Denver, CO
Ruth D. Silva
Ruth D. Silva
OBITUARY
Ruth Diana Silva (Ortiz), 82, of Denver, Colorado passed away on October 19th, 2024. Ruth was born to Robert and Theresa Ortiz on March 28, 1942, in Denver, Colorado. She attended high school at Denver North High School. She would receive her GED later in life. She worked many jobs. Her last job was Manager at The Wedding Showcase for 25 years until it closed. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, trying different cuisines, dancing, Bingo, going to the hill and watching all her children and grandchildren in their sports or performances. Ruth was involved with St Jude Children’s Hospital or other charities involving children. Ruth is survived by her Husband of 64 years Norman A. Silva, Daughters~ Diana M. Silva-Kotris (Tony) and Lucinda A. Bussey (David), Grandchildren~ Raymond A. Silva, Daniella M. Chilton (Aaron), Tony Silva-Bussey and Marcos Silva-Bussey, Great Grandson~ Marcos Bussey-Ramierz, and her Sister~ Roberta Stratton and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her Only Beloved Son~ Norman Anthony “Tony” Silva II, Mother~ Theresa Sarno Ortiz, Stepfather~ Ray Lucero, Brothers~ Daniel Ortiz, Leonard Ortiz, Sister~ Mary Elder and Nephews~ Jason Ortiz, Derrick Ortiz, Chris Eddy and Niece~ Catherine Moldenhauer. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 28th: Viewing 9a.m., Rosary 10a.m., Mass 10:30a.m., St Rose of Lima, 355 S. Navajo St., Denver 80223. Burial 12:30p.m., Mt Olivet Cemetery, 12801 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge 80033. Visitation and reception to follow, American Legion Post 17, 1901 N. Harlan St., Edgewater 80214. Please wear teal or turquoise, it was Ruth’s favorite color. Thank you as we honor Ruth Silva our Beautiful Wife, Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother.
BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — If you feel like we’ve had a lot of red flag days across Colorado since the start of the year, you’re right.
According to our Denver7 weather team, there have been 369 red flag warnings across the state since the start of 2026, marking the second-highest number recorded to date since 2005. In 2023, there were 408 red flag warnings from Jan. 1 through April 22 of that year, according to Denver7 meteorologist Danielle Grant
A red flag day happens when warm temperatures, low humidity and strong winds combine to create critical fire weather conditions.
▶️ WATCH: Denver7’s Claire Lavezzorio talked red flag fatigue with residents and officials
Colorado sees second-highest number of red flag days since 2005
In Boulder County, officials say the frequency of these warnings in their area is breaking records, too.
“We’ve had 21 thus far since the beginning of 2026, and that number is almost as many as we’ve had in the previous years combined, 2024 and 2025,” said Vinnie Montez, a spokesperson for the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office.
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With the high volume of alerts, Montez worries the frequent warnings will become white noise.
Denver7 asked him if there is some red flag fatigue in the community.
“When you see the same commercial come up over and over again, you’re kind of like, flip the channel, right? I think that can happen in what we’re messaging,” Montez said.
At Chautauqua Park in Boulder, residents are taking note of how often these days are happening.
“It’s almost every day,” Mac Whittington said.
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Levi Brown, a Boulder resident, pointed out that all the ingredients for high fire danger are present.
“You look around, there’s a lot of fuel in the ground, a lot of wind blowing right now, in fact,” Brown said.
For Brown, who has lived in the area for 26 years, every warning carries weight.
“It seems to be more prevalent now. And I don’t take it lightly,” Brown said.
For those who do not take the days seriously, Whittington offered a word of caution.
“Hopefully we don’t have to learn the lesson the hard way,” he said.
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DENVER (KDVR) — Denver police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle on Tuesday evening.
The Denver Police Department reported that the crash also involved a motorist and happened at East 9th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard.
The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Police did not release any description of the suspect vehicle.
Denver police said drivers should expect delays in the area.
This is developing news.
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