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July 29th 2026

UA Gov Candidate Lopez has qualified for the Nov ballot.

Unaffiliated Gubernatorial Candidate Greg Lopez has qualified for the November ballot by submitting enough petition signatures, according to The Colorado Secretary of State's Office. Lopez is a former republican congressman from Elizabeth who served the last six months of 2024 in the 4th District to fill the vacancy created when former U.S. Representative Ken Buck resigned mid-term. Lopez didn't seek election again for the seat, which was won by Rep. Lauren Boebert. Lopez left the Republican party to run as an independent and turned in 14,723 signatures from registered voters throughout the state to make the statewide ballot. He has chosen Taralyn Romero, a Jefferson County property rights activist and health care worker for his lieutenant governor. Lopez will face Democrat Phil Weiser and Republican Victor Marx in the fall.

Heavy rains lead to Flash Flooding on Aspen Acres burn scare yesterday.

The Aspen Acres Fire remains at 101,921 acres in size with 66% containment as of last night. Firefighters west of Lake Isabel and south of Saint Charles Peak continue to improve indirect line and continue assessing options for enduring strategy to protect the values at Lake Isabel, according to fire officials. Beulah officials announced flash flooding that was taking place late yesterday afternoon following heavy rainfall, asking people in the area to seek higher ground. Significant debris flows were reported as coming down Northcreek and Northcreek cutoff, as well as south pine drive near the mountain park. Heavy flooding was also reported between Highway 78 and Lake Isabel. residents in those areas are also urged to use caution in the area.

Broce Fire near Kim now 60% contained.

The Broce Fire burning north of Kim was 60% contained as of last night, according to the Kim fire chief, and has been measured at 220 acres in size. No evacuations have been issued and no structures have been impacted. The fire began due to lightning and trees, juniper and grass are burning in the blaze. The fire sparked to live around 6:30pm Monday Night and was originally thought to be 400 to 600 acres in size. Crews continued to monitor the fire throughout the night last night.

Missing Woman recovered at LPSP has been identified.

Jacqueline C. Montez, 34, has been identified by The Pueblo County Coroner as the missing woman who's body was recovered at Lake Pueblo State Park on Monday Evening. The cause of her death remains under investigation. Colorado Parks and Wildlife says that officers were alerted to a missing woman, later identified as Montez, around noon on Monday. Officers located her fishing pole and belongings on a cliff near yucca flats campground. Divers located Montez's body shortly after 5pm on Monday.

DRGW 168 to pull the Centennial State Limited this weekend.

Denver and Rio Grande Western 168, a T-12 4-6-0 steam locomotive, will pull The Centennial State Limited, a special departure in honor of Colorado's 150th and America's 250th birthday celebrations this weekend. The train will depart from Antonito on Friday and head to The Big Horn Wye turnaround in New Mexico. On Saturday, the train will depart from Antonito and make the trip to Osier. Engine 168 was built by the Baldwin locomotive works in 1883. It was at the head of a special train carrying President William Howard Taft to the opening of the Gunnison tunnel in 1909. The engine was retired in 1938 and placed in Antlers Park in Colorado Springs. It was removed for restoration in 2016 and that restoration was completed in 2019, costing $508,000.

July 28th 2026

New Management to take over Aspen Acres Fire today.

The Aspen Acres Fire now stands at 101,921 acres as of last night and is 66% contained. Management of the fire will now transfer from the Northern Rockies Team 6 to the Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management team 3 today. Fire officials said that 85 volunteers in Custer County helped fill and load sandbags on Sunday to help protect against flooding. Homeowners are encouraged to pick up sand bags in The San Isabel and Aspen Acres areas in order to place them around their property. Fire officials also said that multiple new starts by lightning were contained by firefighters within the last week. While fire activity has been minimal, fire crews continue to work to strengthen primary and secondary fire lines around the west perimeter of the fire.

Alamosa VSR rescue teen on Blanca mastiff.

A 15-year-old hiker had to be rescued after sliding 200 feed down a snowfield during a three-day backpacking trip on the Blanca mastiff. According to Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue, the hiker sustained significant abrasions and was unable to walk after slipping in the outward bound couloir located between Kit Carson Peak and Columbia point. A helicopter dropped search and rescue personnel into the willow lake basin so that they could hike up to the hiker's location. The teen was located about halfway down the couloir. The teen reported that the slide took place after he dropped his backpack and slid down the snowfield while attempting to retrieve it. Once off the snowfield, the teen was airlifted to the Alamosa Hospital for evaluation.

Missing woman recovered at Lake Pueblo State Park yesterday.

The body of a missing woman was recovered at Lake Pueblo State Park yesterday evening. according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, officers were alerted to a missing woman in her mid-30s around noon yesterday. She had not been seen since Sunday evening, according to family members. CPW officers located her fishing pole and belongings on the north side of Lake Pueblo on a cliff near yucca flats campground. Officer’s located the woman's body just after 5pm yesterday and her body was recovered by The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office dive team. The woman's name and cause of death has not yet been released.

