Torrential Rain Triggers Evacuations

Heavy rainfall sent by Hurricane Priscilla caused Vallecito Creek and Grimes Creek to overflow Saturday, forcing hundreds of La Plata County residents to evacuate their homes.

About 390 homes were evacuated, and between 40 and 50 homes were damaged. The unprecedented flooding, peaking at 7,200 cubic feet per second, closed multiple roads and made some evacuation routes impassable.

As the storm moved east, the San Juan River also overflowed, flooding parts of downtown Pagosa Springs, temporarily closing Highway 160 and prompting mandatory evacuations, which were lifted Sunday morning. 

Both areas have issued local disaster emergency declarations. Another, less severe surge of moisture is expected to hit Southwest Colorado today and tomorrow.

Giant Swastika Appears on Hillside

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office launched a criminal investigation after a large swastika appeared on a hillside off Interstate 70 near Golden early Saturday.

Drivers first reported the giant symbol, made of white sheets anchored to the ground, around sunrise. Deputies photographed the scene, and by 10 a.m. open space rangers had dismantled it. No suspects have been identified.

The Anti-Defamation League Mountain States division and Stop Antisemitism Colorado condemned the act and urged anyone with information to come forward.

Denver to Open Park Hill Park

Denver’s fourth-largest park will open to the public later this month following a land swap deal between the city and developer Westside Investment Partners.

Park Hill Park, formerly Park Hill Golf Course, will open on Oct. 28. Until it’s fully renovated, access will be limited to daylight hours and passive uses like walking, jogging, and enjoying nature.

The city announced plans to acquire the property in January. It finalized the historic exchange last week, trading 145 acres of city-owned land for the 155-acre golf course.

Design and renovation are expected to take several years. A public survey about the future of the park will close on Oct. 23.

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➤ Pueblo: A Colorado Bureau of Investigation agent resigned in lieu of termination after being cited for bigamy, the act of marrying one person while married to another. (See Details)

➤ Clear Creek County: Police are searching for the suspect who stole a shuttle bus, led police on a multi-county chase, and crashed into an Idaho Springs patrol car, later abandoning the bus in Denver. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: The Colorado Parent Advocacy Network has gathered nearly 6,000 signatures on a petition calling for lawmakers to amend state competency laws. (See Details)

➤ Alamosa County: A man wanted on child sexual assault charges since 2021 was spotted Friday, prompting a multi-agency manhunt. He’s believed to be armed and hiding near Blanca Peak. (More)

➤ Statewide: Ranchers who treat wolf-related livestock injuries themselves—under a vet’s guidance—are now eligible for compensation under a new rule. (More)

➤ Statewide: The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado has filed a federal lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement to stop what it alleges are warrantless arrests. (See Details)

➤ Aurora: The final fugitive connected to a violent kidnapping at the now-shuttered Edge at Lowry apartments has been extradited to Colorado six months after his arrest in Chicago. (More)

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➤ The Broncos had nine sacks and a late stop to beat the Jets 13-11 Sunday morning in London. Bo Nix threw an early touchdown as Denver won its third straight to improve to 4-2. (More) 

➤ Colorado fans stormed the field after the Buffaloes upset No. 22 Iowa State 24-17. Quarterback Kaidon Salter threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns. (Recap)

➤ Air Force gave up a late touchdown with 36 seconds left and missed a 40-yard field goal as time expired in a 51-48 loss to unbeaten UNLV. The Falcons dropped to 1-5. (Highlights)

➤ Colorado State forced three turnovers and rolled past Fresno State 49-21 for its first conference win of the season. (Recap)

➤ Strahinja Jokić, brother of Nuggets star Nikola Jokić, was sentenced Friday to one year of probation for punching a fan during a 2024 playoff game. The victim suffered a concussion. (More)

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➤ Colorado is estimated to be the 12th-most affected state in the federal government shutdown, with 0.57% of the population directly impacted, according to a new study. (See Details)

➤ Liberty Vote, a new company led by a former Republican elections official, has acquired Denver-based Dominion Voting Systems, one of the nation’s largest election equipment providers. (See Details)

➤ The fire in Nederland’s Caribou Village Shopping Center affected as many as a third of the town’s businesses, according to Gov. Jared Polis, who promised to help the town access government resources and rebuild its economy. (More)

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Trump Ally Says Congress Approved the Setup for a Digital Dollar 2.0

On July 17, the House passed the GENIUS Act. 

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➤ Fort Collins is the most peaceful place in Colorado, according to a state-by-state list based on TripAdvisor reviews. (See List)

➤ Evergreen High School band students joined the University of Colorado Golden Buffaloes marching band for a halftime performance at Folsom Field—a moment of community healing one month after the September shooting. (See Video)

➤ Children’s Hospital Colorado is seeking donations of hand-tied fleece blankets, which can be made at home with simple materials by following step-by-step instructions. (See Details)

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1. Yes, currently
2. Yes, used to
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Friday’s Results:

What’s your go-to pizza topping?

1. Pepperoni: 22%
2. Sausage: 19%
3. Veggies: 15%
4. Mushrooms: 15%
5. Other: 15%
6. Pineapple: 14%

How did Pagosa Springs get its name?

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