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Waldo Canyon’s Fire and Forgotten Farmer | Colorado Springs News
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- Jul 20, 2026
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A forgotten recluse named William Waldo once called Waldo Canyon home, surviving a quarry collapse, running a hog farm, and even getting into a shootout—all before vanishing with his debts. Decades later, the canyon became a beloved hiking spot until a catastrophic 2012 wildfire destroyed hundreds of homes and claimed two lives. Now, after years of recovery efforts, the canyon remains closed until June 2029 as crews plant millions of trees and stabilize the land—making this once-wild place a haunting symbol of nature’s power and human resilience. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d6f2b075812c4c2b