Saturday, November 7, 2026

Mountain West

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Flood recovery continues in southwest Colorado: Pagosa Springs reported (Nov 3-5) that most mandatory evacuations were lifted, remaining orders on Hermosa and San Juan streets, sewer repairs under way, and no federal disaster aid yet approved. A Lakewood, Colo., police agent was killed and three officers and a bystander wounded in a Nov 5 shootout on an RTD bus; the suspect was killed.

Drops to Green if U.S. 160 and other flood-closed highways reopen and remaining evacuation orders endGoes Orange if new rain, a bridge failure or a federal-aid denial prolongs closures and displacement

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Lakewood, Colo.: police agent killed, officers shot on RTD bus; suspect killed

Police were called about 6:30 p.m. Thursday Nov 5 to West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard about a suspicious person trying to board an RTD bus; the man opened fire and officers shot and killed him (Colorado Sun). One Lakewood police agent died and three other officers were wounded, with a civilian bystander also hurt; Lakewood police later said the wounded officers were stable (Colorado Sun). Outlets differ in how they count the wounded (the Gazette says four agents shot, one killed; CBS says three shot and one civilian injured). No motive has been released. Lakewood police said they would turn to neighboring agencies for help (Denverite, Nov 6). No further public danger was reported.

Colorado Sun: One Lakewood police officer killed, three others wounded in shootout on RTD bus (Nov 5)CBS Colorado: Lakewood police agent killed, 3 officers shot, 1 civilian injured on RTD bus Gazette: 4 Lakewood police agents shot, 1 killed on RTD bus near Colfax Avenue Denverite (Nov 6): Lakewood police will turn to the city's neighbors for help after a deadly shooting

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Pagosa Springs flood recovery: sewer repairs, remaining evacuations, no federal aid yet (as of Nov 5)

The town's recovery page (newest entry Nov 5, 8:25 a.m.) says most mandatory evacuation orders were lifted Nov 3, orders remain on Hermosa and San Juan streets, and crews from other communities are helping with sewer repairs; residents are asked to limit water use and avoid the San Juan River after a Nov 1 sewage discharge. Cell service was down town-wide as of Nov 2 and the page does not report restoration. The page says federal assistance has not been approved. U.S. 160 at the First Street bridge reopened Nov 2; the Durango Herald reported U.S. 160 closed from mile marker 121 to 139 including the Piedra River bridge with no reopening date, and CDOT's regional director estimated about 30 days of assembly once bridge parts arrive (per a search summary of Colorado reporting). Check cotrip.org for current status.

Town of Pagosa Springs: October 2026 Flood Recovery (newest entry Nov 5, 8:25 a.m.)Durango Herald: Pagosa Springs reopens to traffic, but highway closures remain Durango Herald: Sections of U.S. Highway 160 remain closed after flood damage CDOT: Southwest Colorado highways sustain additional flood damage Colorado Sun: After 2 historic floods, southwestern Colorado now assessing damage (Nov 3)

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Southwest flooding: governors' requests and emergency declarations (as of Nov 2)

As of Nov 2, Colorado's governor had requested a presidential declaration (Oct 31) and Colorado Task Force 1 was activated (CBS Colorado). Per AP (as of Nov 2), Arizona's governor declared a statewide emergency, with one flood death and a second suspected weather-related death. San Juan County, N.M., reported the crest had passed with no flood deaths (Santa Fe New Mexican). We could not re-check these on Nov 7.

CBS Colorado: Colorado Task Force 1 activated for flooding in southwest Colorado (as of Nov 2)ABC News/AP (as of Nov 2): Floodwaters swamp Southwest, forcing evacuations Santa Fe New Mexican (as of Nov 2-3): San Juan County officials: crest has passed; evacuations still active

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Power & utilities

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No large power outage was found.

No large power outage was found. As of Nov 2-3, Pagosa Springs reported town-wide cell service down and 'ongoing communications disruptions' with no restoration listed (a communications outage, not power).

Town of Pagosa Springs: October 2026 Flood Recovery (newest entry Nov 5, 8:25 a.m.)

Weather & hazards

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As of Nov 2-3, San Juan County officials said the crest had passed on all rivers.

As of Nov 2-3, San Juan County officials said the crest had passed on all rivers. Today's NWS mountain-state forecasts were not checked.

Santa Fe New Mexican (as of Nov 2-3): San Juan County officials: crest has passed; evacuations still active Colorado Sun: After 2 historic floods, southwestern Colorado now assessing damage (Nov 3)

Travel & transport

elevated

As of Nov 3-5, U.S.

As of Nov 3-5, U.S. 160 was reported closed from mile marker 121 to 139 including the Piedra River bridge, and CO 151, CO 17 and parts of U.S. 550 were closed or damaged. Current CDOT status was not confirmed.

Durango Herald: Pagosa Springs reopens to traffic, but highway closures remain Durango Herald: Sections of U.S. Highway 160 remain closed after flood damage Denver Gazette (Nov 3): What roads in southwest Colorado are closed or damaged CDOT: Southwest Colorado highways sustain additional flood damage

Health, water & safety

elevated

Pagosa Springs asks residents to limit water use during sewer repairs and avoid river contact.

Pagosa Springs asks residents to limit water use during sewer repairs and avoid river contact. Lakewood, Colo.: one police agent killed, three officers and a bystander wounded in the Nov 5 RTD bus shootout; suspect dead. As of Nov 2, AP reported one flood death in Arizona. No other mountain-state mass shooting or major crash was found.

Town of Pagosa Springs: October 2026 Flood Recovery (newest entry Nov 5, 8:25 a.m.)Colorado Sun: One Lakewood police officer killed, three others wounded in shootout on RTD bus (Nov 5)CBS Colorado: Lakewood police agent killed, 3 officers shot, 1 civilian injured on RTD bus ABC News/AP (as of Nov 2): Floodwaters swamp Southwest, forcing evacuations

Elsewhere Other regions and the world

NortheastYellow ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC Heavy rain with a Flood Watch (through 10 a.m. SoutheastYellow VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, TN, KY The St. MidwestGreen OH, MI, IN, IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE, KS SPC forecasts no severe thunderstorms anywhere in the U.S. South CentralYellow TX, OK, LA, AR A Flood Watch is listed for parts of South Central Texas (Austin/San Antonio area) as steady rain of 1 to 3 inches, with isolated pockets up to 5 inches, is forecast Saturday through Monday; NWS Fort Worth lists no watches or warnings for North Texas, where Saturday is partly sunny near 69. PacificGreen WA, OR, CA, AK, HI The Los Angeles/Long Beach watchmen's strike deadline passed at midnight Pacific Friday; we found no report of a deal or a strike (latest coverage is from Nov 5-6). WorldOrange Global, as it affects Americans The Iran war still drives the world story that reaches American households, and the picture is unchanged: no US-Iran deal, and tanker incidents continue.

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