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Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Climate
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Evacuations ordered in Gateway area due to wildfires
MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) — On Saturday at 4:30 p.m., the Mesa County Sheriff's office ordered evacuations for residents in all private land and areas between Mile Markers 120 and 124 along Highway 141 near Gateway. An Evacuation Center is located at the Clifton Community Campus, located at 3270 D 1/2 Road in Clifton. The Mesa County Natural Resources Department has set up an assistance phone line for those who need help with securing shelter for their large animals. Residents can contact the line at 970-778-0162. The evacuation notice has been made as a result of the Turner Gulch and Wright Draw Fires in the area, which started on Thursday. Other fires that are burning on Saturday include the South Rim Fire in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the Sowbelly Fire in the Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Area and the Deer Creek Fire near Old La Sal in Utah. Residents can sign up for Emergency Alerts at Grand Junction's Regional Communication Center website. Earlier on Saturday at noon, the CO Highway 141 near Gateway area was given a pre-evacuation notice from the Mesa County Sheriff's office. More information on how to prepare for an evacuation can be found on Mesa County's website. WesternSlopeNow will update this story as it develops. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Climate
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Montrose County orders evacuations for South Rim Fire
MONTROSE COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) — On Friday, Montrose County issued evacuation orders at 5:39 p.m. due to the rapid movement of the South Rim Fire at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The mandatory evacuations include all Bostwick Park residents and the K73 Trail. Highway 347 at the Highway 50 intersection still remains closed to the public. Earlier reports from officials on Friday stated that the lightning-caused fire had grown to 1,640 acres and was 0% contained. As fire behavior is increasing, firefighters are pulling back to perform structure protection. A South Rim Fire Information Line has been set up and can be contacted at 970-240-1070. WesternSlopeNow will update this story as it develops. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
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One person injured in suspected Montrose shooting
MONTROSE, Colo. (KREX) — At around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the Montrose Police Department responded to reports of a suspected shooting that took place at the 200 block of Howard Fork Ave in Montrose. One person was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. No additional information is known at this time, as the incident is under investigation by the Montrose Police Department. The area is closed off as part of the investigation. There is no suspected danger to the public. WesternSlopeNow will update this story as it develops. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
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GJPD issues statement on ‘No Kings' protest
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — There are several thousand 'No Kings' protests taking place across the country this weekend, including here in the Grand Valley. On Saturday, protests will take place in Grand Junction starting at 10 a.m. at Canyon View Park stretching to the 24 Road overpass and in Montrose at 12:30 p.m. at the Rotary Park. Earlier this week, WesternSlopeNow reached out to the Grand Junction Police Department to learn of the possible security measures the department will put in place during the demonstrations. WesternSlopeNow was emailed this statement. 'The Grand Junction Police Department is aware of the planned 'No Kings' protest. As with every public event, we are working closely with local organizers to ensure that everyone can exercise their rights safely and peacefully. The safety of all participants, bystanders, and members of the community remains our top priority.' WesternSlopeNow will have full coverage of the 'No Kings' protest here in Grand Junction. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
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Sen. Michael Bennet holds virtual roundtable for 'Republican Dangers to SNAP'
WESTERN SLOPE, Colo. (KREX) – Lately, there has been speculation from the federal level that there will be funds cut from SNAP benefits. On Thursday, Senator Michael Bennet held a virtual roundtable to discuss the quote 'Republican Dangers to SNAP.' Bennet states, 'I hope for the smaller cut; it would be better, you know, if we had to take one and not the other.' Communities around Colorado are on their toes regarding the outcome of possible SNAP benefit cuts. The virtual roundtable included community members around the Centennial State alongside Senator Bennet. 'As I said earlier, [SNAP] is going to be on the receiving end of this unfunded mandate,' Bennet said. Bennet says the president passed the bill, which will need 51 Senate votes to pass in the Senate before being finalized. 'I don't know what the choices that he's going to be able to assemble to get that majority vote are, but I will keep everybody on this call informed as I begin to hear what's going on,' Bennet said. WesternSlopeNow reached out to the Mesa County Department of Human Services, and the Economic Assistance Director, Melissa Schierland, sent a statement saying, 'This is pending federal legislation, and no changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have been finalized. We are closely monitoring the situation. If the program changes, we will communicate directly with our clients to ensure they receive clear guidance and support. Our priority remains helping families meet their basic needs and access the resources they rely on.' State Senator Janice Rich of District 7 states, 'I think that it has been a successful program, and I guess I would hate to see it be cut, you know, a lot, because over the years, it has lifted over 70,000 people out of the poverty line.' State Senator Rich says it's been reported that 9.9% of people use the SNAP program in the state. Meanwhile, WesternSlopeNow reached out to the Colorado Department of Human Services about how these cuts could affect the rest of the state. A representative sent us a statement saying in part, 'As of March 2025, approximately 334,000 Colorado households and 617,000 people receive monthly benefits. In 2024, almost one million individual Coloradans received SNAP, half of whom were children, 10% of whom were older Americans, and 15% of whom were Americans with disabilities. Minimizing food insecurity has positive impacts, including increased physical and mental health.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
