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Mudslides close I-70 for more than 24 hours, disrupt travel in western Colorado
Summary by Aspen News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Olivia Prentzel , as published by Colorado Sun
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details on the incident can be found through the Garfield County Sheriff's Office, which reported on the impact of flash flooding. Travel disruptions occurred in western Colorado due to severe weather.
Travel disruptions occurred in western Colorado due to severe weather. A major route was affected, with closures lasting over a day.
Further details on the incident can be found through the Garfield County Sheriff's Office, which reported on the impact of flash flooding.
The sheriff's office shared a photo of the flooding, showing mud and debris on a road, though specifics of the image are not provided here, and more information is available from the source.
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Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: Colorado Sun ·
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