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The Lee fire west of Meeker is now the fifth largest wildfire in Colorado history, after scorching more than 120,000 acres so far. Firefighters have battled 100-foot flames as the fire spread at rates exceeding 1 mph. The inferno raced southward over the weekend, crossing into Garfield County, threatening Rifle and closing Highway 13 just north of town. Monday evening fire managers held a public meeting at Colorado Mountain College in Rifle. District 3 Congressman Jeff Hurd made an appearance, as officials forecast conditions that could lead to an unpredictable day for firefighters today (Wednesday, August 13).

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On the eve of the passage of what some call the One Big Beautiful Bill, constituents of Congressman Jeff Hurd protested outside his Grand Junction office.

Colorado lawmakers recently voiced unified opposition to Republican plans to sell off public lands in a call with reporters.

There was a big turnout last weekend for a town hall in Grand Junction organized by multiple branches of Indivisible. Although Representative Jeff Hurd was invited he failed to attend, leaving community members frustrated.

As part of the fall fund drive we feature interviews with local non-profit organizations. KDNK's Amy Hadden Marsh spoke with Emily Hornback, interim…