Pueblo County

Colorado is bringing back its e-bike rebate program, allowing eligible residents to save up to $1,000 on purchases. Initial registration opens on Monday, Aug. 24 and closes on Monday, Aug. 31. Eligibility for the standard rebate requires a household income at or below 80% of the area median income in the county where they live.

Volunteers continue crucial recovery efforts in Beulah, assisting property owners with damage from flooding and wildfires, while many residents express frustration over the perceived lack of government relief. Governor Jared Polis stated that the state is committing resources through disaster declarations and has provided financial assistance to Ouray and Pueblo counties for recovery management. Federal agencies like FEMA and SBA are also coordinating preliminary assessments alongside local governments.

A man died Sunday in Pueblo County after being swept away by fast-moving floodwaters near the Aspen Acres burn scar following heavy rainfall. Search efforts, including drone teams and helicopter crews, located the deceased two miles downstream in a creek. Officials reminded residents to exercise caution during monsoon season due to the rapid and dangerous development of flash flooding.

The first week of August begins with extreme heat across Colorado, including triple-digit temperatures in the Plains and heat advisories for the I-25 corridor, Arkansas River Valley, and San Luis Valley. Cities like Pueblo and Colorado Springs face record-breaking highs, while dry storms and gusty winds are expected in mountain regions.

Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center is expanding its outreach in Westcliffe and Custer County by reestablishing a 'boots on the ground' presence. The organization has been providing services in El Paso, Teller, Pueblo, Las Animas, Alamosa, and Custer counties for years.

Heavy rain caused dangerous flooding in Colorado wildfire burn scars, leading to emergency evacuations in Ouray County and mudslides closing Red Mountain Pass. Floodwaters also inundated parts of Pueblo County.

A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of Custer County and Pueblo County until 8 p.m., leading to the closure of Hwy 78 at Beulah Hill. The National Weather Service reported the warning, and a video of the flooding near Beulah was shared by the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office.

Colorado Department of Education officials discovered that Riverstone Academy, a public school in Pueblo County, was operated by a Christian group and used religious curriculum after it received a public school code. Despite internal warnings and the state constitution's ban on religious public schools, officials did not block the school's operations until after it publicly declared itself 'Colorado’s first public Christian school.' The school closed in May due to new legislative restrictions, not its religious status.

Southern and eastern Colorado experienced record-breaking heat, with Pueblo and Colorado Springs setting new high temperature records. Heat advisories remain in effect for multiple regions today, while scattered thunderstorms are expected in the mountains and plains.

Heat advisories are in effect for southern Colorado from 11 am to 9 pm on Saturday, affecting areas including eastern Fremont County, El Paso County, and Pueblo County. Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 95-102°F with low chances of afternoon thunderstorms and gusty winds.

A man was flown to a Colorado Springs hospital after being shot in Pueblo County. The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office confirmed the incident occurred on Friday but withheld details about the location or cause. No arrests have been made, and the victim's condition remains unknown.

A Pueblo firefighter lost his home in the Aspen Acres Fire after working a 72-hour shift to battle the fire that destroyed his property. Despite efforts to protect his home, it was consumed by the blaze.

The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in which a man was shot and transported via helicopter to the hospital. Details about the time or location of the incident have not been disclosed by the Sheriff's Office.

Pueblo County has recorded 33 suicides this year, an increase from 28 in the same period last year and 22 the year before. The coroner notes 25% of this year's suicides involved individuals 30 and under and urges those struggling to seek support through communication with loved ones.

The Mirasol solar farm in Pueblo County, Colorado, adds 120MW of solar power to the grid. This brings the total renewable energy capacity on school trust land past 800MW.

Residents of Colorado's Aspen Acres neighborhood filed a lawsuit against San Isabel Electric Association, Inc., alleging that powerlines were a 'substantial factor' in causing the Aspen Acres Fire, which burned nearly 100,000 acres and forced 30,000 evacuations. The plaintiffs claim the utility company failed to maintain powerlines and trim vegetation, leading to extensive damage and trauma. The company stated it is reviewing the lawsuit while focusing on system repairs and fire cause investigations.

Four individuals from Pueblo and Custer counties filed a lawsuit against San Isabel Electric Association, alleging the company's power line maintenance failures caused the Aspen Acres Fire on June 29, 2026. Witnesses reported a tree on a power line and prior fires near lines. The company has not responded to requests for comment, and the fire's exact cause remains under investigation.

Four individuals from Pueblo and Custer Counties filed a civil lawsuit against San Isabel Electric Association, alleging the company's failure to maintain powerlines caused the Aspen Acres Fire. Witnesses reported a tree on a powerline and fires near it before the blaze started, with plaintiffs seeking financial compensation.

