The Leadville Herald Democrat

19/08/2025

This Osprey wins best catch today.

19/08/2025

Wildfire active in southern Lake County

Federal Forest Firefighters are currently fighting a fire that ignited near the La Plata Trail in northern Chaffee County. The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office reported that the fire is estimated to be 15 to 20 acres as of 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18 and has crossed into southern Lake County.

Link in comments. Updates will be provided as they become available.

14/08/2025

A shooting occurred in Leadville on Wednesday night, Aug. 13, at Ice Palace Park, according to relatives of the victim. No injuries were reported.

The Leadville Police Department has confirmed there was in fact an incident at the park on Wednesday, but the department has not released any additional information citing the fact that there are juveniles involved.

More details below, updates will be provided as they become availabile. ⬇️

Shooting incident at Ice Palace Park in Leadville confirmed by police. Juveniles involved, no injuries reported. More information pending.

13/08/2025

CBI says two people in custody after Monday's shooting in Leadville

Shooting incident in Leadville, Colorado leaves juvenile male injured. Two suspects arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder.

05/08/2025

Update: By 5:30 p.m., it was reported by Leadville/Lake County Fire-Rescue that the fire was 100 percent contained.

Grass fire reported on US Hwy. 24.
Traffic is currently being diverted on CR 10 in both directions.
Updates will be published as they’re made available.

Grass fire reported near Hayden Meadows, south of Leadville on Highway 24. Pre-evacuation order in place for Mt Massive Lake Estates. Highway closed.

03/08/2025

02/08/2025

01/08/2025

The 76th Annual Boom Days Guide is out!
Check it out online or pick up the printed version at the Leadville Visitor Center or Boom Days Hospitality tent
Thanks to The Leadville Herald Democrat for the great guide!
https://www.leadvilleherald.com/eedition/specials/page-boom-days-2025-01/page_2847501f-5f19-5ed6-8194-20c41d8929fb.html

01/08/2025

Are you ready for Leadville Boom Days?
Downtown Leadville is in full swing! The Officia Guide to Boom Days has everything you need to know about this weekend’s events!
Enjoy the digial edition, or pick up copy today! Available at the hospitality booth and on racks and counters around town.

https://www.leadvilleherald.com/eedition/specials/page-boom-days-2025-01/page_2847501f-5f19-5ed6-8194-20c41d8929fb.htmll

View the Boom Days for Monday, July 21, 2025

11/07/2025

Excellent news from the The Chaffee County Times in Buena Vista

Mountain View Fire considered 100% contained

At 11:45 a.m., the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office shared that the Mountain View Fire is considered 100% contained.

02/05/2025

https://www.leadvilleherald.com/news/leadville-shooting-death-investigation/article_70e9659b-ec63-4d9c-aa83-40c11c674b0d.html

Investigation underway into death of a person found with gunshot wound in Leadville. No threat to community, incident isolated.

29/04/2025

This missing person alert was shared with us from Denver this morning.