Tag: u.s. forest service
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Who’s Waldo of Waldo Canyon and why was it named for him?
As wildfires hit Colorado again in 2026, many people are having flashbacks and curious questions about the past. Intriguing queries were about the devastating 2012 Waldo Canyon fire and several came from residents who have wondered about this for at least 14 years and probably longer: Who was the Waldo of Waldo Canyon? Just off…
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Rock Creek fire 50% contained on Cheyenne Mountain as dry conditions improve
Favorable conditions aided firefighters in reaching 50% containment of the Rock Creek fire on Thursday after it began burning on Cheyenne Mountain Tuesday evening. Crews made “significant progress” in their efforts due to cooler temperatures and rainfall, according to a social media post by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Drones will be used in…
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Construction to temporarily close Mount Herman Road, Monument Trail
The U.S. Forest Service’s Pikes Peak Ranger District will close over five miles of Mount Herman Road from May 3-15 for construction, according to a news release by the agency. The work to repair retaining walls and increase the safety on National Forest System Road 320 will span from its intersection with Red Rocks Drive…
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460-acre prescribed fire in El Paso County to ignite Monday
The U.S. Forest Service will conduct a 460-acre prescribed fire in the Pikes Peak Ranger District on Monday, according to a post on social media by the agency’s local page. The fire is planned directly west of Rampart Reservoir and Forest Service Road 300 in El Paso County and will last through Wednesday depending on…
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Alexander Mountain fire live blog: Updates from Larimer County wildfire
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s Note: Click here for the July 31 live blog with Colorado wildfire updates. Get real-time updates on the Alexander Mountain fire from The Denver Gazette staff. Refresh for updates. 8:30 p.m. – The fire has grown to an estimated 5,080 acres, with 0% containment…
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Peterson C-130 aircraft helping battle wildfires in California
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Peterson Air Force Base deployed a C-130 aircraft and aircrew Tuesday to assist fighting wildfires in California as skies over much of the western United States including Colorado remain smoky from fires burning in multiple states. The C-130 Hercules is equipped with the U.S. Forest…
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Environmental groups formally threaten lawsuit over reservoir eyed by Colorado Springs, Aurora
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Environmental groups filed formal notice Wednesday of their intent to sue the U.S. Forest Service, claiming the agency did not properly analyze whether exploratory drilling for a new controversial reservoir that will serve Colorado Springs and Aurora will harm endangered or threatened species, including the…