Colorado wildfires: Elk fire continues to grow in southwest part of state
As of Sunday morning, the Elk fire had burned an estimated 6,760 acres near Lake City and was 36% contained, according to fire officials.
Aug 9, 2026Open source
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Elk fire nearly doubles in size in 2 days, containment drops in Colorado wildfire
The Elk fire burning near Lake City in southwestern Colorado nearly doubled in size over the course of two days this week, causing containment to drop.
Aug 8, 2026Open source
New evacuations ordered in Colorado for Elk Fire burning near Lake City A fire that has been burning in wes...
A fire that has been burning in western Colorado since last month has grown substantially this week, forcing new mandatory evacuation orders and also pre-eva...
Aug 7, 2026Open source
Colorado wildfires: New evacuations for Elk fire near Lake City, east of Gold Mountain fire
Together, the Fishhook, Green Ridge, Aspen Acres, Gold Mountain, Ferris and Willow fires have consumed nearly 208,000 acres, or 325 square miles, in Colorado.
Jul 15, 2026Open source
Pre-evacuation notice issued for residents around Lake City, Colorado The Elk Fire in western Colorado has...
The Elk Fire in western Colorado has grown to approximately 488 acres and remains 0% contained. Due to the fire's growth, authorities have issued a pre-...
Jul 14, 2026Open source
Less crowded Colorado destinations for camping, gravel biking, hot springs and more
Avoid summer crowds and head to Lake City to camp, Ouray for hot springs, Naturita/Nucla for gravel and mountain biking, Crestone for spiritual vibes and the...
Jul 14, 2026Open source
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Colorado flash flooding causes evacuations, closes U.S. 550, Red Mountain Pass
Ouray County officials ordered evacuations near the Gold Mountain burn scar on Wednesday as flash floods hit the area, closing U.S. 550 in both directions.
Jul 30, 2026Open source
Colorado fires forcing race directors to rethink summer events
As public lands close due to fires and drought, organizers cancel Ouray 100 and Silver Rush races while the Hardrock 100 remains intact
Jul 11, 2026Open source
Ouray officials, businesses encouraging tourism despite Gold Mountain Fire nearby
The town Ouray on Colorado’s Western Slope is welcoming tourists for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, despite a nearby wildfire that had burned roughly...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Ouray County residents can cast ballots online due to wildfire emergency
Online voting in a natural disaster or certain personal emergencies has been allowed in Colorado by state statute since 2014
Jul 1, 2026Open source
Officials declare state of emergency for wildfire burning north of Ouray, Colorado Officials in Colorado ha...
Officials in Colorado have declared a state of emergency due to a wildfire burning north of the City of Ouray.
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Colorado wildfires: Fire evacuates residents near Ouray in western Colorado
The Gold Mountain fire sparked Saturday evening on U.S. Forest Service land near Ouray, forcing evacuations north of the Colorado mountain town.
Jun 28, 2026Open source
Solo trail runner’s death on Colorado 14,000-foot peak prompts safety reminder from rescuers
The Ouray Mountain Rescue Team located the 32-year-old runner’s body near the summit, after hikers reported finding his body
Jun 19, 2026Open source
Silverton cancels fireworks as wildfires burn across Southwest Colorado
As severe drought grips Southwest Colorado and wildfires rage across the region, Silverton announced Monday the cancellation of its annual Fourth of July fir...
Jul 1, 2026Open source
Silverton Creative District director honored for boosting art community
Lisa Branner, executive director of the Silverton Creative District was named the 2026 Next Wave Leadership Award winner by the Colorado Business Committee f...
May 9, 2026Open source
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Older adults are enrolling at Colorado’s two-year colleges at a higher rate
Enrollment increases among older adults at Colorado community colleges are likely because of several factors, including AI concerns and healthcare jobs.
Oct 30, 2026Open source
Colorado restricts U.S. Justice Department’s election observers in Adams County
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold said the DOJ refused to accept the restrictions and will not be allowed to enter Adams County voter centers.
Oct 30, 2026Open source
Colorado Community College community remembers hikers found dead Two young men attending Colorado Mountain...
Two young men attending Colorado Mountain College in Leadville were found dead this week, and the campus community is mourning.
Oct 30, 2026Open source
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Lake City is in Hinsdale County, Colorado.
Region: Western Colorado
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Older adults are enrolling at Colorado’s two-year colleges at a higher rate
Enrollment increases among older adults at Colorado community colleges are likely because of several factors, including AI concerns and healthcare jobs.
Oct 30, 2026Open source
Colorado restricts U.S. Justice Department’s election observers in Adams County
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold said the DOJ refused to accept the restrictions and will not be allowed to enter Adams County voter centers.
Oct 30, 2026Open source
Colorado Community College community remembers hikers found dead Two young men attending Colorado Mountain...
Two young men attending Colorado Mountain College in Leadville were found dead this week, and the campus community is mourning.
Oct 30, 2026Open source
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