La Plata County
Coverage of La Plata County in the Nexus archive.
- Several Colorado shooting ranges close due to high fire danger
Several Colorado shooting ranges, including those in Basalt, Bayfield, and Summit County, are temporarily closed due to Stage 2 fire restrictions linked to extreme fire danger and ongoing drought. The closures are part of broader recreational and environmental measures, including reduced water availability at campgrounds and boating areas, and canceled Fourth of July fireworks.
- Several Colorado shooting ranges close due to high fire danger
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has closed several shooting ranges, including Basalt State Wildlife Area and Bayfield Lions Club range, due to Stage 2 fire restrictions caused by drought and extreme fire danger. Summit County also closed its shooting range, while other closures include campgrounds without water and canceled Fourth of July fireworks.
- 8 months later: Southwest Colorado still rebuilding after Trump admin denied disaster funding
Southwest Colorado communities, including Pagosa Springs, are still rebuilding eight months after record-breaking floods caused by Tropical Storms Priscilla and Raymond. The Trump administration denied disaster funding, leaving towns reliant on state and limited federal programs like the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP) to cover repairs, which are expected to take years and exceed local financial capacity.