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Keep Colorado Wild passes raised $43.2M in Fiscal Year 2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) published the 2026 Keep Colorado Wild Act Report to share how revenue from the sale of the Keep Colorado Wild Pass (KCW Pass) is being used to meet outdoor recreation and conservation needs in Colorado. “Colorado is known for our grand outdoor spaces, offering Coloradans and visitors an amazing variety […]

Colorado students will spend less time taking state math and science tests in 2027

Colorado’s state math and science tests won’t get shorter, but the time window will. State officials pointed to data showing most students don’t use all of the allotted time. (Getty Images) By : Melanie Asmar – Chalkbeat Colorado students will spend less time taking state standardized math and science tests in the spring, the Colorado Department […]

First Lower Arkansas Valley Water Summit  held in Rocky Ford, CO

    There were 142 attendees in the audience for the Summit Article submitted by Norman L. Kincaide, Ph.D. Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District hosted the first Lower Arkansas Valley Water Summit at the Gobin Building, Rocky Ford, CO, November 4, 2026. Jack Goble, General Manager, Lower Ark, introduced Rep. Ty Winter, who won […]

Vest donation protects CPW K9 Sage during conservation and public safety work

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer Zachary Picard and CPW K9 Sage work out of the Lamar office. Sage has been selected to receive a protective vest from a national non-profit dedicated to protecting working dogs. CPW Photo LAMAR, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife K-9 Working Dog Sage will receive a bullet- and stab-resistant vest through […]

All Prowers County Offices and Combined Courts closed November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day

All Prowers County Offices and the Prowers County Combined Courts will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 in observance of Veterans Day~   The Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center ~will be open regular hours~

City of Lamar Announces New Year’s Eve Western Masquerade Gala to Honor First Responders and Support Public Safety

  LAMAR, CO – The City of Lamar is preparing for a special New Year’s Eve celebration that will bring the community together for an evening of entertainment, recognition, and fundraising in support of local public safety departments. The New Year’s Eve Western Masquerade Gala will take place on Thursday, December 31, 2026, beginning at […]

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  • Arkansas River Power Authority Names John Krajewski as General Manager

    Arkansas River Power Authority Names John Krajewski as General Manager

    LAMAR, Colo. — The Arkansas River Power Authority (ARPA) today announced that John A. Krajewski has been named the Authority’s next General Manager, effective July 1, 2027. He will succeed Rick Rigel upon his retirement after over 16 years of service leading ARPA. Krajewski will lead ARPA’s efforts to provide reliable power to its member […]

  • Gary L. Dickerson, Jr. - July 29, 1969 - October 29, 2026

    Gary L. Dickerson, Jr. – July 29, 1969 – October 29, 2026

    A memorial celebration of life for longtime Hasty, Colorado resident, Gary L. Dickerson, Jr. will be held at a later date. Per Gary’s request cremation will take place and there will be no viewing. Gary was born on July 29, 1969 at Las Animas, Colorado to Gary L. and Linda (Harman) Dickerson, Sr. and passed […]

  • Lamar High School's "A" team places first in regional Knowledge Bowl tournament

    Lamar High School’s “A” team places first in regional Knowledge Bowl tournament

    The Lamar High School Knowledge Bowl “A” team brought home first place at the Region 4 High School Knowledge Bowl held October 20, 2026 at Lamar Community College. There were a total of 30 teams comprised of 120 students at the competition.  The Eads team took second place and Karval placed third.

  • Springfield Volunteer Fire Department receives grain entrapment tools and training

    Springfield Volunteer Fire Department receives grain entrapment tools and training

    Nationwide equips 67 fire departments with grain entrapment tools and training Since 2014, Nationwide’s Grain Bin Safety program has delivered rescue resources to more than 500 fire departments, leading to 19 successful rescues The danger inside a grain bin is not always visible – and when hidden hazards give way, entrapment can happen in seconds. […]

  • Lower Ark Hosted Arkansas River Basin Proposed Tabulation Update 2026

    Lower Ark Hosted Arkansas River Basin Proposed Tabulation Update 2026

      Colorado State Water Engineer, Jason Ullmann gave a presentation on Arkansas River Basin Tabulation Update, 2026 Submitted by Norman L. Kincaide, Ph.D. Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District hosted, to a packed lobby, a presentation by State Water Engineer, Jason Ullmann and Division 2 Engineer, Rachel Zancanella, Colorado Division of Water Resources, October 29, […]

  • SOUTHEAST COLORADO OPIOID REGION 19   ANNOUNCES PRESS CONFERENCE

    SOUTHEAST COLORADO OPIOID REGION 19  ANNOUNCES PRESS CONFERENCE

    The Board Members of Southeast Colorado Opioid Region 19 (SECOR) announces that they will hold a press conference on November 6, 2026 at 10:00 am at Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Services Bureau, 101 West 10th Street, Pueblo, Colorado to discuss the work they are doing within the nine-county region and highlighting the resources that are […]

  • Waterfowl hunters are urged to take precautions on the lower Ark and adjacent state wildlife areas this season following the Pueblo sewage spill in Aug

    Waterfowl hunters are urged to take precautions on the lower Ark and adjacent state wildlife areas this season following the Pueblo sewage spill in Aug

    CPW Photo/Doug Skinner Oct. 30, 2026 PUEBLO, Colo. — With waterfowl hunting season underway in southeastern Colorado, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds hunters and other outdoor recreationists to take precautions against exposure to potentially contaminated water along the Arkansas River and adjacent state wildlife areas following a sewage spill in Pueblo earlier this year. The […]

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