Colorado
Evacuations underway in Park County due to grass fire threatening structures

PARK COUNTY, CO — Evacuations are underway for a 1-mile radius in Park County Thursday.
The evacuation order has been for a 1-mile radius within the space of County Highway 403 and Alpine Meadow Lane for grass hearth threatening constructions within the space.
An alert was despatched at 11:40 a.m. Thursday by the Park County CodeRed emergency notification system. Because the alert Park County has upgraded this to an instantaneous and full evacuation order.
On March 30, at 11:39 AM residents within the 1 mile space of County Highway 403 and Alpine Meadow Lane are suggested to evacuate instantly because of a fireplace within the space. It is a full and fast evacuation – residents are requested to depart instantly. https://t.co/vHqyD59GiL pic.twitter.com/8thfeaWM8X
— Park County (@ParkCounty) March 30, 2023
Beneath is a map offered of the present location of the hearth.
Based on Lt. Bunting with the Teller County Sheriff’s Workplace smoke might be seen within the space west of Teller County as the hearth is in an space in Park County behind the Florissant Fossil Beds.
Smoke can be seen within the space of west Teller County, for an energetic hearth in Park County behind Florissant Fossil Beds.. Solely name 911 should you see energetic flames or a plume of smoke.
— Lieutenant Bunting, PIO (@TCSOPIO) March 30, 2023
For these evacuating the world, the Park County emergency shelter location is on the Lake George Neighborhood Middle positioned at 39141 US 24, Lake George, CO 80827.
When you have giant animals and livestock to evacuate, please go to the Lake George Fairgrounds positioned at 37371 Freeway 24 in Lake George, C 80827.
There isn’t a data at the moment concerning the trigger and the dimensions of the hearth.
It is a creating story and can be up to date as extra data is realized.
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Traveler with measles was at Denver International Airport last week, Colorado health officials issue warning

An out-of-state flyer in Colorado who was contagious with measles traveled through Denver International Airport last week. That’s according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
That traveler also stayed that the Quality Inn and Suites close to the airport. The hotel is located off Tower Road.
That traveler was at the airport, on a shuttle and at the hotel on May 13th and 14.
See a detailed breakdown of exactly where that person went and what time:
Tuesday, May 13
Denver International Airport, 5 – 8 p.m.
Arrived at Gate A-27 in concourse A at 5:10 p.m.
Walked across the bridge to international customs.
International baggage claim 3.
Main terminal
Quality Inn and Suites shuttle to hotel, 6 – 8 p.m.
Rode shuttle at 6 p.m.
Quality Inn and Suites Denver International Airport lobby and elevator: 6:15 – 8:15 p.m.
6890 Tower Rd.
Denver, CO, 80249
Wednesday, May 14
Hotel lobby and elevator: Wednesday, May 14, 5 – 7 a.m.
Quality Inn and Suites shuttle to the airport, 5 a.m.
Denver International Airport, 5:30 – 10 a.m.
Main terminal, train to gates, and concourse B. Flight departed from Gate B-86.
“Measles is highly contagious, and we are working swiftly to identify and notify anyone who may have been exposed. Vaccination remains the most effective protection against this preventable disease,” said Dr. Rachel Herlihy, state epidemiologist and deputy chief medical officer.
There have been several cases of measles reported in Colorado this year.
Colorado
Colorado’s top performing high school baseball hitters in 2025: Vote for the best

Colorado doesn’t get enough credit for producing high-level baseball talent. A number of big leaguers have come from the great state, like Chase Headley, John Stearns and James Mouton.
The following names have made quite the impression this season after leading in major statistical categories like homeruns, RBIs, batting average and hits. Players selected for this poll generally range within the Top 5 of a category.
These players might not be the most highly touted, recruited or covered, but their numbers indicate they are performing at their respective level — and likely impacting victory for their programs.
Take a look at the top hitters in 2025 and vote for who you think is the best at the bottom of the page. The voting poll will close on Wednesday, May 28 at 8 p.m. (PT).
(Stats are pulled from MaxPreps.com as of May 21, 2025)
Griffin leads the state in RBIs with 49 in 25 games off 42 hits. The standout senior also added 11 doubles, six triples and six homers while batting .512.
Hale also drove in 49 RBIs from 42 hits in 25 games while batting .627 and belting a state-leading 16 homers this spring. He only struck out four times in 94 plate appearances.
Simons is batting .620 with 47 RBIs off 44 hits and scored 48 runs in 24 games with 15 doubles and five triples. He also successfully stole 27 bases.
Gordon’s 11 homers are the second-best mark in the state while batting .447 with 44 RBIs off 38 hits with nine doubles an 27 runs scored in 25 games.
Larkin is batting .450 with 35 RBIs, 36 hits, 10 homers and nine doubles this season through 25 games.
Waltemath sits atop the homerun leaderboard with 10 in 24 games while batting .500 with 32 RBIs, 37 hits and 28 runs scored.
Ortiz is tied for the most hits this season with 46. The standout sophomore drove in 27 runs, hit 12 doubles and hit .648 through 23 games.
Kennell also has 46 hits this spring while batting .554 with 31 RBIs, 40 runs, 12 double, five triples and five dingers.
Eurich led the state in stolen bases with 41 while batting .417 with 12 RBIs of 25 hits and scoring 42 runs and drawing 20 walks.
Fritch is batting .583 with 42 hits, 29 RBIs, eight doubles, five triples and four homers while drawing 17 walks in 24 games for top team in Colorado.
The voting poll will close on Wednesday, May 28 at 8 p.m. (PT).
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