CRFR: Press Release

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Colorado River Fire Rescue

1850 Railroad Avenue | Rifle, Colorado 81650
Telephone, (970) 625-1243 | Fax, (970) 625-2963 | www.crfr.us

Press Release

To all CRFR burn permit users:

Effective 11:59 p.m. 3/26/2026

Due to dry vegetation conditions, many out of control burns, and lack of moisture in the ground. We at CRFR are Requesting all burns to be completed by 1:00 p.m. every day. As always, open burning is not allowed during Red Flag Warnings or wind conditions over 5 mph.

Please help us monitor this situation and maintain safety for all our citizens and their property.

We will continue to monitor the fuels and weather to determine the future of burn permits and open burning.

For additional information, please contact our main office at 970-625-1243.

Thank you.

Prevention Division Chief, Orrin Moon

CRFR: Press Release

Carbondale PD: Missing female located

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Carbondale Police Department

2.27.26, 5:35 p.m. – Subject has been located. Thank you for your assistance.

2.27.26, 5:13 p.m. – Attn: Garfield County, info from Carbondale Police: Please be on the lookout for a missing and endangered adult, described as a 77-year-old, white female, last seen wearing a black coat and white baseball hat. Uses a painted red walker. Call 911 if you see her.

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Carbondale PD: Missing female located

Garco911 / CDOT: I-70 eastbound re-opened at Glenwood Springs

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Colorado Department of Transportation

1.23.26, 9:35 p.m. – Between exit 116 – Glenwood Springs/Aspen and exit 119 – No Name at mile point 118.5 the roadway is reopened to traffic.

1.23.26, 8:30 p.m. – Crash on eastbound I-70 between exit 116 – Glenwood Springs/Aspen, and exit 119 – No Name, at mile point 118.5. Road closed, expect delays due to a crash.

Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority

1.23.26, 8:21 p.m. – I-70 is closed at mile marker 116 eastbound, Glenwood Springs exit, due to a multi-vehicle accident.

Garco911 / CDOT: I-70 eastbound re-opened at Glenwood Springs

Garco911: I-70 westbound reopened at West Glenwood

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Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority

1.15.25, 12:17 a.m. – I-70 is open at mile marker 114 westbound, West Glenwood.

Garfield County Sheriff’s Office

1.14.26, 9:25 p.m. – There is no estimated time to reopen and the closure is expected to be extended in length.

Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority

1.14.26, 7:29 p.m. – I-70 is closed at mile marker 114 westbound, West Glenwood, due to an accident.

Garco911: I-70 westbound reopened at West Glenwood

ECSO: Suspect apprehended in office-involved shooting near Dotsero

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Eagle County Sheriff’s Office

UPDATE 2:20 p.m.: I-70 is now open in both directions. Please continue to use caution in the area and allow crews space to finish their work safely.

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ACTUALIZACIÓN 2:20 p.m.: La I-70 ya está abierta en ambos sentidos. Por favor, sigan conduciendo con precaución en la zona y dejen espacio a los equipos para que puedan terminar su trabajo de forma segura.

UPDATE 2:10 p.m.: The suspect, 30 year-old Kenny Espinoza has been taken into custody. The shelter-in-place has been lifted.

I-70 will remain closed a little longer as the Colorado Bureau of Investigation continues its portion of the investigation. We are optimistic it will be open soon. Law enforcement will remain in the area to safely process the scene and collect evidence. We sincerely appreciate the community’s patience, understanding, and cooperation throughout this situation.

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ACTUALIZACIÓN 2:10 p.m.: El sospechoso, Kenny Espinoza, de 30 años, ha sido detenido. Se ha levantado la orden de permanecer en casa.

La I-70 permanecerá cerrada un poco más, ya que la Oficina de Investigación de Colorado continúa con su parte de la investigación. Somos optimistas y creemos que se abrirá pronto. Las fuerzas policiales permanecerán en la zona para procesar de forma segura el lugar de los hechos y recoger evidencia. Agradecemos sinceramente la paciencia, la comprensión y la cooperación de la comunidad durante toda esta situación.

Westminster Police Department

Westminster Police Department is assisting the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office with their investigation as the vehicle contacted by deputies is related to our ongoing homicide investigation from over the weekend. At this time, the man pictured in their release is a suspect in our case. If you see him, do not approach and call 911.

The purpose of this release is to be transparent and provide timely information to the public. The details shared are based on preliminary information and may be subject to change as additional evidence is collected and reviewed.

ECSO: Suspect apprehended in office-involved shooting near Dotsero

Garco911 / ECSO: High-risk traffic stop turns manhunt following officer-involved shooting near Dotsero

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Eagle County Sheriff’s Office

News Release Update: 1.13.26- High-risk traffic stop turns manhunt following officer-involved shooting near Dotsero

Eagle County, Colo.- The shelter in place remains ongoing for the Dotsero area as a precaution. I-70 westbound is still closed at mile marker 133, and I-70 eastbound is closed at mile marker 119. Our crews continue working diligently towards reopening the roadway when it is safe to do so. We will have a brief update for the media at 1 pm in the B lot of the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, 955 Chambers Avenue. Media Personnel, please follow the signs to the staging area. Sheriff Van Beek and our partners will provide an update on the investigation and suspect information.

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Actualización del Comunicado de Noticias: 1.13.26. Una parada de tráfico de alto riesgo se convierte en una persecución tras un tiroteo con participación policial cerca de Dotsero

Condado de Eagle, Colorado. Como medida de precaución, se mantiene la orden de permanecer en casa en la zona de Dotsero. La I-70 en dirección oeste sigue cerrada en el marcador de milla 133, y la I-70 en dirección este está cerrada en el marcador de milla 119. Nuestros equipos siguen trabajando diligentemente para reabrir la carretera cuando sea seguro hacerlo. Ofreceremos una breve actualización para los medios de comunicación a la 1 p. m. en el estacionamiento B de la Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Eagle, 955 Chambers Avenue. Los medios de comunicación deben seguir las señales hasta la zona de reunión. El Alguacil Van Beek y nuestros socios proporcionarán información actualizada sobre la investigación y el sospechoso.

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Garco911 / ECSO: High-risk traffic stop turns manhunt following officer-involved shooting near Dotsero