Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
Coverage of Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in the Nexus archive.
- Stuck in a missile silo? Expect a hefty rescue bill from Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County is imposing a $5,000 fee per person for rescues in abandoned missile silos after five incidents in two years, including two in July. The Sable Altura Fire District described the rescues as dangerous due to hazards like cave-like darkness, toxic gases, and limited communication, with a 2024 near-fatal accident highlighting the risks.
- Stuck in a missile silo? Expect a hefty rescue bill from Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County officials are imposing a $5,000 per-person rescue fee for abandoned missile silo incidents after five rescues in two years, including two in July 2024. The silos, built during the Cold War, pose extreme dangers like darkness, toxic gases, and structural hazards, with rescuers facing communication challenges and life-threatening risks.
- Arapahoe County deputies respond to second missile silo rescue in one week
Arapahoe County deputies rescued a 28-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man trapped in an abandoned missile silo near the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. This marks the second rescue at the site in a week and the fourth such incident in the county since 2024. Both individuals were cited for second-degree criminal trespass.
- Firefighters rescues woman from a confined space at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
Firefighters rescued a woman from a confined space at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Wednesday morning. The South Metro Fire Rescue Technical Rescue Team responded to the incident, and the woman was extricated after nearly 80 minutes. She received medical evaluation on scene before being transported to a nearby hospital by paramedics.