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Prison Evacuated as Lee Fire Tops 100K Acres

The Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County has grown to over 106,000 acres and is 6% contained as of Sunday, making it the sixth-largest wildfire in Colorado history.

High winds continue to push the blaze south. The Lee Fire’s activity is so extreme, officials said, it’s creating its own weather system, forming a pyrocumulus cloud, generating ground-level winds, and effectively feeding itself.

On Saturday, authorities began evacuating 179 inmates from the 97-acre, 24-building Rifle Correctional Center, marking the state’s first wildfire-related prison evacuation since 2013.

At least 11 other wildfires are burning across the Western Slope. See a map here.

DA: Most Douglas County Criminals ‘Outsiders’

Most serious crime in Douglas County is committed by residents of other counties, 23rd Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler said in a press conference last week.

While touting a significant six-month drop in overall crime, Brauchler noted that a point-in-time snapshot of the county jail showed nearly 70% of inmates were non-residents. He also said that 30% of the people his office deals with are on probation or parole.

According to Community Justice Services data between June 2024 and May 2025, only 26.6% of those arrested in the county lived there, while 25% were from Denver and 19% from Aurora.

“We are being victimized by outsiders, and the system is failing to protect us from crime,” Brauchler said, calling on neighboring counties to share their own crime data.

Rainbow Family Gathering Prompts Warning

Authorities in San Miguel County are warning residents to be vigilant as thousands of people descend on a remote area south of Norwood for the Rainbow Family Gathering.

The Rainbow Family of Living Light is a loosely organized counterculture group, first formed in Colorado in 1972. It’s known for large, informal gatherings on public land, many of which draw complaints and citations.

The last time the group was in the county, dispatchers received multiple reports of criminal activity, the sheriff’s office said. Authorities are particularly concerned about illegal camping, environmental strain, and wildfire risk under current fire restrictions.

The gathering could last up to a month. Authorities encourage residents to secure gates, equipment, and structures and to report any unlawful behavior.

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➤ Aurora: A judge dismissed the case against Solomon Galligan, accused of attempting to kidnap an elementary school student, after finding Galligan incompetent to stand trial and unlikely to be restored. (See Details)

➤ Centennial: Authorities are searching for a man who allegedly broke into Safeway’s corporate offices and intentionally flooded parts of the building, causing major damage. (More)

➤ Fort Collins: Police arrested a man who refused to comply with a court-ordered eviction, resulting in a 13-hour standoff involving several law enforcement agencies. (More)

➤ Denver: Three senior citizens say they were attacked by protesters following an anti-Trump protest at the Capitol on Aug. 2. Two required treatment at a hospital. (See Details)

➤ Estes Park: A local man pleaded guilty to a years-long tax evasion and fraud scheme that cost the U.S. about $45 million in unpaid income taxes and included a separate $8 million fake investment fund. (More)

➤ Teller County: Officials ordered a Woodland Park-area family to tear down a greenhouse intended for growing and selling produce, saying it violates zoning laws. The family argues it’s allowed under the Farm Stand Act. (Read Story)

➤ Crestone: Investigators used trained cadaver dogs to complete a targeted search as part of an ongoing investigation into the 2016 disappearance of Kristal Reisinger. (See Details)

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➤ The Broncos cruised to a 30-9 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the team’s first preseason game on Saturday. (More)

➤ The Savannah Bananas made their Denver debut with two sold-out games at Coors Field over the weekend, drawing fans from 41 states for their entertainment-filled Banana Ball and citywide banana-themed celebrations. (More)

➤ Former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders impressed in his NFL debut on Friday night, throwing for 138 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions. (More)

➤ The Colorado Rockies lost a late lead Saturday when reliever Jimmy Herget allowed back-to-back doubles to Gerardo Perdomo and Lourdes Gurriel Jr., giving the Arizona Diamondbacks a 6-5 walk-off win. (More)

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➤ Denver International Airport reopened its walkway bridge to Concourse A. Airport officials say it’s the only passenger bridge in the U.S. where passengers can see planes taxi underneath them. (See Details)

➤ The Colorado Energy Office awarded $5 million in grants to expand Colorado’s electric vehicle charging network by building 56 new fast-charging ports across the state. (See Details)

➤ The minimum wage in Denver will increase to $19.29 per hour on Jan. 1, 2026, up 48 cents from the current $18.81, under a 2019 ordinance tying wages to inflation. (More)

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➤ Fort Collins is the most peaceful place to live in the U.S., while Boulder takes the No. 2 spot, according to a ranking based on noise levels and access to outdoor space. (See Details)

➤ Two runaway horses were found trotting down Highway 73, stopping traffic until deputies detained and returned them to their owners, Jefferson County police shared last week. (See Horses)

➤ glenWOODSTOCK, an event celebrating youth creativity with live music, food, art, and more, held its 2nd annual festival in Glenwood Springs on Saturday. (See Details)

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Would you ever purchase an electric vehicle?

1. Yes
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Would you try a ketchup smoothie?

1. No: 64%
2. Maybe: 19%
3. Yes: 17%

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