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Some evacuations lifted in Southwestern Colorado Tuesday Night. Essential air service to stay running during government shutdown. Woman found dead in abandoned Pueblo County greenhouse yesterday. Westcliffe woman honored as 2025 CO Cattlewoman of the year. CPW urging public to remove tangle hazards from yards. For older News stories please scroll below today's headlines.

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October 16th 2025

Some evacuations lifted in Southwestern Colorado Tuesday Night.

Residents of Archuleta County were allowed to go back home Tuesday Night as floodwaters continue to recede following unprecedented rainfall in Southwestern Colorado. Hundreds of people had been evacuated along The San Juan and Blanco rivers on Monday night after rains fell throughout the weekend and until Tuesday morning. Evacuees in La Plata County didn't fare as well. Over 390 homes northeast of Vallecito reservoir remain under mandatory evacuation orders as water levels in the area remain high. Officials were anticipating that all evacuees would be allowed in for resident access only today. Some roads remain closed in the area. Crews are also still working to evaluate the safety of all impacted county bridges and roads and are doing repair work and rock and mud removal along the way.

Essential air service to stay running during government shutdown.

While funding for essential air service was set to lapse last Sunday, federally subsidized flights out of Denver International Airport to Pueblo, Alamosa and Cortez will continue for now. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy last week announced that his agency found $41 million to keep the program running through at least early November. DIA has the largest number of federally subsidized essential air service routes of anywhere in the nation, according to the airport, with nearly 30 EAS routes offered out of Denver last year. Even if the federal government shutdown drags into next month, carriers operating essential air service flights out of Denver say that they will continue to fly the routes for as long as they can. EAS was created by congress as a way to ensure commercial flights still served small and rural communities after airlines were deregulated in 1978.

Woman found dead in abandoned Pueblo County greenhouse yesterday.

A woman was found dead in an abandoned greenhouse in western Pueblo County yesterday. According to the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to 9100 West Colorado 96 near Wetmore in West Pueblo County yesterday after receiving a report of a person who found a body while cleaning an abandoned greenhouse on the property. The body appeared to have been there for "some time", according to deputies. Deputies are investigating what led to the woman's death and how she got into the greenhouse. The Sheriff's Office is asking anyone who may have information regarding this incident to call 719-583-6250.

Westcliffe woman honored as 2025 CO Cattlewoman of the year.

Sara Shields of Westcliffe has been honored as the 2025 Colorado Cattlewoman of the year by The Custer County cattlewomen. The award recognizes shields' lifelong dedication to the beef industry, agricultural education and land conservation. A third- generation rancher, shields carries forward the legacy of her family's San Isabel Ranch, homesteaded in 1872 by her great-grandfather. Shields is a graduate of Colorado State University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in equine science and a masters in beef industry leadership.

CPW urging public to remove tangle hazards from yards.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging the public to remove tangle hazards from yards and to decorate responsibly. District wildlife managers in Colorado have been responding to incidents of wildlife, particularly those with antlers, caught in various hazards. From bull elks stuck in hammocks to mule deer with tomato cages wrapped around their bodies, CPW officers see a wide range of human garden equipment and recreational items with wildlife get tangled in. Holiday decorations add an extra element for animals to get tangled in. If you see wildlife that has become entangled, report it directly to CPW, or through The Colorado State Patrol dispatch if outside of normal business hours.

October 15th 2025

San Juan River peaks early yesterday in Pagosa Springs.

The San Juan River early yesterday peaked at 12.6 feet, prompting evacuations in Pagosa Springs. Nearly 100 people were asked to leave their homes late on Monday. Mandatory evacuations were put in place on the south side of the San Juan River village, about 6 miles north of Pagosa Springs. Flooding has also impacted Vallecito, an unincorporated community about 20 miles northeast of Durango in La Plata County. At least 90 homes were damaged in Vallecito with 2 ruled a total loss. Flood warnings were in effect until midnight last night for Archuleta, Hinsdale, La Plata and San Juan counties. It is hoped that evacuations will be lifted by sometime tomorrow.

