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Three weekend shootings in Commerce City resulted in four deaths
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Three weekend shootings in Commerce City resulted in four deaths

By Heather Willard | Fox 31 News Three violent incidents that led to four deaths were all reported out of Commerce City this weekend, starting Friday at about 8 p.m. Police said none of the events were related, and the locations ranged across the city. Joanna Small, Commerce City Police Department public information officer, said the fact that they are isolated incidents makes the weekend all the more unusual. Small also noted that Commerce City, on average, sees a handful of deadly shootings each year. In 2023, the Commerce City Police Department reported four homicides, according to Colorado Crime Statistics, and six the year before. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
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Heavy rain, mudslides over weekend wreak havoc in Telluride area
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Heavy rain, mudslides over weekend wreak havoc in Telluride area

By Jesse Sarles | CBS Colorado Some roads and mountain passes were closed near Telluride on Monday morning after heavy weekend storms in western Colorado resulted in flooding and mudslides. The storms also caused a closure of Highway 85 between Glenwood Springs and Carbondale. The passes that were closed were Bear Pass and Imogene Pass. The town of Telluride and neighboring Mountain Village remain accessible from the west via Highway 145. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Man dies after falling from paddleboard at Carter Lake in Larimer County
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Man dies after falling from paddleboard at Carter Lake in Larimer County

By Jesse Sarles | CBS Colorado A man who was paddleboarding died over the weekend in Larimer County. It happened on Saturday afternoon on Carter Lake, located west of Berthoud. Officials from the Larimer County Sheriff's Office said a witness reported that the man wasn't wearing a life jacket. The witness saw the man fall into the water and said he didn't resurface. Divers first tried to locate him using sonar. Then, a few hours later, first responders searched the area where the man was last seen and found him. The man's identity hasn't been released. READ THE FULL, STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Finance manager who served for four decades has retired from Town of Brush
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Finance manager who served for four decades has retired from Town of Brush

By Robin Northrup | Brush News-Tribune The City of Brush celebrated the dedicated career of Joanne Gosselink, the town’s finance manager, at a retirement open house held at The Course at Petteys Park. Gosselink, who has served the town for 42 years, is set to retire and says her last day will be July 31. Despite stepping down, Gosselink will continue to contribute to the community as a member of the Brush Rodeo Association Board. When asked about her plans after retiring, she said she has no plans yet but may do some traveling. She added that she will take some time for herself and will be bringing out her craft supplies. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE BRUSH NEWS-TRIBUNE
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Puppy at Englewood adoption event tested positive for rabies, Colorado health officials warn
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Puppy at Englewood adoption event tested positive for rabies, Colorado health officials warn

By Tori Mason | CBS Colorado The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is contacting people who attended a puppy adoption event last month in one Colorado city. The health department is screening attendees after a puppy tested positive for rabies on Wednesday. CDPHE says the rabies-positive puppy came from Texas and has since been euthanized. The puppy was part of an adoption event with its 11 littermates at Moms and Mutts Colorado Rescue for Pregnant and Nursing Dogs, located at 2721 West Oxford Avenue in Englewood on July 20. Jessica Eden adopted Masubi, a puppy from the litter. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Aspen was abuzz for Donald Trump’s visit to attend private fundraiser
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Aspen was abuzz for Donald Trump’s visit to attend private fundraiser

By Nate Belt | Fox 31 News Donald Trump made an unlikely visit to the Colorado mountains on Saturday, looking to raise money for his re-election campaign. Aspen resident Michael Quintanilla wasn’t sure exactly what was keeping him from getting to work on Saturday afternoon. “I was stuck in traffic and then I just see police cars and stuff,” he said. He took out his phone to start recording when he figured it out. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
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Boll: Individual rights are trampled in the name of ‘safety’
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Boll: Individual rights are trampled in the name of ‘safety’

By Laureen Boll | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice Imagine the following scenario: you’re at a public park that is fenced off for an event; the host of the event is a non-profit entity that has received a taxpayer-funded grant; and the city police has a large presence with several cars, at least a half dozen police officers, several drones and three snipers on the roof of a nearby building. So where are you? Donald J. Trump rally Pride event If you guessed “B”, you are correct! This was the scene of the PrideFest event hosted by Douglas County Pride (formerly Castle Rock Pride) on Aug. 4 at Salisbury Equestrian Park in Parker.  Per their website, the mission of Douglas County (DC) Pride is to “build a supportive community for LGBTQIA+ residents of Douglas County and s...
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‘Wellington is killing its residents’: Some say water bills have increased to more than $1,000 a month
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‘Wellington is killing its residents’: Some say water bills have increased to more than $1,000 a month

By Dillon Thomas | CBS Colorado Many residents in a small but growing town in northern Colorado are accusing the town of increasing water bill rates to levels that are unaffordable, leaving many to wonder if there is a system error while others are contemplating moving. Wellington, a town of nearly 12,000 people, is at the center of the dispute. The town, which is located just north of Fort Collins, has had issues with its water system for many years now. CBS News Colorado has covered issues from the water quality to the smell and even to the price, since 2016. The town has seen steady growth in recent years, some describing it as a "commuter town" in which many new residents purchased their homes there in order to have more affordable housing while still working in other major co...
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Larimer Co. assessor says 51 homes were damaged or lost in Alexander Mountain fire
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Larimer Co. assessor says 51 homes were damaged or lost in Alexander Mountain fire

By BizWest The Larimer County assessor has completed a report of property damage caused by the Alexander Mountain Fire. The report, completed Sunday, shows that 51 homes were recorded as damaged or lost. Property owners impacted by the fire could see their property values reduced, resulting in their taxes being lowered, as they recover, repair or rebuild, according to a news release from the assessor’s office. “In the months ahead, my office will continue to study damages in the Alexander Fire burn scar for any valuation adjustments on impacted properties,” Larimer County Assessor Bob Overbeck said in a prepared statement. “We’ll also be there to assist homeowners while they rebuild.” READ THE FULL STORY AT BIZWEST
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Forest Service: Alexander Mountain fire that burned nearly 10,000 acres was human-caused
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Forest Service: Alexander Mountain fire that burned nearly 10,000 acres was human-caused

By Maddie Rhodes | Fox 31 News On Friday, the U.S. Forest Service said the Alexander Mountain Fire that burned almost 10,000 acres was determined to be human-caused. The Alexander Mountain Fire in Larimer County was the largest of the recent Colorado fires, sparking in late July and burning 9,668 acres. While it’s almost at full containment after over a week, it destroyed or damaged 52 structures and caused hundreds of evacuations. Wildland fire investigators and the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office are following leads, and investigators are asking anyone with information to call the Forest Service Law Enforcement Tip Line at 303-275-5266. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
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