Grand County Sheriff's Office - Colorado

08/26/2026

🫎 Huge thanks to Pappa Dukes for capturing this precious mother and baby moose moment!

As serene as they look from afar, mama moose (cows) are fiercely protective and won’t hesitate to defend their calves. Before you hit Colorado’s trails and waterways on your next adventure, take a second to review these essential safety tips from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW):

🌲 Trail Safety Essentials

🔊 Make Noise: Moose love thick willow bushes near water. Because the brush is dense, you might not see them until you’re too close. Talk loudly, clap, or make noise when approaching corners or thick brush.

🐕 Leash Your Dogs: Most moose conflicts involve dogs. An off-leash dog can easily surprise a hidden moose, triggering a chase that brings an angry 1,000-pound animal running straight back to you. Keep pups on-leash!

🚫 Never “Haze” a Moose: Trying to scare or chase a moose out of your way is dangerous, counts as wildlife harassment, and is illegal. Give them time and space to move on their own.

⚠️ Signs a moose is stressed/aggressive:

Laid-back ears

Pawing the ground

Licking its snout

Staring directly at you or changing direction to face you

If you see these signs, you are too close. Back away immediately!

🏃‍♂️ If a moose charges: Do not try to outrun it in the open. Run and put a massive obstacle—like a large tree or a boulder—between you and the moose.

🔗 Learn more tips for safe coexistence: cpw.state.co.us/living-moose

📞 Grand County Residents: To report a moose conflict, contact the Hot Sulphur Springs CPW office at 970-725-6200.

📸 Courtesy ~ Pappa Dukes

08/26/2026

🚌 School Bus Safety Refresher for Colorado Drivers 🚌

With school in full swing, here is a quick reminder on Colorado’s school bus laws so we can keep kids safe on their routes:

When to Stop
• Red lights flashing & stop sign out: Drivers in both directions must stop at least 20 feet away—whether you are behind the bus, across the street, or at an intersection.
• Painted medians do NOT count: If the street is divided only by painted lines or a painted turn lane, oncoming traffic MUST stop.
• The ONLY exception: Oncoming traffic may proceed with caution only if directions are divided by a raised median, depressed median, or physical barrier.

When to Move
• Drivers must remain stopped until red lights are no longer flashing. Once the lights turn off and the school bus begins to move, drivers should proceed with caution as children may be crossing or nearby.

It is vital that we work together to keep our children safe on the roads!

08/26/2026

🌊🐟 BIG RIVER NEWS FOR GRAND COUNTY! 🎙️🏔️

The future of the Colorado River is taking a major step forward! 📻
🗓️ When: Wednesday, August 26th @ 4:30PM

Join us with Ed Moyer, County Manager for Grand County, on Public Affairs. He’ll be discussing a landmark new operational water framework with Northern Water that secures 70 CFS of water dedicated to the Colorado River.

What does that mean for our local community? A healthier river environment, thriving local fisheries, and a huge boost for our river-dependent economy! 🎣🚣‍♂️🌲

Ed will walk us through how this historic agreement came together behind the scenes and what it means for Grand County moving forward.

🗓️ When: Wednesday, August 26th @ 4:30PM

HOW TO TUNE IN:
📻 On the Dial: KFFR 88.3 FM & KWTR 89.1 FM
💻 Stream Live: Head to KFFR.org (Click "Listen Now" and turn up the bass!)
📱 Take Us With You: Search KFFR on Radio Garden or TuneIn!

🎙️💧🏔️✨

08/25/2026

🐾☀️🐾 A GRAND thank you to the Colorado Corvette Club for rolling into Grand Lake, Colorado for the annual Vettes & Pets Car Show this past weekend —and to everyone in our community who came out to show their support for the new Grand County Pet Pals Animal Shelter! ❤️

Learn more & support the shelter:
🔗 gcpetpals.org

08/25/2026

❤️ Yesterday morning was an extra special one!

We had the honor of giving a very special young man a VIP patrol vehicle es**rt to school at Eternal Hills Christian Preschool.

How did this happen? Back in June, during the Grand County Advocates For A Violence-Free Community 23rd Annual Taste of Spring live auction, Terry had the winning bid for a patrol vehicle ride. In an incredible act of kindness, Terry immediately handed the prize over to make this little boy’s day.

To top it off, the whole class got to join in on the fun and explore the patrol car! Thank you to the students and staff for the warm welcome, bright smiles, and great curiosity.

08/25/2026

Alert from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation: Two CSP Troopers were shot on August 25, 2026, at 7:15am in the area of Highway 24 and Piney Point Lane in Teller County. The suspect is described as a white, male, with facial hair, and brown or blonde shoulder length hair. The suspect was driving a blue Subaru Imprezza with no front plate/obscured license plates. Use caution and do not approach if seen. Suspect is armed and dangerous. If seen, please call 9-1-1 or the Colorado State Patrol at 719-544-2424.

