Park County
Coverage of Park County in the Nexus archive.
- Man dies after kayak flips on Eleven Mile Reservoir amid high winds
A man died after his kayak flipped into Eleven Mile Reservoir at a Park County reservoir amid high winds. First responders pulled him from the water, where he received CPR for over an hour but was pronounced dead shortly after 4:30 p.m. Officials stated that although the victim wore a life jacket, it did not fit properly and covered his face.
- 'This is becoming very dangerous': Drought conditions worry Park County officials, community members
Drought conditions in Park County, Colorado, have led to severe water depletion, affecting wells and ranching operations. Officials and community members, including Park County Commissioner Jason Gemmer and rancher Daniele Garner, highlighted dropping water tables, dry ditches, and the need for emergency solutions as the situation worsens.
- Suspect reaches over 107mph during police chase in Park County
A suspect led police on a high-speed chase in Park County, reaching over 107 miles per hour on the Fourth of July.
- Mandatory evacuations issued near Bruno Gulch Campground in Park County
Mandatory evacuations are in place for the area near Bruno Gulch Campground due to a wildfire on Wednesday. The evacuations affect Park County as a precautionary measure.
- Colorado’s K-9 cops like chew toys, scratches and keeping black bears alive
Samson, a Belgian Malinois in Colorado Parks and Wildlife's K-9 unit, is trained to detect items like dental floss, assist in poacher busts, and deter black bears from human areas to prevent euthanasia. Funded by a $12,000 grant from Ben Roethlisberger, the program addresses rising bear conflicts in Colorado, where the population has grown to 17,000–20,000.