Colorado Parks Officials Share Safety Tips for Holiday Weekend Visitors
Celebrate smart: Stay safe this July 4th weekend DENVER—Coloradans and out-of-state visitors play an integral role in keeping our state parks clean, living in harmony with wildlife, and making the outdoors safer to explore. Below are a few safet...
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Stay Safe This Fourth! CPW Cracks Down on Boating Under the Influence as Part of 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 under th...
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CPW Launches Historic Statewide Initiative to Engage Tribes on State Park Priorities, Backed by GOCO Funding
CPW to launch first-ever statewide initiative to engage Tribes and Native communities on priorities for Colorado state parks, funded by GOCO DENVER– At its June commission meeting, the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board approved six unique pro...
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VA Urges Fireworks Awareness to Support Veterans with PTSD This Fourth of July
Support Veterans with PTSD during the 4th of July VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System encourages everyone to be mindful of Veterans living with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as we celebrate Independence Day. Fireworks are a special part ...
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City of La Junta Responds to AVRMC Staff Reductions, Pledges Support for Healthcare Access
City of La Junta Responds to AVRMC Staff Reductions, Pledges Support for Healthcare Access The City of La Junta is deeply saddened by the news of recent staff reductions at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center. Our thoughts are with the dedicat...
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AVRMC Announces Staff Reduction to Support Long-Term Stability
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center Announces Workforce Reduction as Part of Long-Term Stability Plan LA JUNTA, CO - (June 25, 2025) - Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC) has announced changes to strengthen and better position the ...
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CPW Offers $14 Centennial State Park Pass to Income-Eligible Coloradans
Trade your screens for outdoor scenes with the $14 Centennial State Park Pass DENVER — Living life outside is part of the Colorado lifestyle, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is committed to ensuring that every Coloradan, regardless of thei...
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CDOT Widening Project on CO Hwy 71 to Cause Delays June 23–27
Work will occur along Colorado Highway 71, north of County Road HH 5 and south of Bob Creek, Mile Point 18.75 to MP 20.75. Work will primarily consist of: Installing a passing lane Sign and delineator installation New fence installation Pavement m...
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Barry Morphew Indicted for Murder & Arrested in Arizona, Colorado Authorities Seek Extradition Following Grand Jury Charges
Barry Morphew Indicted for Suzanne Morphew’s Murder; Arrested in Arizona Colorado Authorities Seek Extradition Following Grand Jury Charges On June 18, 2025, the Twelfth Judicial District Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Barry Morphew ...
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Recovers Body of Drowning Victim at Lake Pueblo State Park
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Recovers Body of Suspected Drowning Victim at Lake Pueblo State Park COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officers responded Thursday evening to a report of a possible drowning at Lake Pueblo State Pa...
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