The Pine Gulch fire is now just over 126,000 acres and is 19% contained.
Update: Pine Gulch Fire, 8/22/2020
Latest update: Pine Gulch Fire, 8/21/2020
The latest report from the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team indicates heavy smoke activity in Mesa and Garfield counties later this afternoon and evening.
Democrat Bedell calls on progressive families in County Commissioner race
Kathryn Bedell to host an online/Zoom meet-n-greet for progressives next month.
CMU professor organizes day of action for USPS
CMU professor and local activist is organizing a day of action for the US Postal Service next Tuesday.
Young woman being stalked for her activism; post office woes; and other concerns aired at GJ City Council
Concerned citizens expressed their support for neighbors of color and called on council members to issue official statement denouncing violence and racism.
‘Black Lives Matter’ banner vandalized at downtown GJ church
A white male filmed himself pulling down the banner that had hung from the church storefront for years.
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.
Pets of the Week
Check out Little Bit, Bailey, and Leon & Mathilda, Roice-Hurst Animal Society’s Pets of the Week!
Update on Pine Gulch Fire, 8/17/2020: 85,000+ acres
Heavy smoke and haze expected throughout the day in the Grand Valley.
“We are here to demonstrate today that our democracy will not be a casualty of this pandemic.” – Gov. Polis
Gov. Jared Polis, Secretary of State Jena Griswold, Attorney General Phil Weiser, US Senator Michael Bennet, and Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul López held a press conference to affirm voters’ rights and the integrity of the upcoming elections.
