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🌱 Pre-evacuation in Gunnison County: what residents and livestock owners should do

Gunnison, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Pre-evacuation in Gunnison County: what residents and livestock owners should do
  • Pilot killed after firefighting aircraft crashes into Gunnison County reservoir
  • Helicopter crash fighting Gold Mountain Fire kills pilot in Gunnison County

Also on today's calendar: Asleep At The Wheel and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the astronaut’s favorite meal? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 52.
  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pre-evacuation notice issued for residents around Lake City, Colorado as Elk Fire continues to grow (cbsnews.com) — Residents in part of Gunnison County are under a pre-evacuation notice as the Elk Fire near Lake City grows, and officials urge people to prepare now in case evacuations are ordered. Livestock from affected areas can be taken to the Gunnison County Fairgrounds in town, but owners must call ahead and expect mandatory vet checks.
   

2. Pilot Killed After Aircraft Fighting Colorado Wildfire Crashes Into Reservoir (dallasexpress.com) — An aircraft helping fight the Gold Mountain Fire crashed into Silver Jack Reservoir in southwestern Gunnison County on Sunday, killing the pilot. Gunnison County Regional Communications received the report around 5:17 p.m., and crews later recovered the body as firefighters continue battling multiple large wildfires across Colorado under elevated national preparedness levels.
   

3. Pilot dies after aircraft crash in Silver Jack Reservoir while fighting Gold Mountain Fire (gunnisontimes.com) — A helicopter pilot fighting the Gold Mountain Fire died after crashing into Silver Jack Reservoir in southwest Gunnison County, with his body recovered Monday. Gunnison Regional Communications first received the crash report Sunday evening, and nearly a thousand firefighters remain assigned as the large wildfire continues burning nearby. Local officials say more information will be released as it becomes available.
   

4. Crash of a helicopter helping to fight a Colorado wildfire leaves the pilot dead (ajc.com) — A helicopter supporting wildfire crews in southwestern Colorado crashed into Silver Jack Reservoir, and Gunnison County authorities confirmed the pilot was killed. The aircraft was helping battle the Gold Mountain Fire, which has burned about 57 square miles and remains only partially contained. Federal investigators are reviewing the crash while firefighters continue working the two-week-old blaze.
   

5. Colorado's collector of the West: A peek into Fred Mazzulla's collection of a lifetime (gazette.com) — Gunnison history buffs may be intrigued that a rare Gunnison County Jail ledger, covering 1844 to 1934, is part of the vast Fred and Jo Mazzulla Collection at History Colorado. The records include intake entries for Alferd Packer and train robbers captured by famed Gunnison lawman C.W. “Doc” Shores. The article also explores how the Mazzullas documented crime, politics, photography, and jazz across Colorado.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday July 16
  • Asleep At The Wheel →
    I Bar Ranch, 850 Co Rd 49, Gunnison
    6:00 pm
    • Friday July 17
  • Trickster Coyote
    Curecanti National Park Elk Creek Campground Amphitheater (Loop A between sites A31 and A32)
    6:30 pm
  • What's Buried in Pete's Lake?
    Curecanti National Park 102 Elk Creek, Gunnison, CO 81230
    8:30 pm
    • Saturday July 18
  • The Prehistoric World of Curecanti
    Curecanti National Park Elk Creek Campground Amphitheater (Loop A)
    6:30 pm
  • A Story Written in the Rocks
    Curecanti National Park Elk Creek Campground Amphitheater (Loop A between sites A31 and A32)
    8:30 pm
  • Astronomy Program
    Curecanti National Park 102 Elk Creek, Gunnison, CO 81230
    9:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 5
  • Local Business Partner Event →
    Harmels on the Taylor, 6748 County Rd 742, Almont
    5:00 pm

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Launch (Thank you Lee S. for sending it in!)
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