Tag: Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell
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‘I want my Colorado back’: Teller County sheriff to run for Colorado governor
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Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell is joining the 2026 Colorado gubernatorial race with plans to tackle several issues. His focuses will be on the budget shortfall, housing affordability issues, immigration policies and crime trends if elected all while emphasizing the need for local control and effective leadership. Mikesell is one of 10 Republican candidates in…
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Highland Lakes fire updates: Wednesday’s latest developments, including increased containment
DIVIDE — The Teller County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday announced that the Highland Lakes fire, which is holding steady at 166 acres burned, is approximately 80% contained. All residential evacuations were set to be lifted at noon Wednesday, according to Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell. Initially, only residents will be allowed into the affected areas,…
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Highland Lakes fire in Divide gains 60% containment as ‘aggressive’ response pays off
DIVIDE — A frightful, human-caused fire, which started at a house in the middle of a subdivision in Divide Monday afternoon and quickly grew to the point of firefighters beating back flames from the backside of many homes, by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday had reached 60% containment, as 150 firefighters worked around the clock to best…
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High Park fire remains at zero containment, ‘still a danger’ Teller County sheriff says
FLORISSANT • Smoke thick enough to irritate lungs, permeate clothing and reduce visibility hung in the air Friday morning, as Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell told media and a few residents at a news briefing that the threat from a nearby fire that began Thursday afternoon is not over. “Fire danger changes every time the wind…