Multi county crime spree ends yesterday in arrest.

A multi-county crime spree yesterday ended in the arrest of a minor. According to The Custer County Sheriff, deputies responded yesterday morning after a suspect allegedly used a gun to steal an SUV from a person at a dog park in Silver Cliff. The stolen vehicle was soon found in Canon City and was later involved in a chase on US50 near the intersection with Colorado 67. Colorado State troopers spotted the vehicle traveling northbound on Colorado 115 at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was later abandoned in Colorado Springs. The suspect allegedly committed one or two additional carjackings in Colorado Springs, and discharged a gun one or more times. Colorado Springs Police pursued the suspect before finally capturing him. The Custer County sheriff says the suspect has been identified as a minor. His name has not yet been released.

Trinidad Police dispatched to Trinidad home Sunday on explosive devices report.

On Sunday, October 12th, about 10:49am, Trinidad Police officers were dispatched to a home in the 1200 block of Arizona Avenue in Trinidad on a report of explosive devices found by the homeowner. Upon arrival, officers observed what were suspected to be explosive devices, and notified the Pueblo metro bomb squad for assistance. Two individuals were taken into custody in connection to the incident. With assistance from the Pueblo bomb squad, ATF and the FBI, officers secured a search warrant for the home as well as for a secondary location in the 200 block of Blackwood. The suspected explosive devices were removed and secured by the Pueblo bomb squad.

CDOT announces US 160 over Wolf Creek pass reopened after erosion control work.

The Colorado Department of Transportation announced last night that U.S. 160 over Wolf Creek Pass has reopened following the heavy rains and flooding. CDOT closed the pass at 6am yesterday between Treasure Falls on the west side and just west of South Fork on the east side, due to safety concerns. CDOT crews then conducted erosion control and clean-up along the highway shoulder throughout the day. The road reopened at 6:30pm last night. Even though the road has reopened, CDOT is urging drivers to be cautious in the area.

Driver walks away after pickup truck plunges off of US 550.

In what is being called a miracle, a driver walked away after his pickup truck fell 300 feet off of US550. The driver was traveling on US 550, also known as the "million dollar highway", between Ouray and Silverton on the afternoon of October 9th when the truck went over the edge and plunged 300 feet down into the unbompahgre river gorge. The vehicle landed on its roof on top of a pile of small boulders. A team rappelled down the cliffside to rescue the driver, and found him to only have minor injuries, despite the truck being left as mangled wreckage. The Ouray mountain rescue team performed the rescue and brought the driver back to the top via a technical rope system.

October 14th 2025

Evacuations remain in place in La Plata County after heavy rains.

Around 290 homes remain evacuated in La Plata County after heavy rains from tropical storm priscilla over the weekend washed out roads and caused mud and rockslides. Vallecito creek had reportedly maxed out at 7,200 cubic feet, almost twice as high as its previous recorded max of around 3,000 cubic feet. As of last night, 100 homes had been damaged. No deaths have been recorded in the flooding. Another round of rain was expected late last night, and that is reportedly the reason that people are not yet being let back into their homes. Additional crews and engines were on scene last night to be prepared for a worst-case scenario. La Plata County officials said evacuees will not be allowed back into the flood area until emergency responders deem it safe.

Investigation into I-70 Sunday semi crash continues.

The semi crash that took place early Sunday morning in Summit County on Interstate 70 killed 2 adults and one child. The victims were a 37-year-old woman, a 39-year-old man and a 9-year-old girl. None have been identified, however, the state patrol says the woman was the driver. She and the man were both from Deming, New Mexico. The girl was from Jacksonville, Florida. All died at the scene. The state patrol says a freightliner cascadia with a trailer was traveling Westbound on I-70 near Dillon just before sunrise on Sunday, on a downhill when the driver missed a curve. The driver was able to veer back onto the road, but hit the center concrete barrier, causing the semi to roll and spill its load across the roadway. The truck became fully engulfed while still rolling. CSP is leading the investigation into the crash.

