ICYMI – Article Roundup for the Week Ending April 21, 2018
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Baca County Fire Declared Contained
The Badger Hole Fire in Baca county has been declared contained following several days of efforts by dozens of firefighters from across the state.
Governor orders flags lowered to honor Barbara Bush
ICYMI – Article Roundup for the Week Ending April 14, 2018
Truck Detour Set for Main Street in Lamar
Trucks and other commercial vehicles traveling through Lamar will be facing detours as the second phase of construction on Highway 287 gets underway.
Elbert School Staff Member on Leave for Failing to Report Threat
A 15-year-old suspect is in custody and a school staff member has been suspended following threats that were allegedly made this week against Elbert School in Elbert county.
Deputies with the Elbert County Sheriff's Office were notified Tuesday about a possible threat against the school. A student reportedly made threats to harm other students, and the threats were considered credible.
Skier Killed in Avalanche Sunday Identified
A skier who died Sunday in an avalanche near Aspen has been identified as John Galvin, 57, of Roaring Fork Valley.
LCC Coach Scott Crampton Surpasses 1000 Career Wins
Veteran Lamar Community College Baseball coach Scott Crampton reached a big milestone over the weekend, winning the 1000th game of his coaching career.
Sunday, Runnin' Lopes Baseball hosted a doubleheader with Otero Junior College at Merchants' Park. The Lopes won the first game 4-1, to earn the 1000th win, but they didn't stop there. They celebrated with a sweep of the Rattlers by winning the second game 5-4, pushing Coach Crampton's win total to 1001.
Skier Dies in Pitkin County Avalanche
One skier has died and another is injured following an avalanche that occurred just outside the Maroon Bowl near Aspen.
ICYMI – Article Roundup for the Week Ending April 7, 2018