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Governor Polis declares disaster emergency for Elk Fire burning in Rio Blanco County - dailydispatch.com

Governor Polis declares disaster emergency for Elk Fire burning in Rio Blanco County dailydispatch.com

📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 6:44 pm

DAYS GONE BY – December 11th, 2025 - theheraldtimes.com

DAYS GONE BY – December 11th, 2025 theheraldtimes.com

📢 Published on 📅 10 December 2025 🕒 7:02 pm

RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov. 23-29, 2025 - theheraldtimes.com

RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov. 23-29, 2025 theheraldtimes.com

📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 7:00 pm

RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov. 16-22, 2025 - theheraldtimes.com

RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov. 16-22, 2025 theheraldtimes.com

📢 Published on 📅 26 November 2025 🕒 7:06 pm

Former RBC sheriff pens true crime tale of two cold case disappearances - theheraldtimes.com

Former RBC sheriff pens true crime tale of two cold case disappearances theheraldtimes.com

📢 Published on 📅 19 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am

Travis Mobley announces candidacy for Rio Blanco County Sheriff in 2026 - theheraldtimes.com

Travis Mobley announces candidacy for Rio Blanco County Sheriff in 2026 theheraldtimes.com

📢 Published on 📅 12 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am

Colorado Parks and Wildlife halts search for depredating Copper Creek wolf as more livestock attacks are confirmed in Rio Blanco - SummitDaily.com

Colorado Parks and Wildlife halts search for depredating Copper Creek wolf as more livestock attacks are confirmed in Rio Blanco SummitDaily.com

📢 Published on 📅 15 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am

RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 5-10, 2025 - theheraldtimes.com

RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 5-10, 2025 theheraldtimes.com

📢 Published on 📅 15 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Uncollared wolf suspected of killing Rio Blanco ewes three times within 30 days - 9News

Uncollared wolf suspected of killing Rio Blanco ewes three times within 30 days 9News

📢 Published on 📅 14 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Colorado delegation seeks federal aid for wildfire-ravaged Rio Blanco County - Colorado Politics

Colorado delegation seeks federal aid for wildfire-ravaged Rio Blanco County Colorado Politics

📢 Published on 📅 29 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Northwestern Colorado fires damaged crucial electric lines, threatening natural gas production for the nation - The Colorado Sun

Northwestern Colorado fires damaged crucial electric lines, threatening natural gas production for the nation The Colorado Sun

📢 Published on 📅 26 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am

RIO HAPPENINGS:SEPT. 14-20, 2025 - theheraldtimes.com

RIO HAPPENINGS:SEPT. 14-20, 2025 theheraldtimes.com

📢 Published on 📅 24 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am

5 people arrested for allegedly starting Yellow Jacket Fire - Post Independent

5 people arrested for allegedly starting Yellow Jacket Fire Post Independent

📢 Published on 📅 24 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Highway 13 in Rio Blanco County back open after flooding - KJCT

Highway 13 in Rio Blanco County back open after flooding KJCT

📢 Published on 📅 24 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Yellowjacket Fire sparks felony charges for five suspects arrested in Rio Blanco County - Denver7

Yellowjacket Fire sparks felony charges for five suspects arrested in Rio Blanco County Denver7

📢 Published on 📅 23 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Highway 13 in Rio Blanco County back open after flooding - KJCT

Highway 13 in Rio Blanco County back open after flooding KJCT

📢 Published on 📅 23 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am

2 ‘critical routes’ in Rio Blanco County shut due to flooding, mud flows near Lee Fire scar - kdvr.com

2 ‘critical routes’ in Rio Blanco County shut due to flooding, mud flows near Lee Fire scar kdvr.com

📢 Published on 📅 23 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am

RBC Sheriff’s Office announces arrests in Yellow Jacket Fire investigation - theheraldtimes.com

RBC Sheriff’s Office announces arrests in Yellow Jacket Fire investigation theheraldtimes.com

📢 Published on 📅 23 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Colorado Parks and Wildlife shot a hungry wolf in Rio Blanco County. Then they couldn’t find it. - SkyHiNews.com

Colorado Parks and Wildlife shot a hungry wolf in Rio Blanco County. Then they couldn’t find it. SkyHiNews.com

📢 Published on 📅 13 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am

The Lee fire’s effects on Colorado ranchers reaches far beyond the 137,758 acres burned - Colorado Politics

The Lee fire’s effects on Colorado ranchers reaches far beyond the 137,758 acres burned Colorado Politics

📢 Published on 📅 8 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Copper Creek wolf shot by CPW after depredation in Rio Blanco County - Denver Gazette

Copper Creek wolf shot by CPW after depredation in Rio Blanco County Denver Gazette

