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Hicklin Ranch House Courtesy Photo

Hicklin Ranch House Courtesy Photo

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Happy 150th Birthday to Colorado

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
1876 in the Greenhorn ValleyColorado was admitted to the Union on August 1, 1876, by President Ulysses Grant. It immediately earned the nickname, Centennial State as it became the 38th state, 28-days after the Centennial of the United States.
The checkpoint on Hwy 165 checking for re-entry cards as evacuees returned home. Courtesy Photo

The checkpoint on Hwy 165 checking for re-entry cards as evacuees returned home. Courtesy Photo

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A Lot of Hard Work Later, the Aspen Acres Fire is Finally Calming Down

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
As of July 27, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Aspen Acres Fire has burned 101,921 acres and is now 66% contained. The number of personnel on the ground has decreased from over 1,900 to 881, and all evacuations have been downgraded to pre-evacuation or cleared.
Photo by Terry Kraus

Photo by Terry Kraus

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Colorado City Organizes Rally to Thank Firefighters

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Thursday night over 60 people gathered in front of the Ace Hardware parking lot waving flags and carrying signs thanking first responders for saving the valley.Sherri Marquez and Angel Hurne started the evening gathering at shift change about 6:45 p.m.
The Battle for Millset Ridge

The Battle for Millset Ridge

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The Battle for Millset Ridge

Cheryl Johnson Huban
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
As of Monday morning, the Aspen Acres Fire had consumed 100,756.3 acres of forest, homesteads, land, homes, structures and businesses in three weeks.It is not fully contained, never mind out. Right now, the majority of wildland fire efforts are on the western, uncontained, side of the fire.
Tyson Rodriguez (L) and Chris Dorris of Insurance Busters.net step away from the grills for a moment to pose for a picture. Photo by Shirley Pigg

Tyson Rodriguez (L) and Chris Dorris of Insurance Busters.net step away from the grills for a moment to pose for a picture. Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Providing Meals and Support for the Aspen Acres Fire Victims

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The Greenhorn Valley is fortunate to have Tyson Rodriguez (Public Insurance Adjuster license number 954586) and Chris Dorris serving delicious BBQ meals in the Ace Hardware parking lot, supporting the residents of Colorado City as they return home after the Aspen Acres Fire.
The street in front of the Beulah Inn on Sunday, as residents gather for live music. Courtesy Photo

The street in front of the Beulah Inn on Sunday, as residents gather for live music. Courtesy Photo

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Beulah Welcomes Back Respectful Visitors

Sumi Von Dassow, President
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Beulah has experienced cataclysmic trauma in the last few weeks. The morning of June 29 the Aspen Acres fire sprang up, racing out of control within minutes through dry forest towards the small unincorporated town and forcing the evacuation of thousands of people.
A plane filling at the mobile 'swimming pool' at the Rye High School base Photo by Shirley Pigg

A plane filling at the mobile 'swimming pool' at the Rye High School base Photo by Shirley Pigg

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Day 22 of Smoke, Flames, and Evacuations

Shirley Pigg
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
On Day 22 of the Aspen Acres Fire, residents of Rye remain evacuated while Colorado City has lifted its evacuation orders.
Leroy Mora, candidate for Pueblo County Sheriff Courtesy Photo

Leroy Mora, candidate for Pueblo County Sheriff Courtesy Photo

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Unassigned Mora Makes Sheriff General Election Ballot

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Leroy Mora is officially on the November ballot as an unaffiliated candidate for Pueblo County Sheriff after signatures were submitted and approved to get him on the ballot. The necessary 1,000 signatures were eclipsed by the 2,019 signatures that were accepted.
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