Xcel Energy: temporary power outages possible on April 22 due to strong winds

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Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy is monitoring forecasted strong winds, low relative humidity, and very dry conditions on Wednesday, April 22, and may temporarily shut down power in some Western Slope areas as a precaution against wildfire risk.

Current situation
April 20, 2026, 1:04 p.m. – We continue to prepare for strong winds, low relative humidity and very dry conditions, resulting in high wildfire risk, in parts of western Colorado and the San Luis Valley on Wednesday, April 22, and along the northern Front Range on Thursday, April 23. High winds heighten risk of damage to our power lines and may result in outages.

To reduce the risk of wildfire and support public safety, we are planning for a possible public safety power shutoff (PSPS) beginning on Wednesday, April 22, around 9 a.m. MT for some customers in Garfield, Mesa and Pitkin counties, and around 11 a.m. MT for some customers in Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio Grande and Saguache counties.

  • Much of the area is experiencing extreme to exceptional drought opens in a new window due to the record warm and dry winter. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the San Luis Valley for this weather event.
  • Customers can look up their address on our outage map to find out if they may be affected by a PSPS event.

Weather conditions are expected to start improving around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22. Crews will begin restoring power as soon as it is safe to do so.

Due to anticipated high winds, outages could take place outside of areas impacted by a PSPS, affecting restoration times. Restoring outages from a significant weather event or PSPS may take several hours to several days. This is because crews must inspect power lines and repair damage before they can be safely re-energized.

Rural, remote, mountainous and other difficult to reach areas could experience extended outages.
enhanced powerline safety settings (EPSS) will be activated in across Colorado. This means power lines are more sensitive and can stop the flow of electricity if an issue, like a tree branch touching the line, is detected. This helps improve public safety during heightened risk conditions.

Xcel Energy will continue to reach out to potentially affected customers as the forecasted weather event approaches. Please know the forecast may change and we will provide updates as needed. We plan to share an update the evening of Monday, April 20.

  • We encourage customers to plan for potential power outages in the coming days due to weather, especially those who have medical equipment that relies on electricity.
  • The impacted areas and number of customers affected may continue to change as weather conditions evolve and our teams refine the scope of the PSPS event. As forecasts improve in the coming days, we expect to be able to reduce the area and number of customers impacted.

We are continually investing in and building out our systems to reduce the risk of wildfire and limit the size, scale, and duration of potential power disruptions, including system hardening, upgrading electrical components, enhancing vegetation management and expanding technologies like Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings.?Our goal is to limit the impact of a PSPS event as much as possible while effectively managing high wildfire risk.

Thank you for your patience and support as we work to protect the safety of our communities and decrease the risk of wildfire.

Xcel Energy: temporary power outages possible on April 22 due to strong winds

GSFD: Public Service Announcement

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Glenwood Springs Fire Department

Public Service Announcement

April 1, 2026

To All City and Rural-Area Glenwood Springs Residents and Visitors,

We are all aware of the lack of significant snow and rainfall, along with unseasonably elevated temperatures, and recognize the risk of wildfire is at an all-time high this year. Your Glenwood Springs firefighters are prepared and ready to respond quickly to any reports of smoke or fire. We are asking for your help to prevent and reduce the possibility of any sources of ignition.

Please take note of the following:

  1. All Open Burn Permits have been canceled. Glenwood Springs Fire Department (GSFD) will not issue new permits until this winter.
  2. Pay close attention to Red Flag Days in addition to Staged Fire Restriction measures. Follow all local rules and laws- these may vary if you travel and inform any guests visiting you.
  3. Fires are preventable. Take an extra minute to check your trailer chains are not dragging, keep your smoking materials inside, and consider doing yard work early in the morning. Any activity that produces a spark or flame needs to be closely monitored. Save s’mores for winter nights!
  4. Sign up now for Emergency Alerts, city news, and view evacuation plans at www.GlenwoodFire.com
  5. Wildfire moves fast. Ready, Set, Go! Be at the ready for evacuation notices and have a plan for your family and pets. Live Wildfire Ready by preparing your homes and creating defensible space.

Our community continues to build wildfire resiliency through homegrown efforts. We are fortunate to work alongside many agencies and organizations that help us with our mission. There are also new building codes and standards that are being adopted locally and State-wide this month that will ensure long-term success.

For any questions or concerns, please contact our main office at 970-384-6480.

Thank you and be safe,
Robin Pitt
Fire Marshal, Fire Prevention Division

101 W. 8th Street, Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
970-384-6480  |  FAX 970-945-8506
SERVICE THROUGH DEDICATION, PROFESSIONALISM AND EXCELLENCE

Glenwood Springs Fire Department
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GSFD: Public Service Announcement

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

Colorado River Fire Rescue
CRFR website | facebook: #ColoradoRiverFireRescue

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