All Entries in the "Recreation" Category
Cuchara Mountain Park loads skiers onto its chairlift for the first time in 25 years
Skiers ride Chair 4 near the top of El Tejano trail at the Cuchara Mountain Park. (Mike Sweeney, Special to The Colorado Sun) A nonprofit, community-led effort has revived lift-served skiing at the ski area that last spun chairlifts in 2000 Article courtesy of The Colorado Sun By Jason Blevins and Mike Sweeney HUERFANO COUNTY — Cuchara […]
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 […]
CPW begins Wildlife Aerial Surveys in southeast Colorado, Dec 2
Two elk move through a forest in this 2023 wildlife aerial survey photo taken from a helicopter. Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists begin low-altitude helicopter flights to assess big game herds across the Southeast Region starting Dec 2. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – On Dec. 2, Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists begin low-altitude helicopter flights to assess […]
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 […]
14th Annual “Beers and Brats for Boobies” 5K run/walk held October 4 in Lamar to raise awareness for breast cancer and funds for two local charities
Participants in the 2025 “Beers and Brats for Boobies” 5K The 14th Annual “Beers and Brats for Boobies” 5K run/walk was held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 with 443 participants of all ages comprising a “sea of pink” wearing pink tutus and this year’s commemorative pink t-shirt. Fifty volunteers were on hand for the event, […]
Hunting seasons start in Colorado: How hunters and outdoor recreationists can prepare and new regulations hunters need to know
The 2025 hunting seasons have begun, and hunters are gearing up for exciting adventures. However, hunters aren’t the only ones rushing to the outdoors this fall to enjoy everything Colorado has to offer. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) emphasizes the shared responsibility of safety among hunters, hikers, bikers, leaf peepers, wildlife viewers, and OHV users. […]
Lake Pueblo State Park North Shore Marina operator to provide services through 2045
PUEBLO, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife signed a new contract Thursday with the current operator of the Lake Pueblo State Park North Shore Marina infrastructure. The new agreement allows for the replacement of the Marina. “Colorado Parks and Wildlife and The O’Neil Group have signed a new contract extending operations through 2045,” said Becky Buist, LPSP Operations […]
Lamar Parks and Recreation’s free skate camp had good turnout with fun had by all
Lamar Parks and Recreation Director Anthony La Tour mans the grill for the barbecue The Lamar Parks and Recreation Department held a free skate camp on Friday, August 22 in Willow Creek Park. The skate camp was held from 8-10 am followed by a skate showcase and BBQ. Professional skater Jud Heald was present […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife warns of toxic algae in DeWeese Reservoir – water harmful to people and pets
WESTCLIFFE, Colo. – A growing bloom of toxic blue-green algae at DeWeese Reservoir State Wildlife Area prompted Colorado Parks and Wildlife to warn the public Aug. 19 to avoid contact with the water at that location for the first time this summer. “Algae has become a seasonal problem at DeWeese, forcing CPW to alert the public in […]
29th Annual Angel Open Golf Tournament winners announced
The 29th Angel Open Hospice Golf Tournament was held Aug 16 at the Spreading Antlers Golf Course in Lamar. The day gathered 26-four person teams with the following winners of three flights: 1st Flight– Caring Hands P & L Accounting Lamar Auto Parts Tom Campbell 2nd Flight- Warm Hearts David Willhite All State (Brighton CO) […]
2025 Sand and Sage Roundup and Fair in the books
Four-year-old Aiyanna waits for her turn on a sheep at “Mutton Bustin’” event (photo courtesy of Tanya Martinez) The 2025 edition of the Sand and Sage Roundup and Fair concluded over the weekend, with record crowds, despite the high temperatures. Many in town were thrilled to see the annual Sand and Sage parade once again […]