Teller County Sheriff's Office

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Two CSP Troopers were shot on August 25, 2026, at 7:15am in the area of Highway 24 and Piney Point Lane. The suspect is described as a white, male, with facial hair, and brown or blonde shoulder length hair. The suspect was driving a blue Subaru Imprezza with no front plate/obscured license plates. Use caution and do not approach if seen. Suspect is armed and dangerous. If seen, please call 9-1-1 or the Colorado State Patrol at 719-544-2424.

08/24/2026

🐾 Creamsicle is looking for his forever home at Grand County Pet Pals ❤️

ON TRIAL!!!!! YAY!!!!

Meet Creamsicle. He is an almost 1 yr old, orange tiger, who is looking for his forever home. Creamsicle is a very friendly, lovable and fun boy. His owners left him behind when they moved and thankfully a Good Samaritan was able to grab him and bring him to the shelter. Please call the animal shelter if you would like to meet him. 970-887-2988

08/24/2026

🐻 Thank you to Cheryl Bemis for sharing this recent bear sighting!

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging all Coloradans to be extra vigilant about securing trash and food sources. Drought conditions are limiting natural food sources across the state, driving a record number of black bear reports into human-populated areas.

Protect yourself, your pets, and local wildlife by following these Six Outdoor BearWise Basics:

1. Stay Alert & Stay Together

Walk, hike, or cycle in groups and keep kids close.

Ditch the earbuds and make noise periodically so bears hear you coming.

2. Pack Out All Trash & Scraps

Double-bag food and pack out every scrap—including “harmless” items like apple cores.

Never burn trash or food scraps in fire rings or grills.

3. Keep Dogs Leashed

Off-leash dogs can provoke bears into defending themselves.

Keep pets strictly leashed on trails or leave them at home.

4. Camp Safely

Cook far away from your sleeping area.

NEVER store food, trash, scented toiletries, or clothes worn while cooking inside your tent.

Lock attractants in a vehicle out of sight, use approved bear-resistant containers, or hang them 10 ft high and 10 ft out from a tree trunk.

5. Know What To Do in an Encounter

Bear hasn’t seen you? Quietly move away.

Bear sees you? Back away slowly. NEVER run—it can trigger a chase response.

Bear approaches? Stand your ground, wave your arms, and yell “HEY BEAR!”

Physical contact made? Do NOT play dead—fight back aggressively!

6. Carry Bear Spray & Know How To Use It

Keep spray accessible (not stashed inside your pack) and know how to fire it.

Spray directly at an approaching bear—never spray your tent or gear like bug repellent.

📲 Official Information & Resources: cpw.state.co.us/living-bears

📞 Grand County CPW Office (Hot Sulphur Springs): 970-725-6200

📸 Courtesy ~ Cheryl Bemis

08/24/2026

🎉 Happy 1st Day Back to School, East Grand School District !

The Grand County Sheriff’s Office is wishing all of our students, teachers, and staff a safe, fun, and successful school year.

Please remember to slow down in school zones, watch for kids at bus stops, and look out for one another. As always, we’re here whenever you need us!

See Something, Say Something
If you see something concerning and need to make a 100% anonymous report Safe2Tell Colorado is available 24/7.

Ways to reach Safe2Tell:

📞 Call: 1-877-542-7233

💬 Text: S2TCO to 738477

📱 App: Safe2Tell Colorado

💻 Web: Safe2Tell.org

Have a fantastic first day! 🎉

08/24/2026

🚧 Back to School Pedestrian Safety Tips 🚧

We appreciate the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sharing these Back to School Pedestrian Safety tips. Parents — developing your child’s road safety smarts starts with you.

8 Walking Safety Tips for Children:

✔️ Find a walking buddy: Children under 10 should not be allowed to cross the street alone. Let children know who can help them cross the street safely — generally adults or siblings over the age of 12.

✔️ Cross at corners: Always cross at the corner or at an intersection and look left-right-left for moving cars.

✔️ Stop, look, and listen: Stay alert when you’re walking — use your eyes and ears to stay safe.

✔️ Look for moving wheels: Even if the car is silent, moving wheels mean the car is about to move or is moving.

✔️ Check the walk signal: Always look for the walk signal and wait until it shows “Walk” before you cross. Don’t just follow the crowd — check for yourself and only cross when it’s safe.

✔️ Walk, do not run: Always walk — do not run — across the road and keep looking left-right-left for cars while crossing.

✔️ Watch for distracted drivers: Do not step into the roadway until the driver has stopped. If you can’t see the driver, the driver can’t see you — wait until you can make eye contact and the driver has stopped the car.

✔️ School bus safety: Always look both ways for traffic before crossing to get on the school bus and after getting off the bus. Doing so is among the most effective ways for kids to prevent pedestrian crashes.

Learn more about pedestrian safety: www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/pedestrian-safety

📸 Courtesy ~ NHTSA