FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) — This town south of Colorado Springs is the only municipality in El Paso County — besides Fort Carson — that sprays neighborhoods for mosquito control every summer, but recent and upcoming weather conditions could lead to more biting and itching for residents. KRDO A Fountain official said Friday that the recent
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FLAGLER, Colo. (KRDO)–Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is announcing it is closing the reservoir in the Flagler State Wildlife Area indefinitely due to flooding. The announcement comes Tuesday, June 13, after heavy rainfall caused water to fill the empty reservoir, flow over the spillway, and flood the road. CPW Director Jeff Davis ordered the reservoir
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)–If you’re looking for some fun ways to kick off the summer season this week, the Bear Creek Nature Center is offering back-to-back events you and your friends and family can participate in. Little Wonders-Bird BonanzaWednesday, June 14, 9:00-10:15 a.m. and 1:00-2:15 p.m.Discover the world of nature with your 2-or 3-year oldPrepaid
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WALSENBURG, Colo. (KRDO)–The first 10-site RV Park located on a golf course in Colorado, is being celebrated with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, according to officials with the Walsenburg Golf Course. The event will take place at the Walsenburg Golf Course at Lathrop State Park at 1399 Colorado Road 502, this Monday, June 12, at 11
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BOULDER, Colo. (KRDO)–A child is now dead after drowning in Boulder Creek while tubing. According to the Boulder Police Department, on Sunday, June 11, around 4:52 p.m., Boulder police officers and fire units responded to a 911 call about a nine-year-old child who had fallen off his tube in Boulder Creek and was reported missing.
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BEULAH, Colo. (KRDO)–What better time to celebrate National Get Outdoors day, than with new trail improvements to the Carhart Trail at the Pueblo Mountain Park. Significant trail improvements made in 2022 to the Carhart Trail have now allowed for increased accessibility to bicyclists. Now, bicyclists will be able to ride the 1.8-mile trail to connect
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)–Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services (PRCS) along with the United States Forest Service (USFS) is announcing that the Palmer Red Rock Trail is now reopened to the public. The trail section, also known as Section 16 Trail or the National Forest System Trail 775, according to the PRCS, provides an
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Thursday, the Colorado Springs Bass Pro Shop donated 70 rods and reels to the nonprofit Colorado Youth Outdoors. This was part of 40,000 rods and reels donated nationwide as part of the Bass Pro Shops’ Gone Fishing initiative. The movement hopes to inspire and teach the next generation about the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It’s time to enjoy the great outdoors! The annual ‘Get Outdoors Day’ festival is back on Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Prospect Lake in Memorial Park. Since 2016, the first Saturday in June has been a day for all ages in the community to explore
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado State Forest Service is awarding $9.5 million to local governments across 16 Colorado counties to help reduce the risks of wildfires. According to the Colorado State Forest Service, in its first year, the Incentives for Local Government (ILG) grant program will fund 28 forest management and wildlife projects
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – If you’re looking for a weekly summer event that gets you outdoors and in the community, a Pedal Party might just be the activity for you. The Pedal Party is a weekly summer cruiser ride through Downtown Colorado Springs hosted by the Colorado-based non-profit organization UpaDowna. The organization provides free
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CANON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) – The Cañon City Area Fire Protection District is warning the public of temporary trail closures for the date of Wednesday, May 31. Starting tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Cañon City Area Fire Protection District will hold training sessions for its Academy students along the Arkansas Riverwalk Trail
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is evaluating a man for injuries after he fell while rock climbing at Garden of the Gods. The call came in around 9 p.m. yesterday on Monday, May 29, and CSFD reported there was an injured climber stuck on the Grey Rock formation at
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — City officials said that snowdrifts of at least 10 feet will limit parking on the summit of America’s Mountain during one of its busiest weekends of the year. City of Colorado Springs The number of parking spaces under normal conditions is already reduced because of the recent completion of the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Summer break is well underway for many southern Colorado students. And with more kids heading to the pool or lake, water safety is top of mind. We are coming off the deadliest recorded year on Colorado waters, where Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) said our state broke a record for
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial beginning of summer, KRDO’s Bart Bedsole had the chance to chat with Colorado Parks and Wildlife on the importance of water and boating safety – especially lifejackets. Watch the video above for what CPW wants people to know before heading out onto the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The completion of the Sand Creek Trail has now come to a close and it is being honored with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. The City of Colorado Springs’ Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Service department is inviting the public to celebrate Thursday, May 25, at 9 a.m. The event will mark
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Wildfire smoke is expected back in Colorado. The smoke is going to affect Eastern Colorado and it’s all coming from a Canadian wildfire which has burned more than a million acres. Friday, May 19, saw thick smoke coming from the State region and it’s having an adverse effect on a
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The North Boat Ramp along with the beach area and the main parking lot by the North Shore marina are closing for a few days. Colorado Parks and Wildlife said the closure is due to restriping of the parking lot. The closure begins at midnight on May 21 and lasts
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COLORADO, USA (KRDO) – Firefighters are planning a prescribed burn in the Aldrich Lakes area and are urging nearby residents and visitors of visible smoke that might be seen. The announcement comes from the U.S. Forest Service for the White River National Forest who plan to burn up to 1,500 acres today, Wednesday, May 17.
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