New study reveals rural areas in Southern Colorado have high risks for wildfires but low resources ^83.7%

Colorado Public Radio - By Briana Heaney - 12/25/2025, 11:00 AM

Southeastern counties in Colorado face some of the highest wildfire risk in the state. Yet those same communities have relatively low resources, like funding, wildfire prevention treatments, and plans in place, to prevent the start and spread of wildfires. The study published by Colorado State University also found that while the Front... more