Celebrate Colorado Day: Enjoy Free Entry to All State Parks on August 4, 2025
Celebrate Colorado’s 149th Anniversary by Visiting State Parks for Free on August 4 DENVER — To celebrate Colorado Day and the state's 149th birthday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering free entry to all Colorado state parks on Mond...
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Free Colorado State Park Entry for Military, Veterans, and National Guard Members All August 2025
CPW Offers Free Entry into Colorado State Parks in August for Active-Duty Military, Veterans and National Guard Members DENVER — To thank U.S. military members for their dedicated service and sacrifices, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is cont...
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Amy White-Tanabe Resigns as Otero County Administrator, Takes Regional Role with Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Amy White-Tanabe Announces Departure as Otero County Administrator La Junta, CO | July 31, 2025 – Otero County Administrator Amy White-Tanabe has announced her resignation, effective September 5, 2025. She has served in the role since 2019. Duri...
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Colorado Big Game Hunting Licenses Go on Sale August 5 at 9 A.M.—Leftover and OTC Tags Available
Remaining Big Game Hunting Licenses Go on Sale August 5 at 9 a.m. DENVER — Hunters, mark your calendars so you don’t miss your shot! Big game hunting licenses not sold in the primary and secondary draws will go on sale next week and there are ...
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Seeks Public Input on Beaver Conservation Strategy Through August 31
CPW Seeks Public Input to Inform Beaver Conservation and Management Strategy Through August 31 DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is launching the development of a formal Beaver Conservation and Management Strategy and invites the public...
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33-Year-Old Man Dies at John Martin Reservoir State Park; Incident Under Investigation
July 27, 2025 Male visitor dies at John Martin Reservoir State Park HASTY, Colo — A 33-year old male visitor was found non-responsive in the showers at
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Tragic Boating Accident at Lake Pueblo: Woman Dies After Propeller Injury, Investigation Underway
Tragic Boating Accident at Lake Pueblo: Woman Dies After Propeller Injury, Investigation Underway PUEBLO, Colo. – A 43-year old female was pronounced dead at Lake Pueblo State Park today following a tragic accident involving a powered watercraft...
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Otero College Honors Outstanding Faculty and Staff with 2025 Excellence Awards
Otero College Honors Outstanding Faculty and Staff with 2025 Excellence Awards Name and Story Award This year’s Name and Story Award goes to someone who truly lives out Otero College’s mission of knowing each student by name and honoring their...
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300 Endangered Boreal Toadlets Released Near Leadville in Major Colorado Conservation Effort
Photo Credit: FCON Dailyn Souder Partnered effort Breeds Hope for Colorado’s Endangered Amphibian Colorado Springs, Colo. – Amphibian and aquatic species experts from the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance and Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southea...
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Rocky Ford Public Works Employees Recovering After Accident; Trash Service Continues with Community Support
Rocky Ford Public Works Employees Recovering After Accident; Trash Service Continues with Community Support Public Works Update – July 16, 2025 I want to take a moment to provide an update on the tragic accident that occurred yesterday involving...
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