The Aspen Acres fire is spiraling out of control, devouring 73,000 acres with zero containment and forcing evacuations for 11,000 residents. With nearly 1,000 firefighters deployed from across the nation, officials are prioritizing life and property protection over containment due to extreme fire behavior and dangerous conditions. Over 160 to 200 structures are already destroyed, and damage assessments won’t begin until next week as smoke blankets the region and winds threaten to worsen the blaze. Authorities urge residents to avoid open flames, especially ahead of the holidays, and warn of possible I-25 closures — all while Sheriff David Lucero calls this the most intense fire he’s ever seen.

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German grocery giant gears up to invade Colorado with two massive Denver stores—19,000 sq ft each—set to open in Central Park and northeast Denver near the airport, kicking off a 50-store expansion plan that could shake up local supermarket competition.

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A fiery car arson in Colorado Springs sent shockwaves through the community—someone allegedly smashed a window, tossed a lit object inside, and watched the vehicle go up in flames. Hours later, police nabbed 32-year-old Graison Dortch, who now faces serious charges including second-degree arson and use of an incendiary device—both class five felonies. The arrest wrapped up a tense, high-stakes investigation that began just after noon and ended with Dortch booked into jail.

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El Paso County’s planning department has thrown a wrench in Buc-ee’s plans, calling into question whether their proposed location qualifies as a “convenience store” under current zoning rules — despite the land being zoned for commercial use. After reviewing records, they found no prior approvals for gas-selling convenience stores in that specific C-1 zone, and Buc-ee’s unique mix of features doesn’t neatly fit existing definitions. The county admits it’s a gray area, leaving the fate of the project uncertain — but Buc-ee’s still has 30 days to appeal. This case underscores how outdated regulations can clash with modern retail concepts.

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