Local businesses in Pueblo County, Colo., are providing free meals to victims of the Aspen Acres Fire. Three Sisters Tavern and Grill is offering free meals to first responders and displaced families.

The Aspen Acres Fire burned 280 acres of Mike Cox's Cox Family Ranch in Pueblo County, destroying grazing land and leaving his 24 cattle without pasture. Cox rescued his herd as the fire approached but now faces a potential forced sale due to insufficient hay and a $40,000 cost to feed them for a year.

Governor Polis and the Department of Revenue announced tax relief measures for Coloradans impacted by wildfires, including extended deadlines and penalty waivers for specific taxes. Residents and businesses in 12 counties, including Dolores, Montezuma, and Pueblo, can request extensions for income tax, sales tax, and other fees until November 6, 2026, by contacting the Department of Revenue directly.

The Aspen Acres fire nears 100,000 acres with 36% containment amid hotter weather and stronger winds offering no relief. Updates are provided on the Gold Mountain, Ferris, and Willow fires in Pueblo and Custer Counties.

Firefighters are working to contain four major wildfires in Colorado, including the Aspen Acres Fire, Ferris Fire, Willow Fire, and Gold Mountain Fire, which have become some of the largest in state history. These fires began in June 2026 and are being tracked by Denver7 as efforts continue to protect communities and infrastructure.

The Aspen Acres Fire has burned 100,000 acres in Custer and Pueblo counties, destroying over 850 structures and leaving parts of Beulah nearly unrecognizable. The fire, which encircled Beulah two weeks ago, has turned the community into a 'moonscape' and resulted in the loss of the historic Horseshoe Lodge in Pueblo Mountain Park.

United Way of Southern Colorado's wildfire relief fund has raised over $470,000 for the Aspen Acres Fire, aiming to collect $10 million to address the wildfire's impact in Pueblo and Custer counties.

The Aspen Acres fire has destroyed 780 structures, including garages, barns, and sheds, in Pueblo and Custer counties according to a new aerial analysis by Vexcel Data. This figure exceeds official county reports, which are still incomplete as damage assessments continue.

Volunteers at the Pueblo Academy of Arts are assisting residents displaced by the Aspen Acres Fire, which has forced over 11,000 people to evacuate. Stephanie Sisneros and her daughter Liliana, through their business Personable Touch Solutions LLC, deliver supplies to evacuees, while Pueblo County officials work to expedite the reentry process by distributing reentry cards.

Ned 'Doc' Pittman, a Pueblo County resident, reported that his home was destroyed by the Aspen Acres Fire while he was on an appointment. The fire occurred on June 29, starting on a clear morning that turned tragic.

Evacuees in Pueblo County, Colorado, began returning home after the ninth day of the Aspen Acres wildfire. A checkpoint at Highway 165 and Cologne Way, staffed by the Colorado National Guard and Pueblo County deputies, verified residency before allowing entry. Residents like David Hill and Kameron Jordan shared their relief at returning after evacuating twice due to fires that damaged or destroyed homes.

The Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado is 13% contained, with approximately 800 firefighters working to combat the blaze in Pueblo and Custer counties. Residents are experiencing devastating losses due to the wildfire.

The Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo and Custer counties, Colorado, has burned 86,983 acres and is 13% contained as of July 5. Approximately 800 personnel are working to manage the fire.

Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed California Fire resources to assist with the Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado, which has burned over 85,000 acres and is 0% contained. Fifteen Cal Fire engines and crews are supporting the firefighting efforts.

The Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado's Pueblo and Custer counties has burned 85,585 acres with 0% containment as of July 4. Over 300 additional firefighters arrived on July 3 to address the blaze, managed by the Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1.

The Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo and Custer counties, Colorado, has burned 85,585 acres and remains 0% contained as of July 4. Over 300 additional firefighters were deployed on July 3 to address the blaze.

The Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo and Custer counties has forced new mandatory evacuations, growing to 66,896 acres with 0% containment as of the latest update.

The Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo and Custer counties has grown to 66,896 acres with 0% containment, leading to new mandatory evacuations. The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office provided an updated evacuation map.

The Aspen Acres Fire remains uncontrolled in Pueblo and Custer counties in southern Colorado. The blaze continues to burn without containment, affecting the specified regions.

The Aspen Acres Fire has expanded to nearly 50,000 acres in Pueblo and Custer counties, prompting road and highway closures. The Alaska Complex Incident Management Team 1 has assumed command of the wildfire.

The Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo and Custer counties has destroyed over 150 structures, with evacuation orders expanding. Some residents are unable to obtain insurance following the fire.

A Cedar Grove man lost his home in the Aspen Acres Fire. Patrick VanMeter and his wife escaped quickly as their house was among dozens destroyed in Pueblo and Custer Counties.