Trip Buzzkills Passenger-related distractions (COLO) – When your driver is distracted, passengers can and should speak up to help redirect the focus back to the road. But another way passengers do their part on road trips or daily ...

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Gold Mountain Fire Grows to 38,044 Acres, Reaches 24% Containment as Flash Flood Risk Continues

Published: 07/23/2026

Gold Mountain Fire Update - July 23, 2026 Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Rodney Redinger Size: 38,044 acres |

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Aspen Acres Fire Reaches 61% Containment as Flash Flood Threat Grows Near Burn Scar

Published: 07/23/2026

Daily Update on Aspen Acres Fire 7/23 Location: 10 Miles NW of Rye, CO in Custer and Pueblo Counties Start Date: Reported 06/29/2026 around 6:00 a.m. Cause: Hum

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Pulido Family Thanks La Junta for Love and Support Following Loss of “Mr. Tom”

Published: 07/23/2026

Dear La Junta, My name is Eric, and I am the son of Thomas "Mr. Tom" Pulido. First and foremost, our family wants to thank the City of La Junta and its wonderful people. We have been deeply touched by the outpouring of love shown for my father and...

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FOUND SAFE - Missing Person Alert: La Junta Police Searching for 52-Year-Old Robert Sigala Last Seen Walking North on Carson Avenue

Published: 07/23/2026

*****Update***** UPDATE: Robert has been located. At approximately 4:30 a.m. this morning, officers responded to a report of a male walking along Highway 350. The individual’s clothing matched the description of the missing person from last nigh...

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CDOT Replaces Weigh-In-Motion Scales at Trinidad Weigh Station on I-25

Published: 07/23/2026

Improvement project at Trinidad Weigh Station this week Trinidad — The Colorado Department of Transportation is replacing aging Weigh-In-Motion equipment at the Trinidad Weigh Station later this week. Single lane and shoulder closures should be ...

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Three Injured in Highway 50 Crash Near Rocky Ford; DFPC Employee Cited

Published: 07/23/2026

Colorado State Patrol Investigating Crash on Highway 50 The roadway is reopened (OTERO COUNTY, COLO) - On July 22, 2026, at approximately 11:03 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a crash on Highway 50 near milepost 357, just west of Rock...

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CBI Seeks New Leads in Unsolved Center Homicide; $10,000 Reward Offered

Published: 07/23/2026

CBI Continues to Seek Leads in Ongoing Center Homicide Investigation July 22, 2026 – CBI – Center, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office and Saguache County Board of Commi...

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Cheyenne Mountain State Park Hosts Free Family Adventure Day on Aug. 1

Published: 07/23/2026

Cheyenne Mountain State Park welcomes families for Adventure Day Aug. 1 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites the public to Adventure Day on Saturday, Aug. 1, at

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Gold Mountain Fire Holds at 24% Containment as Crews Shift to Recovery Work

Published: 07/22/2026

Evening Operations Update (7/21): The #GoldMountainFire remains at 38,044 acres and 24% contained, with 900 personnel. Warmer and drier conditions today resulted in a slight increase in fire activity on the north side of the fire in the Middle For...

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Aspen Acres Fire Holds at 61% Containment as Custer County Reopens Zones C3 and C4

Published: 07/22/2026

Daily Update Aspen Acres Fire for 7/22 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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Linda Beth Hutches Obituary

Published: 07/22/2026

Linda Beth Hutches Aug 14, 1945 — Jul 15, 2026 Ulysses, Kansas Obituary Linda Beth Hutches, 80, of Ulysses, Kansas, passed away on July 15, 2026, at Western Prairie Senior Living in Ulysses, Kansas. Linda was born August 14, 1945, in Guymon, Okl...

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Gold Mountain Fire Holds at 24% Containment as Crews Begin Suppression Repair

Published: 07/22/2026

Gold Mountain Fire Update - July 22, 2026 Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 Incident Commander Rodney Redinger Size: 38,04

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La Junta Senior Golf League Sees Three-Way Tie for First Place on July 21

Published: 07/22/2026

La Junta Senior Golf League - results for July 21, 2026 Forty-four senior golfers came for a round of golf on July 21 at the La Junta Golf Course. The La Junta Senior League played nine holes of scramble golf with a challenge chip on hole #9, a ch...

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