Colorado City
Coverage of Colorado City in the Nexus archive.
- 10 days into battling Aspen Acres Fire, flash flood risk adds new concern for firefighters, front line crews
Firefighters battling the Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado face new flash flood risks after 10 days of operations. Heavy rainfall could create dangerous runoff on fire-damaged, hydrophobic soil, threatening crew safety and equipment. Officials are monitoring conditions but have not yet evacuated personnel from the fireline.
- Some Aspen Acres Fire evacuees return home as others wait for reentry
Some residents displaced by the Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado are returning home as others await reentry, with ongoing smoke and flames visible near the I-25 and Highway 165 interchange. Evacuees like Mary Davenport and Allyx Townend share mixed emotions about returning, while others, such as Loel Gray, face repeated evacuations due to wildfires.
- Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
A wildfire southwest of Denver, known as the Aspen Acres fire, has forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed over 160 structures. The fire, which expanded to nearly 105 square miles with zero containment, prompted evacuations in Colorado City and surrounding towns, while 50 National Guard soldiers assisted with checkpoints and water-scooping operations.
- Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
A wildfire southwest of Denver has forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed over 160 structures. The Aspen Acres fire, fueled by dry weather, expanded to nearly 105 square miles with zero containment, prompting evacuations in Colorado City, Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel. Firefighters used water from the Pueblo Reservoir, and 50 National Guard soldiers were deployed to assist with checkpoints.
- Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
A wildfire southwest of Denver has forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed over 160 structures, expanding to nearly 105 square miles with zero containment. The Aspen Acres fire, fueled by dry weather, impacted towns like Colorado City, Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel, with 50 National Guard soldiers assisting in checkpoints and water-scooping operations. Other significant fires include the Snyder Fire, Cottonwood fire, and Babylon fire in the West.
- Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
A wildfire southwest of Denver, known as the Aspen Acres fire, has forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed over 160 structures. The fire, fueled by dry weather and erratic winds, expanded to 105 square miles with zero containment, prompting evacuations in Colorado City, Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel. The National Guard assisted with checkpoints and water-scooping operations at the Pueblo Reservoir.
- Fast-Moving Wildfire Forces Hundreds of Evacuations near Pueblo, Colorado
A fast-moving wildfire, the Aspen Acres fire, near Pueblo, Colorado, has forced hundreds of evacuations. A firefighting plane dropped fire retardant over the fire in Colorado City, Colorado.
- Colorado City receives $15.9M water treatment grant
Colorado City has received a $15.9 million grant from the USDA to improve water infrastructure, including a pre-treatment system and addressing past water quality issues.
- Community rallies around fire victims
A wildfire at the Applewood Mobile Home Park in Colorado City destroyed seven residences and partially damaged two others. The Applewood Fire, believed to be accidental, started around 6:20 p.m. on Sunday and is now under control, with the community rallying to support affected families.
- Several homes burn, evacuations in place in Pueblo County
A wildfire in southwestern Pueblo County burned several homes and prompted evacuations near I-25 in Colorado City. The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office reported multiple agencies responding to the fire, which affected the Applewood Mobile Home park.
- Release of Tina Peters, Election Denier and Former County Clerk, Divides Colorado City
Tina Peters, an election denier and former county clerk, was released after being imprisoned for tampering with voting machines, causing division in a Colorado city.