Justin Reutter

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Justin Reutter

Wildfire season in Colorado is officially here and Pueblo officials are warning residents to be cautious of fire risks as temperatures warm up. In the past few weeks, Pueblo County has already seen a handful of wildfires, including one at Lake Minnequa on April 10 and several others in the county. Here's what to know about how wildfires start, how they spread, how agencies work to prevent and contain them, and how Pueblo County residents can mitigate risks.

1 week ago | chieftain.com | Justin Reutter

Colorado wildfire season peaks in the summer months, but fires have become a year-round phenomenon. Officials urge residents to pay attention to red flag warnings and be aware of their surroundings, as well as sign up for alerts. Officials discussed the importance of mutual aid in fighting a fire once it has begun. Wildfire season in Colorado is officially here and Pueblo officials are warning residents to be cautious of fire risks as temperatures warm up.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Justin Reutter

A Pueblo man has been charged with first-degree murder after police allege he assaulted a man who died from his injuries 10 days later. Ryan Ramos, 42, was charged with murder in connection with an April 15 incident, according to a Pueblo Police Department news release. Police were called to the 600 block of Main Street at approximately 8:33 p.m. that evening on a reported assault. Officers arrived and found an unresponsive man, who was transported to a local hospital.

1 week ago | chieftain.com | Justin Reutter

The PCSO's Mobile Command Center offers a place for briefings, shelter from the elements, observation and communication. While the vehicle is nearly 20 years old, it hasn't been utilized much since 2006, PCSO officials say. The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office showed off the capabilities of its Mobile Command Center in coordinating from the front line of emergency operations during an April 30 demonstration.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Justin Reutter

A 36-year-old Avondale man was arrested April 25 on suspicion of second-degree assault, harassment, reckless endangerment, and domestic violence after allegedly assaulting his 18-year-old wife. Deputies responded on April 24 when the sister of Taggart Rieke, 36, called the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office to report her brother was "threatening people's lives," according to an affidavit authored by a PCSO deputy.