📢 Published on 📅 6 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it shot a chronic depredating wolf in Rio Blanco County, but could not locate it - SteamboatToday.com

Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it shot a chronic depredating wolf in Rio Blanco County, but could not locate it SteamboatToday.com

📢 Published on 📅 6 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Mud, silt, ash from run-off damaging water resources in rural Rio Blanco County - SteamboatToday.com

Mud, silt, ash from run-off damaging water resources in rural Rio Blanco County SteamboatToday.com

📢 Published on 📅 6 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Wolf that killed sheep in Rio Blanco County was the Copper Creek pup left behind last fall, DNA tests show - The Colorado Sun

Wolf that killed sheep in Rio Blanco County was the Copper Creek pup left behind last fall, DNA tests show The Colorado Sun

📢 Published on 📅 5 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am

DNA shows wolf that killed sheep in Rio Blanco County was from Copper Creek pack - The Coloradoan

DNA shows wolf that killed sheep in Rio Blanco County was from Copper Creek pack The Coloradoan

📢 Published on 📅 5 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Rio Blanco County planning around economic and agricultural hits following Lee and Elk Fires - Denver7

Rio Blanco County planning around economic and agricultural hits following Lee and Elk Fires Denver7

📢 Published on 📅 3 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Landscape recovery after Rio Blanco County fires could take 1-5 years - Post Independent

Landscape recovery after Rio Blanco County fires could take 1-5 years Post Independent

📢 Published on 📅 2 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am

The lone uncaptured Copper Creek wolf is responsible for recent Rio Blanco County sheep attacks, CPW says - Denver7

The lone uncaptured Copper Creek wolf is responsible for recent Rio Blanco County sheep attacks, CPW says Denver7

📢 Published on 📅 1 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am

As fire activity slows in Rio Blanco County, Colorado Parks and Wildlife begins search for chronically depredating wolf - CraigDailyPress.com

As fire activity slows in Rio Blanco County, Colorado Parks and Wildlife begins search for chronically depredating wolf CraigDailyPress.com

📢 Published on 📅 29 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

A pyrrhic victory? An Ecuadorian town grapples with a divisive mine closure - Al Jazeera

A pyrrhic victory? An Ecuadorian town grapples with a divisive mine closure Al Jazeera

📢 Published on 📅 27 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

CPW stops wolf removal operation that was started after depredations in Rio Blanco County - 9News

CPW stops wolf removal operation that was started after depredations in Rio Blanco County 9News

📢 Published on 📅 26 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Colorado wildfires: Latest updates on the 2025 fire season - Colorado Newsline

Colorado wildfires: Latest updates on the 2025 fire season Colorado Newsline

📢 Published on 📅 26 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Flash flooding, mudslides reported near Lee Fire in western Colorado - CBS News

Flash flooding, mudslides reported near Lee Fire in western Colorado CBS News

📢 Published on 📅 24 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Lee Fire 86 percent contained; mudslide closes Piceance Creek Road - SteamboatToday.com

Lee Fire 86 percent contained; mudslide closes Piceance Creek Road SteamboatToday.com

📢 Published on 📅 24 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Elk Fire fully contained in Rio Blanco County, Lee Fire sees steady progress - Post Independent

Elk Fire fully contained in Rio Blanco County, Lee Fire sees steady progress Post Independent

📢 Published on 📅 18 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Relief for Meeker as Lee Fire pushes south - SteamboatToday.com

Relief for Meeker as Lee Fire pushes south SteamboatToday.com

📢 Published on 📅 16 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Rain slows Elk and Lee fires; Colorado Highway 13 reopens with restrictions - Post Independent

Rain slows Elk and Lee fires; Colorado Highway 13 reopens with restrictions Post Independent

📢 Published on 📅 16 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

New fire in Rio Blanco County adds pressure to firefighters already battling multiple burns - KRDO

New fire in Rio Blanco County adds pressure to firefighters already battling multiple burns KRDO

📢 Published on 📅 16 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Crews gain containment on Lee fire as Colorado governor issues disaster declaration for wildfires across state - The Colorado Sun

Crews gain containment on Lee fire as Colorado governor issues disaster declaration for wildfires across state The Colorado Sun

📢 Published on 📅 15 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Thursday update: Zone 2 evacuation order issued for Crosho Fire; Polis declares disaster emergency - SteamboatToday.com

Thursday update: Zone 2 evacuation order issued for Crosho Fire; Polis declares disaster emergency SteamboatToday.com

📢 Published on 📅 14 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Meeker residents still impacted as Rio Blanco County fires burn south - Denver7

Meeker residents still impacted as Rio Blanco County fires burn south Denver7

📢 Published on 📅 14 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Hundreds of oil, gas wells ‘shut-in’ due to Rio Blanco wildfires - SteamboatToday.com

