Chase Colorado’s Fall Colors: Leaf-Peeping Season Begins at State Parks with Tips for a Safe Visit
Chase Changing Fall Colors at Colorado State Parks DENVER — Colorado’s vibrant “leaf-peeping” season has begun and will transform the trees into a breathtaking canvas of colors over the next few weeks. The stunning fall foliage display, a ...
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Oh Shell No! Colorado Parks and Wildlife Reports Zebra Mussels Invading Western Slope Waters
Oh Shell No! Colorado Parks and Wildlife Reports Zebra Mussels Invading Western Slope Waters GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Through ongoing increased sampling efforts on the Colorado River and nearby bodies of water, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) A...
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Lake Pueblo State Park Extends North Shore Marina Contract Through 2045 with Plans for New Facilities
Lake Pueblo State Park North Shore Marina Operator to Provide Services Through 2045 PUEBLO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife signed a new contract Thursday with the current operator of the Lake Pueblo State Park North Shore Marina infrastruct...
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Otero County Responds to La Junta Safeway Closure
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Otero County Responds to Safeway Closure Announcement Otero County has been notified by Albertsons Companies of the planned permanent closure of the La Junta Safeway. The closure will directly impact current staff members as well as the broader co...
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Safeway to Close Lamar Store After 50+ Years of Service — Closure Set for November 7, 2025
Safeway to Close Lamar Store After 50+ Years of Service — Closure Set for November 7, 2025 UPDATED - 1:34pm - After more than a half-century of service, the Lamar Safeway Store No. 1721, located at 906 E. Olive Street, will be closing its doors ...
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Safeway in La Junta to Permanently Close Nov. 7, 2025 — City Vows to Support Workers and Seek New Grocery Options
Letter from Albertsons to La Junta City Officials: Permanent Closing of the Safeway Store No. 3723, located at 315 W. 2nd St., La Junta, CO 81050 To Ms. Hoopes, Mayor Ayala, and Commissioner Oquist: We are writing to advise you of a store closing ...
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Suspicious Fire Engulfs Abandoned La Junta Home; Mutual Aid, Investigation Underway
Massive Suspicious Fire Engulfs Abandoned Home on Colorado Ave in La Junta; Mutual Aid Responds, Investigation Ongoing On September 4th at approx 710pm La Junta Fire was toned out for a reported tree on fire behind a house in the 600blk of Colorad...
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CDOT Launches Campaign: Driving After Using Magic Mushrooms or Psychedelics in Colorado Is Illegal
“Magic Mushrooms” May Be Decriminalized, but Driving After Use is Illegal The number of licensed healing centers and businesses is growing Statewide — With Colorado's new laws around natural medicine and the opening of licensed healing cente...
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Colorado Hunting Seasons Begin: Safety Tips, Fire Restrictions, and New Regulations for 2025
Hunting Seasons Start in Colorado: How Hunters and Outdoor Recreationists can Prepare and New Regulations Hunters Need to Know DENVER — The 2025 hunting seasons have begun, and hunters are gearing up for exciting adventures. However, hunters are...
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Otero County Appoints Kaysie Schmidt as New County Administrator, Effective October 2025
Otero County Names Kaysie Schmidt as Next County Administrator The Otero County Board of Commissioners has appointed Kaysie Schmidt as the next County Administrator, effective October 1, 2025. Schmidt brings more than two decades of experience in ...
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