CUSTER COUNTY — A small fire burning near Westcliffe is now 100% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
USFS says the fire, which has been named the Jones Gulch Fire, is located 11 and a half miles southeast of Westcliffe.
They say the fire was first reported just before 1:30 p.m. Friday. According to USFS, the fire was caused by lightning.
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Concerns Rise at Air Force Academy Over Civilian Faculty Cuts
Tom Bewley, the Air Force Academy's Distinguished Visiting Professor for Mechanical Engineering, has stepped forward to raise alarm about proposed cuts to civilian faculty at the academy. In a recent conversation, he expressed his commitment to the institution's success and the concerns of many faculty members who remain silent due to their positions in the military or civilian roles.
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