CDOT: Impaired Driving Linked to 234 Traffic Deaths in Colorado Last Year (2025)
Early CDOT data says 234 traffic deaths involved an impaired driver last year First heightened DUI enforcement of 2026 begins tomorrow Statewide — Preliminary data shows that 234 people died in crashes involving an impaired driver in Colorad...
Read More InfoLarimer County Mountain Lion Investigation Update: CPW Ends Search and Releases Findings
Colorado Parks and Wildlife update on Larimer County mountain lion investigation DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife has ended the active search for a third mountain lion in the area of the fatal attack on a woman on the Crosier Mountain Tr...
Read More InfoSwift Response by Lamar Fire Department Prevents Major Damage at Colorado Mills
Lamar Fire Department and Mutual Aid Partners Contain Blaze at Colorado Mills Facility LAMAR, CO — The Lamar Fire Department, supported by the Prowers County Rural Fire Department, law enforcement, and a dedicated team of local volunteer fir...
Read More InfoColorado Parks and Wildlife Opens 2026 Bison Roster for Potential Special Management Hunts
Colorado Parks and Wildlife opens bison roster for potential special management hunts DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is now accepting hunter registrations for the bison roster, a list that may be used if special management licens...
Read More InfoCPW Investigating Suspected Fatal Mountain Lion Attack on Crosier Mountain Trail in Larimer County
CPW investigating suspected fatal mountain lion attack in Larimer County LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a suspected fatal mountain lion attack on the Crosier Mountain trail in unincorporated Larimer Coun...
Read More InfoColorado Mills in Lamar Reports Minimal Damage After New Year’s Fire, Operations to Resume Tomorrow
Colorado Mills Reports Minimal Damage from New Year's Fire Good evening, we are informing our community that a small fire occurred this evening, which was promptly contained and extinguished with minimal damage. Following a thorough assessment, we...
Read More InfoPresident Trump Vetoes Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act Despite Unanimous Congressional Support
President Vetoes Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act Despite Unanimous Congressional Support As you may have heard, the President vetoed the “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit” legislation, which passed the U.S. House and U.S. Sena...
Read More InfoKick Off 2026 Outdoors: Join a First Day Hike at Colorado State Parks on January 1
Start the New Year with a First Day Hike at Colorado state parks DENVER – Celebrate the New Year with fresh air and scenic views by participating in a First Day Hike at one of Colorado’s state parks. These guided hikes are organized an...
Read More InfoLa Junta Fire Department Announces Transition to Reserve Firefighter Program Beginning January 1, 2026
La Junta Fire Department Public Release Statement: Transition to Reserve Firefighter Program The La Junta Fire Department is announcing a planned transition from its current volunteer firefighter program to a Reserve Firefighter Program, effective...
Read More InfoLa Junta Rural Fire Protection District Plans to Reorganize Volunteer Program - No Impact to Emergency Services
La Junta Rural Fire Protection District Plans to Reorganize Volunteer Program - Confirms No Impact to Emergency Services Good afternoon everyone. You may have seen some information put on Facebook that today by some individuals about the volunteer...
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