Governor Polis Declared Disaster Emergency as Sharpe Fire Burns Over 28,000 Acres in Baca County
Governor Polis Verbally Declared Disaster Emergency in Response to Sharpe Fire in Baca County DENVER — Sunday, May 17, 2026 — Colorado Governor Jared Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency in response to the Sharpe Fire burning in Baca C...
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Fowler Anglers Elijah Pruett and Nico Martinez Named Colorado High School Bass Fishing State Champions
Elijah Pruett of Fowler, Colorado, and his fishing partner, Nico Martinez, have earned the title of Colorado State Champions in their high school bass fishing league.With this impressive achievement, the team has qualified to compete at the nation...
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Baca County Emerengecy - Sharpe Fire Update May 18, 2026
Morning update, 5/18/2026 (09:00) The fire line around the Campo area held very well overnight, and a limited number of crew as well as fire spotters stayed on scene to manage flare ups and monitor the entire line. As of now, an estimated 28,200 a...
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Fire Crews Save Campo and Line Holds Overnight as Sharpe Fire Burns Estimated 28,200 Acres
The Sharpe Fire: A Community Tested by Fire, Wind, and Fear On a day that many in southeast Colorado will not soon forget, the Sharpe Fire started in Oklahoma and pushed north into Colorado, becoming a fast-moving and dangerous wildfire that threa...
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Baca County Volunteer Firefighters, Farmers, Ranchers and Linemen Praised for Wildfire Response
Once again, I am in awe of the volunteers in our county. Pritchett, Campo, Springfield, Two Buttes, Vilas and Walsh….your volunteer fire personnel are top notch. You guys never get enough credit, but we’re all thankful for what you do. In addi...
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Town of Campo Thanks Volunteers and Fire Crews for Protecting Community During Wildfire
The Town of Campo would like to extend our greatest gratitude to all of the volunteers from all around and anyone who helped with yesterday's fire to help save our little town. We are so thankful and so appreciative. We also want to continue to pr...
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Rocky Ford Fire Dept. Assists at Sharpe Fire and multiple mutual aid calls
Currently we have crews helping in Campo, CO for a fast moving grass/brush fire. We have crews that assisted on approximately CR 7 and CR KK west of Manzanola, CO for a double chicken coop fire in heavy winds. We also have a crew in the area of CR...
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Baca County Fire Preparedness Notice Urges Residents, Farmers and Ranchers to Stay Ready
Fire Preparedness Notice !!! We are asking all Baca County residents and surrounding areas we assist to stay aware and be prepared. With the drought conditions we are facing, the fire danger is extremely serious right now. Please pay attention to ...
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Golden Plains Insurance Awards 2026 Scholarship to Kree Wallace of Las Animas
Congratulations to the 2026 Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship Recipient – Kree Walace Lamar— May 12, 2026 — Golden Plains Insurance is thrilled to announce Kree Walace as the recipient of the prestigious Golden Plains Insurance Scholarship...
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Otero County Adopts Ordinance Restricting Open Fires and Open Burning in Unincorporated Areas
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-001 THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OTERO COUNTY, COLORADO AN ORDINANCE RESTRICTING OPEN FIRES AND OPEN BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF OTERO COUNTY
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