Englewood Mayor Pro Tem Joe Anderson Dies at 45 During Quandary Peak Hike
Joe Anderson, 45, the mayor pro tem of Englewood, Colorado, died suddenly on Friday after collapsing while hiking the lower slopes of Quandary Peak. He had been struggling to breathe before losing consciousness. Hikers attempted CPR, and emergency responders arrived around 6:40 a.m., but Anderson was pronounced dead at the scene. The coroner will determine the official cause of death. Anderson served on the city council since 2019 and became mayor pro tem in December 2023. He was also a pastor and known for his work in community rebuilding and homelessness initiatives.