All Entries in the "Media Release" Category
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 […]
Reconstructed fort at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site to open for guided tours
Park trails and grounds remain open; guided tours to begin on Saturday, May 24, 2025. The National Park Service is working to provide visitors to Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site, and national parks throughout the country, with safe and memorable experiences. Guided, park ranger-led tours of the reconstructed fort will begin on Saturday, May […]
Colorado invests another $5 million in opioid recovery infrastructure across the state – two southeast Colorado locations benefit from funds
The Colorado Opioid Abatement Council awarded $5 million in funding to 12 organizations and local governments across the state working to combat the opioid crisis. The awards come from more than $871 million in settlements that the Colorado Attorney General’s Office secured from opioid manufacturers and distributors for their role in fueling the epidemic. “This […]
Colorado Employment Situation — April 2025
8,400 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in April; Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 4.8% Household survey data According to the survey of households, the number of unemployed individuals increased by 2,100 to 158,700 from March to April. Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged over the same time period at 4.8 percent. The national unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.2 percent […]
Father drowns while rescuing children at Lake Pueblo – CPW urges swimmers to use life jackets
PUEBLO, Colo. – A 53-year-old male was discovered deceased on Sailboard Beach at Lake Pueblo State Park on Wednesday, May 14, in the afternoon due to a suspected drowning. The male went out to help kids swimming in rough waters, and surrounding park visitors saw him go under the water and went to pull him […]
Attorney General Phil Weiser statement on court ruling blocking HHS, Secretary Kennedy from cutting public health grants
May 16, 2025 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following statement following a federal district court decision blocking the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. from illegally terminating $11 billion in critical public health grants to states, including $229 million for Colorado: “I’m pleased the […]
Colorado traffic fatalities down 21% this year – crashes that involve speed, impairment, and distractions fall
Traffic fatalities in Colorado are down this year, a positive sign as state agencies continue to push toward zero deaths on our roadways. Preliminary data shows a 21% decrease in overall traffic fatalities compared to this time last year, reflecting progress made in the state’s efforts to improve roadway safety. While the trend is encouraging, […]
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Announces Major Win for Texas Farmers and Ranchers in Water Negotiations with Mexico
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a major win for American agriculture by securing the Mexican government to meet the current water needs of farmers and ranchers in Texas as part of the 1944 Water Treaty. The Mexican government committed to transfer water from international reservoirs and increase the U.S. share of the flow […]
Lincoln County Sheriff’s officers, Limon Police and CSP work together to apprehend narcotics suspects in Limon
Shots Fired in Limon Lincoln County Sheriff Leads the Investigation PRESS RELEASE BY COLORADO STATE PATROL: (LIMON, COLO) – At approximately 1:00 p.m. today, May 2, 2025, officers of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Limon Police Department were conducting a narcotics investigation, when they attempted to contact three suspects in a vehicle at […]
Lamar School District Celebrates Graduates with Locally Sourced Meals
In its ongoing commitment to support local agriculture and deliver quality meals to students, Lamar School District is proud to announce special local menu offerings in honor of upcoming student graduations. On May 5th, middle school students making the exciting transition to high school will be treated to a locally inspired lunch featuring house-made beef […]
Bill to Increase Access to Veterinary Education Passes Senate Committee
A bill sponsored by Senator Cathy Kipp, D-Fort Collins, to address Colorado’s veterinary care shortage passed the Senate Education Committee with unanimous support. “When our state is facing a shortage of veterinarians, any student who wants to jump-start their careers at CSU’s first-rate College of Veterinary Medicine should be able to,” Kipp said. “This bill would expand […]