Hundreds of oil, gas wells ‘shut-in’ due to Rio Blanco wildfires SteamboatToday.com

📢 Published on 📅 14 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

As Lee fire continues southward, crews are fighting and residents are praying Colorado 13 holds as a fire line - The Colorado Sun

As Lee fire continues southward, crews are fighting and residents are praying Colorado 13 holds as a fire line The Colorado Sun

📢 Published on 📅 14 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Moffat, Rio Blanco counties see extreme fire activity since beginning of the month - CraigDailyPress.com

Moffat, Rio Blanco counties see extreme fire activity since beginning of the month CraigDailyPress.com

📢 Published on 📅 13 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Wildfire latest: New fire started near Rio Blanco and Routt County - KJCT

Wildfire latest: New fire started near Rio Blanco and Routt County KJCT

📢 Published on 📅 13 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

FORTITUDE UNDER FIRE – Elk and Lee fires consume 130,000 acres of Rio Blanco County; now 5th largest wildfire in Colorado history - theheraldtimes.com

FORTITUDE UNDER FIRE – Elk and Lee fires consume 130,000 acres of Rio Blanco County; now 5th largest wildfire in Colorado history theheraldtimes.com

📢 Published on 📅 13 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

New evacuations called for Lee Fire as fire grows southward - Colorado Public Radio

New evacuations called for Lee Fire as fire grows southward Colorado Public Radio

📢 Published on 📅 13 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

As Colorado’s 5th largest wildfire in history grows, officials update residents in Rifle on Lee and Elk fires - AspenTimes.com

As Colorado’s 5th largest wildfire in history grows, officials update residents in Rifle on Lee and Elk fires AspenTimes.com

📢 Published on 📅 12 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Colorado wildfires: Crosho fire sparks in northeast Rio Blanco County, burns 300 acres - The Denver Post

Colorado wildfires: Crosho fire sparks in northeast Rio Blanco County, burns 300 acres The Denver Post

📢 Published on 📅 12 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Lee fire in northwestern Colorado continues push southward as hot, dry weather remains in forecast for week - The Colorado Sun

Lee fire in northwestern Colorado continues push southward as hot, dry weather remains in forecast for week The Colorado Sun

📢 Published on 📅 12 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

News conference: Update on Lee, Elk fires in Rio Blanco County - 9News

News conference: Update on Lee, Elk fires in Rio Blanco County 9News

📢 Published on 📅 12 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

New fire in Rio Blanco County prompts evacuation of campers - KRDO

New fire in Rio Blanco County prompts evacuation of campers KRDO

📢 Published on 📅 12 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Lee Fire explodes over weekend to more than 113,000 acres, making it the 5th largest in state history - Colorado Public Radio

Lee Fire explodes over weekend to more than 113,000 acres, making it the 5th largest in state history Colorado Public Radio

📢 Published on 📅 11 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Now the 5th largest wildfire in Colorado history, the Lee Fire grows to more than 110,000 acres as ‘extreme fire behavior’ expected to continue - SummitDaily.com

Now the 5th largest wildfire in Colorado history, the Lee Fire grows to more than 110,000 acres as ‘extreme fire behavior’ expected to continue SummitDaily.com

📢 Published on 📅 11 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Colorado ranchers scramble to move cattle as Elk, Lee fires burn in Rio Blanco County - Colorado Politics

Colorado ranchers scramble to move cattle as Elk, Lee fires burn in Rio Blanco County Colorado Politics

📢 Published on 📅 11 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Yampa firefighters called to fire near Crosho Lake; campers issued evacuation orders - SteamboatToday.com

Yampa firefighters called to fire near Crosho Lake; campers issued evacuation orders SteamboatToday.com

📢 Published on 📅 11 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Lee Fire becomes 5th largest in Colorado history as Oak Fire burns to the south - Colorado Newsline

Lee Fire becomes 5th largest in Colorado history as Oak Fire burns to the south Colorado Newsline

📢 Published on 📅 11 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Elk and Lee fires surpass 103,000 combined acres; new evacuation orders issued in Rio Blanco, Garfield counties - AspenTimes.com

Elk and Lee fires surpass 103,000 combined acres; new evacuation orders issued in Rio Blanco, Garfield counties AspenTimes.com

📢 Published on 📅 10 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Sunday Update: Rio Blanco fires reach over 120,000 combined acres; Lee Fire 6% contained - SteamboatToday.com

Sunday Update: Rio Blanco fires reach over 120,000 combined acres; Lee Fire 6% contained SteamboatToday.com

📢 Published on 📅 10 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Lee fire tops 113k acres as firefighters in northwestern Colorado start to gain containment - The Colorado Sun

