From Struggling Student to Missile Defense Expert: Otero College Alumnus Chris Baker’s Journey of Perseverance and Service
From Academic Probation to Missile Defense – Chris Baker’s Journey from OJC to a Life of Service and Success La Junta, CO — When Chris G. Baker enrolled at Otero Junior College (now Otero College) in 1980, he never imagined that ...
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Confirms Death of Gray Wolf 2506 in Southwest Colorado
Confirmed Mortality of Wolf 2506 in Southwest Colorado DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife received a mortality alert for female gray wolf 2506 on October 30, 2025. The agency has confirmed the mortality took place in Southwest Colorado. As...
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Veterans and Military Receive Free Entry to Colorado State Parks on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025
Veterans and military get free entry into Colorado state parks on Nov. 11 DENVER — On Nov. 11, 2025, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will offer veterans, active-duty military personnel, and the National Guard free entry into Colorado state...
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Beaver Found on Gunnison River Tests Positive for Tularemia, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Confirms
Beaver Carcass Found on Gunnison River Tests Positive for Tularemia GUNNISON, Colo. – A beaver found dead last week at the Gunnison River Whitewater Park was sent for disease testing by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The carcass was examined b...
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Announces Emergency Public Fish Salvage at Two Buttes Reservoir Due to Low Water Levels
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Announces Emergency Public Fish Salvage at Two Buttes Reservoir Due to Low Water Levels LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces an emergency public fish salvage effective Today, Thursday, Oct. 30, at ...
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Invites Applications for Exclusive Walk-and-Wade Fishing Permit at Arkansas Headwaters
CPW Seeks Applicants for Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Walk-and-Wade Permit SALIDA, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites anglers and entrepreneurs to apply for one available Walk-and-Wade permit on the Arkansas Headwaters Recrea...
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Colorado Bank & Trust Announces Acquisition of Three InBank Locations, Strengthening Community Banking Presence
Colorado Bank & Trust Acquires Three InBank Branches LA JUNTA, Colorado – We’re happy to announce that Colorado Bank & Trust Company of La Junta will soon welcome three new branches in Wiley, Lamar, and Buena Vista, Colorado, a...
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CPW and CDOT Warn Drivers: Watch for Wildlife on Colorado Roads During Daylight Saving Time Change
Watch for wildlife on roads during daylight saving time DENVER – Changing clocks and driving habits during daylight saving time can help prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions . Wildlife and transportation experts advise Colorado drivers that w...
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I-25 Nightly Closures in Pueblo Nov. 7–9 for US 50B Bridge Demolition, Detours in Place
I-25 Closures for I-25/US 50B Bridge Demolition Expect nightly closures and detours of I-25 in Pueblo Nov. 7 to 9 Pueblo — To advance and facilitate the construction of the Interstate 25 and US Highway 50B Interchange project, the Colorado D...
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Linsay Rosser-Sumpter Inducted into Wheatland High School Athletic Hall of Fame for Rodeo Excellence
Linsay Rosser-Sumpter Inducted into Wheatland High School Athletic Hall of Fame By Sarah Petramala Linsay Rosser-Sumpter, a proud alum of Wheatland High School, as of Oct. 3, has been officially inducted into the Wheatland Athletic Hall of Fame. T...
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