Tag: fremont county
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Woman convicted in Fremont County double murder after original prosecutor disqualified
The final co-conspirator charged in the 2022 Phantom Canyon murders was found guilty by a Fremont County jury on Wednesday, nearly wrapping up a case that had two prosecution teams after the first one was disqualified. Toni Gurule, 45, was the last of three co-defendants found responsible for the deaths of Rodolfo “Rudy” Santillan-Reyes, 36,…
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A crisp new beginning: Apple Shed, a Penrose landmark, prepares to reopen
A historic Fremont County landmark is preparing to reopen soon in Penrose. After being closed for more than two decades, the well-known Apple Shed, situated along Colorado 115 at 708 Fremont St. and marked by its massive, iconic rocking chair, will host a grand opening on Oct. 3, according to local news reports. The celebration…
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Defense attorney alleges cover-up in Fremont County double murder case
Less than two weeks away from trial, the defense in a double murder and kidnapping case in Fremont County alleged Wednesday that more evidence was withheld and pointed to a cover-up. On July 13, 11th Judicial District Attorney Jeff Lindsey and his entire staff were removed from the case of Toni Gurule, a co-defendant accused…
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Drought resulting in stinky and bad-tasting drinking water in 17,000-resident Colorado city
The impacts of drought continue to be far-reaching in Colorado, and in a recent update from Cañon City, the dry conditions are described as a key factor in local residents’ concern over water quality. According to the Cañon City government, their water department has received numerous complaints as of late related to the taste and…
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Judge removes Fremont County DA from murder case
Discovery violations cited in at least 23 cases since former El Paso County prosecutor took over the office Eleventh Judicial District Attorney Jeffrey Lindsey and his entire office in Fremont County were removed from a double homicide and kidnapping case after a judge on Monday found multiple discovery violations. Eleventh Judicial District Judge Lauren Swan…
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Colorado wildfire roundup: Aspen Acres explodes to 23,000 acres, evacuations from Custer County to I-25
Multiple wildfires continue to burn across Colorado, forcing several evacuations and road closures, according to local and state officials. The fastest-growing and largest fire was first reported at 40 acres around 6 a.m. Monday and began in Custer County near the Pueblo County line. It rapidly grew northeastward to more than 23,100 acres by 5…
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Evacuations ordered north of Penrose after wildfire sparks in Fremont County
Residents north of Penrose in Fremont County were evacuated after a wildfire broke out near Colorado 115 and Fremont County Road F45 on Thursday, according to the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office. The blaze, known as the KO fire, grew to nearly 65 acres by Thursday afternoon with zero containment, the National Interagency Fire Center reported.…
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Temps approach record highs in Colorado Springs, as region tilts along drought status
The Pikes Peak region will feel above average heat this weekend as temperatures are forecast to reach the 90s by Sunday, amid dry and moderate drought conditions. Around 54% of El Paso County was within a drought classification as of Tuesday, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. That’s an improvement from early May, when all…
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Free water testing Saturday for those near Cotter Uranium Mill site south of Cañon City
Fremont County residents living near the former Cotter Uranium Mill site south of Cañon City can have their well water tested for heavy metals for free on Saturday. The board of the Colorado Citizens Against Toxic Waste worked with Michael Ketterer, an environmental chemist and professor emeritus with Northern Arizona University, to bring a traveling…
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Collaboration is key for Colorado Springs’, Pikes Peak region’s ‘destination success’: Panel
Colorado Springs’ and the Pikes Peak region’s overall success depend on effective collaboration across local tourism sectors, not only benefiting the millions of people who visit the region every year but also the residents who call Olympic City USA and its surrounding communities home. A panel of local experts in destination, sports and outdoor tourism…