The Colorado State Trooper involved in the early morning crash on I-25 near 58th Ave has been identified as Trooper Clinton Stanton. Trooper Stanton, age 46 has been employed with the CSP for 12 years. Trooper Stanton was completing a traffic stop with a motorist that had lost part of their load on I-25 when…
The Colorado Parks & Wildlife are hiring for John Martin Reservoir State Park – Administrative Assistant III . Click the link to view the job announcement, and follow the instructions contained in the job announcement to apply. (The deadline to apply is August 31, 2015 5:00 PM Mountain Time or until 50 applications have been received,…
The Fountain Community Theater presents The Royal Bachelor on August 29th at 7:00 pm. Survivor, American Idol and the Bachelor all in one. Mix these popular realty TV shows together in a royal setting and you have a Hilarious Musical! Heritage Event Center at 737 Dale Street in Fountain CO. General Admission: $10, Children 12…
CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. – The entire Cripple Creek Casino Association now offers 24/7 alcohol beverage service to complement game play on slots, blackjack, poker, craps and roulette. The move takes advantage of a 2011 law that enabled cities to create entertainment districts with special liquor laws. Municipalities around the state have used it in various…
We are pleased to announce that the annual tradition of a Hot Air Balloon Event on Labor Day weekend, September 4th-7th, at Memorial Park here in Colorado Springs will continue. First of all we would like to say Thank You to the City of Colorado Springs, Parks and Recreation, City Council, Mayors office, LART and…
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers free park entrance to active-duty military and veterans during the month of August as a result of House Bill 15-1045, signed into law May 27, 2015. “We invite Colorado’s military community to enjoy all of the beauty and recreational opportunities Colorado State Parks have to offer,” said CPW…
PUEBLO, Colo. – Lake Pueblo State Park has seen an increase in floating debris and driftwood along the shoreline this summer, due to high reservoir and river flow levels. Between July 24 and August 9, driftwood found in the North Picnic and South Marina shorelines ONLY may be taken for personal use by acquiring a…
FORT CARSON, Colo.- Fort Carson will host its annual celebration, The Fourth of July on the Third, at Iron Horse Park located at the corner of Elwell and Sheridan) from 4 -10 p.m., concluding with fireworks. This year’s theme, “Star Spangled Salute,” will have live music with a concert by 4ID Band, family activities, photos, rock…
FOUNTAIN, Colo. – Fountain’s first Chick-fil-A® restaurant will open June 18, bringing 80 new jobs, the chance for 100 adults to win free Chick-fil-A meals for a year and the opportunity for community members to donate books that will benefit Ft. Carson Preschool. After 11 years and nearly $24 million in free food given away,…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Your dad works hard for you, so why not help him play hard? This Father’s Day weekend, Cheyenne Mountain State Park will be hosting several family activities including a “Big Cats” program, a mystery hike and a youth archery class. Saturday, June 20 Youth Archery Class – 10 a.m. Dad, have…
DENVER, Colo. – After being devastated by whirling disease in the 1990s, rainbow trout populations are increasing in most major rivers in the state thanks to a 20-year effort by Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatic scientists and biologists. The comeback is positive news for anglers who can once again fish for rainbows and brown trout…
Donkey Derby Days tops the list of favorite Cripple Creek events. People from all over the world descend on downtown, drawn by a chance to watch a race inspired by the town’s resident donkey herd, believed to be distant relatives of the original donkeys from the town’s Gold Rush days. Enjoy games, live entertainment, heritage…
Colorado- Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages outdoor enthusiasts and recreationists to celebrate National Trails Day, Saturday, June 6 on Colorado trails. Now in its 23rd consecutive year, and initiated by the American Hiking Society, National Trails Day, is the largest annual trails celebration and promises to deliver a wide variety of outdoor activities for the…
Cripple Creek, Colo., – Presented by the City of Cripple Creek, Top of the World Rodeo, the highest elevation rodeo in the world, brings a weekend of thrilling rodeo action June 12-14 to Teller County Fairgrounds in Cripple Creek. The rodeo weekend kicks off Friday, June 12, with the Ames Construction Percheron Horse Team at…
Colorado State Patrol Distracted Driving Enforcement The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is pleased to announce the second wave of our 2015 Distracted Driving campaign. Friday night, motorists all around Colorado will see an increase in CSP patrols looking for distracted driving behaviors. In Colorado, any driver under the age of 18 is prohibited from using…
PUEBLO, Colo. – June 6-7 is special for all anglers across Colorado because it marks the annual Free Fishing Weekend. All possession limits, fishing methods and bait methods still apply, but a fishing license is not required for either day. As part of Free Fishing Weekend, Lake Pueblo State Park will host its Annual Kids…
