By Shannon Lukens.
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A fatal crash south of Kremmling killed five people Monday afternoon, and shut down Highway 9 for about seven and a half hours Monday. Colorado State Patrol says the 25-year-old driver of a Ford F-150 from Parker crossed into the southbound lane of Hwy 9 and hit a GMC Yukon head-on. Both vehicles caught on fire. The 34-year-old driver of the Yukon from Kremmling was pronounced dead at the scene as were his four passengers. The driver of the truck was airlifted with life-threatening injuries. The West Grand School District in Kremmling posted on social media that it is a “heart-breaking tragedy.” CSP is investigating.
More on the Story — Fatal crash south of Kremmling kills five
The Bureau of Land Management is updating the fires that are causing so much smoke in Northwest Colorado. Those fires are mainly in Rio Blanco County with some in Moffat County.
The Elk Fire is east of Meeker and has burned at least 3,000 acres, as well as one primary structure and four outbuildings, as of late Monday.
The Grease Fire is about 12 miles west of Meeker.
The Lee Fire is about 20 miles southwest of Meeker on BLM lands. The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office has issued some evacuation orders and those are on our social media and website.
The Jack Springs Fire is at about 105 acres and 80% contained, seven miles west of Massadona in Moffat County.
Be especially aware of travel in any fire areas.
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for parts of Routt County, eastern Rio Blanco and Garfield counties and Eagle County through at least 9 a.m. today, because of all of the heavy smoke.
Check PurpleAir.com to see what the current level is and how much you can be affected by prolonged exposure to smoke.
More on the Story — Multiple fires are causing smoky conditions
Local law enforcement, Routt County Emergency Management, Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue, and Steamboat Springs School District will be doing active assailant response training at Steamboat Springs High School today. There will be lots of law enforcement in the area, but it is TRAINING. No students will be on campus and no live ammunition will be used.
- Routt County Sheriff’s Office
- Steamboat Springs Police & Fire Departments
- UCHealth/Yampa Valley Medical Center
- Classic Air Medical
- Steamboat Springs School District
- Office of Emergency Management
- Hayden Police Department
More on the Story — Local law enforcement to conduct response training at SSHS Tuesday
Those interesting in running for Steamboat Springs City Council can pick up a nominating petition at City Hall today, Aug. 5. Four City Council seats are up for election this year. You’ll need signatures from at least 25 registered electors within your district, or if you’re running at-large. Paperwork needs to be turned in to City Hall before 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 25. Candidates must be 18 years old or older on the day of the election. You must have lived in your municipality for at least 12 consecutive months before the election.
More on the Story — Nominating petitions for City Council are available Tuesday, Aug. 5
The Routt County Commissioners have a meeting today. A discussion of mid-year goals and operation agreements is on the agenda.
Big Game hunting licenses go on sale at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, through the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website, or call their 800 number (800-244-5613) or go in person to a local CPW office.
- Leftover List
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office Map
- More on the Story — Big Game Hunting Licenses go on sale Tuesday morning
The Moffat County Fair continues today with the Dog Show this morning, and then Public Safety Night with Classic Air Medical from 4-6 p.m. this afternoon. The Moffat County Fair is all week at the fairgrounds in Craig. There is a fair schedule on our website or find out more at MoffatCountyFair.com
More on the Story — 2025 Moffat County Fair