The government of Mesa County declared a local-level disaster emergency declaration on Tuesday morning as a result of several ongoing wildfires within county borders.

Fire crews are still battling the blazes of the Turner Gulch and Wright Draw wildfires, which made Mesa County to declare a local disaster emergency in response. “This emergency declaration really just loses us up to be quick,

A federal magistrate judge heard from attorneys for Tina Peters, the election-denying former Mesa County clerk, during a Tuesday habeas corpus hearing, but he did not yet reach a recommendation on her petition.

Peters’ team says she was denied bond to keep her from speaking out, but the magistrate appeared skeptical of whether he could order her release.

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Crews are battling the Turner Gulch and Wright Draw fires near Gateway in Mesa County. Evacuations are still in place, but some were downgraded to pre-evacuations.

The Turner Gulch Fire has reached 15,286 acres with 34% containment, while the Write Draw fire remains at 448 acres and 0% contained, according to fire officials.

On July 18, the Mesa County Fair held their annual Friday night rodeo, which brought in big crowds and showcased a full lineup of traditional Western events. Contestants competed in many different events such as bull riding,