The Buffalo Soldiers' Role in The American West Presentation in Rocky Ford
The Buffalo Soldies' Role in The American West A Free Lecture about the Buffalo Soldiers' role in the opening of the American West is offered Saturday, July 13, at 1:00 in Rocky Ford's Grand Theatre. The featured speaker is Dennis Moore of Colorad...
Read More InfoColorado Parks and Wildlife Enforces Sober Boating and Operation Dry Water
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Enforces Sober Boating and Operation Dry Water DENVER—Boaters heading out onto the water for the Fourth of July holiday weekend will see additional Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officers enforcing boating unde...
Read More InfoBe ‘Bear Aware’ While Camping and Backpacking in Colorado Bear Country
Be ‘Bear Aware’ While Camping and Backpacking in Colorado Bear Country DENVER – Colorado is home to a large population of black bears, estimated at 17,000-20,000 in the state. As humans venture into Colorado’s great outdoor...
Read More InfoSoutheastern CO Water Conservancy Arkansas Valley Conduit Project Updated Cost Estimates
June 20, 2024 Arkansas Valley Conduit Project Updated Cost Estimates Background The Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Project took a leap forward after the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) and the Southeastern Colorado Water Activity Enterprise (En...
Read More InfoOak Ridge Fire Updates with Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3
Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3 Casey Cheesbrough, Incident Commander Location: Three miles northwest of Beulah, CO Date Reported: June 22, 2024 Cause: Lightning Size: 787 acres Containment: 0 Total Personnel: 266 The Rocky ...
Read More InfoColorado Parks and Wildlife Confirms First Reproduction from Gray Wolves Released in December
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Confirms First Reproduction from Gray Wolves Released in December GRAND COUNTY, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife has confirmed successful reproduction in its gray wolf reintroduction efforts in the state. CPW b...
Read More InfoColorado Department of Transportation Announces Completion of the Region 2 Bridge Bundle Project
Colorado Department of Transportation Announces Completion of the Region 2 Bridge Bundle Project 17 structures replaced ahead of schedule and under budget Southeast and South-Central Colorado — The Colorado Department of Transportation, and ...
Read More InfoWendy L. Buxton-Andrade Resigns After 12 Years as Prowers Commissioner
Wendy L. Buxton-Andrade Resigns After 12 Years as Prowers Commissioner To the Citizens of Prowers County: It has been an honor to serve the citizens of Prowers County for the past 12 years. As of August 1, 2024, I will be stepping down from my pos...
Read More InfoBent's Old Fort NHS Closing for Asbestos Removal in July
Bent's Old Fort NHS Closing for Asbestos Removal Reconstructed fort to temporarily close for asbestos removal LA JUNTA, Colo. – From Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 12, 2024, the reconstructed fort at Bent's Old Fort National Historic Si...
Read More InfoCPW Rangers, Pueblo Sheriff’s Divers Recover Body After Swimmer Reported Missing at Lake Pueblo State Park
Image Courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife. CPW Rangers, Pueblo Sheriff’s Divers Recover Body After Swimmer Reported Missing at Lake Pueblo State Park PUEBLO, Colo. – A team of Colorado Parks and Wildlife park rangers and Pueblo Cou...
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