All Entries in the "Environment" Category
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 […]
Lamar Cub Scout Pack 223 held community service project near LCC
Lamar Cub Scout Pack 223’s Arrow of Light den recently conducted a service project by picking up trash along the walking trail behind the college. Thank you to all the scouts who participated in a worthy cause!
Colorado ranchers in uproar over feds’ high-voltage power corridor
Rancher Bob Bamber leans against his truck near a power substation across the road from his family’s ranch outside Lamar For Bob Bamber, the connection goes back to his great-great-grandfather, who homesteaded north of Pritchett, a tiny Baca County town of barely 100 people not far from the Oklahoma state line. So the 44-year-old rancher […]
Colorado lawmakers unite in bipartisan stand to protect public lands
State legislature passes Senate Joint Resolution 25-009 opposing federal efforts to sell off public lands DENVER — On March 13, the Colorado legislature passed Senate Joint Resolution 25-009, “Protection of Colorado’s Public Lands,” reaffirming the state’s commitment to keeping public lands under federal stewardship. Sponsored by Sen. Roberts (D), Sen. Catlin (R), Speaker McCluskie (D) and Rep. […]
Application period for Colorado big-game licenses begins March 1
DENVER — It is time for hunters to start planning their 2025 Colorado adventure. Hunters hoping to draw a big-game license in 2025 are urged to review the changes in licenses, seasons and fees in the 2025 Colorado Big Game brochure prior to the March 1 opening of the primary draw application period (March 1 – April […]
Interstate power lines threaten farmers’ land in southeastern Colorado
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article provides more in-depth information about the controversial proposed electrical transmission corridor that was discussed at the recent Prowers County Commissioner’s meeting. A federal plan to accelerate electrical grid updates is meeting major resistance in communities across the country, including three Colorado counties Transmission lines along Prowers County Road 13, north of […]
Ark Basin Water Forum celebrates 30 years
The Arkansas River Basin Water Forum celebrates its 30th anniversary Wednesday and Thursday, March 5 and 6, in Pueblo. The Forum will feature top Colorado and Arkansas Basin water experts discussing critical water issues and possible solutions for the challenges facing basin water users. Colorado’s Upper Colorado River Commissioner Rebecca Mitchell will deliver the […]
An Idaho rancher lost zero cattle to wolves in a decade. Can he help Colorado ranchers do the same?
A gray wolf looks over its shoulder after being released into an area filled with sage brush. It is one of 20 wolves released in January 2025, 15 of which were translocated from British Columbia (Colorado Parks and Wildlife photo) A room full of ranchers stared at Glenn Elzinga as he told them one of […]
