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08/25/2025

News Release

Aircraft incident on Derby Fire

Aug. 22, 2025 – An aircraft incident involving a helicopter assigned to the Derby Fire occurred today at 4:10 p.m.

There is an unconfirmed report that the aircraft is in a lake 13 miles northwest of the Eagle County Regional Airport. The pilot was picked up by another incident aircraft and flown to Eagle County Regional Airport. Local emergency medical personnel checked the pilot, who had minor bumps and bruises and desired no further medical attention.

The National Transportation Safety Board has been notified; it is unknown whether they will respond to the incident. A USDA Forest Service investigation team is enroute.

No further information will be released at this time.

08/22/2025

08/22/2025

Come taste the creativity, support local farmers and ranchers, and celebrate Colorado agriculture at the 2025 Governor's Plate! Five incredible Colorado Proud food trucks will face off at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo on Tuesday, August 26 using the best locally grown ingredients, including sweet corn and honey! 🌽 🍯

Tickets available here: https://bit.ly/41UGJFT

Colorado Department of Agriculture / Chef Brother Luck

08/22/2025

Title of Event: Chess, Pizza, and Rootbeer Floats
Date, Time: Thursday August 21st at 5PM
Alamosa Public Library

Join Chess Coach Tony for a special back to school celebration. Learn how to play chess and engage in friendly competition while enjoying pizza and root beer floats! No registration required! All ages welcome! Questions?

Call Youth Services Librarian, Sage, at 719-589-6592.

08/22/2025

Six people were found dead and recovered during a confined space rescue Thursday evening at Prospect Valley Dairy in Keenesburg, Colorado. Weld County Deputy Chief Coroner Jolene Weiner said the agency would not be releasing the names and ages of the victims until the families have been notified. Al...

08/22/2025

08/21/2025

August 21, 2025 – CBI – Costilla County, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is issuing the following news release on behalf of the Twelfth Judicial District Attorney's Office. On August 18, 2025, the District Attorney’s Office responded to a citizen email reporting the discovery of human remains on his property located in the Wild Horse Mesa community in Costilla County. The following day, investigators with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (“the CBI”) and the District Attorney’s Office responded to the remote location in Costilla County and confirmed the presence of remains. The CBI utilized K9 resources to aid in the search and recovery efforts. This is an active and ongoing investigation. The victim has not been identified at this time. Efforts are underway to determine the identity of the deceased individual and the circumstances surrounding their death. Further information will be released as it becomes available. The District Attorney’s Office continues to encourage citizens of Costilla County to bring their concerns to the District Attorney’s Office.

08/21/2025

08/21/2025

08/21/2025

🎉🍂 Save the Date! 🍂🎉

Get ready, Del Norte — October Fall Fest (previously know as Oktoberfest 🍻) is coming back!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 4:30–10:00 PM for an evening of:
🍺 Local beer & non-alcoholic drinks
🌭 Delicious food & merchant vendors
🎶 Live music & yard games
🍁 Autumn vibes under golden skies!

📍 Del Norte, Colorado
✨ Family Friendly – All are welcome!

Grab your stein, your sweater, and your favorite people! More info coming soon!