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Demonstrators denied entry to Douglas County PrideFest, say it shows event was not inclusive
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Demonstrators denied entry to Douglas County PrideFest, say it shows event was not inclusive

By Olivia Young | CBS Colorado Douglas County PrideFest 2024 was decidedly calmer than last year's event in Colorado. "Everyone I've talked to has said the vibe is significantly more relaxed," said Anya Zavadil, president of Douglas County Pride.  In 2023, PrideFest had to deal with a number of different attacks. Someone vandalized the fairgrounds and several cars, writing the word "groomer." The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says a suspect was never identified and that case was closed. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
Calhan neighbors oppose wind farm expansion, citing health concerns
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Calhan neighbors oppose wind farm expansion, citing health concerns

By Debbie Kelley | Denver Gazette Rebecca Nusbaum came home from work one day in June to find a sticky note on her front door. Someone was interested in talking to her about a local wind turbine project. “Huh,” she thought. Nusbaum already can see all 145 wind turbines of the Golden West Wind Energy Center from the back deck of her home in Calhan. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
In La Plata County, sheriff’s German Shepherd K-9 ‘Ozzy’ ends his watch
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In La Plata County, sheriff’s German Shepherd K-9 ‘Ozzy’ ends his watch

By Nathan Metcalf | Durango Herald In a page-out to law enforcement, a 911 dispatcher marked the end of duty for Ozzy, a 7-year-old K-9 who ended his career Friday with the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office. Ozzy spent his five-year career along his handler, K-9 Deputy Cody Hawman. Hawman said it would be an emotional goodbye, but his wife and young son will be glad to have Ozzy at home more often. “He’s my partner, he’s my best friend, he comes to work with me, to live with me; I spend more time with him than with anyone,” Hawman said. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DURANGO HERALD
Bucktail fire near Nucla grows to more than 2,000 acres
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Bucktail fire near Nucla grows to more than 2,000 acres

By Mia Rupani | Telluride Daily Planet Dozens of firefighters are aggressively attacking a wildfire that started in the West End of Montrose County on Thursday. The Bucktail fire is exhibiting “extreme fire behavior,” according to Glen Sachet, public information officer for the U.S. Forest Service. “Extreme fire behavior means that the trees are torching and spotting,” he said. “It is moving rapidly.” READ THE FULL STORY AT THE TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
In Southwest Colorado, State Patrol reports 21% decrease in crashes while DUI arrests are up 18%
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In Southwest Colorado, State Patrol reports 21% decrease in crashes while DUI arrests are up 18%

By Bailey Duran | The Journal Colorado State Patrol is increasing its efforts to promote safe driving and combat drunken driving. Overall crashes in Troop 5A’s jurisdiction are down 21% compared to last year, while proactive DUI arrests are up 18%, according to CSP Capt. Angela DeGuelle. DeGuelle said the Cortez team in Troop 5A, which is made up of troopers in Cortez, Durango and Pagosa, are leading in DUI arrests, proactive contacts and overall enforcement actions. In the Cortez area, there are three state patrol sergeants, 12 troopers, three corporals and one captain. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE JOURNAL
431-acre Quarry Fire in Jefferson County being investigated as arson as Chatfield Reservoir reopens
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431-acre Quarry Fire in Jefferson County being investigated as arson as Chatfield Reservoir reopens

By Jennifer McRae | CBS Colorado The Quarry Fire burning in Jefferson County is being investigated as arson. The fire is 431 acres in size and was 4% contained as of Friday morning.  The fire started near the intersection of West Deer Creek Canyon Road and Grizzly Drive on Tuesday night. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the fire grew slightly overnight Thursday into Friday in an open meadow that needed to undergo fire mitigation.  Investigators are now conducting an arson investigation on the Quarry Fire.  READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
Montana-based ‘Super Scooper’ aircraft deployed to fight Colorado wildfires
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Montana-based ‘Super Scooper’ aircraft deployed to fight Colorado wildfires

By Gabby Easterwood | Fox 31 News Several wildfires are burning along Colorado’s Front Range, and they’re getting assists from all over the country — including the unique “Super Scooper” planes from Bridger Aerospace. These aircraft arrived in Colorado Thursday and were initially helping the fight against the Quarry Fire in Jefferson County but has since been deployed to the fires north in Boulder and Larimer counties. When FOX31 got to tour one of the planes and talk to a crew, it was stationed in Centennial. But when they’re not working they’re based out of Bozeman, Montana, where they can respond quickly to fires across the U.S. and Canada. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
If Alexander Mountain fire continues, evacuated Northern Colorado farmers say their livelihood is in jeopardy
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If Alexander Mountain fire continues, evacuated Northern Colorado farmers say their livelihood is in jeopardy

By Dillon Thomas | CBS Colorado A team of local farmers west of Loveland say the Alexander Mountain Fire could potentially ruin their source of income if it continues to grow to the east.  Those with the Eden Valley farm say they are under mandatory evacuation, and that has rid of their ability to work on their produce or harvest.  The farm is located only about a mile or two away from the fire, says Isaac Livingood, a manager of the team's farmers market outreach.  The group had just finished harvesting their crop for the week when the fire began. They gathered personal items quickly and loaded their refrigerated truck with the produce they had and headed east.  READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
Reckless e-scooter operators targeted by Denver Councilman, but police have only issued 9 citations since 2018
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Reckless e-scooter operators targeted by Denver Councilman, but police have only issued 9 citations since 2018

By Hannah Metzger | Westword Did you know it is illegal to ride a standing electric scooter on the sidewalk in Denver? What about riding with multiple people on one scooter? Riding while intoxicated? These prohibited behaviors can be observed daily in downtown Denver, but there are little to no repercussions for unlawful scooter riders. Denver police have issued only nine citations for improper scooter usage since they hit the city in 2018, compared to over 18.3 million e-scooter trips in the city in that time frame, according to a review of Denver County Court records for citations involving scooter-adjacent violations. (Only nine reports identified the offending vehicle as an e-scooter, but another 52 reports did not specify whether the vehicle was a scooter, bicycle o...
Stone Canyon Fire forces 600 animals to be evacuated from Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
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Stone Canyon Fire forces 600 animals to be evacuated from Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

By Jennifer McRae | CBS Colorado The Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center had to act quickly on Tuesday when the Stone Canyon Fire grew close to its facility. Staff saw the flames peaking over the ridge located directly behind the center and decided to activate the emergency evacuation plan.  They had nearly 600 injured or orphaned animals living at the center including a raccoon, squirrel, songbirds, geese, ducks and bunnies. It took staff about an hour to get them all wrangled up and on their way to live at other centers.  The animals went to private animal rehabilitators until Thursday morning when they were given the all-clear to return to the Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. They began with a goose that had surgery on Monday, and the baby bunnies because the...

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