New wildfire breaks out north of Kim last night.

A wildfire broke out north of Kim last night. What is being called the "Broce fire" is located north of Kim and west of 109. The fire was first reported around 6:30pm. The Kim area volunteer fire department said just before 10pm last night that the fire was approximately 400 to 600 acres in size and is believed to have been caused by lightning. Some containment had been made on the fire as of last night, but no containment numbers were made available. Fire crews planned to remain on scene throughout the night last night.

CPW asking all park visitors to cut down on litter.

As more people head outdoors during the warmer months, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking anglers and all park visitors to help cut down on litter at local lakes and parks. CPW says the most common item left behind by anglers is fishing line. Doing so creates hazards for fish, other aquatic species and even other anglers. CPW is urging anglers to pack out their trash, use fishing-line drop-off stations when available and open new lure packaging at home instead of at the shoreline. CPW also encourages hikers and other park users to do their part as well by picking up litter they see and focusing on what they can control.

July 27th 2026

Aspen Acres Fire containment and acreage holding steady.

The Aspen Acres Fire is holding steady at 101,738 acres and remains at 61% containment. All evacuation zones for the fire have now been downgraded to either pre-evacuation or to "cleared" status, and all residents have been allowed to return home as of Saturday morning. All evacuation centers have now also been closed as they are no longer needed, although centers will remain on standby to reopen if conditions change. Any evacuee who needs services may visit the recovery assistance center at Beulah Heights Elementary School at 2670 Delphnium Street in Beulah. The recovery assistance center is open Monday through Friday from noon to 6pm. Fire officials say that fire activity has been minimal due to rain and increased humidity. However, heavy fuels are still burning and are expected to remain active despite the rain.

US DOJ files complaint against Colorado Thursday.

The United States Department of Justice on Thursday filed a complaint in U.S. District Court in Denver against the state of Colorado alleging that Colorado's laws granting in-state tuition and certain financial aid benefits to undocumented students violates The U.S. Constitution. The lawsuit says that federal law prohibits states from giving postsecondary education benefits to people "not lawfully present' in The U.S. based on state residency unless the same benefits are available to all U.S. citizens regardless of where they live. The lawsuit targets Colorado's 2013 voter-approved asset act and related statutes. The act allows undocumented students who attend colorado high schools or who have lived in the state long enough to qualify for resident tuition to be eligible for in-state tuition and state aid, such as the Colorado application for state financial aid. The DOJ argues that these benefits are tied to Colorado residency and therefore conflict with federal law.

Custer County Sheriff’s Office responded to new fire southwest of Wetmore Friday.

The Custer County Sheriff's Office responded to a new fire alongside The U.S. Forest Service and local fire crews on Friday Afternoon. According to county officials, the fire was burning near The Lewis Creek trailhead southwest of the town of Wetmore and was estimated to be a quarter acre in size as of 3:50pm Friday. Air operations were underway Friday to drop water on the blaze. Officials said that no evacuations were planned in connection to the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Florence FPD responded to fire near CO 115 Saturday.

The Florence Fire Protection District responded to a fire that sparked to life near Colorado 115 in Fremont County on Saturday. According to the fire protection district, crews responded to an area north of Penrose and west of Highway 115, around 5:20pm. Firefighters said that the fire didn't threaten any structures and that they did not need to closed Highway 115 as they responded and extinguished the fire. The fire was estimated to be about 6 acres in size.

CPW announced investigation into new wolf mortality Friday.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced on Friday that it is currently investigating the mortality of an uncollared wolf in Northwest Colorado. A final determination of the cause of death will not be made until the investigation is completed, including the necropsy, which is a foundational component of the overall investigation process. No additional information from CPW was released pending the outcome of the investigation.

July 24th 2026

Rest of evacuation orders downgraded on Aspen Acres Fire.

The Aspen Acres fire remains at 101,546 acres and was 61% contained as of last night. Residents evacuated from all three of Huerfano County's mandatory evacuations zones may now return home as all 3 areas have been moved to pre-evacuation status. Officials do remind residents that pre-evacuation status does mean to still be prepared to leave in the event the situation changes for the worst. The Custer County Sheriff announced yesterday that residents in the San Isabel area will be downgraded to pre-evacuation status today. The sheriff says that the only way to access the area will be through Mckenzie Junction. A Custer County deputy will be stationed in the area at all times while there is no cellphone service. Deputies say there is no cellphone service in the area and no power in zone C2. The Sheriff's Department said that drinking water will be available across the highway from the Aspen Acres Campground.

US DHHS says CO failed to follow requirements for certain payments.

