GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) - The federal Bureau of Land Management has pulled three parcels east of Dinosaur National Monument from an oil and gas lease sale after concerns were raised by the National Park Service and conservation groups. The agency deferred the three parcels, totaling more than 5,000 acres,... more »
The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region may take over management of 6 Springs acquatic facilities.
The Parks and Recreation Department will present the proposal to the City Council at a meeting March 12. The council will vote on the agreement March 13 at the formal council session.
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Hard economic times are forcing more Americans to look for help in consolidating their debt. In fact, Colorado's Attorney General, John Suthers, reports more Coloradans are teaming up with consolidation companies to help.
Tom Craddock, with Consumer Credit Counseling Services, says their last two years have been busy, but... more »
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management says it will gather an estimated 138 wild horses in northwest Colorado and place most of them up for adoption.
The BLM says the horses southwest of Meeker are outside an area designated for managing wild horses.
The roundup is set for... more »
Colorado Springs Emergency Management is sending staff to Boulder County this morning to help bone-weary staffers there deal with day three of a wildfire that's leveled nearly 100 homes and other structures.
Bret Waters, Director of CSEM received the request Tuesday afternoon. He committed the staff without hesitation.
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Crews have contained a wildfire in northwest Colorado that quickly spread to thousands of acres.
The fire charred about 12 square miles after a lightning strike Wednesday 10 miles north of Maybell in Moffatt County.
Crews declared the fire 100 percent contained Thursday afternoon. The U.S. Bureau of... more »
Crews are battling a wildfire in northwest Colorado that has grown quickly after being sparked by lightning.
The fire was first reported 10 miles north of Maybell in Moffat County on Wednesday afternoon and spread to about 1,000 acres by nightfall. On Thursday the U.S. Bureau of Land Management... more »
The Colorado Division of Wildlife is seeking a Mammals Researcher to conduct rigorous scientific-based original research to enhance the management and conservation of mammals in Colorado.
You must have a college degree and experience in a related field.
Apply by May 7. Starting pay is $4700 - $6800... more »
UPS will cut 1,800 management and administrative positions to streamline its U.S. package segment. The world's largest package delivery company said Friday that about 1,100 employees will be offered a voluntary separation package as part of the work force reduction. UPS Inc., based in Atlanta, also said it expects to... more »
For teens with diabetes, learning proper nutrition and weight management is imperative to remaining healthy. The Pueblo City-County Health Department is sponsoring a free, 14 week diabetes class beginning in January. It's aimed at teens 13-18. Participants will meet weekly for 90 minutes. Parents are also encouraged to attend.
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