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New digital passport coming this summer to celebrate Colorado’s 150th anniversary
This summer, the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) is releasing a digital passport with prizes and discounts across the state. The passport program will celebrate Colorado’s 150th year in the Union and the United States’ 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence, and it will fully roll out in 2026. The new digital passport […]
At least 27 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many missing
A Texas sheriff says the deaths from flash flooding in central Texas has risen to 27 people By JOHN SEEWER and JIM VERTUNO – Associated Press KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Rescuers were searching Saturday for more than two dozen children from a girls’ camp and many others still missing after a wall of water rushed down a […]
Herd mentality: Goats deployed by some Colorado cities for better environmental results
Goats graze along the Colorado Riverfront Trail in Grand Junction (photo by Sharon Sullivan for Colorado Newsline) Pedestrians and bicyclists along the Colorado Riverfront Trail in Grand Junction may have noticed something out of the ordinary this spring. In some fenced-off sections near Blue Heron Lake, 700 goats are grazing on an array of […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife offering $14 Centennial State Park Pass for low income Coloradans
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 their financial situation, has the opportunity to experience Colorado’s beautiful outdoors. CPW offers a $14 Centennial State Park Pass to income-eligible Coloradans, providing access to all Colorado state parks for […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife awards $50,000 to promote the Born to Be Wild special license plate
CPW announced the recipients of the inaugural Born to Be Wild License Plate Grant Program. Two organizations, The Rocky Mountain Wolf Project and The Endangered Species Coalition were selected to raise awareness and promote the Born to Be Wild specialty license plate to engage and educate the public about the importance of the license plate, ultimately […]
Colorado Geological Survey offering free well sampling in Lower Arkansas River area
Volunteer for a Free Well Water Sample! The Colorado Geological Survey, funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, is conducting a baseline study on radionuclides and metals in groundwater in the Lower Arkansas River area. We’re looking for homeowners to collect a free water sample from their private well! Participation is simple: […]
Colorado’s “free fishing weekend” is June 7-8
Fish for free June 7- 8, 2025 and experience why people get hooked on fishing in Colorado. DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) invites resident and nonresident anglers of all ages to participate in Free Fishing Weekend. On June 7-8, 2025, anyone can fish for free, and the fishing license and Habitat Stamp requirements are […]
Broad Daylight Wolf Attack in Northwest Colorado Sparks Outrage Among Ranchers
PITKIN COUNTY – A series of devastating wolf attacks occurred over Memorial Day weekend at the Lost Marbles Ranch, Crystal River Ranch and McCabe Ranch, leaving two calves dead and others injured. A broad daylight attack at the Lost Marbles Ranch, carried out by three wolves from the notorious Copper Creek pack, took place in the […]
Lower Arkansas Valley Communities Unite Against Colorado Springs Annexations
(ROCKY FORD, CO – May 27, 2025) – Communities throughout the Lower Arkansas Valley are uniting in opposition to new annexations by the City of Colorado Springs that would exacerbate the city’s already projected 34,000 acre-feet annual water supply gap to support build out of land already within its city limits. New annexations, such as for […]
Prowers County Commissioners hold discussion with Colorado Springs Utilities and get updates on LCC and PMC
The morning work session was held at the Prowers County Annex building on May 27. Dr. Rosana Reyes, President of Lamar Community College, gave an update to the Commissioners and provided copies of her April 2025 report. Highlights from the report include the opening of a second location for the Southeast Colorado Small Business Development […]
SE Colorado Two Shot Goose Hunt donates to Wildcats shooting sports team
Pictured: Front row (left to right) are students Zayden Neugebauer, Lakin Neugebauer, Chase Ketels, Cooper Carter, Blake Wilger, Blayke Butler, and John Ritter, Two Shot Board Member. Back row (left to right) are Coach Nick Carter, students Sage Ketels, Collins, Heck, Colton Deforest, Xander Morlan, Doc Wilson and coaches Preston Neugebauer and Dusty Heck. Top […]
CPW Colorado Fishing info with links to licenses, stocking info, 2025 Colorado Fishing Brochure
Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing information for 2025. The following links take you to all information pertinent to fishing in Colorado. Species Fish Species List Fish Hatcheries Aquatic Research Aquatic Toxicology Lab Aquatic Health Lab Fishing in Colorado Getting Started Plan Your Trip Licenses, Dates and Fees Awards and Records Rules and Regulations Learn […]
