The Pine Gulch fire is now just over 126,000 acres and is 19% contained.
Update: Pine Gulch Fire, 8/22/2020
Update: Pine Gulch fire consumes 125,000+ acres, now 2nd largest in state history
The Pine Gulch fire is now the 2nd largest in state history, while the Grizzly Creek fire is now the nation’s top priority.
Update on Pine Gulch Fire, 8/17/2020: 85,000+ acres
Heavy smoke and haze expected throughout the day in the Grand Valley.
Mesa County enshrouded in smoke; Pine Gulch fire reaches 81,000+ acres
FRUITA, CO — Temperates are expected to reach the mid-90s throughout the valley throughout the afternoon, and the hot, dry weather is just exacerbating the smoke and haze that is draining into […]
Family gatherings, workplaces see most new Covid cases
Jeff Kuhr reported 12 new transmissions on Sunday. Nearly half of all new cases have been traced to family gatherings and workplaces.
Transit union demands, teacher safety major concern during commissioners’ meeting
Local citizens express concern over the houseless, teachers returning to school, and transit union workers during today’s county commissioners’ meeting.
Mesa County 2-week Covid positive rate declining
Mesa County Commissioners review new Covid reports, effect on tax collections.
Fruita City Council discussed Covid, upcoming meeting on diversity
Fruita City Council members discussed Covid, upcoming meeting with local activists re: racism and diversity in the Valley.
Mesa County sees uptick in Covid-19 cases
Mesa County Commissioners heard the latest Covid-19 report from the health department during today’s regular commissioners’ meeting.
Mesa County holds steady on Covid-19 rate, but threat remains from gatherings
Mesa County Health Dept. director reported steady increase in Covid-19 cases, says that the “greatest threat” is private gatherings.
