The Colorado Parks & Wildlife are hiring for John Martin Reservoir State Park – Park Resource Technician. Click the link to view the job announcement, and follow the instructions contained in the job announcement to apply. (The deadline to apply is September 18, 2015 11:59 PM Mountain Time or until 50 applications have been received,…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
FOUNTAIN, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) is proud to announce Aragon Elementary school as the first place division winner in the 2015 Colorado NASP Virtual Tournament. Aragon Elementary was presented the first place trophy on April 20 during a NASP tournament awards presentation. Several students…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) seeks public input for the development of its 2015 strategic plan. CPW is holding workshops next week in the Southeast Region and invites the public to participate. The public is also invited to fill out a brief public comment form available on CPW’s website in English…
Colorado Springs, CO – Fountain resident Dr. Wendy Birhanzel has been recognized by Mayor Bach and the City of Colorado Springs for her many successes in education. Dr. Wendy Birhanzel received the Mayor’s Young Leader Award for Innovation in Education for her work as the former principal of Centennial Elementary School in Colorado Springs. Currently…
In 2014, the Colorado State Patrol saw a new era of impaired driving enter into our state. In an attempt to document the trends, Colonel Scott Hernandez, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol ordered the specific tracking of marijuana related citations. A summary of the 2014 DUI/DUID data is as follows. – 5,546 citations were…
El Paso County – On 2/13/15, at 8:14 AM, a Colorado State Patrol Trooper attempted to contact a truck on I-25 south of Fountain. The truck fled and proceeded to exit at milepost 125. The truck continued into private property where the driver abandoned the truck and fled on foot. The Trooper lost sight of…
Bighorn Sheep Day 2015, will be celebrated on the 14th of February at the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center. Look for Bighorns in their natural habitat at the Garden of the Gods from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, February 14th. There will be presentations, door prized, guided nature walks, scavenger hunt and children’s…
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