All Entries in the "Recreation" Category
Low water levels close west boat ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park; East ramp remains open
The west boat ramp at John Martin Reservoir State Park near Hasty, Colo., is closed to trailer-launched boats due to declining water levels. The west ramp remains open to hand-launched watercraft. The east ramp is open to trailered-boats and park staff recommend higher-clearance tow vehicles at that ramp. CPW Photo/Sami Colvin HASTY, Colo. – Ongoing drought conditions and […]
CPW rescues two adults wearing life jackets at John Martin Reservoir State Park after boat capsizes
June 26, 2026 BENT COUNTY, Colo. — CPW officers, along with Bent County deputies and the Hasty-McClave Fire Department, responded to a 911 call shortly after 4 p.m. today with a report that a boat had capsized on John Martin Reservoir. A CPW patrol boat quickly located the vessel and confirmed two adults wearing […]
Fort Lyon Canal Company Responds To CPW Announcement Regarding Adobe Creek And Thurston Reservoirs
LAMAR, Colo. — The Fort Lyon Canal Company recognizes the importance that Adobe Creek Reservoir and Thurston Reservoir have held for generations of southeastern Colorado anglers and appreciates Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s efforts over the past several decades to provide public recreational access at these facilities. For more than fifty years, Fort Lyon Canal Company […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife declare fish salvage at Blue Lake and Thurston Reservoir – public access permanently ceases July 15, 2026
Thurston Reservoir (photo credit: CPW) LAMAR, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife declared a public fish salvage at Adobe Creek Reservoir (known locally as Blue Lake) and at Thurston Reservoir today through July 15. The Fort Lyon Canal Company formally notified CPW that the current recreational lease agreement will not be renewed, permanently ending public access to both fisheries on the last day […]
Local students bring home medals from State AAU martial arts championship
Several local martial arts students who train at Sun Do Sul Center under Grand Master Choi competed in the recent state AAU championships. The students will now be eligible to compete in the national championship at Fort Lauderdale, Florida June 27 – July 4. Riley Morris won two gold and one silver. Isaiah Satra won […]
Emergency fish salvage begins June 1 at Nee Noshe Reservoir
LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces an emergency public fish salvage effective June 1 at Nee Noshe Reservoir on Queens State Wildlife Area, Kiowa County, approximately 21 miles north of Lamar and 12 miles south of Eads. Due to ongoing drought and reduced reservoir operations, Nee Noshe Reservoir is drying and is not expected to fill […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife increasing daily pass prices for out of state visitors
CPW to implement out-of-state vehicle license plate daily parks pass DENVER — The Parks and Wildlife Commission (PWC) recently approved a parks pass specifically for vehicles with out-of-state license plates for $15 per day. This fee goes into effect on May 1, 2026. A similar fee structure is used on other CPW products and is […]
The 2026 Colorado State Fair Concert Lineup Is Out Now!
The 2026 Colorado State Fair concert lineup has been announced, and if you’re an ’80s or ’90s baby, you’ll love it !The I Love the ’90s Tour is landing in Colorado on Saturday, September 5, and it features music from none other than Vanilla Ice , Color Me Badd , and Tone Loc . […]
Two Buttes fish salvage order rescinded after reservoir dries
Two Buttes Reservoir in Baca County sits dry in this photo. Black Hole Pond, located below Two Buttes Dam, continues to provide local fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, green sunfish, bluegill, channel catfish and rainbow trout (seasonally). CPW photo/Jim Ramsay SPRINGFIELD, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife has rescinded the emergency fish salvage order at Two Buttes […]
Bodies of boater, dog recovered from Lake Pueblo after boat capsizes – one boater survived and swam to shore
Capsized fishing boat and debris field as seen from a CPW patrol boat March 13, 2026 Update: Body of second boater recovered at Lake Pueblo PUEBLO, Colo – At approximately 9:23 p.m., the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Maritime Emergency Response Team located and recovered the body of the second boater. Officers returned to the south boat ramp […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife now selling fishing licenses for 2026-2027
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is now selling fishing licenses for the 2026-2027 fishing season. Fishing licenses are valid from March 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027 (13 months). Regulations and pricing for annual, daily and multi-day fishing licenses are available in the new 2026 Colorado Fishing Brochure (Pesca en Colorado En Español). Youth aged […]
Discover the newest outdoor products and services at the 2026 International Sportsmen’s Expo
DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is a sponsor for the 2026 International Sportsmen’s Expo in downtown Denver on Jan. 8-11, 2026, where hundreds of companies gather to present the outdoor industry’s newest products and services. A print coupon for a $3 discount off one adult ticket is available on the CPW website. This premier expo allows hunters, anglers […]
58th Annual Two Shot Celebrity Goose Hunt a great success
Members of the 2025 winning team “All Flocked Up” The 58th Annual Two Shot Celebrity Goose Hunt was a great success. The first place team, “All Flocked Up” included team members from Wyoming, Texas, and Colorado. This was the team’s first year of participating. In all, twelve teams consisting of six shooters each participated. The […]
61st Annual Holiday Basketball Tournament to be held December 18, 19, 20 in Lamar
The 61st Annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce Holiday Basketball tournament will be held December 18, 19, and 20th at the Lamar Community Building. The tournament will include 8 local teams from throughout SE Colorado. Teams competing are Wiley, McClave, Holly, Granada, Springfield, Walsh, Eads, and Kit Carson. Brackets are as follows:
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 […]
