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Piney Ridge Pack Confirmed in Eagle County

Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed a new gray wolf pack, the Piney Ridge Pack, in Eagle County, marking the fourth pack to reproduce this year as part of ongoing restoration efforts. CPW also reported successful reproduction in four packs—Piney Ridge, One Ear, Three Creeks, and Copper Creek—with detailed pup counts to be released in the 2026-2027 report.

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Grass Fire Behind Explorer Elementary, Multiple Crews Respond

Crews from the Colorado Springs Fire Department contained a grass fire behind Explorer Elementary School, near Austin Bluffs Parkway and Brainard Drive, with investigators saying it was human-caused. Crews worked through early evening to extinguish the flames, and motorists were urged not to stop on the roadway while containment was established.

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