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The Colorado Sun
Published September 24
Another lawsuit filed blaming southern Colorado electric co-op for starting Aspen Acres fire
In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, 7 Pueblo County residents say a piece of San Isabel Energy Association’s power line was found on the ground near the fire’s ignition point with signs of arcing
Wet Mountain Tribune
Published September 18
Labor Day climb of Crestone Needle turns into a dangerous but successful alpine rescue
The weather was fine for hiking on Labor Day Monday for dozens of people who aimed to complete the grueling summit of the Crestone Needle before the icy hand of winter gripped the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Yet the day took a turn at 11 a.m., when hikers called 911 to ask for…