Today's News

The Clear Creek Ranger District is interested in working with the county commissioners on issues related to local shooting ranges, including those in the Arapaho National Forest.

The shared issues include illegal shooting that causes trees to be damaged by gunfire, appliances used as targets and left behind, and a lack of safe backstops for stray rounds. 

County and ranger district representatives met during a commissioners meeting on June 11 to discuss working together to address the issues.

 Scattered white clouds float around snowcapped mountain peaks as you stand in the parking lot a few miles up Guanella Pass Road wondering which way to go.

Fortunately, there is a good map of area trails displayed on a large sign in front of the rushing creek filled with snowmelt.

Like a bullet from a revolver, the bronco shot out of the chute, a cowboy dangling from his back.

The horse charged the fence on the opposite side of the rodeo grounds at full speed. The rider, realizing his dangerous predicament, jumped off at the last second, hit the ground, slid through the dirt and rolled into the rail.

A giant cloud of dust washed over the stunned spectators sitting in the stands. The cowboy was back to his feet, no worse for wear, and the Oh My Gawd Rodeo kicked off its summer season with a bang.

Capt. Scott Martin of Evergreen Fire/Rescue said that when he saw 40-foot flames while heading down Buffalo Park Road on June 3, he immediately called for mutual aid.

“Capt. Martin did the right thing,” said Evergreen Fire Chief Mike Weege while talking about the Bluebell Fire, which scorched more than 10 acres last week.

Strong winds fueled the wildfire, which started when a 48-foot tree made contact with two high-voltage power lines on wooded property near Bluebell Lane.