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CPW notifies public of "devastating" discovery in Colorado River
Officials have called the discovery of zebra mussel veligers in the Colorado River and Government Highline Canal "devastating" after the invasive species was detected during routine testing in July. The initial detection occurred when Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Aquatic Nuisance Species team collected a plankton sample on July 1 from the Government Highline Canal near Clifton. A single zebra mussel veliger was found, with a veliger being the free-floating larval stage of the mussel that's only visible under a microscope. ...
River tuber dead in Colorado after resuscitation efforts fail
A man died while taking an innertube down a portion of the Arkansas River on July 13. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, rangers were notified that a man was receiving CPR on the riverbank a few miles downstream of the town of Portland at about 11 a.m. Portland is located about 12 miles east-southeast of Cañon City. Reports related to the investigation indicate that a group of seven people...
250,000 Coloradans Disenrolled from Medicaid: State’s High Rate of Cancellations Raises Concerns About Administrative Efficiency and Healthcare Access!
Colorado Officials Attribute Medicaid Drop to Economic Recovery Critics Challenge Narrative, Cite Reinstatement Eligibility Issues According to KFF Health News, Colorado’s Medicaid program is facing criticism and scrutiny after a significant number of beneficiaries were disenrolled following the lifting of pandemic-era restrictions. Despite Colorado‘s status as a traditionally blue state it stands out for the […]
Have you ever heard of the Ludlow Massacre? You might be shocked when you see what happened.
The early 1900s were a time of great social upheaval in our country. During the years leading up to the Ludlow Massacre, miners all around the country looking to make a better life for themselves and their families set up picket lines, organized massive parades and rallies, and even took up arms. Some died. It's always worth considering why history like this was never taught in school before. Could it be that the powers that be would rather keep this kind of thing under wraps?
2,200-plus offspring released in remote Colorado in effort to recover endangered species
An effort to boost Colorado's population of the state-endangered boreal toad species continues, with the release of more than 2,200 tadpoles in remote Colorado. The recent release is the result of an initiative that started in 2021 involving the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. This initiative involved wildlife officials utilizing 95 adult toads from Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Native Aquatic Species Restoration Facility in Alamosa for breeding and nurturing offspring for release. ...
Major Change Coming To Targets In Colorado Next Week
Target, which is one of the most popular shopping chains across Colorado, is implementing a major change next week that will certainly affect some shoppers. Target Stores in Colorado Brace for Significant Change Coming Soon. With many locations from border to border, Colorado shoppers are huge fans of shopping at...
Black Hills addresses odor in Woodland Park and Monument
(WOODLAND PARK/MONUMENT, Colo.) — Black Hills Energy released a statement about reports of odor issues impacting two Southern Colorado communities. According to Black Hills Energy, the issue was first reported on Sunday, July 14 in Monument. Black Hills Energy has been coordinating with local fire departments because of an increase in calls related to the […]
Get ready for lane filtering law to enact on August 7
(COLORADO) — Colorado’s recently passed lane filtering bill will go into effect on Wednesday, August 7, and the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is reminding motorists and riders how to practice it safely and with respect for one another. Motorcyclists have the extra responsibility to ensure they possess the individual skills to safely and legally perform […]
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