Members of the USDA and Colorado Rural Water join CCMD Board Members to receive a combination grant and loan for a pretreatment water facility in the amount of $16 million. Photo by Terry Kraus
VFW Post 7305 to Host 4th of July Picnic for Veterans and Active Duty
The Aspen Acres Fire from Main Street in Rye prior to the town’s evacuation order was issued, along with multiple communities on Monday, June 29. Photo courtesy of Deb Straub
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Aspen Acres Fire started around 6:20 a.m. on June 29, 2026, and rapidly grew to over 23,000 acres with 0% containment in less than twelve hours.
Sunday, June 21, brought evacuation orders to the Applewood Estates community in Colorado City due to a Highway I-25 fire that blew into the area. Firefighting efforts brought the fire under control quickly but several homes were destroyed by the blaze. Courtesy Photo
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
According to the Pueblo County Sheriff ’s Office (PCSO), the Applewood Fire started at 6:20 p.m, Sunday, as a wildland fire near Mile Marker 73 on Interstate 25 southbound. The fire is believed to have been caused by sparks created from metal dragging from a vehicle on the interstate.
The United States of America 1776 to 2026
One of the Beulah Farmer’s Market vendors, Brook Courchaine, displays a variety of baked, canned and fabric items for sale. Courtesy Photo
Taos Trail Map Courtesy Photo
Fourteen Thunderbolts Win Conference and State Honors
Monnie Carrie Belle, Joseph Francis, Carlton Burns Hope Courtesy Photo
Monnie Carrie Belle, Joseph Francis, Carlton Burns Hope Courtesy Photo
Frank Pierson Brewery Bottle Courtesy Photo
