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State Parks

Colorado bill to give Utes free state park access advances

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Katie Stewart cleared first hurdle Monday

DATE: Feb 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Some Colorado parks are allowing “wild” ice skating

The skating ranger at 11 Mile State Park says recreation is changing and that skating outdoors should be accommodated – when the conditions are right

DATE: Feb 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Yurt operator at a Colorado state park disappeared with guests’ money

CPW revoked contract for Never Summer Nordic Yurts; company must remove 10 yurts and cabins by the end of June

DATE: Jan 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Colorado parks are full and getting fuller. How will the state decide who gets in, and who gets hurt?

Everyone agrees the state’s open spaces are growing alarmingly crowded on popular days

DATE: Mar 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosts New Year’s Day hiking program

Ridgway State Park to hold hikes and other activities

DATE: Dec 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado waives fees for Black Friday at state parks

Visitors encouraged to skip holiday crowds and enjoy the fresh air

DATE: Nov 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado and New Mexico state parks offer free entrance

At least six locations to choose from in immediate region

DATE: Nov 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Archaeologists find new sites at Lone Mesa State Park

Data could help prepare the area to open to the public

DATE: Jul 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Camera captures bear burned in 416 Fire waking from hibernation

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will no longer track bruin

DATE: Jun 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Pastorius Reservoir drained to remove invasive species

Emptying will also help with dam repairs

DATE: Nov 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Prescribed burn planned for Lone Mesa

Fire will thin forest, improve habitat

DATE: Oct 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Free state park entrance for military and veterans

Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers free park entrance to active-duty military and veterans throughout August. “We are very appreciative of Colorado’s military community and encour...

DATE: Jul 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

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