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Wildfires · Steamboat SpringsDespite the wildfires and evacuations from the nearby Lee and Elk fires, some students and staff in Garfield County returned to school Wednesday.See the Story
After Smoke and Fire Delayed the Start of School, Garfield RE-2 Headed Back to Class
82% Center coverage: 11 sources

Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Steamboat SpringsA Western Slope-based immigrant advocacy group is urging Colorado’s attorney general to look into communication and possible collaboration between local officials and Immigration and Customs Enforcement that may violate state laws. Voces Unidas President and CEO Alex Sanchez filed two complaints on Aug. 14 with Attorney General Phil Weiser’s office over incidents involving the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office and the 14th Judicial District Atto…See the Story
Immigrant advocacy group presses Colorado AG to investigate possible ICE collaboration in mountain communities. Local officials say they’re following state laws.
100% Center coverage: 5 sources

Steamboat Springs · Steamboat SpringsWith warm and dry conditions on Monday, the Lee Fire in Rio Blanco and Garfield counties remained 60% contained as of Tuesday morning. The same conditions are expected to continue for the next few days. Incident commander Brent Olson took over command of the Lee and Elk fires for Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team 1 as of 5 p.m. Monday. With the transition to a new incident management team, there now are roughly 300 fewer firefighters battl…See the Story
Lee Fire remains 60% contained; Elk Fire repair efforts continue
100% Center coverage: 1 sources