CDOT Reports: Rockslide Forces Closure of CO 96 and CO 165 Near McKenzie Junction; Detours in Place
TRAVEL ALERT | ROAD CLOSURE CO 96 and CO 165 - CO Highway 96 and CO Highway 165 are CLOSED due to a rockslide in the area of McKenzie Junction in Custer County. CO 96 is closed, as of Sunday evening Dec. 29, from Wetmore to Westcliffe. Closure poi...
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Avian Disease is Killing Invasive Eurasian Doves Along Lower Ark River LA JUNTA, Colo. – An avian virus is causing a significant die-off of invasive Eurasian collared doves in the lower Arkansas River valley near La Junta and Rocky Ford, Col...
Read More InfoFirst Annual St. Peter’s Our Lady of Guadalupe Royalty Celebration Honors Tradition, Community, and Unity
First Annual St. Peter’s Our Lady of Guadalupe Royalty Celebration Honors Tradition, Community, and Unity Event Coordinators- Anna Romero, Sally Rodriguez and Special assistant Rose Trujillo. There were Three Royalty Categories: Tiny Tot-pri...
Read More InfoCPW Captures Coyote Linked to Thanksgiving Attack on Child; Investigation Into Wildlife Feeding Continues
CPW catches coyote with human DNA on its paws, linking it to Thanksgiving attack on 4-year-old; investigation continues into who was feeding wildlife COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Weeks of searching and trapping resulted in the capture of a coyo...
Read More InfoColorado Students and Educators Invited to Empower Student Voices for Safer Schools
Colorado Students and Educators Invited to Address School Safety Concerns in their Communities In-person events across the state foster invaluable discussions on empowering student voices for safe schools. (LAKEWOOD, CO) The Colorado Office of Sch...
Read More InfoSouthbound I-25 Closure in Pueblo this Week
Southbound I-25 Closure in Pueblo this Week Lane, shoulder and full closures for overhead sign removal at City Center Drive Pueblo, Colorado — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contractor partner Work Zone Traffic Control wil...
Read More InfoLa Junta Names Finalists for City Manager
La Junta Names Finalists for City Manager La Junta, Colorado- Following an extensive search and interviews by the City Manager Selection Committee, the City of La Junta has named finalists for the City Manager position. Michael R. Hart Michael R. ...
Read More InfoLamar Community College Awarded $3 Million Grant to Enhance Support for Low Income and Hispanic Students
Lamar Community College Awarded $3 Million Grant to Enhance Support for Low Income and Hispanic Students Lamar, Colorado — 2024 — Lamar Community College (LCC) is proud to announce the successful funding of a $3 million grant under Tit...
Read More InfoOtero College receives “First Generation-Serving Institution” Designation
Otero College receives “First Generation-Serving Institution” Designation Announced by means of a personal letter to Dr. Kimberly Zant (President of Otero College) from Dr. Angie Paccione (Executive Director), Otero College, as of Nove...
Read More InfoCPW and CDA prepare for 2025 Gray Wolf Releases with Improved Livestock Conflict Minimization Program
CPW and CDA prepare for 2025 Gray Wolf Releases with Improved Livestock Conflict Minimization Program DENVER — Operational planning is underway for the second capture and release season in support of the Colorado Gray Wolf Restoration and Ma...
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