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Fremont County had the lowest gas price in Colorado on Monday
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (408+ words) The'lowest price point for gasoline'Monday in Colorado was in Fremont County, coming in at $2.28 on average for a gallon of regular, according to AAA Fuel Prices. Fremont County gas on average is priced about 0.4 cents lower than in El Paso…...
America is turning 250 this year while Colorado celebrates its 150th anniversary and Fremont County will help celebrate the occasion
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (516+ words) The United States will officially celebrate its Semiquincentennial Anniversary this year, and celebrations will commence all across the country to mark the occasion. Colorado, however, is in a particularly unique position to celebrate both the country's 250th birthday and its own…...
Fremont County Animal Control Officer Alethea Butler named 2025 Fremont County Employee of the Year
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (790+ words) A dog is man's best friend, but to Fremont County Animal Control Officer Alethea Butler, so are horses, cows, birds, and just about anything else that crawls, scurries, or flies on the earth. She grew up taking in injured geese,…...
A festive Fremont County Christmas: Rooted Gypsy Repertoire to host 2025 Christmas Gala on Friday
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (316+ words) The holiday season is in full swing and, to commemorate the glitz and glam of the season, Rooted Gypsy Repertoire is slated to host its 2025 Christmas Gala from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Annex Event Center, located at 507 Main St. Rooted…...
Snowfall Wednesday between 4-8 inches across Fremont County; area schools closed
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (157+ words) Ca'on City, Florence-Penrose and the Cotopaxi school districts closed Wednesday after a winter weather storm moved into the area, blanketing snow across Fremont County. Between 4-8 inches is expected across the county as the storm continues throughout Wednesday. Temperatures are expected…...
Fremont County Forecast: Snow throughout Wednesday across Fremont County
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (95+ words) A winter weather storm is expected to move into Fremont County on Wednesday morning and last throughout the day. According to Accuweather, snowfall is expected to be between 2 and 5 inches in different areas of Fremont County and 1-3 inches in Ca'on…...
BREAKING NEWS: Fremont County Coroner IDs fatal victim in Rockvale shooting
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (99+ words) The victim of a Friday shooting incident in Rockvale has been identified. According to Fremont County Coroner Randy Keller, 31-year-old male Florence/Rockvale area resident Nicholas Baxter was identified as the victim. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office responded at 9:52 p.m. Friday…...
Fremont County Commissioner Kevin Grantham outlines ideas for state treasurer’s office, says seat is winnable
2+ mon, 23+ hour ago (883+ words) Fortunate. That's a word some of Kevin Grantham's former legislative allies have used to describe him recently. Grantham, a Fremont County commissioner and formerly the president of the Colorado Senate, is seeking the Republican Party's nomination for state treasurer. He…...
Stephen Jones announces run in 2026 for Fremont County Sheriff
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (833+ words) Promoting justice and integrity. This is the slogan and inner mantra of 2026 Fremont County Sheriff candidate Stephen Jones, a 41-year veteran of law enforcement and a former sergeant with the Fremont County Sheriff Department. "I became a cop " to help…...
Fremont County voter turnout lower than previous odd-year elections
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (528+ words) Voter turnout for Tuesday's coordinated election was 43.96 percent, which is lower than the turnout in the last two odd-year elections. Turnout was about 50% in 2023 and about 55% in 2021. Fremont County Clerk and Recorder Justin Grantham said several factors could play into…...