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Articles by Terry West
Fire Causes Closure of BLM Lands South of Hwy 50
The Royal Gorge Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management has issued an emergency temporary closure for BLM lands south of Highway 50.
Interactive Decker Fire Map Released
The Decker Fire Team just released a new interactive map that shows the fire’s perimeter.
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for wildfire smoke until 9:00 am Sunday.
Chaffee County Sheriff Offers Assistance to Decker Fire Evacuees
If you forgot your medication or an animal during the Decker Fire evacuations, the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office can help.
Join Us Live at Yoder’s Mountain View Furniture For Their Annual Fall Sale
Fall is in the air! Leaves, temperatures, and prices are all falling at Yoder’s Mountain View Furniture in Westcliffe.
Decker Fire Evening Update [Oct. 2]
There is increased fire behavior on the west side of the fire, where the fire is burning in spruce but with no significant movement.
Hippie Radio 97.5 and The Peak 92.3 Are On Low Power
Last night (Oct. 1st), power was cut to Methodist Mountain as the Decker Fire crested the peak. We were on the front line.
Decker Fire Evacuation Point Has Moved [Updated]
[Updated] The Decker Fire evacuation point at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds has moved.
Watch Video of a DC-10 Dropping Retardant on the Decker Fire
Chaffee County Commissioner Greg Felt captured this amazing video of a DC-10 dropping retardant on the Decker Fire.