Lee fire tops 113k acres as firefighters in northwestern Colorado start to gain containment The Colorado Sun

📢 Published on 📅 10 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Rio Blanco fires: How to donate and volunteer - SteamboatToday.com

Rio Blanco fires: How to donate and volunteer SteamboatToday.com

📢 Published on 📅 9 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Lee fire west of Meeker is so large it is creating its own weather system - The Colorado Sun

Lee fire west of Meeker is so large it is creating its own weather system The Colorado Sun

📢 Published on 📅 9 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County creates a firestorm - Denver7

Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County creates a firestorm Denver7

📢 Published on 📅 9 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Saturday Update: Elk and Lee fires surpass 100,000 combined acres; New evacuation orders issued in Rio Blanco and Garfield counties - SteamboatToday.com

Saturday Update: Elk and Lee fires surpass 100,000 combined acres; New evacuation orders issued in Rio Blanco and Garfield counties SteamboatToday.com

📢 Published on 📅 9 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Colorado Guard Assists Rio Blanco County With Aerial Wildfire Suppression - nationalguard.mil

Colorado Guard Assists Rio Blanco County With Aerial Wildfire Suppression nationalguard.mil

📢 Published on 📅 8 August 2025 🕒 6:55 pm

Friday Update: Rio Blanco fires reach over 75,000 acres combined; Meeker evacuation orders downgraded - CraigDailyPress.com

Friday Update: Rio Blanco fires reach over 75,000 acres combined; Meeker evacuation orders downgraded CraigDailyPress.com

📢 Published on 📅 8 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Steamboat Springs Walmart donates $1,000 of supplies for Rio Blanco fires evacuees - SteamboatToday.com

Steamboat Springs Walmart donates $1,000 of supplies for Rio Blanco fires evacuees SteamboatToday.com

📢 Published on 📅 8 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Colorado wildfires: Rifle correctional facility evacuated, firefighters make some progress on Lee Fire - Denver7

Colorado wildfires: Rifle correctional facility evacuated, firefighters make some progress on Lee Fire Denver7

📢 Published on 📅 8 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Colorado National Guard assisting Rio Blanco County with aerial wildland fire suppression - Colorado National Guard (.mil)

Colorado National Guard assisting Rio Blanco County with aerial wildland fire suppression Colorado National Guard (.mil)

📢 Published on 📅 8 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

North Metro firefighters battle fast-moving Elk Fire in Rio Blanco County - 9News

North Metro firefighters battle fast-moving Elk Fire in Rio Blanco County 9News

📢 Published on 📅 8 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Polis mobilizes National Guard as Rio Blanco County fires threaten Meeker - Denver Gazette

Polis mobilizes National Guard as Rio Blanco County fires threaten Meeker Denver Gazette

📢 Published on 📅 7 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Rio Blanco County wildfires continue to grow, nearly 60k acres burned - kdvr.com

Rio Blanco County wildfires continue to grow, nearly 60k acres burned kdvr.com

📢 Published on 📅 7 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Rio Blanco fires remain 0% contained onThursday morning; evacuation shelters established in Craig and Rangely - AspenTimes.com

Rio Blanco fires remain 0% contained onThursday morning; evacuation shelters established in Craig and Rangely AspenTimes.com

📢 Published on 📅 7 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Polis mobilizes Colorado National Guard to help with Elk Fire, Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County - Denver7

Polis mobilizes Colorado National Guard to help with Elk Fire, Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County Denver7

📢 Published on 📅 7 August 2025 🕒 4:16 am

Rio Blanco fires reach 30,000-plus total acres; residents prepare for evacuations - SummitDaily.com

Rio Blanco fires reach 30,000-plus total acres; residents prepare for evacuations SummitDaily.com

📢 Published on 📅 7 August 2025 🕒 2:33 am

Rio Blanco fires reach over 70,000 acres combined; Evacuation shelters established in Craig and Rangely - SteamboatToday.com

Rio Blanco fires reach over 70,000 acres combined; Evacuation shelters established in Craig and Rangely SteamboatToday.com

📢 Published on 📅 6 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirms chronic depredation events in Rio Blanco County - theheraldtimes.com

Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirms chronic depredation events in Rio Blanco County theheraldtimes.com

📢 Published on 📅 6 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Fire Update: Wednesday, Aug. 6 - theheraldtimes.com

Fire Update: Wednesday, Aug. 6 theheraldtimes.com

📢 Published on 📅 6 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am

Four state wildlife areas closed as Lee and Elk fires continue to burn, threatening homes in Rio Blanco County - KRDO

Four state wildlife areas closed as Lee and Elk fires continue to burn, threatening homes in Rio Blanco County KRDO

📢 Published on 📅 6 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am