Leadville

Leadville's only publicly accessible pool, Swim Squared, faces potential closure due to financial struggles. Residents and advocates are raising funds to keep it operational, as the pool serves as a critical resource for swimming lessons and water safety in the area.

The Leadville Trail 100 race series is continuing despite the ongoing Willow Fire, offering hope for a tourism boost in Leadville, where over 70% of the economy relies on tourism. Businesses and residents report a 40% decline in out-of-market visitors since June due to drought, fires, and heat, but organizers anticipate improved conditions by August.

Leadville's only publicly accessible pool, Swim Squared, faces closure due to financial struggles. Community members and organizations are fundraising to keep it operational, as it serves as the primary location for swimming lessons, water safety training, and recreational activities. The pool has taught 150 children to swim, addressing drowning prevention concerns in the region.

Firefighters are working to contain four major wildfires in Colorado, including the Aspen Acres Fire, Ferris Fire, Willow Fire, and Gold Mountain Fire, which have become some of the largest in state history. These fires began in June 2026 and are being tracked by Denver7 as efforts continue to protect communities and infrastructure.

A wildfire near Leadville, known as the Willow Fire, was caused by human activity, according to officials. The fire is burning just a few miles from the town.

The Aspen Acres fire in Pueblo and Custer counties remains Colorado's largest wildfire at 98,609 acres, with heat and wind expected to intensify the situation. Crews are also combating fires near Ouray, Leadville, and Dolores.

The Willow Fire burning near Leadville was caused by humans, as confirmed by officials. The wildfire is located just a few miles from the town of Leadville.

The Willow Fire has grown to 4,143 acres, prompting new evacuation orders and closure of the Lake County Regional Airport to all flights except medical transport. The fire, burning near Turquoise Lake and Leadville, has 1% containment, with updated evacuation zones and re-entry plans announced by authorities.

The Willow Fire in Lake County near Leadville has expanded to nearly 4,000 acres, leading to additional evacuations on Sunday morning.

Damage assessment teams are working in the Aspen Acres fire zone as the Willow fire near Leadville grew by 900 acres overnight, leading to mandatory evacuations southwest of the city. The Ouray 100 race was canceled due to the Gold Mountain fire.

Authorities overseeing the Willow Fire west of Leadville in Colorado issued new evacuation and pre-evacuation orders after the wildfire grew by nearly 1,000 acres in 24 hours.

The Willow Fire in Lake County near Leadville has expanded to nearly 4,000 acres, leading to additional evacuations on Sunday morning. Authorities ordered more evacuations as the fire continues to grow.

Firefighters achieved 10% containment of the Snyder fire, the state's largest wildfire near the Colorado-Utah border, but dangerous weather continues to threaten multiple fires near Ouray, Beulah, Dolores, Leadville, and Walsenburg.

Wildfires are burning thousands of acres across western Colorado, with the Willow fire near Mount Massive causing evacuations near Leadville and closures of campgrounds and trails around Turquoise Lake. Other lightning-caused fires are also active in the region.