Castle Rock police took ‘Wild West’ vibes to a whole new level with a shootout straight out of a cowboy flick, only this time the officers went home safe, and the barricaded guy? Not so much. Meanwhile, over in Mancos, locals transformed a land dispute into a DIY fencing frenzy—turns out, barbed wire is great for both property lines and community art.
- Castle Rock’s Wild West Revival: In a scene straight out of an action movie, Castle Rock police engaged in a shootout with a man who barricaded himself in an apartment. Spoiler alert: the movie ends with the officers unscathed but the plot takes a fatal twist for our barricaded friend. 🎬🔫 Read more
- Fencing Frenzy in Mancos: The Free Land Holders, perhaps inspired by a DIY reality show, decided to claim a chunk of U.S. Forest Service land. Local ranchers and hikers had other plans, armed with sidearms and wire cutters, they turned the fence into a community art project. 🎨🪚 Story here
- A Not-So-Golden Tour at Mollie Kathleen Mine: Tragedy struck when an elevator malfunctioned at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, resulting in one death and a rescue mission that would give any thriller a run for its money. Visitors described it as the ultimate “underground” experience—complete with a pizza delivery. 🍕⛏️ Details
- IV Fluid Conservation or Hurricane Diet?: Colorado hospitals are stretching their IV supplies due to a hurricane-induced shortage. It’s the latest in healthcare’s version of “Survivor: Hospital Edition.” 🏥🌪️ More info
- Poachers Pay the Price: Three savvy outdoorsmen learned the hard way that poaching is not the ticket to financial freedom, facing nearly $50,000 in fines. Turns out, the real wildlife was the dollar amount on their penalty slips. 🦌💸 Full story
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