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• Fort Carson considering new name for Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site

  September 21, 2011 6:38 PM

  Fort Carson officials they're considering some changes for their Southern Colorado training site -- the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site. They're thinking about a name change; eventually possibly calling it Fort Carson South. Mountain Post officials want to make the connection between Fort Carson and the training site clear.... more »

• Number of bears killed, up already this year

  August 30, 2011 8:29 PM

  The number of bear sightings is up this year in Southern Colorado, with that the number that has been killed is also up. Colorado Parks and Wildlife says in El Paso and Teller counties about 18 have been killed and in Fremont County that number is 12. Farther south... more »

• The USGS wants to learn more about earthquakes in southern Colorado

  August 24, 2011 8:04 PM

  The aftershocks from Monday night's 5.3 magnitude earthquake, near Trinidad, continued today. The USGS says a 3.0 quake hit around 1:15 this morning; it was centered about 20 miles southwest of Trinidad. The second aftershock this morning hit just after 4:30, 11 miles west of Trinidad, and had a... more »

• Trinidad earthquake caught on camera

  August 23, 2011 2:34 PM

  It was the largest seismic event to hit Colorado in 40 years. Video of the magnitude 5.3 quake was captured by surveillance cameras at the Big 4 Country Store in Valdez. Ray Moltrer owns the business with his brothers. He described it as, "the scariest thing I ever felt... more »

• Cowboys saved the ranch from wildfire

  June 20, 2011 11:57 AM

  When the Shell Fire, south of La Junta, picked up about a week ago crews were told to pull back because the conditions were too dangerous. That's what Kelly Bader and his son Ira told NF5 that crews said to them as they left, leaving the Baders with a big... more »

• No containment for Shell Fire

  June 9, 2011 6:54 PM

  The Shell Fire in Las Animas County has zero containment as of this morning, according to Las Animas County Emergency Management. The fire is burning 25,000 acres on both sides of Highway 109 between La Junta and Kim. The primary focus for today is on the west side of... more »

• 2 fires burning on Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site

  June 8, 2011 4:59 PM

  Crews are fighting two fires on the Army's Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, located in southeastern Colorado. The site is utilized by Fort Carson soldiers for training. The first fire, discovered late Tuesday morning, is being called the Callie Marie Fire -- burning about 3,500 acres on PCMS and U.S.... more »

• Crews containing 2 southern Colorado fires

  June 4, 2011 9:04 PM

  Firefighters spent Saturday mopping up and securing the two fires; the Bear and Purgatoire Fires located in Las Animas County The Bear Fire has burned 6885 acres. The Purgatoire Fire is still burning 6140 acres. Both fires are putting up very little smoke and are looking to be 100... more »

• "Bear Fire" continues to grow after spreading into Colorado

  May 29, 2011 5:22 PM

  A spokesperson with the Las Animas County Sheriff's Office tells News First 5 that there are currently 75 firefighters working the fire lines in the Colorado portion of the "Bear Fire." Additional resources have been requested and are en-route from the Colorado State Forest Service. Currently only one helicopter unit... more »

• Fire in Las Animas County started by downed power lines

  April 10, 2011 1:54 AM

  The Las Animas County Sheriff says a fire that sparked off of Hwy 160 near River Canyon Ranch has been contained. Officials say windy conditions blew over power lines, which started the fire. Approximately 15 miles of land burned, no structures were damaged. Fire officials will watch the burn area... more »

• Jail faces staff shortage in Trinidad

  December 2, 2010 1:41 PM

  The Fraternal Order of Police is asking the Las Animas County Commissioners to reconsider planned budget cuts at the Sheriff's Office. The Fraternal Order of Police represents 5,000 law enforcement officers in Colorado. While pointing out the unprecedented budget problems facing Las Animas County the statement from the police... more »

• Aquilar Town Marshal found dead

  November 14, 2010 7:21 PM

  The Aguilar Town Marshal was found dead in his apartment Sunday morning, according to the Las Animas County Sheriff's office. The Las Animas County Sheriff tells the Trinidad Chronicle News the Marshal's name is John Wiggins. Neighbors say Wiggins didn't answer his door this morning, but his car was... more »

• 2 killed in accident near Trinidad

  April 24, 2010 6:24 PM

  State Troopers say 2 people were killed when the driver lost control of his SUV north of Trinidad. It happened around 6:30 a.m. Saturday on I-25. Troopers say the vehicle drifted out of it's lane and the driver overcorrected causing the 2002 GMC Yukon XL to roll... more »

• State may sell nursing home in Trinidad

  January 8, 2010 8:41 PM

  Lawmakers are debating whether to sell the only state run nursing home that's open to everyone in Colorado. The nursing home has operated in Trinidad for more than 50 years. However, the state says over the past two years, it's become too expensive to run. As one of the... more »

• Deadly rollover: 7 year old killed

  December 18, 2009 9:43 PM

  A 7 year old boy was killed early Friday when the van he was riding in rolled over in Las Animas County. Colorado State Patrol says Christy Sue Mosman of Colorado Springs was driving the van on I-25 when it went off the right side of the road. Investigators say... more »