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4.25 million gallons of raw sewage taints Arkansas River after Pueblo city accident
Untreated sewage flowed through a stormwater pipe and into the Arkansas River in Pueblo after a patch to a concrete sewer plant pipe failed. The spill caused public health officials to warn people not to recreate on the river as far east as Las Animas through Aug. 31, 2026. (City of Pueblo Wastewater […]
Colorado Beef Industry’s Statement on Plan to Reduce Tariffs on Beef Imports
“The Colorado Livestock Association (CLA) and the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) are joining together to oppose the President’s plan to ease beef tariffs. The President and his administration have consistently espoused their desire to promote growth in the United States cattle herd; with cattle numbers at a 75-year low, this announcement is likely to have […]
Bent Conservation District is recipient of a Colorado State Conservation Board Supplemental Matching Grant – helping to fund ten improvement projects
One of Bent Conservations District’s recent projects From Pastures to Pure Awesomeness! By Rachel Murphy, District Manager Bent Conservation District was thrilled to be awarded a Colorado State Conservation Board (CSCB) Supplemental Matching Grant in 2025, which helped fund ten range improvement projects within the district over the past year. The grant funds supported fence replacements […]
CPW concludes lethal removal efforts for uncollared gray wolf in Routt County
DENVER – On June 12, 2026, CPW and its agents lethally removed an uncollared wolf in Routt County. Visual evidence obtained at the scene confirmed the removed wolf is the same one that was depredating in Rio Blanco County in 2025 and early 2026. This wolf was originally a member of Copper Creek Pack but has […]
Colorado’s Arkansas Valley water confronts contamination, climate change and political drama
Article courtesy of High Country News – This article appeared in the May 2026 print edition of the magazine with the headline “The absence of clean water.” This story is part of High Country News’ Conservation Beyond Boundaries project, which is supported by the BAND Foundation and the Mighty Arrow Family Foundation. “If you don’t have clean water, you […]
Representative Ty Winter Op-Ed – “Demonstrating Rural Fairness in Colorado”
Demonstrating Greater Fairness in Rural Colorado: The Realities ofAgricultural Overtime Thresholds By Representative Ty Winter Colorado’s agricultural community is facing a growing, preventable crisis from policies that ignore the realities of farm work and overtime thresholds. This, paired with circumstances out of our control, such as skyrocketing input costs, unpredictable markets, and a fragile […]
Lamar Lions Club hears about the importance of finishing the Arkansas Valley Conduit at recent meeting
Bill Long, President of Board of Directors for SECWCD speaks to Lamar Lions Club members At the Lamar Lions Club meeting on February 11, the guest speaker was Bill Long, President of the Board of Directors for the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District (SECWCD). In addition to myself, also invited to the meeting were Lamar […]
58th Annual Two Shot Goose Hunt to be held December 10-12, 2025 in Lamar
The 58th Annual Southeast Colorado Celebrity Two Shot Goose Hunt, presented by the Southeast Colorado Two Shot Habitat and Wildlife Foundation, will be held in Lamar December 10-12, 2025. The fundraising event sponsors wildlife conservation efforts as well as making donations to several local charities. They also financially support area youth shooting teams. Celebrities […]
Equine Herpes Virus Outbreak Alert Issued for Colorado Horse Owners
Broomfield, Colo. — The Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office is actively monitoring an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in Texas and Oklahoma. EHV-1 is a highly contagious and sometimes fatal virus that can cause a serious neurological disease in horses called Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM). This outbreak has been connected to horses that participated in or […]
Heartland Ranch the site of another ferret release – this time utilizing GPS-tracking collars developed by Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute scientists
A black-footed ferret wearing one of new tracking collars is shown after being released November 19 at Heartland Ranch Nature Preserve (this and all photos in article courtesy of CPW) Heartland Ranch Nature Preserve, a sprawling 43,000 acre tract of land southwest of Lamar, comprises the largest part of Southern Plains Land Trust’s […]
Colorado State University Extension announces registration for 2025 Crops Clinic
Colorado State University is announcing registration for the 2025 Crops Clinic. This year’s meeting will take place both in-person and remotely on December 8th and 9th . Location will be the Cobblestone Inn in Yuma, Co. Twelve Certified Crop Advisor and four Colorado Department of Agriculture Credits will be offered at this two day […]
Nitrate warning for cattle feed – high levels detected locally – CSU offering testing
Nitrates and Feeding Cattle Fall has come to Southeastern Colorado and winter will soon be here. This finds many livestock producers gathering hay or stubble leases to carry their livestock through the cold months. Although the area had a good summer with adequate precipitation and low stress on crops I have had and heard reports […]
Colorado running out of options for new source of wolves after Washington rejects request
A relocated gray wolf stands outside of its crate for a brief moment at an undisclosed Colorado release site on Jan. 14, 2025. (Courtesy of CPW) With the third winter “release season” in Colorado’s gray wolf reintroduction plan just weeks away, state wildlife officials are scrambling to find a source for additional relocated wolves. A deal […]
Water Workshop being held October 28 in Springfield hosted by Southern Plains Land Trust and Ogallala Commons
Southern Plains Land Trust, along with their partner Ogallala Commons, is hosting a water workshop on October 28th in Springfield. Anyone can join! Farmers, ranchers, students, agency personnel, educators, and the interested public are invited to attend a Stewarding Our Water Future Field Day presented by Ogallala Commons (www.ogallalacommons.org) on Tuesday, October 28th from 9:30am-2:00pm […]
Bent’s Fort Chapter of Santa Fe Trail tours Emick Ranch, walks part of Granada Fort Union Trail during September 2025 outing
Part of the group at the start of the Emick Ranch Tour The Santa Fe Trail, a significant 19th-century overland route, served as a vital artery for commerce and military operations, connecting the state of Missouri with the Southwest. This trail played a crucial role in the westward expansion of the United States, facilitating trade […]
