# Interpreter on the Front Lines | Colorado Springs News

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Podcast: [Colorado Springs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/colorado-springs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559285)
Published: 2026-07-20T13:40:20+00:00
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When flames roar and lives hang in the balance, Elizabeth Velasco steps into the fire—not with a hose, but with a translator’s voice. A former wildland firefighter turned Spanish interpreter, she’s back on the front lines of the Aspen Acres Fire, ensuring no resident is left in the dark. With firsthand experience from her hometown fire in 2020 and as an immigrant who knows the stakes of language barriers, Velasco works alongside the Alaska and Northern Rockies Incident Management Team to deliver critical updates in Spanish. Meanwhile, American Sign Language updates roll out on Facebook, and dedicated Spanish-language pages keep families informed. As displaced residents return to survey the damage, Velasco’s mission is clear: no one gets left behind. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/94e6b5bdeb026fac

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