Colorado Announces New Statewide Agreement to Strengthen Backcountry Search and Rescue Operations
State of Colorado announces interagency agreement on backcountry search and rescue operations to advance public safety DENVER – The State of Colorado through Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Colorado Division of Homeland Security an...
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How to Handle Aggressive Drivers Safely: Colorado State Patrol Urges Motorists to Give Space
Give Space to Aggressive Drivers How you respond can reduce your risk of a crash (COLO) – Whether driving on a highway or community street, every motorist has experienced another driver making an unsafe lane change, a hand gesture or tailgat...
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Red Flag Warning March 26, 2026 Issued Across Southern Colorado for High Winds and Low Humidity
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pueblo CO 1246 AM MDT Thu Mar 26 2026 Upper Arkansas River Valley Including Lake County and Chaffee County- Teller County/Rampart Range Including Pikes Peak and Florissant Fossil Beds National...
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Otero College Announces 2026 President’s Leadership Scholars, Applications Open for 2026–2027 Program
Otero College recognizes this year’s President’s Leadership Scholars - Applications are now open for 2026-2027 Scholars LA JUNTA – Students named as President’s Leadership Program (PLP) Scholars for 2026 were awarded schola...
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Two Buttes Reservoir Dries Up: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Ends Fish Salvage Order in Baca County
Two Buttes Reservoir Dries Completely, CPW Lifts Emergency Fish Salvage Order March 24, 2026 SPRINGFIELD, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife has rescinded the emergency fish salvage order at Two Buttes Reservoir State Wildlife Area in Baca ...
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Rocky Ford Fire Dept. Reports Timpas Feedlot Loader Fire Contained with LJFD Mutual Aid
Front-End Loader Fire Near Rocky Ford Fully Contained; Rocky Ford Fire and La Junta Crews Respond, No Injuries Reported Today at approximately 11:35 am we were paged out to Timpas Feedlot for a front end loader on fire north of the feedlot. La Jun...
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Brush Fire East of La Junta Quickly Contained; Crews Credit Rapid Multi-Agency Response
2.6-Acre Brush Fire Near Hwy 194 Started by Accidental Spark At approx 12:29pm today, a reported brush fire was toned out in the area of 30916 Hwy 194 East of La Junta. Upon arrival of the first crews they found a fast moving brush fire in trees a...
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Colorado Begins Walleye Spawning at Pueblo Reservoir to Support Statewide Fisheries
CPW Starts Annual Walleye Egg Collection at Pueblo Reservoir to Boost Colorado Fisheries PUEBLO, Colo. - Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatics biologists continue annual walleye spawning operations at Pueblo Reservoir, collecting eggs that help sup...
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US 50 Resurfacing Project in Pueblo Begins April 6: Expect Lane Closures, Night Work Through 2026
US Highway 50 Repairs in Pueblo County Begin April 6, Bringing Delays and Safety Upgrades Motorists should plan for daytime and nighttime work starting April 6 Pueblo County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partne...
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CPW Warns of Water Dangers: Spring Boating Safety Tips Every Colorado Boater Should Know
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Urges Boaters to Wear Life Jackets as Cold Water Risks Rise This Spring DENVER ‒ As temperatures rise, boating safety should too. Ahead of the warm weekend, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) urges outdoor recreationis...
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