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🌱 How Leadville’s ultra-racing sheriff is steering the Willow Fire response.

Leadville, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Leadville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Leadville’s ultra-racing sheriff is steering the Willow Fire response.
  • Willow Fire near Leadville hits 67% containment—what’s changed for residents?
  • Curious about Leadville’s “soiled doves”? This museum talk digs into their stories.

Also on today's calendar: Leadville-Lake County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hazy sun, with a high of 78 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm with hazy sun, temps: high: 80, low: 39.
  • Saturday: Hazy sun, with a high of 78 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Heath Speckman fights Lake County's Willow Fire, and his own limits as an ultra-athlete (rmpbs.org) — Lake County Sheriff Heath Speckman has been working 18 straight days coordinating the Willow Fire response west of Leadville while also being deeply involved in the town’s famed ultra-endurance races. The story shows how his grit as a Leadville racer shapes his leadership during evacuations, burn bans, and daily fire updates that many Leadvillians say have helped them feel safer and more informed.
   

2. Colorado wildfire roundup: Aspen Acres fire reaches 71% containment (gazette.com) — Fire crews report the Willow Fire in Lake County, just west of Leadville, at 7,196 acres and 67% containment, with some pre-evacuation zones now lifted but caution still urged. A statewide roundup also tracks major fires near Rye, Ouray, and Dolores, but this update is especially important for Leadville residents watching nearby smoke, changing conditions, and potential travel impacts.
   

3. Scene Stealers: Week of August 5th (yellowscene.com) — Leadville’s Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin will host a History Colorado lecture on August 7 exploring the lives and impact of “soiled doves” during Colorado’s gold and silver booms. The regional events list also promotes Boulder-area fundraisers, festivals, and preparedness programs, but Leadville residents can especially note this chance to dive into local boomtown history close to home.
   

4. Weekend things to do: Parade of Homes and more (denvergazette.com) — Leadville Boom Days returns August 7–9 with burro races, mining contests, and more than 100 vendors on the Lake County Courthouse lawn, all free to attend. The Denver-focused roundup highlights this signature Leadville celebration as a prime way to savor one of the last summer weekends with camping, local food, crafts, and Colorado brews in a historic mining-town setting.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • Keystone Encore →
    Keystone Festivals, 140 Ida Belle Dr, Keystone
    4:00 pm
  • Murder on the Orient Express →
    Breckenridge Backstage Theatre, 121 S Ridge St, Breckenridge
    7:00 pm
    • Friday August 7
  • Keystone Concert Series: Andy Stratton →
    Keystone Festivals, 140 Ida Belle Dr, Keystone
    4:00 pm
  • Best of the Fest →
    Vail Nordic Center, 1775 Sunburst Dr, Vail
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday August 8
  • Nature Based Learning District Staff Yard Sale
    Park County School District No. Re-2 Fairplay, CO 80440
    7:00 am
  • Car Show to benefit SPHS Football Team
    Park County School District No. Re-2 Fairplay, CO 80440
    8:00 am

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  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Leadville. Apply here.
  • International City Management posted a job opening for City Administrator in Leadville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leadville here.

Ok Leadville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Leadville

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