Otero 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...
Read More InfoDeck the halls, Not the Deer: Decorate for the Holidays with Wildlife in Mind
Deck the halls, Not the Deer: Decorate for the Holidays with Wildlife in Mind Dec. 9, 2024 DURANGO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices have received increased calls regarding antlered deer tangled in holiday decorations and yard equ...
Read More InfoPet Owners Urged to Watch Pets Carefully, Do Not Feed Deer During Rut
Pet Owners Urged to Watch Pets Carefully, Do Not Feed Deer During Rut DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging residents to be cautious and keep pets leashed around deer while they are in rut, or mating season, as they may become aggre...
Read More InfoCPW Urges Wildlife Vigilance After Coyote Attacks 4-Year-Old in Colorado Springs, Launches Search for Aggressive Animal
CPW Pursues Coyote After Child Attacked; Urges People to Protect Children and Pets from Wildlife COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers and partner agencies are aggressively pursuing a coyote that attacked a 4-year-ol...
Read More InfoOtero College Community Choir Presents Superb Songs of the Season Dec 9, 2024
Otero College Community Choir to present “Superb Songs of the Season” on Dec. 9, 7:00 pm. New Venue Dean Rees, Otero College Choir Director, needed some truly outstanding arrangements for this semester’s incarnation of the Choir....
Read More Info2024 Colorado State Patrol- Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack The Patrol Car
2024 Colorado State Patrol- Christmas Cruiser Challenge: Pack The Patrol Car The Christmas season is right around the corner, and the Colorado State Patrol will soon be holding their annual toy drive. This year will mark our 12th annual Christmas ...
Read More InfoNorthbound I-25 Closed Near Walsenburg Overnight Thursday
Northbound I-25 Closed Near Walsenburg Overnight Thursday Detour via Main Street (Exit 49) through Walsenburg Southeast Colorado — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner Siete Inc. will close northbound Interstate...
Read More InfoOtero’s MLT Program Once Again Made the Cell Bowl Competition Playoffs
Otero’s MLT Program Once Again Made the Cell Bowl Competition Playoffs The Medical Laboratory Technician Program competed in a Cell Bowl sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. This is a national tournament between 38 tea...
Read More InfoCity of Lamar Launches Lead Service Line Inventory with CDPHE Grant
The City of Lamar has received a Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) grant to perform a lead line service inventory. A contractor, Reconn Holdings, will begin sampling at 250 commercial and residential properties next we...
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