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Casting Call for Colorado Movie

Casting call for a movie being made in Colorado “Our Souls at Night”.  Casting directors are interested ALL ages  from 12 to 100!  This is PAID background as a film extra, if chosen!  You MUST be legal to work with ID! Working from 8 to 15 hours per day for your booking.  Final Casting CALL will take place in Florence…

Fountain Fire Department BBQ and Dance

The Fountain Fire Department will be holding its annual BBQ Supper and Dance on September 4th at John Metcalfe Park in Fountain.  The BBQ supper will be from 5 – 7 pm with a dance from 7 – 9 pm.  Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children under 10. Come join the fun!

National Park Day in Colorado, Get in FREE!

National Park Service is  celebrating it’s 100th birthday with free admission to all national parks. In celebration of the centennial birthday, you can visit Colorado’s national parks for free! Entrance fees will be waived at all national parks Thursday, August 25 through Sunday, August 28 for the celebration. Colorado is home to four national parks…

Hey, Colorado! U Can Now Text 2 Register 2 Vote

Denver, Colorado  – The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office is offering yet another innovative method to access voter registration: texting. Eligible Coloradans can simply text the word “Colorado” or “CO” to “2Vote” (28683) on their smartphones, and then open the link to the SOS’ online voter registration and election information site. It’s that easy. “It’s…

Creek Week Cleanup Registration 2016

Creek Week runs Saturday, September 24th through Sunday October 2nd, 2016.  Individuals and organizations select any date, time and location during this week to volunteer for a clean-up, or participate in one of numerous public events happening in El Paso, Pueblo and Teller Counties. (List of events coming soon!) Everyone is welcome to participate either…

Crackdown on Boating Under the Influence Success

Littleton, Colo. – Marine law enforcement in Colorado scored another success with Operation Dry Water, the nationwide crackdown on people boating under the influence (BUI) of alcohol or drugs. Agencies and organizations from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands and…

Check Out Colorado State Parks Program

DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Education and Colorado State Library announced the expansion of the Check Out Colorado State Parks program to 287 libraries statewide with a proclamation read by Lieutenant Governor Donna Lynne today at the Denver Central Library. Check Out Colorado State Parks Program is…

Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast in Security

Every year, to celebrate the 4th of July, the firefighters of the Security Fire Department host a pancake breakfast for the community. The firefighters serve up a tasty breakfast plus have lots of fun activities during the event. There will be fire trucks, ambulances and helicopter displays plus, games for the kids, educational displays as…

Fourth of July Fire Safety  

  DENVER, COLORADO — Many will celebrate our nation’s independence this 4th of July holiday with fireworks, barbecues, and family gatherings. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) wants to remind everyone to keep fire safety in mind this holiday weekend. “DFPC is urging the public to celebrate our nation’s independence by attending…

Colorado State Patrol on the hunt for DUI drivers

COLORADO – All across Colorado, state troopers will be on the lookout for dangerous driving behaviors during the 4th of July weekend- and they will have zero tolerance to anyone found driving intoxicated. “Independence Day weekend is a wonderful opportunity for friends, family, and communities to get together and celebrate what makes this nation so…

Amtrak Train Hits Van in Las Animas County

The Colorado State Patrol confirmed five people were killed on Sunday morning when an Amtrak train hit a van in Las Animas County.  One girl was seriously injured.  The 2005 Town & Country Chrysler was traveling northbound on Las Animas County Road 32 when it failed to yield to the Amtrak Train. The driver and four…

Cheyenne Mountain State Park turns 10

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting the local community and state parks enthusiasts to help celebrate Cheyenne Mountain State Park’s 10th anniversary by participating in an Adventure Race, happening June 18. The race gets underway at 9:30 a.m. and is designed to lead teams through different nature or recreation-based stations located…

Use Bow and Arrow to Help “Feed the Hungry” on June 11th

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – When it comes to helping those less fortunate in our community, there’s no shortage of people and organizations willing to help. Many businesses host regular food drives, the Care and Share food bank is the envy of most similar sized communities, and there are numerous resources that serve and help the under…

Keep Fire Safety In Mind This Memorial Day Weekend

DENVER — May 27, 2016 — Whether enjoying a backyard barbecue or camping out, the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) reminds everyone to keep fire safety in mind this holiday weekend. “Memorial Day weekend is a great time to be outdoors with family and friends, cooking and visiting around a campfire,” says DFPC Director…

Tanker-Trailer Transporting Butane Crashes Near Colorado City

PUEBLO COUNTY – At about 6:45 this morning, Colorado State Patrol’s Pueblo Regional Communication Center was notified that a semi hauling butane had crashed on I25 at Mile Post 76, near Colorado City, Colorado. Initial reports were that the semi had rolled and exploded. The semi did not explode, but had rolled, and its cab…

Car Crash on South Academy Bridge and Hwy 85

A white Sedan hit the guardrail on the bridge on South Academy Blvd.  Traffic was at a complete standstill on northbound lanes and traffic was backed up to Pikes Peak Community College. The white Sedan caught on fire and was completely engulfed in flames.  Several people were standing behind the car along with the Colorado…