Man who killed 4 to be released from mental hospital
A man who killed four people in Rifle in 2001 is leaving the Colorado Mental Health Hospital, at least temporarily.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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Colorado crews get 90% containment on Dry Creek Fire burning south of Rifle Firefighting crews in Colorado...
Firefighting crews in Colorado are getting the upper hand on the Dry Creek Fire burning south of Rifle on Colorado's Western Slope.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Dry Creek Fire burning on Western Slope destroys home, building The Dry Creek Fire burning south of Rifle o...
The Dry Creek Fire burning south of Rifle on Colorado's Western Slope was estimated at 315 acres on Wednesday, up from 288 acres the night before.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Colorado wildfires: Fire burning on Western Slope forces evacuations, destroys buildings
Colorado River Fire Rescue crews first responded to the Dry Creek fire burning near Rifle in Garfield County at about 3:20 p.m. Tuesday.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
US Highway 6 closes near Rifle after passenger train strikes oil tanker
Highway 6 is closed in both directions for crash that caused “only minor injuries” and spilled oil onto highway.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Strong storms produce heavy rain on Front Range Denver and parts of Colorado's Eastern Plains finally recei...
Denver and parts of Colorado's Eastern Plains finally received measurable rain from monsoon thunderstorms moving through the area Wednesday afternoon.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Lauren Boebert Admits to Cosmetic Enhancement in Awkward Reveal
Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert has revealed she is suffering a temporary cosmetic glitch in her smooth Mar-a-Lago face.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
‘A Welcome Mat for Perverts’: Colorado House Candidate Helped Kill Bill Slapping Mandatory Prison Sente...
The Democratic nominee in Colorado's competitive Eighth Congressional District, Manny Rutinel, helped kill legislation that would have imposed mandatory pris...
Jul 22, 2026Open source
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Rifle is in Garfield County, Colorado.
Region: Western Colorado
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81650
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Strong storms produce heavy rain on Front Range Denver and parts of Colorado's Eastern Plains finally recei...
Denver and parts of Colorado's Eastern Plains finally received measurable rain from monsoon thunderstorms moving through the area Wednesday afternoon.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Lauren Boebert Admits to Cosmetic Enhancement in Awkward Reveal
Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert has revealed she is suffering a temporary cosmetic glitch in her smooth Mar-a-Lago face.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
‘A Welcome Mat for Perverts’: Colorado House Candidate Helped Kill Bill Slapping Mandatory Prison Sente...
The Democratic nominee in Colorado's competitive Eighth Congressional District, Manny Rutinel, helped kill legislation that would have imposed mandatory pris...
Jul 22, 2026Open source
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39.5490730, -107.7898040
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4:57 PM America/Denver
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Garfield County
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