Waldo Canyon Fire – Eleanor Skelton

Prep for natural disasters

This article was originally published in The University Press, Lamar University’s student newspaper, on Sept. 27, 2018. Story by Eleanor SkeltonUP contributor When Harvey dropped four feet of water on Southeast Texas in 2017, I thought I was ready. After all, I lived through the Waldo Canyon Fire and the Black Forest Fire that swept throughContinueContinue reading “Prep for natural disasters”

New wildfire season emphasizes campus preparedness

This article was originally published in The Scribe, UCCS’s student newspaper, on April 13, 2015. By Eleanor SkeltonNews Editor Red flag warnings have already been issued several times this month, an early start to wildfire season. The Waldo Canyon Fire and Black Forest Fire burn scars from 2012 and 2013 are still visible from major roadways, and droughtContinueContinue reading “New wildfire season emphasizes campus preparedness”