Be on the lookout tonight in northside Pueblo West for Richard Kelly, an 83-year-old man with Alzheimer’s who has gone missing from his Pueblo home. He was last seen wearing jeans and a red long-sleeve shirt. If you see anybody who fits Mr. Kelly’s description, please call 911.

PRESS RELEASE: Pueblo West Metro District chief administrator Brian Caserta, who had been performing dual roles of fire chief and district manager, is stepping back from day-to-day management of Pueblo West. Read the release: pueblowestmetro.com/CivicAlerts.as…

Due to high winds and low humidity, a Red Flag Warning will be in effect in Pueblo West from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27.

A federal project to widen Nichols Road, Pueblo West’s entry road to Lake Pueblo, is set to begin this week. The project also includes the construction of a pedestrian bridge to connect Lake Pueblo to the Pueblo West trail system. pueblowestmetro.com/CivicAlerts.as…

The Red Flag Warning will continue until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28. Be safe everyone! x.com/PuebloWestFire…

If possible, avoid the corner of McCulloch and Highway 50.  There has been an accident, and even though the intersection is not closed, it will be very slow getting through the area. Please find alternate routes if possible.

Conditions will be extreme for fire danger Thursday due to the combination of very strong westerly winds of 50+ mph and low relative humidity. Please avoid activities which could start a wildfire and make sure any recent agricultural burns or fire pits are out cold. #cowx

Damaging winds will be possible on Thursday. Be prepared for strong cross winds, poor visibility in areas of blowing dust, and the potential for power outages and tree damage! Take time today to secure loose objects outside. #cowx

Some things to think about as we go into tomorrows Critical Fire Weather day. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Please check agricultural burns, burn piles and fire pits to make sure they are OUT COLD before tomorrows high winds! #cowx

The PWFD and PuebloCounty Sheriff will be conducting a controlled burn at the Desert Hawk Golf Course on Friday, April 7, starting at 7 a.m. Residents will see smoke in the area of Golfview/Hahns Peak. Tee times will not be affected. Learn more: pueblowestmetro.com/CivicAlerts.as…

Avoid the area west of Pueblo West High School due to an accident that is shutting down northbound Capistrano at Camino de Bravo.

Please be aware if traveling on I-25, at mile marker 106 southbound there is a report of a car fire turned grass fire moving north. Pueblo Fire Department PuebloCounty Sheriff Pueblo West Fire all on scene.

EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE: Platteville Blvd from the Pueblo City limits to States Ave & Mint Dr is closed due to flood conditions. Avoid the area indefinitely. Do not use Platteville/Dillon Dr to travel to and from Pueblo.

Pueblo West Metro UPDATE: As of 6:30 pm the road is reopened. BE SAFE of driving through areas with standing water!

Today from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., we will be conducting a mitigation burn in a drainage ditch on the 1000 block of Camino Pablo Drive, located off McCulloch Blvd. near St. Paul the Apostle Church. Flames may be visible & do not call 911. Try to avoid the area if possible.

We responded to a fire on Linden Ave. today and got reports that there were two cats inside. Once the fire was under control, we were able to retrieve the cats and return them to their owner safe and sound!

Due to a broken gas line, North Boyero Ave. from E. Platteville Blvd. to N. Escondido Dr. will be closed for an extended period today. PWFD crews are on scene and the gas company is working to repair the line. Please avoid the area and find alternate routes.

Join us TOMORROW for the long-awaited groundbreaking of Pueblo West Fire Station No. 2 at 9 a.m. Friday at the site of the new station, 715 S. McCulloch Blvd. West! pueblowestmetro.com/CivicAlerts.as…