Pueblo Police asking for help in identifying suspects from Sunday robberies.

Pueblo police are asking for the public's help in identifying armed robbery suspects from robberies that took place late Sunday night. According to police, the first call came in about 11:10pm Sunday for an armed robbery at a liquor store on 4th street. The second call came in about 11:12pm from the Alta convenience store on Norwood avenue. High speed chases of 2 stolen silver Hyundai sedans took place with one crashing at the corner of 8th and Elizabeth. One occupant was transported to the hospital with life threatening injuries. A second male suspect was taken in for questioning. The other vehicle was found abandoned in the 1900 block of constitution road. Anyone with any information about the robberies or car chases is asked to call Pueblo Crimestoppers at 719-542-7867.

CPW Las animas county poaching incident Investigation continues.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials continue to work to identify the hunter or hunters who illegally poached four elk near the communities of stonewall and picketwire, to the west of Trinidad in Las Animas County. One elk was shot and abandoned, another was injured and had to be put down. The third was shot with its back-strap meat removed, and the fourth's head was taken but the rest of the body was left. CPW is offering a $1,000 reward for tips that lead to a citation or arrest. Information can be provided anonymously on CPW’s operation game thief website, by calling 877-265-6648, or by emailing game.thief@state.co.us.

Great Sand Dunes National Park Authorities searching for poaching suspect.

Authorities from The Great Sand Dunes National Park and preserve in the San Luis Valley are searching for a 6-foot-tall caucasian male with brown hair who they believe was involved in an elk-poaching within the park boundaries. The National Park Service says the man was seen wearing camouflage, a ball cap and a backpack and was driving a dark colored dodge ram pickup truck. Officials say the man may have also been carrying a campound bow. The national park service is asking for anyone with information on the suspect to call 719-589-5807. Tips to the park service can be anonymous.

October 13th 2025

CO Gov Polis approves disaster declaration for Southwestern Colorado.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis yesterday issued a disaster declaration after heavy rainfall caused flooding in Southwestern Colorado. According to La Plata County authorities, flooding caused 390 evacuations in the area on Saturday and 11 rescues were completed. Polis' declaration activates Colorado's emergency plan, which authorizes the Colorado department of public safety's division of homeland security and emergency management to take the required actions for response efforts, which includes up to $1 million in estimated costs. Polis' office said yesterday that the Governor has been "monitoring the situation closely" and that state public safety leaders have been in contact with local emergency management. La Plata County remains in the eye of the storm currently and they expect more rain again today.

Multi-agency manhunt leds to rape suspect's arrest.

A 5-day, multi-agency manhunt led by U.S. Marshals and The Alamosa County Sheriff's Office, concluded yesterday with the arrest of Paul Sandoval, 62. Sandoval was taken into custody about 10:22am near Lake Como Road on Blanca Peak in the San Luis Valley. Sandoval has been on the run for the past 4 years and is accused of tying up and raping an 8-year-old girl, his girlfriend's daughter whom he was babysitting, in 2021. In late August, Sandoval was confirmed to be back in the area after he broke into a vehicle and a house in Alamosa County. He was believed to be hiding along trails leading to the top of Blanca Peak on the southwest part of the mountain and was confirmed to be armed with a rifle. A team of over 70 law enforcement officers participated in the manhunt. Sandoval is expected to be charged with felony sexual assault of a child and other charges.

CPW commission approves new livestock regulation.

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission on Thursday approved a regulation that will allow livestock producers to receive reimbursement for treating their own animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, if they have been attacked by gray wolves. The motion passed unanimously at the commission's meeting on Thursday morning. The issue came to the forefront during the May 2025 meeting, when commissioners talked through two separate wolf depredation claims, including one for Jackson County Rancher Don Gittleson. Gittleson had filed a wolf depredation claim in 2024 amounting to $2,542.41. Gittleson's claim represented his labor costs and incorporated care prescribed by a veterinarian to ensure the attacked heifer did not die of her injuries. The heifer survived and had a calf this year, according to Gittleson. CPW confirmed Thursday that gray wolves have depredated on 18 animals so far this year.