A report from The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says that Colorado failed to follow federal and state requirements for certain medicaid personal care service payments, and, as such, the department is now seeking an $8 million repayment from the state. HHS is also restricting another $45.7 million in federal payments while Colorado and the centers for medicare and medicaid services review those payments to determine allowability. The Colorado Department of Health care policy and financing, which administers medicaid in Colorado, says that it disagrees with most of the audit findings and that most of the audit's findings were "isolated documentation issues, not evidence that services were not delivered or that caregivers were ineligible to provide care". State officials say they view audits as a chance to strengthen oversight and engage constructively with federal partners, but also say Colorado was treated differently than other states.

Pueblo County SD70 announces delay to School year for certain schools.

Pueblo County School District 70 announced yesterday that The Greenhorn Valley Schools will start the school year a week late due to The Aspen Acres Fire. Rye Elementary, Craver Middle School and Rye High School will hold a transition day for preschoolers, sixth grade and ninth grade on Monday, August 17th, followed by the first day of school on Tuesday, August 18th. District 70 says it made the decision to support ongoing emergency response efforts, complete facility preparations and to ensure that students and staff can return safely.

Walsenburg City Council implemented stage 2 water restrictions Tuesday.

The Walsenburg City Council on Tuesday evening implemented stage 2 water restrictions, which means that Walsenburg residents can only water their lawns and gardens one day per week. City officials say it is likely that The City Council will implement stage 3 restrictions at a special meeting scheduled for next Tuesday, July 28th. Stage 3 restrictions mean no outdoor watering except by hand via a watering can.

CDOT and CSP announce new Click it or Ticket enforcement period.

The Colorado Department of Transportation and The Colorado State Patrol have announced that a new click it or ticket enforcement period is currently underway across Colorado with increased patrols and a focus on seat belt violations. CDOT says 74 people have died on Colorado roads this year while not wearing a seat belt. CDOT says that wearing a seat belt can reduce the risk of serious injury or death by up to 65%. While many people choose not to buckle up because they are only driving a short distance, crashes can happen anywhere. The enforcement period runs through the end of the month.

July 23rd 2026

More Evacuation orders to be downgraded on Aspen Acres Fire today.

The Aspen Acres Fire stands at 101,546 acres and remains at 61% containment as of last night. There are currently 1,225 fire personnel working on the fire. Firefighters are continuing to secure control lines along the southwest flank of the fire to strengthen protections for the community of Rye. The fire has remained within indirect containment lines despite the 100-acre slope that crossed the primary containment lines on Monday. The change in weather and rainfall yesterday is also helping with firefighting. The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office announced yesterday that the town of Rye will be downgraded to a pre-evacuation status today. Evacuation orders for zones P-8 and P-11, which includes Rye, will also be downgraded to pre-evacuation status today. Residents may re-enter the area, but are required to have a re-entry card to enter their property. The sheriff's office also said that zones P-9 and P-12, which includes the Colorado City area, will be taken off of pre-evacuation effective today.

CO AG Weiser names running mate in Nov general election.

Democratic Nominee for Governor, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, yesterday, named Jefferson County Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper to be his lieutenant governor running mate in November's general election. Weiser said that Dahlkemper's broad range of experience in local government made her an obvious choice, adding that she "will be able to make a huge impact as we confront critical challenges". A former president of the jeffco public schools board of education, Dahlkemper is nearing the end of her second four-year term on jeffco's board of county commissioners. Weiser is facing Republican Nominee Victor Marx for the seat held by term-limited Democratic Governor Jared Polis. Marx has yet to announce his running mate. Under Colorado law, Marx has until July 31st, seven days after the primary election results are expected to be certified, to make the designation public.

CPW confirmes new gray wolf pack formed in Eagle County.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has confirmed a new gray wolf pack has formed in Eagle County. The Piney Ridge pack marks the fourth pack this year that CPW says had successful reproduction. An average litter size for wolves is four to six pups. The formation of packs can help both individual wolves and the overall restoration of the animals, according to CPW. Data from the state has shown that wolves in packs have higher survival rates than those not in packs. CPW also says that the more packs here are, the less conflict they have seen as they move within an established territory.

CBI and various agencies continuing to look for leads in Dec 2025 Center murder.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation, The Saguache County Sheriff's Office and county commissioners are continuing to look of leads in the ongoing homicide investigation into the December 2025 death of 78-year-old Center Resident Charles William "Bill" Mcclure. In spite of increasing the reward for information to $10,000 in May, no new leads have been received. Mcclure was found dead by Center Police inside his residence off of east Highway 112 on the morning of December 23rd, 2025. He was last seen alive on December 19th. CBI is asking anyone with any information to come forward by calling crime stoppers at 719-589-4111.

One lane of East I-70 reopened yesterday following mudslide.

One lane of Eastbound I-70 reopened yesterday following a mudslide that took place between New Castle and Silt on Monday, throwing tons of mud and debris across the highway. CDOT said the road became impassable due to more than 300 yards of the highway being covered in mud and debris, which is more than three feet deep in some areas. All westbound lanes remain closed. Drivers are encouraged to use US6 to detour around the closure. Delays should be expected.