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Thick smoke from the Willow Fire drifts over Summit County, Colorado, as evacuation orders are issued near Turquoise Lake.

Willow Fire smoke reaches Summit County after June 28th ignition

Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for multiple roads, campgrounds, and trails around Turquoise Lake as the Willow Fire, ignited just yesterday, swelled to an estimated 1,200 acres with 0% c

Sofia Velazquez· Jun 29· 3 min read

El Niño officially arrives, boosting Colorado's moisture forecast

Sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific's Niño 3.

Keanu Alapai· Jun 21· 3 min

Phil Weiser stands before the Colorado State Capitol, a symbol of his record-breaking self-funding in the governor's race, while a looming Super PAC represents a significant financial challenge.

Phil Weiser Self-Funds Record $6.5M in Colorado Governor's Race

Phil Weiser has poured over $6.5 million of his own money into the Colorado governor's race 2026 primary, setting a new self-funding record.

Khalid El-Sayed· Jun 19· 3 min

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How Summit Residents Can Effectively Participate in Common Council Meetings

Eleanor Hayes · Oct 1

Willow Fire smoke reaches Summit County after June 28th ignition

Summit County Rescue Group: Local Calls Normal, Overall Strain Up

New memo revives controversial cyanide bombs

Beaver dam mimicry drought proofs landscapes, restoration expands

Colorado mountain summers warming, increasing wildfire risk

El Niño officially arrives, boosting Colorado's moisture forecast

Phil Weiser Self-Funds Record $6.5M in Colorado Governor's Race

Explainers

How Summit Residents Can Effectively Participate in Common Council Meetings