CO local elections officials started mailing out ballots Friday.

Friday was the first day that local election officials could mail out ballots to Colorado voters for next month's election. The November election will take place on the 4th. Polls and ballot drop boxes will be open until 7pm on the 4th. Registered voters should begin receiving their ballots in the next few days. Ballots can be voted and returned to your county clerk's office, or to a local ballot drop box, any time after you receive your ballot. However, you ballot must be received no later than 7pm on November 4th. Late ballots will not be counted.

Deadly semi crash leaves I-70 closed in summit county yesterday.

Interstate 70 was closed in Summit County yesterday morning following a deadly semi crash. According to the Colorado State Patrol, troopers responded to a crash involving a semi with a trailer on Westbound I-70 at milemarker 208 at 5:42am yesterday. The semi went off the right side of the road, crashed and caught on fire. All occupants of the semi died, although it was not known how many people were killed. The investigation into the incident took most of the morning hours yesterday.

October 10th 2025

CBI accepts resignation of Pueblo agent.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has accepted the resignation of agent Joe Somosky, who was based in the Pueblo region. The resignation comes after an internal affair investigation where Somosky was cited with bigamy by the fourth judicial district attorney's office on July 20th. CBI says Somosky was placed on administrative leave when CBI learned of the charge, and then an internal investigation began. The CBI says that Somosky resigned instead of being terminated. Bigamy is the act of being married to two different people at the same time, a criminal offense in the United States.

Grand Junction 2024 crash suspect plead guilty yesterday.

Patrick Sneddon, 59, the man who pleaded guilty to charges related to a September 2024 crash in Grand Junction that killed his wife and two Colorado Department of Transportation workers, was sentenced yesterday to 30 years in prison. Sneddon pleaded guilty to four counts in August, including three counts of vehicular homicide. The crash claimed the lives of CDOT transportation maintenance professionals Trent Umberger and Nathan Jones, as well as Sneddon's wife, Kathi Ann Wallace. Sneddon was sentenced to 6 years for one of the counts of vehicular homicide and 12 years each for the other two counts of vehicular homicide, according to court records.

Gardner murder trial scheduled for January.

The murder trial for David Freilino, 41, of Gardner, is scheduled for January of next year, although that date may change after a motions hearing took place in the case last week. Freilino is charged with the April 5th, 2023, murder of 51-year-old Bonnie Young, also of Gardner. One of the state's motions concerns a witness who is schedule to be out of the country if the trial remains as scheduled for January 12th through 23rd. The state also filed a motion to continue the case outside the speedy trial regulation, which was opposed by the defense. Third judicial district court judge J. Clay Mckisson said he would take the motions under advisement and make his ruling at a future time. Freilino is currently being held in the Jefferson County Jail.

CPW Hunting continues to be suspended at FC & GM.

All hunting on Fort Carson (game management unit 591) and The Pinon Canyon maneuversite (game management unit 142) continues to be suspended due to the federal government shutdown. Colorado Parks and Wildlife will offer a full refund and a preference point restoration to affected license holders for the upcoming mule deer muzzleloader season, starting tomorrow and running through October 19th at Pinon Canyon. Hunting licenses must be returned to a CPW Office in person, or an application for license refund must be completed and mailed with the license before the season begins, or postmarked on or before tomorrow, October 11th.

CDOT announces US HWY 50 ramp closure today.

The Colorado Department of Transportation will closed the on and off-ramps from the southbound lanes of Interstate 25 to East Highway 50 in Pueblo beginning at 7pm tonight. The two ramps allows access to and from the Belmont area from the southbound lanes, and are being closed tonight so that CDOT can begin demolishing the old bridge over I-25 which CDOT says is functionally obsolete and at the end of its life structurally. The bridge and the on and off-ramps are being replaced to improve safety, increase operational efficiency, and, allow for safer travel for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. The ramps will now be closed until early in 2027. The northbound on and off-ramps are not affected by the closure.